Asbury Heights, a historic and trusted provider of senior living services, has been a Pittsburgh staple for over 115 years. At Asbury Heights, the dedicated team has built a wonderful community that offers comprehensive accommodations for seniors in search of a spectrum of care. Offering independent living, personal care, nursing, rehabilitation, and memory care services, this community has maintained a high standard of service delivered with compassion. Asbury Heights truly feels like home to its residents. This community stands on a sprawling, beautiful campus with features for leisure activities; Asbury Heights is also equipped with a beauty salon, café, post office, and chapel. Nursing home residents are under inpatient or outpatient programs with therapy and other specific treatment plans. Furthermore, personal care and memory care residents have access to assistance with daily tasks with help from the dedicated staff. For those in search of independent living, Asbury Heights provides amenities and activities to encourage an active lifestyle.
Compare Nursing Homes around Pittsburgh (Metro Area)
Info below is compiled from CMS reports & 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.
The facility name. Click to view the full profile page on Assisted Living Magazine, including photos, services, and contact info.
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CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the federal agency that regulates nursing homes) Overall 5-star rating — a composite of Health Inspection, Staffing, and Quality Measures scores. 5 stars = top 10% nationally. 1 star = bottom 10%. The single most important number to start with when comparing facilities.
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Care Types in This Table
AL (Assisted Living):
Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing.
NH (Nursing Home):
24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs.
SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility):
Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness.
MC (Memory Care):
Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia.
RC (Respite Care):
Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break.
IL (Independent Living):
Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
HOS (Hospice Care):
Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment.
PC (Palliative Care):
Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative treatment.
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Neighborhood or city area where the facility is located. Proximity to family, hospitals, and green space matters for both quality of life and ease of visitation. Consider drive time and transit access when evaluating location.
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Licensed bed capacity. Larger facilities (300+ beds) often have more specialized programs but can feel institutional. Smaller homes (under 150 beds) tend to deliver more personalized care. Compare with Avg Res/Day to understand how full the facility typically runs.
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Percentage of licensed beds filled on an average day. Color indicates financial health: green (90%+) = operationally strong, typically profitable. Amber (80–89%) = stable but leaving revenue on the table. Orange (70–79%) = financial strain likely, may struggle with fixed costs. Red (<70%) = significant distress, closure or ownership change risk increases sharply.
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This facility's occupancy rate compared to the statewide average for similar facilities. A positive number means above-average demand. Facilities running 5%+ above the state average are typically the most sought-after in their market — a strong proxy for reputation.
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CMS-adjusted total nurse hours per resident per day (RN + LPN + CNA combined). The national average is approximately 3.5 hrs. Higher is better — more direct care time per resident. Below 3.0 is a red flag. CMS weights RN hours more heavily because RNs handle complex clinical decisions that CNAs cannot.
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CMS Health Inspection star rating (1–5 stars), based on the 3 most recent annual state surveys plus any complaint investigations. This is the hardest rating to manipulate — it reflects real surveyor findings on-site. 5 stars = fewest deficiencies found. 1 star = most. It carries the heaviest weight in the Overall CMS rating.
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CMS Staffing star rating (1–5 stars), based on daily nurse staffing hours submitted to CMS via verified payroll data. Compares RN, LPN, and CNA coverage relative to resident acuity level. 5 stars = well above expected staffing. Weekend staffing is evaluated separately, as that's where many facilities quietly reduce coverage.
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CMS Quality Measures star rating (1–5 stars), based on 15 clinical outcome metrics including fall rates, pressure ulcers, antipsychotic drug use, and hospital readmissions. Captures actual resident health outcomes, not just compliance. High QM combined with low Health Inspection scores can indicate a facility with strong care but weak documentation practices.
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Registered Nurse hours per resident/day compared to the statewide average. RNs are the highest-skilled nursing staff — they assess residents, manage medications, and respond to emergencies. A value of +50% means RN coverage is 50% above the state norm. Negative values are a concern for residents with complex or acute medical needs.
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Total nursing staff hours (RN + LPN + CNA combined) per resident/day vs. the statewide average. A broader measure than RN vs State — it captures the entire care team. A facility can have high total staffing but low RN hours, meaning more aides and fewer nurses. Read both columns together for the full picture.
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Total dollar amount of federal monetary fines (civil money penalties) issued by CMS in the past 3 years. Fines are only levied for serious violations — typically actual harm to residents, repeated uncorrected deficiencies, or systemic non-compliance. Even a single fine is noteworthy. Multiple fines strongly suggest a pattern, not isolated incidents.
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Total health deficiency citations from the most recent standard inspection cycle. Minor citations (scope A–C) are common and often administrative in nature. Higher counts aren't always disqualifying, but should be read alongside Severe Citations to understand actual harm levels. Under 10 is strong for a large facility; 30+ warrants a closer look.
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Average deficiency citations per CMS inspection (survey) in the reporting window — total citations divided by the number of inspections. Lower is better; compare alongside total Citations and Severe Citations for context.
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Citations at CMS scope/severity level G or higher — G–I means actual harm occurred; J–L means residents were placed in immediate jeopardy. (D–F is potential for harm only). Examples include unaddressed falls, medication errors causing injury, neglect, or abuse.
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Average number of residents in the building on any given day, derived from annual census data. Reflects true operating scale — a 400-bed facility running 200 residents/day operates very differently from one at 390. Higher resident counts generally mean more funded staffing hours.
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Better Business Bureau rating (A+ to F). Reflects complaint history, business transparency, and how family disputes were resolved. A+ means no significant unresolved complaints. A blank (—) means the facility isn't BBB-accredited, which is common for healthcare providers and not necessarily a negative signal.
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Walk Score® (0–100). Measures walkability of the surrounding area. 90–100 = Walker's Paradise. 70–89 = Very Walkable. 50–69 = Somewhat Walkable. Below 50 = Car-Dependent. Higher scores benefit family visitors, resident outings, and staff commuting.
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The licensed owner or operator of record filed with CMS — the individual or organization legally accountable for the facility. Searching the operator name across other facilities can reveal chain or multi-site ownership, which matters: chain-operated homes tend to have more variable quality outcomes than independently run facilities.
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What the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts — not gross billings. Taken from the latest complete annual cost report, so it is comparable across homes reporting the same period. Revenue alone doesn't indicate care quality, but it funds staffing and capital reinvestment. Pair with Payroll %. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
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Staff salaries plus wage-related benefits from the latest complete annual cost report. Contract and agency labour is counted separately, under other operating costs, so a home leaning on agency staff can show a low figure here. Payroll is the cost most directly tied to care quality — compare with Payroll % for full context. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
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Payroll as a share of NET PATIENT REVENUE (not gross revenue). Both figures come from the same cost-report year. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay. Read with the Staffing star rating to judge whether spend translates into coverage — and note that homes whose patient revenue covers only part of their operation can read implausibly high. The Pennsylvania average is: 69.2% Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
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CMS Certification Number: the unique federal identifier for this skilled nursing provider.
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| Asbury Heights | NH AL IL MC SNF | Pittsburgh | 120
Facility
120
PA AVG
94
Rank
#126 / 552 |
36.7%
Facility
36.7%
PA AVG
69.7%
Rank
#480 / 494 | -47% | 3.80
Facility
3.80
PA AVG
4.15
Rank
#114 / 181 | +58% | -8% | $0
Facility
$0
PA AVG
$61.2k
Rank
#1 / 183 | 23
Facility
23
PA AVG
31.3
Rank
#106 / 178 | 3.8
Facility
3.8
PA AVG
4.4
Rank
#96 / 178 | - | 44 | - |
47
Facility
47
PA AVG
47
Rank
#319 / 657 | Asbury Senior Care LLC | $20.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$20.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
PA AVG
$18.8M
Rank
#55 / 167 | $8.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$8.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
PA AVG
$11.4M
Rank
#101 / 167 | 40%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
40%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
PA AVG
69.2%
Rank
#151 / 167 | 395391 | ||||
| Reformed Presbyterian Home | NH IL SNF | Pittsburgh (Perry South) | 56
Facility
56
PA AVG
94
Rank
#421 / 552 |
42.9%
Facility
42.9%
PA AVG
69.7%
Rank
#459 / 494 | -38% | 4.41
Facility
4.41
PA AVG
4.15
Rank
#73 / 181 | +151% | +6% | $0
Facility
$0
PA AVG
$61.2k
Rank
#1 / 183 | 31
Facility
31
PA AVG
31.3
Rank
#126 / 178 | 7.8
Facility
7.8
PA AVG
4.4
Rank
#167 / 178 | - | 24 | A+ |
50
Facility
50
PA AVG
47
Rank
#282 / 657 | Lorrie Meneely | $7.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$7.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
PA AVG
$18.8M
Rank
#159 / 167 | $4.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$4.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
PA AVG
$11.4M
Rank
#158 / 167 | 60.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
60.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
PA AVG
69.2%
Rank
#62 / 167 | 395561 | ||||
| Vincentian Home | NH AL IL MC SNF | Pittsburgh | 90
Facility
90
PA AVG
94
Rank
#250 / 552 |
57.8%
Facility
57.8%
PA AVG
69.7%
Rank
#368 / 494 | -17% | 3.97
Facility
3.97
PA AVG
4.15
Rank
#98 / 181 | +83% | -4% | $0
Facility
$0
PA AVG
$61.2k
Rank
#1 / 183 | 35
Facility
35
PA AVG
31.3
Rank
#130 / 178 | 4.4
Facility
4.4
PA AVG
4.4
Rank
#113 / 178 | - | 52 | A |
20
Facility
20
PA AVG
47
Rank
#532 / 657 | Vincentian Collaborative System | $22.3MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
$22.3MFiscal year ending 06/2024
PA AVG
$18.8M
Rank
#43 / 167 | $12.4MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
$12.4MFiscal year ending 06/2024
PA AVG
$11.4M
Rank
#50 / 167 | 55.7%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
55.7%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
PA AVG
69.2%
Rank
#78 / 167 | 395034 | ||||
| Canterbury Place | NH HOS MC PC RC SNF | Pittsburgh (Central Lawrenceville) | 78
Facility
78
PA AVG
94
Rank
#310 / 552 | - | - | 4.18
Facility
4.18
PA AVG
4.15
Rank
#85 / 181 | +52% | +1% | $0
Facility
$0
PA AVG
$61.2k
Rank
#1 / 183 | 28
Facility
28
PA AVG
31.3
Rank
#119 / 178 | 3.5
Facility
3.5
PA AVG
4.4
Rank
#84 / 178 | 1 | 11 | A+ |
93
Facility
93
PA AVG
47
Rank
#18 / 657 | Upmc | $14.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$14.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
PA AVG
$18.8M
Rank
#104 / 167 | $9.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$9.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
PA AVG
$11.4M
Rank
#89 / 167 | 65.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
65.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
PA AVG
69.2%
Rank
#48 / 167 | 395146 | ||||
| Little Sisters of the Poor | NH IL | Pittsburgh (Brighton Heights) | 48
Facility
48
PA AVG
94
Rank
#456 / 552 |
94.0%
Facility
94.0%
PA AVG
69.7%
Rank
#30 / 494 | +35% | 6.12
Facility
6.12
PA AVG
4.15
Rank
#10 / 181 | +60% | +48% | $68.4k
Facility
$68.4k
PA AVG
$61.2k
Rank
#172 / 183 | 41
Facility
41
PA AVG
31.3
Rank
#138 / 178 | 13.7
Facility
13.7
PA AVG
4.4
Rank
#178 / 178 | - | 45 | - |
46
Facility
46
PA AVG
47
Rank
#328 / 657 | Claire Mccanless | $3.1M*Fiscal year ending 2015These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind. | $4.8M*Fiscal year ending 2015These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind. | 155%*Fiscal year ending 2015These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind. | 396116 | ||||
| Seneca Place Village | NH AL IL SNF | Verona | 100
Facility
100
PA AVG
94
Rank
#202 / 552 |
71.0%
Facility
71.0%
PA AVG
69.7%
Rank
#254 / 494 | +2% | 3.67
Facility
3.67
PA AVG
4.15
Rank
#121 / 181 | +55% | -12% | $0
Facility
$0
PA AVG
$61.2k
Rank
#1 / 183 | 65
Facility
65
PA AVG
31.3
Rank
#169 / 178 | 6.5
Facility
6.5
PA AVG
4.4
Rank
#158 / 178 | 1 | 71 | - |
20
Facility
20
PA AVG
47
Rank
#532 / 657 | Seneca Place Holdings LLC | $15.6MFiscal year ending 03/2023
Facility
$15.6MFiscal year ending 03/2023
PA AVG
$18.8M
Rank
#89 / 167 | $7.7MFiscal year ending 03/2023
Facility
$7.7MFiscal year ending 03/2023
PA AVG
$11.4M
Rank
#108 / 167 | 49.2%Fiscal year ending 03/2023
Facility
49.2%Fiscal year ending 03/2023
PA AVG
69.2%
Rank
#105 / 167 | 395790 | ||||
| Marian Manor | - | NH AL IL MC SNF | Pittsburgh (Banksville) | 118
Facility
118
PA AVG
94
Rank
#144 / 552 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
27
Facility
27
PA AVG
47
Rank
#488 / 657 | $7.7MFiscal year ending 05/2023
Facility
$7.7MFiscal year ending 05/2023
PA AVG
$18.8M
Rank
#155 / 167 | $6.0MFiscal year ending 05/2023
Facility
$6.0MFiscal year ending 05/2023
PA AVG
$11.4M
Rank
#135 / 167 | 77.7%Fiscal year ending 05/2023
Facility
77.7%Fiscal year ending 05/2023
PA AVG
69.2%
Rank
#27 / 167 | 395765 |
Rank badges are statewide: each community is ranked against every PA community we track that reports that metric, not just the 7 analyzed for Pittsburgh.
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.
Vincentian Home is an elegant skilled nursing and rehabilitation center that also offers independent living and memory care. The home provides graceful living for short-term or long-term stays in a cozy nurturing environment. 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.
Vincentian Home focuses on outpatient rehabilitation; speech, occupational, and physical therapy are offered for short-term care. Independent living, memory care, and personal care are also offered where residents are given additional support with daily activities.
Canterbury Place offers rehabilitation, skilled nursing, memory support, and personal care. The senior home has maintained a high-quality standard of service delivered with compassion. Canterbury Place is a resident-centered community that guarantees full support by professional nurses, licensed practical nurses, and assistants.
Nursing home residents are under inpatient or outpatient programs with therapy and other specific treatment plans. Personal care and memory care residents are able to get on with daily tasks with assistance from the staff, and take part in stimulating activities; they are assisted in everyday living with enriching activities that contribute to a high success rate for recovery
Little Sisters of the Poor occupies a three-story building at 1028 Benton Ave in Pittsburgh’s Brighton Heights neighborhood. It offers nursing home and independent living on the same campus, with 48 beds and 40 residents currently in place, for an occupancy rate of 58.3%. The Walk Score of 46 reflects a neighborhood where most errands still call for a car.
The staffing profile is the most concrete thing the data shows. Total nursing coverage runs 6 hours 43 minutes per resident per day. Registered nurses account for 1 hour 34 minutes of that. Nurse aides carry 3 hours 51 minutes, which is a meaningful daily allocation of direct, hands-on care time.
An Active Resident Council meets regularly, giving residents a structured forum to address care quality, facility policies, and day-to-day concerns. On the coverage side, the facility is CMS-certified and accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
The picture here is a small, Medicaid-accessible nursing community with a staffing mix that leans heavily toward direct aide care and meaningful RN presence. Families looking for a Pittsburgh facility that accepts federal coverage and keeps its care model oriented toward hands-on daily support will find the basics in place here.
Tucked away within the scenic neighborhood of Verona, PA, Seneca Place Village is a one-of-a-kind senior living community that strives to provide seniors with a fulfilling retirement lifestyle through comprehensive care. This includes independent living, assisted living, and skilled nursing. Residents enjoy a comfortable and worry-free lifestyle in spacious apartments equipped with various modern amenities. With a full calendar of activities and programs, residents maintain an active and engaging lifestyle. The community also provides a broad range of amenities that ensures residents’ wellness, comfort, and enjoyment, including freshly-made meals, transportation to outings and appointments, and housekeeping, all complemented with 24-hour nursing care and personal care services tailored to residents’ unique needs. With Seneca Place Village’s dedicated care and service, residents have the freedom to focus on doing things that really matter to them.
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.
How we rank these nursing homes
Every nursing home above is evaluated across five weighted categories using CMS data including Care Compare, Payroll-Based Journal, and Medicare Cost Reports.
Weighting overview
- 35%Care Quality
- 20%Staffing
- 20%Regulatory
- 20%Operational
- 5%Environment
Care Quality 35%
The largest single share of every ranking. CMS star ratings and quality measures that reflect actual care delivered to residents.
- Includes
- Overall Rating
- Health Inspection
- QM Rating
- Long-Stay QM
- Short-Stay QM
Staffing Adequacy 20%
The strongest predictor of resident outcomes. Volume and stability of nursing care, drawn from CMS Payroll-Based Journal.
- Includes
- Nurse Hrs/Res/Day
- RN vs State
- Total Nurse Staff Hrs vs State
- RN Turnover
Regulatory & Safety Record 20%
Inspection patterns that star ratings can mask. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.
- Includes
- Citations
- Citations/Inspection
- Severe Citations
- Fines
- Accreditations
Operational & Financial Stability 20%
Stable operations and sound finances are leading indicators of consistent care over time.
- Includes
- Occupancy vs State
- Avg Length of Stay
- Revenue
- Payroll %
- Years in Operation
- Admin Tenure
Environment & Accessibility 5%
Context that matters to families but doesn't directly measure clinical care. Weighted lower for nursing homes than for assisted or independent living.
- Includes
- Walk Score
- BBB Rating
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Frequently Asked Questions about Nursing Homes in Pittsburgh, PA
What's the difference between assisted living and a nursing home in Pennsylvania?
Assisted living in Pennsylvania is a residential model focused on housing, hospitality, and help with daily activities. Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses for residents with significant health needs, and are regulated more strictly under both state and federal CMS rules.
Does Pennsylvania Medicaid cover nursing home care?
Yes — Pennsylvania Medicaid covers nursing home care for residents who meet income, asset, and medical-need eligibility requirements. Most CMS-certified nursing homes accept Medicaid as a primary payer once long-term-care eligibility is established.
What is nursing home care?
Nursing homes (also called skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses, rehabilitation services, and long-term custodial care for residents with significant health or functional needs.
How many nursing homes are listed on this page?
This page features 7 nursing homes in Pittsburgh, PA. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.
How do I choose the right nursing home 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 nursing homes 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.











