Sunrise of McCandless

Q: Is Sunrise of McCandless in a walkable area?

Sunrise of McCandless has a walk score of 48. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

Q: What is the license number of Sunrise of McCandless?

According to PA state health department records, Sunrise of McCandless's license number is 448800.

Q: When does Sunrise of McCandless's license expire?

According to PA state health department records, Sunrise of McCandless's license expires on December 15, 2026.

Q: What is the occupancy rate at Sunrise of McCandless?

Sunrise of McCandless's occupancy is 47%.

Q: Are pets allowed at Sunrise of McCandless?

Yes, Sunrise of McCandless allows residents to bring their pets.

Q: Does Sunrise of McCandless operate as a for-profit or non-profit?

Sunrise of McCandless is registered as a for-profit in PA.

Overview of Sunrise of McCandless

Sunrise of McCandless is a senior living community situated in an ideal Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania location, providing a personalized lifestyle where residents’ days can be filled with beloved hobbies, good friends, and fine cuisine. The community offers room rates starting at $5,594 per month and caters to those navigating the complexities of memory loss, offering Terrace Club, an innovative program for those experiencing early memory loss, and the Reminiscence Neighborhood for people with more advanced memory loss. Sunrise of McCandless develops individualized plans for each resident to ensure their requirements are fully met, with plans evolving as needs mature, accommodating residents’ evolving concerns and securing their future in the community.

The community features a resident-centered approach where needs and preferences are respected, with an activity calendar headlined by resident-inspired clubs like Poker, Walking, Rosary, and Doc-U-Club. Sunrise of McCandless offers a variety of accommodations and floor plans, allowing couples to continue living together in companion suites, while highly trained chefs seek regular input from residents to understand which menu items should be featured. Conveniently located in Pittsburgh, PA, across from the newly developed McCandless Crossings, minutes from North Park and Ross Park Mall, and with medical services available at nearby Passavant Hospital, Sunrise of McCandless provides a personalized and engaging senior living experience.

Facility Direct Line (412) 441-1241

153-bed community

A large-scale community that may provide a wide range of amenities, services, and structured programs.

Walk Score: 48 / 100

Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate

47%

Lower than the Pennsylvania average: 78.7%

Occupied beds

72 / 153

Average occupied beds in Pennsylvania homes 103 beds

Facility TypePersonal Care Homes

IssuanceDecember 15, 2025

ExpirationDecember 15, 2026

CountyAllegheny

License LevelFULL

License Number448800

Sunrise of McCandless is legally operated by Welltower Opco Group LLC.

Profit StatusFor-profit

Alzheimer's

40 units

Total beds

153 units

Since 2021 · 5 years of data 40 citations 6 complaints 32 inspections 7 waivers

Inspection Score

10 points below the Pennsylvania average for assisted living residences (83/100)

Waivers A higher number of waivers may indicate the facility relies on staff who don't fully meet standard credential requirements. A lower number may suggest the facility meets staffing qualification standards without exemptions.

This Facility PA Average vs. PA Avg

Waivers are Pennsylvania Department of Health exemptions that let a facility operate outside required staffing ratios or staff credential rules. A higher count can signal that the facility regularly relies on exceptions — for example, fewer nursing hours per resident or staff who don't fully meet qualification standards — which may affect day-to-day care.
7
vs 0.9 avg
↑ 678% higher than PA avg

Data reflects the most recent 5 years (since 2021).

Inspection Scorecard This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Pennsylvania state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Since 2021 vs. Pennsylvania state average

Overall vs. PA average

Citations Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.	This Facility	PA Average	vs. PA Avg
Total citations Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.	40	63	This facility has 37% fewer total citations than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (40 vs. PA avg 63).↓ 37% better Rank #248 / 478 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 248th out of 478 homes in Pennsylvania for total citations. Shows this facility's total citations compared to the Pennsylvania average among 478 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Pennsylvania that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.
Citations per inspection Average citations per inspection.	1.3	5.7	This facility has 77% fewer citations per inspection than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (1.3 vs. PA avg 5.7).↓ 77% better Rank #39 / 478 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 39th out of 478 homes in Pennsylvania for citations per inspection. Shows this facility's citations per inspection compared to the Pennsylvania average among 478 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Pennsylvania that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.

Inspections State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.	This Facility	PA Average	vs. PA Avg
Total inspections Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility.	32	11	This facility has had 191% more total inspections than the Pennsylvania average (32 vs. PA avg 11). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 191% more
Inspections with citations Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation.	14	8	This facility has 75% more inspections with citations than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (14 vs. PA avg 8).↑ 75% worse
Inspection citation rate Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one citation.	44%	73%	This facility has 29 percentage points lower inspection citation rate than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (44% vs. PA avg 73%).↓ 29% better Rank #59 / 478 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 59th out of 478 homes in Pennsylvania for % of inspections with citations. Shows this facility's % of inspections with citations compared to the Pennsylvania average among 478 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Pennsylvania that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.

Complaints & Investigations Complaints are formal concerns filed by residents, families, or staff. Investigations are on-site follow-ups.	This Facility	PA Average	vs. PA Avg
Total complaints Formal expressions of concern made by residents, families, or staff.	6	4	This facility has 50% more total complaints than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (6 vs. PA avg 4).↑ 50% worse Rank #376 / 478 Total complaints — State benchmarked This home is ranked 376th out of 478 homes in Pennsylvania for complaint inspections. Shows this facility's complaint inspections compared to the Pennsylvania average among 478 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Pennsylvania that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.
Complaints per year Average complaints per year since 2021.	1.2	0.8	This facility has 50% more complaints per year than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (1.2 vs. PA avg 0.8).↑ 50% worse

Inspection Reports Summary An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

The most recent inspection on August 22, 2025, found one deficiency for unlocked medication storage, which was corrected and verified as fully implemented.
A May 15, 2024 inspection substantiated repeat abuse and neglect violations, including failure to suspend a staff member and uncharged emergency call pendants causing resident harm.
Multiple complaint investigations found isolated privacy and reporting deficiencies, with plans of correction accepted and implemented, but some repeat issues with abuse reporting and resident support plans persisted.

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What does this home offer?

Pets Allowed

Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / Suite

Building Type: Mid-rise

Transportation Services

Fitness and Recreation

Type of Rooms Available

1 Bed

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Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Sunrise of McCandless

8.9 miles from city center Estimated distance in miles from Pittsburgh's city center to Sunrise of McCandless's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 7.47 miles to nearest hospital (Heritage Valley Kennedy)

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Community HealthChoices (CHC)

PA Medicaid CHC

Age 65+ or disabled

General Pennsylvania resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.

Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual

Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple) (excludes home, car).

Managed care model; high urban demand (e.g., Philadelphia, Pittsburgh).

Benefits

Personal care (5-7 hours/day, e.g., bathing, dressing) Respite care (up to 240 hours/year) Adult day care ($70/day) Home modifications ($1,500 avg.)

Pennsylvania OPTIONS Program

PA OPTIONS

Age 60+

General Pennsylvania resident, at risk of nursing home placement.

Income Limits ~$2,000/month individual, varies by region

Asset Limits $8,000 individual

Cost-sharing required above certain income; rural/urban balance.

Benefits

In-home care (3-5 hours/week) Respite (up to 10 days/year) Adult day care (~$70/day) Transportation (~5 trips/month)

Living Independence for the Elderly (LIFE)

Pennsylvania LIFE (PACE)

Age 55+

General PA resident (specific counties), NFLOC, safe with LIFE support.

Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month (Medicaid-eligible); private pay option available.

Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple) for Medicaid enrollees.

16 providers in 25 counties (e.g., Allegheny, Luzerne); LIFE branding unique to PA.

Benefits

Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Medical care Meals Transportation Respite Therapies

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Pennsylvania Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled

General PA resident, Medicare Part A/B.

Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.

Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).

Three tiers; includes Extra Help for Part D; no waitlist.

Benefits

Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP)

Pennsylvania Family Caregiver Support Program

Age —

General Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; PA resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).

Income Limits (2025) No strict cap; reimbursements up to $600/month if care recipient income < ~$2,322/month 185% FPL

Asset Limits Not assessed; need-based.

High demand; includes grandparent caregivers.

Benefits

Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year) Adult day care ($60/day) Supplies (~$2,000/year) Caregiver training

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Pennsylvania VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse

General PA resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.

Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.

Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth limit

High veteran population; supports rural/urban care needs.

Benefits

Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living)

Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program (PTRR)

Pennsylvania Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program

Age 65+

General PA resident, homeowner/renter (or widow/er 50+, disabled 18+).

Income Limits (2025) ~$45,000/year individual or couple, excludes half of Social Security

Asset Limits Not assessed; income-focused.

Rebates up to $1,000; ~600,000 eligible annually.

Benefits

Rebates ($250-$1,000 based on income; e.g., $1,000 if income < $8,000)

Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)

Pennsylvania SFMNP

Age 60+

General PA resident, low-income.

Income Limits (2025) ~$2,322/month individual, 185% FPL

Asset Limits Not assessed.

Vouchers (~$50/season) via 52 AAAs; serves ~200,000 annually.

Benefits

Vouchers (~$50/season) for fresh produce at approved markets

Who is the owner of Sunrise of McCandless?

Sunrise of McCandless is legally operated by Welltower Opco Group LLC.

Is Sunrise of McCandless in a walkable area?

Sunrise of McCandless has a walk score of 48. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What is the license number of Sunrise of McCandless?

According to PA state health department records, Sunrise of McCandless's license number is 448800.

When does Sunrise of McCandless's license expire?

According to PA state health department records, Sunrise of McCandless's license expires on December 15, 2026.

What is the occupancy rate at Sunrise of McCandless?

Sunrise of McCandless's occupancy is 47%.

Are pets allowed at Sunrise of McCandless?

Yes, Sunrise of McCandless allows residents to bring their pets.

Does Sunrise of McCandless operate as a for-profit or non-profit?

Sunrise of McCandless is registered as a for-profit in PA.

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