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Senior Living in Pittsburgh, PA: Verified Testimonials & 2026 Costs

Data updated November 2026·Testimonials verified by phone through Aug 2026·Ratings from CMS Care Compare

Senior living in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania spans 4 verified communities and 119 Medicare-certified nursing homes across Allegheny, Westmoreland, Washington, Butler, Beaver, Fayette, Lawrence, and Armstrong counties in Pennsylvania. Published starting rates at featured communities run $3,375–$5,075 per month, 8 area nursing homes hold a 5-star CMS rating, and every community testimonial here comes from a verified phone interview, 79+ in total. 240 state-licensed assisted living, memory care, and independent living communities are listed below by county.

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Every community below has testimonials from recorded phone interviews with its own residents and families. Prices shown are the operators’ published starting rates — not estimates, and not gated behind a form.

CommunityLocationCare typesStarting pricePhone-verified testimonialsCMS rating
The Addison of Clen-Moore PlaceNew Castle, PAAssisted LivingMemory CareIndependent LivingSkilled NursingFrom $3,925/mo20+ verifiedlatest Jul 2026—
The Addison of Lowrie PlaceButler, PAAssisted LivingMemory CareIndependent LivingSkilled NursingFrom $5,075/mo20+ verifiedlatest Aug 2026—
The Addison of UniontownUniontown, PAAssisted LivingMemory CareIndependent LivingSkilled NursingFrom $3,375/mo20+ verifiedlatest Aug 2026—
The Addison of Logan PlaceNew Kensington, PAAssisted LivingMemory CareIndependent LivingSkilled NursingFrom $4,090/mo19 verifiedlatest Aug 2026—

Starting rates published by each operator, verified June 2026. Skilled nursing is typically billed by payer (Medicare/Medicaid/private) rather than a monthly rate. CMS ratings apply to Medicare-certified skilled nursing only — assisted living is state-licensed and has no federal rating.

The Addison of Clen-Moore Place

New Castle, PA · Assisted Living · Memory Care · Independent Living · Skilled Nursing
“My father in law is getting great care here. The staff there has been so kind, not just to my father in law, but everyone in the family. They never seem like you…”
— Loius Decaprio, Mar 2024 · phone-verified
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The Addison of Lowrie Place

Butler, PA · Assisted Living · Memory Care · Independent Living · Skilled Nursing
“My mom lives at this community and the staff is good about communicating with me. They provide some nice entertainment, they are good about keeping up with her…”
— Edna Brown, Sep 2024 · phone-verified
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The Addison of Uniontown

Uniontown, PA · Assisted Living · Memory Care · Independent Living · Skilled Nursing
“Management has been very helpful. Every time my parents visit, they compliment the man who runs the place, and the staff member I spoke with when she came out to see…”
— Carol Gaidos, May 2026 · phone-verified
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The Addison of Logan Place

New Kensington, PA · Assisted Living · Memory Care · Independent Living · Skilled Nursing
“I love it there! It is such a small resident population and the care staff is extremely accessible. They know everybody, nobody is left uncomfortable, it is wonderful.”
— Angeline Doyle, Nov 2023 · phone-verified
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All senior living in Pittsburgh: 240 licensed communities by county

Every assisted living, memory care, and independent living community licensed by the state in Allegheny, Westmoreland, Washington, Butler, Beaver, Fayette, Lawrence, and Armstrong counties in Pennsylvania, from state licensing records. Listing here is not a rating: Lilisity publishes no score for any community that has not earned an award. Communities marked verified testimonials have phone-verified resident and family interviews on file.

Also listed from public records: 177 income-restricted senior apartment buildings. Independent living is not licensed by the state, so they are listed apart on each county page.

Allegheny County, PA 107 communities

Westmoreland County, PA 40 communities

Butler County, PA 24 communities

Fayette County, PA 19 communities

Washington County, PA 16 communities

Armstrong County, PA 14 communities

Beaver County, PA 12 communities

Lawrence County, PA 8 communities

How much does senior living cost in Pittsburgh?

Verified starting rates at featured Pittsburgh communities range from $3,375 per month at The Addison of Uniontown (assisted living) to $5,075 at The Addison of Lowrie Place (assisted living and memory care). Memory care generally runs $1,000–$1,500 above assisted living; skilled nursing is billed through Medicare, Medicaid, or private pay rather than monthly rent.

Care typeTypical Pittsburgh rangeWhat it covers
Independent living$3,000 – $4,500Private apartment or cottage, meals and services optional
Assisted living$4,500 – $6,500Daily personal care, meals, medication management
Memory care$5,500 – $8,000Secured neighborhood, dementia-trained staff
Skilled nursingPayer-based24/7 medical care; Medicare/Medicaid/private pay

Ranges reflect published rates at verified Pittsburgh-area communities plus operator-published market rates, November 2026. Pennsylvania’s Medicaid waiver programs and VA Aid & Attendance can offset costs — see the FAQ below.

What are the highest-rated nursing homes in Pittsburgh?

8 of the 119 Medicare-certified nursing homes in the Pittsburgh metro hold the highest possible 5-star overall rating from CMS — including Vincentian Home (Skilled Nursing and Continuing Care) in Pittsburgh. Every facility below links to its full inspection history, staffing hours, and deficiency record.

Facility ↕Location ↕CMS rating ↕Beds ↕Operator ↕
Vincentian Home (Skilled Nursing and Continuing Care)Pittsburgh, PA★★★★★ 5/5106Independent
Haven Convalescent HomeNew Castle, PA★★★★★ 5/591Independent
Quality Life Services - Henry ClayMarkleysburg, PA★★★★★ 5/574Quality Life Services
Concordia at the Cedars (Skilled Nursing and Continuing Care)Monroeville, PA★★★★★ 5/559Concordia Lutheran Ministries
Concordia of the South HillsPittsburgh, PA★★★★★ 5/546Concordia Lutheran Ministries
Shenango Presbyterian SeniorcareNew Wilmington, PA★★★★★ 5/532Presbyterian Seniorcare Network
Harmony Physical RehabilitationMonroeville, PA★★★★★ 5/530Concordia Lutheran Ministries
Upmc Magee-Womens Hospital TcuPittsburgh, PA★★★★★ 5/520Upmc Senior Communities
Masonic Village at SewickleySewickley, PA★★★★☆ 4/5128Independent
Hempfield ManorGreensburg, PA★★★★☆ 4/5120Hcf Management
Lgar Health And RehabilitationTurtle Creek, PA★★★★☆ 4/5120Independent
Uniontown Nursing and RehabUniontown, PA★★★★☆ 4/5120Valley West Health
Townview Health and Rehabilitation CenterCanonsburg, PA★★★★☆ 4/5118Shimon Lefkowitz
Kadima Rehabilitation & Nursing at New WilmingtonNew Wilmington, PA★★★★☆ 4/5115Kadima Healthcare Group
Passavant Retirement and HealtZelienople, PA★★★★☆ 4/5102Independent

Source: CMS Care Compare, federal five-star quality rating system, retrieved November 2026. Lilisity republishes this government data unmodified; no facility can pay to change its rating.

Which Pittsburgh areas have senior living?

Senior living in the Pittsburgh metro is spread across Allegheny, Westmoreland, Washington, Butler, Beaver, Fayette, Lawrence, and Armstrong counties in Pennsylvania. The cities with the most licensed communities and nursing homes are listed below; most sit within a short drive of the region’s hospital systems, which matters for families coordinating specialist care or hospital discharge.

Pennsylvania

  • Pittsburgh (66)
  • Greensburg (16)
  • Uniontown (14)
  • New Castle (11)
  • Washington (11)
  • Monroeville (9)
  • Kittanning (8)
  • Butler (8)
  • Latrobe (7)

How these testimonials were collected and how we’re paid

  1. We interview residents and family members by phone, voice to voice — never web forms, never scraped from other sites.
  2. Every testimonial is named and dated, and verified against the community’s current resident or family list before publishing.
  3. Testimonials are published as given, including critical ones. Of the 79 on this page, 64 are five-star and 15 are four-star. None were removed.

How Lilisity is paid: Communities can pay Lilisity a flat monthly fee to manage their own listing: photos, prices, contact details, and receiving the inquiries families choose to send them. The fee is the same no matter how many families contact them or move in. Senior Living Alliance, which runs Lilisity, offers the same listing to its member communities as part of their membership; members pay SLA for its resident and family interview program. No community pays Lilisity per inquiry, per referral or per move-in. Payment never changes a testimonial, a rating, or the order of search results. The "Nearby Senior Living Alliance communities" box shows member communities only. CMS ratings come from the federal government, and testimonials come from residents. Read the full methodology → · How we are paid →

Recent verified testimonials from Pittsburgh families

★★★★

“The executive director is very communicative and open to feedback, and if I send her an email, she gets back to me that same day. I think she genuinely cares about the residents. The activities staff makes an extra effort with things like a tailgate, bingo and entertainment, and my husband…”

Peter Pepke · Aug 2026 · The Addison of Logan Placephone-verified
★★★★★

“We are real pleased with that place. I see management every week, and we're good. The dining is very good with plenty of choices, and my mother seems to enjoy it. They have lots of activities, housekeeping and laundry are very good, and maintenance is good. I would recommend it.”

Ella Dean · Aug 2026 · The Addison of Lowrie Placephone-verified
★★★★★

“One of the best things here is the size. It's not so big that my mom gets lost, it's all one floor, and everybody knows everybody. The admissions team was very responsive right out of the gate. If you don't want what's on the menu, they'll work with you. Her laundry is done individually, and…”

Ruth Williams · Aug 2026 · The Addison of Uniontownphone-verified
★★★★★

“It gave us total peace of mind to know my mother is in a very good place. My sister and I absolutely love it, and my mother says, I love it here. Management has been phenomenal. She loves the food and cleans her plate every day. Housekeeping checks on her daily. When her TV had an issue,…”

Eleanor Boyles · Jul 2026 · The Addison of Clen-Moore Placephone-verified

Assisted living and memory care by city

Assisted Living in Pittsburgh 40Assisted Living in Uniontown 9Assisted Living in Greensburg 8Memory Care in Pittsburgh 19

Pittsburgh senior living questions, answered

Most states, including Pennsylvania, offer a Medicaid waiver that covers care costs (not room and board) at participating assisted living communities for people who qualify financially and medically. Not every community accepts the waiver, so ask early. Veterans and surviving spouses may also qualify for VA Aid & Attendance, worth up to roughly $2,300 per month toward care.

Assisted living provides housing, meals, and help with daily tasks like bathing and medications in an apartment setting, state-licensed and mostly private pay. Nursing homes (skilled nursing) provide 24/7 medical care, are federally certified and CMS-rated, and are typically paid through Medicare, Medicaid, or long-term-care insurance.

Every facility in the table above links to its full record — CMS star ratings, health-inspection findings, staffing hours per resident, and any fines or penalties, sourced from Medicare's Care Compare data. 8 Pittsburgh-area facilities currently hold a 5-star overall rating.

Assisted living moves can happen in days when a community has availability — after a nurse assessment and paperwork. Memory care placements after a crisis often complete within one to two weeks. Ask each community about openings when you call.

Yes. All 79 testimonials on this page come from recorded, voice-to-voice phone interviews with named residents and family members, conducted and verified by Senior Living Alliance. Nothing is scraped, anonymous, or edited, including the four-star testimonials.

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