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We chose this community because of the cost and the location. The food was very good, a lot of times if you missed a meal they would make you what they had on hand. The room sizes were big, they could have...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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The Sheridan at Bethel Park is probably a very good assisted living care home. However, communication between the community and our family is not good. There's very little communication; they could do a...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Our 1st cousin has been here for 5 years. Now under new ownership, it’s been painted, new flooring, rooms done over from toilets to mattress. Our cousin is now in a wheel chair and can move about the home,...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Dad was a short term rehab patient. The staff, nurses, doctor, PT, OT and speech therapist were all very attentive and professional. He was even impressed with the meals. I observed the staff giving great...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Home - Our Services - Residential Services Weinberg Terrace Weinberg Terrace is a wonderful place to call home. Our beautiful residence offers comfortable apartments and elegant common areas, warm, friendly staff, individually tailored personal care services, and three delicious kosher meals each...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Nestled in the heart of Pittsburgh, our small personal care home is more than just a residence for seniors; it's a vibrant community where laughter echoes through the halls and bonds of friendship blossom. Within these walls, we've cultivated an environment where every resident thrives, not just...
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.

Cost of assisted living in Wilkinsburg, PA

The average cost of senior living in Wilkinsburg is $4,205 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include East McKeesport, PA with an average of $3,510 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Wilkinsburg, PA vs. nearby cities

Wilkinsburg, PA
$4,205/mo
$4,213/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Wilkinsburg, PA vs. the state and national average

Wilkinsburg, PA
$4,205/mo
U.S. national average
$4,587/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Wilkinsburg vs. other types of senior living

Assisted Living
$4,205/mo
$5,785/mo

Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Wilkinsburg, PA by room type

Semi-Private
$4,035/mo
Studio
$4,889/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,661/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,658/mo

Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Wilkinsburg, PA

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Wilkinsburg.

What families are saying about assisted living in Wilkinsburg

Recent reviews for assisted living in Wilkinsburg

Tapestry Senior Living Moon Township in Coraopolis, PA

4.1
Value is a tough one. Tapestry is costly but it is nice. As you know, the level of care determines the monthly cost. My mother likes it very much. The food choices and quality could be better, she tells me. The facility is bright & airy. The activities are many. The staff is very kind, willing ...
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The Faidley House in Monongahela, PA

5.0
The food is good. Help with showers due my disabilities is great. Place is warm in winter, cool in summer. Best is how nice the owners and their employee daughters are to all of us.

Easy Living Estates of New Stanton in Hunker, PA

4.4
We're very pleased with the care at this community with one major issue. It's a lovely place, very clean, and the staff are friendly. However, they cannot deal with any sort of intravenous care. Any sort of IV has to be done elsewhere, which may be an issue for some residents.

Wilkinsburg review score based on 185 family reviews

7.8
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This proprietary review score is based on 185 reviews of 57 Wilkinsburg assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Wilkinsburg review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Wilkinsburg review score compared against nearby cities

7.8
Wilkinsburg, PA57 facilities
7.8
Edgewood, PA79 facilities
7.7
Forest Hills, PA67 facilities

Review subcategories for Wilkinsburg assisted living

When assisted living residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 185 reviews of 57 Wilkinsburg assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Wilkinsburg resident and family assisted living satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
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Cleanliness
4.3
4.5
Friendliness
4.5
4.6
Care services
4.1
4.2
Staff
4.3
4.5
Meals & dining
3.9
4.1
Activities
3.8
4.1
Value for cost*
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4.1
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Wilkinsburg assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Wilkinsburg assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Wilkinsburg, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Wilkinsburg assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Wilkinsburg that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Wilkinsburg, PANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
42.6%
43.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
47.5%
28.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
93.4%
85.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
93.4%
85.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
50.8%
48.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
42.6%
25.5%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
93.4%
85.4%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
49.2%
39.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
54.1%
44.2%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Wilkinsburg assisted living

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Wilkinsburg Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Wilkinsburg, PANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
47.5%
43.7%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
23%
27.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
29.5%
34.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
9.8%
11.5%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Wilkinsburg assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Wilkinsburg partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Wilkinsburg, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
16.4%
22.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
34.4%
33.8%
No sugar
No sugar
32.8%
31.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
24.6%
29.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
18%
10.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Wilkinsburg assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Wilkinsburg communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Wilkinsburg, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
27.9%
26%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
34.4%
34.3%
Room service
Room service
21.3%
29.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
11.5%
14.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Wilkinsburg assisted living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Wilkinsburg offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Wilkinsburg, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
39.3%
38.9%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
26.2%
26.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
31.1%
25.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
45.9%
42.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
39.3%
41.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
45.9%
44.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
29.5%
34.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
26.2%
28.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
31.1%
31.5%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
39.3%
39.2%
Live performances
Live performances
39.3%
39.5%
Dances
Dances
27.9%
24.7%
Fitness center
Fitness center
11.5%
20.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
39.3%
38.5%
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State regulations for assisted living in Wilkinsburg

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about Pennsylvania assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Wilkinsburg protect seniors.

Learn about Pennsylvania Assisted Living regulations

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