
Compare Independent Living around Pittsburgh (Metro Area)
Info below is compiled from the PA Depts. of Human Services & Health, senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.
Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.
| Paramount Senior Living at South Hills | IL AL HC HOS MC NH RC SNF | Pittsburgh | 127
Facility
127
PA AVG
94
Rank
#99 / 553 | Yes |
58
Facility
58
PA AVG
46
Rank
#223 / 667 | Paramount Senior Living At South Hills, LLC | 98
Facility
98
PA AVG
83
Rank
#22 / 460 | 11 | 1
Facility
1
PA AVG
4
Rank
#107 / 478 | 45.5%
Facility
45.5%
PA AVG
72.7%
Rank
#69 / 478 | 17
Facility
17
PA AVG
63
Rank
#96 / 478 | 1.5
Facility
1.5
PA AVG
5.7
Rank
#46 / 478 | Profit | 160
Facility
160
PA AVG
76.9
Rank
#11 / 356 | 1.68 | 70.9% | Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms | - |
| Paramount Senior Living at Peters Township | IL AL HC HOS MC NH RC SNF | Canonsburg | 120
Facility
120
PA AVG
94
Rank
#126 / 553 | No |
54
Facility
54
PA AVG
46
Rank
#248 / 667 | Paramount Senior Living At Peters Township LLC | 78
Facility
78
PA AVG
83
Rank
#306 / 460 | 15 | 5
Facility
5
PA AVG
4
Rank
#343 / 478 | 40%
Facility
40%
PA AVG
72.7%
Rank
#39 / 478 | 30
Facility
30
PA AVG
63
Rank
#195 / 478 | 2.0
Facility
2.0
PA AVG
5.7
Rank
#76 / 478 | Profit | 137
Facility
137
PA AVG
76.9
Rank
#27 / 356 | 1.67 | 68.3% | - | A+ |
| Brookdale Mt. Lebanon | IL AL RESC | Pittsburgh (Mcneilly Road) | 80
Facility
80
PA AVG
94
Rank
#292 / 553 | Yes |
53
Facility
53
PA AVG
46
Rank
#254 / 667 | Brookdale Living Communities Of Pennsylvania-Ml Inc | 88
Facility
88
PA AVG
83
Rank
#162 / 460 | 9 | 0
Facility
0
PA AVG
4
Rank
#1 / 478 | 55.6%
Facility
55.6%
PA AVG
72.7%
Rank
#123 / 478 | 22
Facility
22
PA AVG
63
Rank
#126 / 478 | 2.4
Facility
2.4
PA AVG
5.7
Rank
#116 / 478 | Profit | 70
Facility
70
PA AVG
76.9
Rank
#181 / 356 | 1.40 | - | - | A+ |
| Tapestry Senior Living – Moon Township | IL AL MC | Coraopolis | 210
Facility
210
PA AVG
94
Rank
#20 / 553 | No |
15
Facility
15
PA AVG
46
Rank
#567 / 667 | Tapestry Moon LLC | 77
Facility
77
PA AVG
83
Rank
#315 / 460 | 17 | 7
Facility
7
PA AVG
4
Rank
#401 / 478 | 70.6%
Facility
70.6%
PA AVG
72.7%
Rank
#281 / 478 | 47
Facility
47
PA AVG
63
Rank
#281 / 478 | 2.8
Facility
2.8
PA AVG
5.7
Rank
#161 / 478 | Profit | 123
Facility
123
PA AVG
76.9
Rank
#43 / 356 | 1.71 | 34.3% | - | - |
| Vincentian Home | IL AL MC NH SNF | Pittsburgh | 90
Facility
90
PA AVG
94
Rank
#250 / 553 | No |
20
Facility
20
PA AVG
46
Rank
#532 / 667 | Vincentian Home Inc | 83
Facility
83
PA AVG
83
Rank
#233 / 460 | 10 | 6
Facility
6
PA AVG
4
Rank
#376 / 478 | 50%
Facility
50%
PA AVG
72.7%
Rank
#77 / 478 | 11
Facility
11
PA AVG
63
Rank
#57 / 478 | 1.1
Facility
1.1
PA AVG
5.7
Rank
#29 / 478 | Non-Profit | 100
Facility
100
PA AVG
76.9
Rank
#98 / 356 | 1.27 | 57.8% | - | A |
| Fair Oaks Senior Living | IL AL MC RESC | Pittsburgh (Beechview) | 100
Facility
100
PA AVG
94
Rank
#202 / 553 | No |
63
Facility
63
PA AVG
46
Rank
#193 / 667 | Fair Oaks Opco LLC | 60
Facility
60
PA AVG
83
Rank
#448 / 460 | 15 | 6
Facility
6
PA AVG
4
Rank
#376 / 478 | 80%
Facility
80%
PA AVG
72.7%
Rank
#365 / 478 | 190
Facility
190
PA AVG
63
Rank
#448 / 478 | 12.7
Facility
12.7
PA AVG
5.7
Rank
#451 / 478 | Profit | 130
Facility
130
PA AVG
76.9
Rank
#36 / 356 | 1.71 | 76.0% | Studio / 1 Bed | - |
| Asbury Heights | IL AL MC NH SNF | Pittsburgh | 120
Facility
120
PA AVG
94
Rank
#126 / 553 | Yes |
47
Facility
47
PA AVG
46
Rank
#319 / 667 | Asbury Healthcare, LLC | 88
Facility
88
PA AVG
83
Rank
#162 / 460 | 3 | 1
Facility
1
PA AVG
4
Rank
#107 / 478 | 100%
Facility
100%
PA AVG
72.7%
Rank
#462 / 478 | 10
Facility
10
PA AVG
63
Rank
#49 / 478 | 3.3
Facility
3.3
PA AVG
5.7
Rank
#205 / 478 | Non-Profit | - | - | 36.7% | - | - |
| Carson Retirement Residence | IL | Pittsburgh (South Side Flats) | - | No |
85
Facility
85
PA AVG
46
Rank
#47 / 667 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - |
| Northland Heights | IL AL MC RC | Pittsburgh (Summer Hill) | 123
Facility
123
PA AVG
94
Rank
#116 / 553 | Yes |
53
Facility
53
PA AVG
46
Rank
#254 / 667 | Northland Heights LLC | 60
Facility
60
PA AVG
83
Rank
#448 / 460 | 19 | 8
Facility
8
PA AVG
4
Rank
#426 / 478 | 68.4%
Facility
68.4%
PA AVG
72.7%
Rank
#262 / 478 | 185
Facility
185
PA AVG
63
Rank
#446 / 478 | 9.7
Facility
9.7
PA AVG
5.7
Rank
#430 / 478 | Profit | 106
Facility
106
PA AVG
76.9
Rank
#84 / 356 | 1.49 | 54.5% | - | - |
| The Residence at Whitehall | IL AL RC | Pittsburgh | 46
Facility
46
PA AVG
94
Rank
#475 / 553 | Yes |
38
Facility
38
PA AVG
46
Rank
#397 / 667 | Cpf Living Communities - Whitehall LLC | 75
Facility
75
PA AVG
83
Rank
#338 / 460 | 9 | 3
Facility
3
PA AVG
4
Rank
#242 / 478 | 77.8%
Facility
77.8%
PA AVG
72.7%
Rank
#345 / 478 | 79
Facility
79
PA AVG
63
Rank
#376 / 478 | 8.8
Facility
8.8
PA AVG
5.7
Rank
#417 / 478 | Profit | 50
Facility
50
PA AVG
76.9
Rank
#251 / 356 | 1.47 | 73.9% | - | - |
| The Residence at Whitehall IL and PC | IL AL RC | Pittsburgh | 46
Facility
46
PA AVG
94
Rank
#475 / 553 | Yes |
38
Facility
38
PA AVG
46
Rank
#397 / 667 | Cpf Living Communities - Whitehall LLC | 75
Facility
75
PA AVG
83
Rank
#338 / 460 | 9 | 3
Facility
3
PA AVG
4
Rank
#242 / 478 | 77.8%
Facility
77.8%
PA AVG
72.7%
Rank
#345 / 478 | 79
Facility
79
PA AVG
63
Rank
#376 / 478 | 8.8
Facility
8.8
PA AVG
5.7
Rank
#417 / 478 | Profit | 50
Facility
50
PA AVG
76.9
Rank
#251 / 356 | 1.47 | - | - | - |
| South Hills Retirement Residence | IL | Pittsburgh (Mount Washington) | - | No |
64
Facility
64
PA AVG
46
Rank
#183 / 667 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - |
| Rosshill Retirement Residence | IL | Pittsburgh | - | No |
59
Facility
59
PA AVG
46
Rank
#216 / 667 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - |
| Celebration Villa of South Hills | IL AL RC | Pittsburgh | 139
Facility
139
PA AVG
94
Rank
#72 / 553 | Yes |
45
Facility
45
PA AVG
46
Rank
#341 / 667 | Wg South Hills Sh LLC | 67
Facility
67
PA AVG
83
Rank
#400 / 460 | 14 | 8
Facility
8
PA AVG
4
Rank
#426 / 478 | 71.4%
Facility
71.4%
PA AVG
72.7%
Rank
#286 / 478 | 256
Facility
256
PA AVG
63
Rank
#462 / 478 | 18.3
Facility
18.3
PA AVG
5.7
Rank
#472 / 478 | Profit | 110
Facility
110
PA AVG
76.9
Rank
#74 / 356 | 1.31 | 57.6% | Studio / Studio Deluxe / 1 Bed | - |
| Reformed Presbyterian Home | IL NH SNF | Pittsburgh (Perry South) | 56
Facility
56
PA AVG
94
Rank
#421 / 553 | No |
50
Facility
50
PA AVG
46
Rank
#282 / 667 | Reformed Presbyterian Women's Association | 75
Facility
75
PA AVG
83
Rank
#338 / 460 | 13 | 5
Facility
5
PA AVG
4
Rank
#343 / 478 | 76.9%
Facility
76.9%
PA AVG
72.7%
Rank
#338 / 478 | 82
Facility
82
PA AVG
63
Rank
#382 / 478 | 6.3
Facility
6.3
PA AVG
5.7
Rank
#372 / 478 | Non-Profit | - | - | 42.9% | - | A+ |
Seven years running, and The Residence at Whitehall Il and covers a fairly full spread for a 46-bed community: assisted living, independent living, and respite care, all in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Independent living starts at $2,665 a month. Getting around outside the building usually means driving, since the Walk Score here sits at 38, somewhat walkable at best.
Daily support runs through medication management, transfer assistance, housekeeping, and laundry, the kind of coverage that lets residents stay independent without managing every task alone. Respite care is available too, for families who need short-term coverage rather than a permanent move.
Branding shows up in a few specific places. Graceful Dining™ names the community’s approach to meals, and Graceful Respite Stays and the Vibrant Living Program each carry their own identity rather than folding into a generic activities list. A Wellness Program adds structure to the calendar, and residents can spend time in a fitness center, a spa, a restaurant, or a cafe.
Veterans Benefits are available here too, worth knowing for residents who qualify and are weighing how to pay for care.
Jenna Johnston directs the community, and Cpf Living Communities – Whitehall LLC owns the property. This is a mid-sized Pittsburgh community built around named dining and wellness programs, daily living support, and flexible respite options for families who need it.
With its innovative spaces, the esteemed senior living community of South Hills Retirement Residence in Ruth Street, Pittsburgh, PA, offers independent living. Featuring a total of 106 snug and meticulously built residences in varied one-bedroom and two-bedroom floor plans, the community ensures seniors experience comfort and safety like no other. South Hills Retirement Residence strives to deliver round-the-clock maintenance for seniors to have more time to enjoy their independence.
South Hills Retirement Residence promotes a vibrant and inviting environment, ensuring residents experience its incredible amenities for their leisure and wellness. The community also provides scheduled transportation for residents to meet their needs and desires. With its well-maintained landscapes and safe spaces, South Hills Retirement Residence strives to provide a friendly abode for seniors looking to maximize their freedom without worries.
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.
Embraced by the warmth of welcoming neighborhoods in Pittsburgh, PA, Celebration Villa of South Hills is a community designed for assisted living. Residents can choose the level of assistance they prefer to ensure they enjoy as much independence as they want. The community offers services like daily living assistance and housekeeping services to ensure residents live a worry-free life.
Dedicated to creating a nurturing environment, the community provides an array of engaging activities and replenishing meals to maintain residents’ wellness. Community spaces like common rooms, relaxing gardens, and spacious courtyards provide spaces for social interactions. Added convenience like on-site visits from healthcare providers are provided, making residents’ stay with Celebration Villa of South Hills a truly convenient experience.
Reformed Presbyterian Home has been a part of the Perry South neighborhood in Pittsburgh for nearly 40 years. It is managed by the Reformed Presbyterian Women’s Association. You can find the facility at 2344 Perrysville Ave. It is about 2.1 miles from the city center. The area has a Walk Score of 50. This means it is moderately walkable, but you might still prefer to drive for most of your daily tasks. They offer 56 beds that cover both independent living and nursing care.
The average stay is 88 days. That number is significant because it shows they manage a steady mix of short-term recovery cases and long-term residents. In terms of staffing, residents receive 4 hours and 48 minutes of nursing coverage daily. Registered nurses provide 1 hour and 13 minutes of that time, while nurse aides provide 2 hours and 24 minutes.
They operate as a Continuing Care Retirement Community. They have an Active Resident Council in place. It gives people who live there a clear way to share their concerns and influence how the home runs. It is nice to see that level of input. They accept Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, which helps keep options open for different families.
State inspections at this facility cover standard ground. They focus on things like medication management, fall prevention, food service, and general safety. These are common areas for nursing homes to monitor. Because they handle different types of care and payment methods, this home is a practical option for anyone on the North Side looking for flexibility.
Nestled in the tranquil grounds of Bethel Church Road, Bethel Park, PA, is the prestigious senior living community of Provincial Bethel Park focuses on independent living. Featuring snug and sophisticated accommodations ranging from one-bedroom to three-bedroom floor plans, the community strives to provide seniors a haven to keep their dignity. The community provides safety rails, smoke alarms, locked mailboxes, and wheelchair-accessible spaces all over its premises to ensure seniors are safe and secure.
With a jam-packed calendar of engaging activities and stimulating programs, residents discover new interests and relive old hobbies for a joyful and well-engaged retirement. From breakfast to dinner, the community strives to meet dietary needs and tastes with healthy and delicious meals that cater to dietary needs and preferences. Provincial Bethel Park is great for seniors aiming to optimize their freedom while having all of their needs and desires within reach.
A member of the Vincentian Home, Marian Manor is sponsored by the Sisters of the Holy Spirit; hence, residents are in a faith-based environment with a strong sense of spiritual atmosphere. The home provides graceful living for long-term or short-term or long-term stays in a cozy nurturing environment focused on skilled nursing and rehabilitation. Vincentian Home Home provides services for inpatient and outpatient care; assisting everyday living with enriching activities that contribute to a high success rate for recovery.
The lifestyle is centered on the improvement of each individual’s wellness. They offer 24-hour care, housekeeping, and medication management. Other community highlights include indoor and outdoor common areas, country kitchen restaurant-style dining, and well-kept bedrooms.
Led by executive director Kimberly Migliozzi, The Waters of Wexford brings independent living, assisted living, and memory care to Warrendale, Pennsylvania, in a nine-year-old mid-rise community. Found at 210 Fowler Rd, it serves residents across a spectrum of care needs, from those fully independent to people needing support with daily activities or specialized memory programming.
The facility offers studio, one-, and two-bedroom residences, with unit sizes spanning from 400 to 1,072 square feet, letting occupants choose a floor plan that suits their lifestyle. On-site dining features chef-prepared meals in a full-service restaurant and café, while a salon and theater bolster an active community culture. Providing a gathering space for residents to socialize and connect with neighbors is the community room. The somewhat car-dependent area bears a Walk Score of 35. UPMC Passavant–McCandless hospital sits roughly six miles away, ensuring medical services are reasonably accessible. The community’s stated philosophy underscores personalized hospitality and enables occupants to uphold independence while prioritizing safety and comfort in a residential setting.
Offering maintenance-free independent living, Point Pleasant is a retirement community in North Versailles, Pennsylvania. The three-story building on Mosside Boulevard features studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom floor plans, giving older adults a choice of living spaces while eliminating the responsibilities of home maintenance. Comprehensive dining is included as part of daily life.
Residents receive three chef-prepared meals each day through the Graceful Dining™ program, and Graceful Respite Stays provide flexible short-term accommodations for those needing temporary support. Around-the-clock concierge services and staffing are available, and the community also recognizes and supports veterans through dedicated benefits.
Nearby nature trails offer opportunities for outdoor recreation, while hospitals are conveniently located for medical care. Moreover, the surrounding neighborhood has a walkability score of 32, so some destinations can be reached on foot, although most errands and activities still require transportation.
South Hills Square Retirement Resort at 3603 McRoberts Road is an independent living community in Pittsburgh’s South Hills neighborhood. The three-story building supplies various floor plans to meet different needs, with studio, one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments for residents wanting an active lifestyle with independence and choice.
Situated in a quieter residential area with a Walk Score of 32, the home attracts those preferring a suburban setting. A car is required for most daily errands, yet the neighborhood brings a tranquil environment away from busy commercial zones. The South Hills location offers convenient access to Pittsburgh’s amenities while keeping a calm, residential character. The facility welcomes pets, making it an ideal choice for occupants wanting to keep their companions close during this vital life transition. This pet-friendly policy mirrors an understanding that animals often play a beneficial role in residents’ lives and well-being. South Hills Square Retirement Resort gives residents the independence of private apartment living paired with the community and support that retirement living offers.
For interested occupants and their families, arranging a tour of the offered floor plans and conversing with staff about daily life at South Hills Square Retirement Resort is the best way to know if it’s the right fit.
Ranking Methodology
How we rank these independent living communities
Every community above is evaluated across six weighted categories using public data including state inspection records, review platforms, BBB profiles, and operator-published materials.
Weighting overview
- 35%Resident Experience
- 25%Regulatory
- 15%Visual Media
- 10%Website
- 10%Stability
- 5%Environment
01
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 Pittsburgh, PA
What is the average cost of independent living in Pittsburgh, PA?
The average monthly cost of independent living in Pittsburgh, PA is approximately $2,096. Actual rates vary by community, level of care, and floorplan.
What is the price range for independent living in Pittsburgh, PA?
Independent living in Pittsburgh, PA typically ranges from $508 - $4,222 per month, depending on the community, room type, and care needs.
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 26 independent living communities in Pittsburgh, PA. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.
How do I choose the right independent living community in Pittsburgh, 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 Pittsburgh, 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 Pittsburgh, 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.



















