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Best Independent Living in Allegheny County, PA

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 2 independent living communities in Allegheny County, PA using Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank independent living in PA
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Avg Walk Score: 42/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Allegheny County, PA. A third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100) measuring convenience and context, not healthcare quality. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 50/ 100
Avg No. of Beds: 150The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Allegheny County, PA. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

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Apple Blossom Senior Living
IL
AL
MC
RESC
Moon Twp (Coraopolis)
150
Facility 150
PA AVG 94
Rank #52 / 554
No
25
Facility 25
PA AVG 46
Rank #500 / 667
Brodhead Senior Living LLC
76
Facility 76
PA AVG 83
Rank #326 / 460
17
5
Facility 5
PA AVG 4
Rank #343 / 478
70.6%
Facility 70.6%
PA AVG 72.7%
Rank #281 / 478
82
Facility 82
PA AVG 63
Rank #382 / 478
4.8
Facility 4.8
PA AVG 5.7
Rank #302 / 478
Profit 70.0% Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed / Cottage
Rosshill Retirement Residence
IL
Pittsburgh
-No
59
Facility 59
PA AVG 46
Rank #216 / 667
---------1 Bed / 2 Bed
Donahue's Personal Care I
RESC
Pittsburgh
17Kevin & Romona DonahueProfit
Ebony's Personal Care
RESC
Mckeesport
18Ebonys EnterprisesProfit
Evening Star Personal Care Home
RESC
Wilmerding
19Evening Star LLC12525Profit
Favers Residential Care Home
RESC
Pittsburgh
14Favers Residential Care Home INC8148Profit
Fawn Care
RESC
Tarentum
16Fawn Care LLC12744Profit
H & M Personal Care Home
RESC
Moon Township
18H And M Personal Care Home INC8354Profit
Henderson House
RESC
Pittsburgh
25Rosalie J Dapice738Profit
Hillview Home
RESC
Coraopolis
20Hillview Home INC5129Profit
Merakey Pennsylvania
RESC
Russellton
10Merakey Pennsylvania728Non-Profit
Mercy Behavioral Health - Munhall Manor
RESC
Munhall
16Mercy Life Center Corporation7337Non-Profit
Outlook Manor
RESC
West Mifflin
12Mercy Life Center Corporation411Non-Profit
Passavant Memorial Homes-Crawford (759)
RESC
Pittsburgh
8Passavant Memorial Homes411Non-Profit
Passavant Memorial Homes-Old Noblestown (1009)
RESC
Oakdale
8Passavant Memorial Homes11221Non-Profit
Pennwood Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
RESC
Pittsburgh
10Pennwood Nursing And Rehabilitation Center LLC10361Profit
Perry South Personal Care Home
RESC
Pittsburgh
8Perry South Personal Care Home LTD9142Profit
Remed Recovery Care Centers
RESC
Pittsburgh
8Remed Recovery Care Centers319Profit
Remed-Gibsonia
RESC
Gibsonia
8Remed Recovery Care Centers24Profit
The Villages Of Harmar, LLC
RESC
Cheswick
23The Villages Of Harmar, LLCProfit
Upmc Western Behavioral Health At Mon Yough
RESC
White Oak
18Mon Yough Community Services INC517Non-Profit
Overview of Apple Blossom Senior Living

Enjoy your best years living a vacation-like life with the distinguished senior living community of Apple Blossom Senior Living set in the beautiful Apple Blossom Way, Moon Twp, PA, offering independent living, memory care, and personal care. With its elegant and purposely designed accommodations in a variation of studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments, the community strives to provide a haven for seniors to experience unmatched comfort and convenience. Boasting a team of reliable and specially trained professionals who deliver top-tier care and support around the clock, Apple Blossom Senior Living encourages seniors to ease their minds and gain meaningful experiences.

The community fosters a friendly and nourishing environment, utilizing a holistic approach to ensure residents enhance every aspect of their well-being. Moreover, Apple Blossom Senior Living provides serene spaces and convenient amenities for entertainment and leisure. Treat yourself to resort-style dining and eat well with delicious and healthy meals that satisfy dietary needs and tastes. With its peaceful campus ideally placed near local amenities and attractions, Apple Blossom Senior Living is ideal for seniors looking to live in comfort and luxury.

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Overview of Rosshill Retirement Residence

Rosshill Retirement Residence is an affordable 62+ independent living community in Pittsburgh, PA, that offers well-designed apartments. With a variety of one- and two-bedroom apartments in a suburban setting, the community ensures older adults can live comfortably during their stay. Residents can also maintain their independence with ease, with 24-hour maintenance, on-site management, and scheduled transportation. The community strives to help residents downsize in retirement based on their preferences through affordable and market-rate apartments.

Light exercises and social events ensure residents can make friends and stay active. State-of-the-art amenities, including a library, a greenhouse, and outdoor patios, are also available, so residents can rest and freely try new hobbies. Located near UPMC Passavant – McCandless and plenty of green spaces in Pittsburgh, the community guarantees a laid-back retirement. This independent living community has thoughtfully curated amenities, making it one of the best options for senior living in Pennsylvania.

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Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Resident Experience
  • 25%
    Regulatory
  • 15%
    Visual Media
  • 10%
    Website
  • 10%
    Stability
  • 5%
    Environment
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Resident & Family Experience 35%

The single largest share of every ranking. Aggregated review sentiment and volume from major platforms — the closest signal to real resident experience.

  • Includes
  • Review Sentiment
  • Review Volume
02

Regulatory & Safety Record 25%

State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

  • Includes
  • State Inspections
  • Citations/Inspection
  • % Inspections w/ Citations
  • Complaint Visits
  • Accreditations
  • BBB Rating
03

Visual Media & Transparency 15%

Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.

  • Includes
  • Video Tours
  • Virtual Walkthroughs
  • Photo Quantity
  • Photo Quality
04

Website & Operator Transparency 10%

Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.

  • Includes
  • Website Content
  • Mobile Usability
  • Staff Info Available
  • Owner Info Available
05

Community Stability 10%

Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.

  • Includes
  • Occupancy Rate
  • Bed Options
06

Environment & Pricing 5%

Walkability and pricing transparency. Walk Score is weighted higher for Independent Living than for Memory Care, where most residents do not leave unaccompanied.

  • Includes
  • Walk Score
  • Pricing Transparency
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Frequently Asked Questions about Independent Living in Allegheny County, PA

What is independent living?

Independent living communities are residential settings for active older adults — typically with private apartments or cottages, shared amenities (dining, fitness, activities), and no built-in medical care.

How many independent living communities are listed on this page?

This page features 2 independent living communities in Allegheny County, PA. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right independent living community in Allegheny County, PA?

Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in Allegheny County, PA, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.

What should I look for when visiting independent living communities in Allegheny County, PA?

Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.