6.7 miles from city center
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South Hills Square
Pittsburgh’s Independent Retirement Resort

Welcome to Worry-Free Senior Living in Pittsburgh!
Located just six miles from downtown Pittsburgh, South Hills Square offers the charm of the Steel City while
maintaining a neighborly hometown feel. Our all-inclusive, 55-plus senior living community is designed for those
who relish a luxurious lifestyle, providing easy access to everything Pittsburgh offers.

Schedule a tour and join us for lunch. You’ll quickly see why South Hills Square is a top choice for senior living.

3603 McRoberts Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15234

South Hills Square Retirement Resort

Discover the joy and ease of all-inclusive retirement living. Picture yourself in a luxurious, safe, and
vibrant community with a fantastic location for fun local outings. With three chef-prepared meals
offered daily, and weekly housekeeping and maintenance included, you’ll have more time for family,
friends, and the other important things in life. This vision comes to life at South Hills Square Retirement Resort

Designed for comfort, our apartment homes come in a variety of floor plans. Each living space features
window coverings, a climate-controlled thermostat, and ample closet space. The apartment kitchens are
also equipped with full-sized appliances. You are free to decorate your unit around your unique tastes.
Pets are also warmly welcome for no additional fee.

Our Signature Freedom Dining program is the focal point of the resort lifestyle and often the most
praised feature of our community. Our executive chef prepares three quality meals daily with an
evolving menu, fresh ingredients, and diet-conscious recipes. Can’t make it to dinner? No worries. With
our meal delivery service, we’ll prepare you a plate and bring it to your door. You can also visit the
“chef’s pantry” for snacks any time – day or night.

The most important part of our community is the shared spaces that allow you to meet other residents,
celebrate fun and memorable moments, and relax. Our common areas include a 150-seat theater,
library, billiards room, arcade, conversation areas, a lounge with bar, superb fitness and exercise room,
spa area, and business center. Our Lifestyle Director plans monthly community events around these
spaces, allowing you to practice new skills, see new things, meet new people, and much more.

While our community focuses on making your retirement fun and fulfilling, our greatest priority is your
safety. Our managers are your neighbors and live on-site to ensure you are happily enjoying your best
retirement life. With our 24/7 Emergency Alert System, round-the clock concierge, and live-in managers
there’s never a moment when you are unable to reach somebody for help!

Our gorgeous community is full of amenities and services, allowing you to enjoy all the conveniences of
all-inclusive living without the hassle of upkeep. Our ample list of amenities and robust social calendar
offers you choice and flexibility in how you choose to spend your time.

Additionally, if you’re ever craving a change of scenery and don’t want to leave behind the comforts we
offer, no worries! With our travel program, you can explore the country while staying at any of our other
Resort Lifestyle Communities locations for no additional cost.

Relax in the theater while watching a movie or get active in a group fitness class; spend teatime with the
gals or watch a game with the guys; cuddle up with a good book or go join a happy hour for fun times
with the neighbors! However you wish to spend your time, we are here to support the retirement of
your dreams.

Retire well. Retire here. Call today to schedule a private tour!

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What does this place offer?

Minimum Age 55 Years Old
Pets Allowed Yes, Pets Allowed
Room Sizes 566 / 650 / 694 / 706 / 759-1206 sq. ft
Housing Options Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed
Building Type 3-story

Amenities

Dining Services
Beauty Services
Parking Available
Exercise Programs/Fitness Center
Transportation Services
Housekeeping Services
Safety Systems
Recreational Activities
Health Programs
Security Systems
Pet-Friendly
Wi-Fi Access
Theater Room
Computer Room

Type of Care Available

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Claim What’s Yours: Financial Aid for Pennsylvania Seniors

Program
State Program Name
Eligibility
Benefits
Community HealthChoices (CHC)
PA Medicaid CHC
  • General: Age 65+ or disabled, 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).
  • PA Specifics: Managed care model; high urban demand (e.g., Philadelphia, Pittsburgh).
  • Services: 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
  • General: Age 60+, Pennsylvania resident, at risk of nursing home placement.
  • Income Limits: ~$2,000/month (individual, varies by region).
  • Asset Limits: $8,000 (individual).
  • PA Specifics: Cost-sharing required above certain income; rural/urban balance.
  • Services: 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)
  • General: Age 55+, 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.
  • PA Specifics: 16 providers in 25 counties (e.g., Allegheny, Luzerne); LIFE branding unique to PA.
  • Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), medical care, meals, transportation, respite, therapies.
Medicare Savings Program (MSP)
Pennsylvania Medicare Savings Program
  • General: Age 65+ or disabled, 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).
  • PA Specifics: Three tiers; includes Extra Help for Part D; no waitlist.
  • Services: Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month), deductibles ($240/year), copays (~20%).
Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
Pennsylvania LIHEAP
  • General: Age 60+ prioritized, PA resident, low-income household.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$3,970/month (individual, 185% FPL).
  • Asset Limits: Not assessed; income-focused.
  • PA Specifics: Cash grants and crisis aid; serves ~600,000 households annually.
  • Services: Heating/cooling aid ($300-$1,000/season), crisis aid ($500 max).
Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP)
Pennsylvania Family Caregiver Support Program
  • 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.
  • PA Specifics: High demand; includes grandparent caregivers.
  • Services: Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year), adult day care ($60/day), supplies (~$2,000/year), caregiver training.
Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)
Pennsylvania SCSEP
  • General: Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, PA resident.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$1,983/month (125% FPL).
  • Asset Limits: Not specified; income-focused.
  • PA Specifics: Priority for veterans, rural residents; AARP partnership.
  • Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour), job placement.
VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits
Pennsylvania VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound
  • General: Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, 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).
  • PA Specifics: High veteran population; supports rural/urban care needs.
  • Services: 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
  • General: Age 65+, 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.
  • PA Specifics: Rebates up to $1,000; ~600,000 eligible annually.
  • Services: Rebates ($250-$1,000 based on income; e.g., $1,000 if income < $8,000).
Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)
Pennsylvania SFMNP
  • General: Age 60+, PA resident, low-income.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$2,322/month (individual, 185% FPL).
  • Asset Limits: Not assessed.
  • PA Specifics: Vouchers (~$50/season) via 52 AAAs; serves ~200,000 annually.
  • Services: Vouchers (~$50/season) for fresh produce at approved markets.

Claim What’s Yours Financial Aid for Pennsylvania Seniors

PA Medicaid CHC

Community HealthChoices (CHC)

Eligibility
  • General: Age 65+ or disabled, 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).
  • PA Specifics: Managed care model; high urban demand (e.g., Philadelphia, Pittsburgh).
Benefits
  • Services: 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.).
PA OPTIONS

Pennsylvania OPTIONS Program

Eligibility
  • General: Age 60+, Pennsylvania resident, at risk of nursing home placement.
  • Income Limits: ~$2,000/month (individual, varies by region).
  • Asset Limits: $8,000 (individual).
  • PA Specifics: Cost-sharing required above certain income; rural/urban balance.
Benefits
  • Services: In-home care (3-5 hours/week), respite (up to 10 days/year), adult day care (~$70/day), transportation (~5 trips/month).
Pennsylvania LIFE (PACE)

Living Independence for the Elderly (LIFE)

Eligibility
  • General: Age 55+, 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.
  • PA Specifics: 16 providers in 25 counties (e.g., Allegheny, Luzerne); LIFE branding unique to PA.
Benefits
  • Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), medical care, meals, transportation, respite, therapies.
Pennsylvania Medicare Savings Program

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Eligibility
  • General: Age 65+ or disabled, 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).
  • PA Specifics: Three tiers; includes Extra Help for Part D; no waitlist.
Benefits
  • Services: Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month), deductibles ($240/year), copays (~20%).
Pennsylvania LIHEAP

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

Eligibility
  • General: Age 60+ prioritized, PA resident, low-income household.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$3,970/month (individual, 185% FPL).
  • Asset Limits: Not assessed; income-focused.
  • PA Specifics: Cash grants and crisis aid; serves ~600,000 households annually.
Benefits
  • Services: Heating/cooling aid ($300-$1,000/season), crisis aid ($500 max).
Pennsylvania Family Caregiver Support Program

Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP)

Eligibility
  • 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.
  • PA Specifics: High demand; includes grandparent caregivers.
Benefits
  • Services: Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year), adult day care ($60/day), supplies (~$2,000/year), caregiver training.
Pennsylvania SCSEP

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Eligibility
  • General: Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, PA resident.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$1,983/month (125% FPL).
  • Asset Limits: Not specified; income-focused.
  • PA Specifics: Priority for veterans, rural residents; AARP partnership.
Benefits
  • Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour), job placement.
Pennsylvania VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

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

Eligibility
  • General: Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, 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).
  • PA Specifics: High veteran population; supports rural/urban care needs.
Benefits
  • Services: Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living).
Pennsylvania Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program

Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program (PTRR)

Eligibility
  • General: Age 65+, 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.
  • PA Specifics: Rebates up to $1,000; ~600,000 eligible annually.
Benefits
  • Services: Rebates ($250-$1,000 based on income; e.g., $1,000 if income < $8,000).
Pennsylvania SFMNP

Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)

Eligibility
  • General: Age 60+, PA resident, low-income.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$2,322/month (individual, 185% FPL).
  • Asset Limits: Not assessed.
  • PA Specifics: Vouchers (~$50/season) via 52 AAAs; serves ~200,000 annually.
Benefits
  • Services: Vouchers (~$50/season) for fresh produce at approved markets.
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