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Live a luxurious retirement with the renowned senior living community of Ridgecrest located on Duncan Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, providing personal care, memory care, and respite care. With seniors’ comfort in mind, the community features meticulously built and elegant accommodations including studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments, to maximize convenience and safety. The community exceeds expectations in meeting seniors’ needs and preferences with a dedicated and highly skilled team providing the highest quality of care and assistance around the clock.
Promoting a bright and inviting environment, the community strives to enhance seniors’ quality of life with fun activities and entertaining events. Cherish little moments with friends and indulge in healthy and delicious meals served to cater to residents’ dietary needs and tastes. Ridgecrest is a haven for seniors to spend their golden years enjoying the things they love.
Higher than the Pennsylvania average: 78.7%Ridgecrest Senior Living and Memory Care is legally operated by Ca Senior Mccandless Operator Llc.
In Pennsylvania, the Department of Human Services (for assisted living facilities) and the Department of Health (for nursing homes) conduct unannounced inspections to verify adherence to state regulations.
A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the Pennsylvania state average. See the assisted living residences benchmark below for the typical Pennsylvania score; higher is better.
Well below the Pennsylvania average for assisted living residences.
Pennsylvania assisted living residences benchmark: C+ 77/100
Inspection score: 54 out of 100. Letter grade F. Well below the Pennsylvania average for assisted living residences.
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 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.
Citations
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Total citations
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 125 | 63 | This facility has 98% more total citations than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (125 vs. PA avg 63).↑ 98% worse |
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Citations per year
Average citations per year since 2021.
| 25 | 12.6 | This facility has 98% more citations per year than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (25 vs. PA avg 12.6).↑ 98% worse |
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Citations per inspection
Average citations per inspection.
| 7.4 | 5.7 | This facility has 30% more citations per inspection than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (7.4 vs. PA avg 5.7).↑ 30% worse |
Inspections
| This Facility | PA Average | vs. PA Avg |
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Total inspections
Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.
| 17 | 11 | This facility has 55% more total inspections than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (17 vs. PA avg 11).↑ 55% worse |
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Inspections with citations
Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation.
| 9 | 8 | This facility has 13% more inspections with citations than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (9 vs. PA avg 8).↑ 13% worse |
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Inspection citation rate
Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one citation.
| 53% | 73% | This facility has 20 percentage points lower inspection citation rate than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (53% vs. PA avg 73%).↓ 20% better |
Complaints & Investigations
| This Facility | PA Average | vs. PA Avg |
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Total complaints
Formal expressions of concern made by residents, families, or staff.
| 9 | 4 | This facility has 125% more total complaints than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (9 vs. PA avg 4).↑ 125% worse |
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Complaints per year
Average complaints per year since 2021.
| 1.8 | 0.8 | This facility has 125% more complaints per year than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (1.8 vs. PA avg 0.8).↑ 125% worse |
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: Mid-rise
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
10.2 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Pittsburgh's city center to Ridgecrest Senior Living and Memory Care's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 7.27 miles to nearest hospital (Heritage Valley Kennedy)
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Ridgecrest Senior Living and Memory Care is located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
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The information below is reported by the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services and Department of Health.
| Ridgecrest Senior Living and Memory Care |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.
RC Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision. | Pittsburgh | 211 | No | 41 | Ca Senior Mccandless Operator LLC | 17 | 9
Facility
9
PA AVG
3.3
Rank
#447 / 481 | 52.9%
Facility
52.9%
PA AVG
64.7%
Rank
#111 / 481 | 125
Facility
125
PA AVG
62.2
Rank
#422 / 481 | 7.4
Facility
7.4
PA AVG
4.9
Rank
#397 / 481 | Profit | 243
Facility
243
PA AVG
76.7
Rank
#1 / 361 | 1.38 |
83.4%
Facility
83.4%
PA AVG
68.9%
Rank
#97 / 486 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - |
| Vincentian Schenley Gardens |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.
RC Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision. | Pittsburgh (Hill District) | 164 | Yes | 78 | Vincentian De Marillac | 13 | 4
Facility
4
PA AVG
3.3
Rank
#301 / 481 | 53.8%
Facility
53.8%
PA AVG
64.7%
Rank
#118 / 481 | 23
Facility
23
PA AVG
62.2
Rank
#138 / 481 | 1.8
Facility
1.8
PA AVG
4.9
Rank
#58 / 481 | Non-Profit | 159
Facility
159
PA AVG
76.7
Rank
#13 / 361 | 2.65 |
36.6%
Facility
36.6%
PA AVG
68.9%
Rank
#473 / 486 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - |
| The Haven at North Hills Senior Residence |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Pittsburgh (Ivory Avenue) | 90 | No | 34 | The Haven At North Hills LLC | 9 | 2
Facility
2
PA AVG
3.3
Rank
#187 / 481 | 44.4%
Facility
44.4%
PA AVG
64.7%
Rank
#61 / 481 | 11
Facility
11
PA AVG
62.2
Rank
#54 / 481 | 1.2
Facility
1.2
PA AVG
4.9
Rank
#30 / 481 | Profit | 75
Facility
75
PA AVG
76.7
Rank
#172 / 361 | 1.27 |
60.0%
Facility
60.0%
PA AVG
68.9%
Rank
#331 / 486 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | A+ |
| Brookdale Mt. Lebanon |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Pittsburgh (Mcneilly Road) | 80 | Yes | 53 | Brookdale Living Communities Of Pennsylvania-Ml Inc | 9 | -
Facility
-
PA AVG
3.3
Rank
#1 / 481 | 55.6%
Facility
55.6%
PA AVG
64.7%
Rank
#122 / 481 | 22
Facility
22
PA AVG
62.2
Rank
#126 / 481 | 2.4
Facility
2.4
PA AVG
4.9
Rank
#114 / 481 | Profit | 70
Facility
70
PA AVG
76.7
Rank
#182 / 361 | 1.40 | - | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | A+ |
| Sunrise of Upper St. Clair |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Pittsburgh (Beadling) | - | Yes | 56 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | A- |
The legal owner and operator of Ridgecrest Senior Living and Memory Care is Ca Senior Mccandless Operator Llc.
Ridgecrest Senior Living and Memory Care has a walk score of 41. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
According to PA state health department records, Ridgecrest Senior Living and Memory Care's license number is 452170.
According to PA state health department records, Ridgecrest Senior Living and Memory Care's license expires on July 30, 2026.
Ridgecrest Senior Living and Memory Care's occupancy is 83%.
Ridgecrest Senior Living and Memory Care has 211 beds.
Ridgecrest Senior Living and Memory Care has had 125 recently reported deficiencies.
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