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Photo of Ashton Commons
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Make sure families get all the details regarding any additional costs related to services upfront and before you move in. Have them explain to the families who you contact for different questions whether it...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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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It had minimal support, but the right amount of support for my father in law. He offered daily dinners. He has a room with a microwave, small fridge, and sink which is appropriate for his skill level. The...
Provides: Independent Living
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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.
The Commons at Stonebrook Villageoffers an active lifestyle for individuals55 and over. We provide a warm, friendlyatmosphere with no buy-in fees orlong-term leases, where our staff gets toknow each of our residents and can helpthem to Live an Abundant Life®.The Commons at Stonebrook Village is...
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Terrace Place is both welcoming and friendly. The staff is very caring and made the transition to apartment-living so much easier for my dad. The staff ensures residents are introduced to one another and...
Provides: Independent Living
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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.
WELCOME, NEIGHBOR!Introducing Terrace Place at Vincentian, an active, independent living senior community for adults 55+ welcoming residents since April 2019. Surprisingly priced, Terrace Place offers luxury living without the extra cost!Conveniently located just minutes from abundant shopping...
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The staff all seem to be very kind, especially maintenance, I believe her name is [name removed], so helpful and kind. I've only met one housekeeper, I believe his name is [name removed], sweetest and...
Provides: Independent Living
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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.
For more than 100 years, St. John Communityhas helped seniors thrive spiritually, emotionally,intellectually and physically. Through our vibrantcontinuing care community, our goal is to help you live life to the fullest—with the respect, love and the compassion you deserve.Explore what this...
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Very happy with the choice. Very friendly and personable staff, from front desk to front office to meal staff to cleaning staff. Food is varied and tasty. Wide variety of available activities. Shuttle...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Now open in Cranberry Township, Atria at Cranberry Woods is a vibrant community designed to help older people enjoy the benefits of an active lifestyle – and experience greater well-being. With convenient access to Cranberry Commons, the community will offer what you are looking for in your next...
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There are good activities for the people in assisted living, but it could be better for those in memory care. Staff is very lovely and caring, but they are sometimes shorthanded, as seems to be the case...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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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I can’t say enough of this place in the 13 days I was there the for short term rehabilitation was absolutely incredible the nurses, nurses aids, physical therapist and care staff was all on point and and...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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We had a history with the facility- my parents had stayed there for years under the prior management. My brothers stay at Heritage was abruptly shorter than planned due to health complications. The staff...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Heritage Valley Senior Living Community is located in the beautiful McKees Rocks, Pennsylvania. This Community offers a personal care residence, a memory care neighborhood, and independent living for seniors; allowing seniors to transition to different levels of service on one campus. Our goal...
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We liked how the community when our loved one was there was fairly new. We liked all the amenities they offered and all the different types of levels of care for the residents.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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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Province of Wexford is a wonderful place. Mom has been there a year now. The staff is so caring. They treat mom like a queen. The place is super clean. I'm so happy with our discussion to place her there. We...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
The Waters of WexfordA NEW SENIOR COMMUNITYThe Waters of Wexford is now open and accepting residents. The community features 143 apartment homes within an elegantly designed 4-story building. Residents can experience a full service restaurant, café, salon and wellbeing studio. With wellbeing at...
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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: Independent Living
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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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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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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.
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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Sherwood Oaks - A Lifestyle of DistinctionEnjoy an expansive campus including lakes, woodlands and a registered arboretum.  As a full lifecare community Sherwood Oaks gives you the freedom to do the things you want now, with health care guaranteed for your future.  Residential...

Cost of independent living in Mc Candless, PA

The average cost of senior living in Mc Candless is $6,196 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Millvale, PA with an average of $5,785 per month.

Independent living costs in Mc Candless, PA, vs. nearby cities

Mc Candless, PA
$6,196/mo
$5,928/mo

Independent living costs in Mc Candless, PA, vs. state and national averages

Mc Candless, PA
$6,196/mo
U.S. national average
$4,064/mo

Independent living costs in Mc Candless, PA, vs. other senior living options

$5,861/mo
Independent Living
$6,196/mo

Independent living costs in Mc Candless, PA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,398/mo
Studio
$4,863/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,862/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,354/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,368/mo

Senior living costs in Mc Candless vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Mc Candless, PA
Column state: Pennsylvania
Column national: U.S.
Community typeMc Candless, PAPennsylvaniaU.S.
Independent Living$6,196/mo$4,165/mo$4,064/mo
Assisted Living$4,393/mo$4,283/mo$4,587/mo
Memory Care$5,861/mo$5,400/mo$5,339/mo
Independent Living
Mc Candless, PA:$6,196/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,165/mo
U.S.:$4,064/mo
Assisted Living
Mc Candless, PA:$4,393/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,283/mo
U.S.:$4,587/mo
Memory Care
Mc Candless, PA:$5,861/mo
Pennsylvania:$5,400/mo
U.S.:$5,339/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Mc Candless

Recent reviews for independent living in Mc Candless

The Residence at Bethel Park

5.0
Mom enjoys the wildlife: deer, rabbits, squirrel, chipmunks,etc. It's like being home. Very good food at reasonable price for guests. Custodial staff cleans room 1x per week. Mom very appreciate. No oven or stove in apartment which is good idea. Reduces fire hazard. Wide variety of ...
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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 Residence at Whitehall IL and PC in Pittsburgh, PA

4.1
The staff is very friendly and knowledgeable. They communicate appropriately with family, no matter the time of day. We had a family holiday meal catered at the facility and the food was terrific! We will do it again. My brother has met many people he kn there and has also made some new friends. ...
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Mc Candless independent living services and amenities

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

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Mc Candless independent living

Independent living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Mc Candless partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Mc Candless, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
19%
17.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
28.6%
28.9%
No sugar
No sugar
28.6%
26.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
14.3%
28.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
14.3%
6.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Mc Candless independent living

Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Mc Candless communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Mc Candless, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
28.6%
30.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
33.3%
36.6%
Room service
Room service
23.8%
31%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
4.8%
14.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Mc Candless independent 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 independent living communities in Mc Candless offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Mc Candless, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
38.1%
38.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
23.8%
24%
Community service programs
Community service programs
9.5%
27.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
28.6%
41.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
42.9%
42.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
33.3%
46.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
33.3%
36.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
28.6%
31.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
19%
35.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
33.3%
40.5%
Live performances
Live performances
38.1%
40.2%
Dances
Dances
14.3%
27.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
28.6%
34.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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The Residence at Bethel Park, Brookdale Mt. Lebanon and Paramount Senior Living at South Hills are the top-rated independent living facilities near Mc Candless, Pennsylvania. See full list of communities.

There are 19 independent living facilities near Mc Candless, Pennsylvania. See the full list.

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