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Sunrise of Mccandless is a senior living community situated in an ideal Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania location, providing a personalized lifestyle where residents’ days can be filled with beloved hobbies, good friends, and fine cuisine. The community offers room rates starting at $5,594 per month and caters to those navigating the complexities of memory loss, offering Terrace Club, an innovative program for those experiencing early memory loss, and the Reminiscence Neighborhood for people with more advanced memory loss. Sunrise of Mccandless develops individualized plans for each resident to ensure their requirements are fully met, with plans evolving as needs mature, accommodating residents’ evolving concerns and securing their future in the community.
The community features a resident-centered approach where needs and preferences are respected, with an activity calendar headlined by resident-inspired clubs like Poker, Walking, Rosary, and Doc-U-Club. Sunrise of Mccandless offers a variety of accommodations and floor plans, allowing couples to continue living together in companion suites, while highly trained chefs seek regular input from residents to understand which menu items should be featured. Conveniently located in Pittsburgh, PA, across from the newly developed McCandless Crossings, minutes from North Park and Ross Park Mall, and with medical services available at nearby Passavant Hospital, Sunrise of Mccandless provides a personalized and engaging senior living experience.
Lower than the Pennsylvania average: 78.7%Sunrise of McCandless is legally operated by Welltower Opco Group 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.
Below the Pennsylvania average for assisted living residences.
Pennsylvania assisted living residences benchmark: C+ 77/100
Inspection score: 66 out of 100. Letter grade D. 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.
| 40 | 63 | This facility has 37% fewer total citations than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (40 vs. PA avg 63).↓ 37% better |
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Citations per year
Average citations per year since 2021.
| 8 | 12.6 | This facility has 37% fewer citations per year than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (8 vs. PA avg 12.6).↓ 37% better |
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Citations per inspection
Average citations per inspection.
| 1.3 | 5.7 | This facility has 77% fewer citations per inspection than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (1.3 vs. PA avg 5.7).↓ 77% better |
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.
| 32 | 11 | This facility has 191% more total inspections than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (32 vs. PA avg 11).↑ 191% worse |
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Inspections with citations
Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation.
| 14 | 8 | This facility has 75% more inspections with citations than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (14 vs. PA avg 8).↑ 75% worse |
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Inspection citation rate
Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one citation.
| 44% | 73% | This facility has 29 percentage points lower inspection citation rate than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (44% vs. PA avg 73%).↓ 29% better |
Complaints & Investigations
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Total complaints
Formal expressions of concern made by residents, families, or staff.
| 6 | 4 | This facility has 50% more total complaints than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (6 vs. PA avg 4).↑ 50% worse |
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Complaints per year
Average complaints per year since 2021.
| 1.2 | 0.8 | This facility has 50% more complaints per year than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (1.2 vs. PA avg 0.8).↑ 50% worse |
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
Pets Allowed
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / Suite
Building Type: Mid-rise
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
9.9 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Pittsburgh's city center to Sunrise of McCandless's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 7.47 miles to nearest hospital (Heritage Valley Kennedy)
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Sunrise of McCandless 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.
| 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
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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 / Suite | - |
| Sunrise of McCandless |
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 | 153 | Yes | 48 | Welltower Opco Group LLC | 32 | 6
Facility
6
PA AVG
3.3
Rank
#378 / 481 | 43.8%
Facility
43.8%
PA AVG
64.7%
Rank
#57 / 481 | 40
Facility
40
PA AVG
62.2
Rank
#251 / 481 | 1.3
Facility
1.3
PA AVG
4.9
Rank
#36 / 481 | Profit | - | - |
47.1%
Facility
47.1%
PA AVG
68.9%
Rank
#432 / 486 | Studio / 1 Bed / Suite | - |
| 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 / Suite | 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 / Suite | 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 / Suite | A- |
The legal owner and operator of Sunrise of McCandless is Welltower Opco Group Llc.
Sunrise of McCandless has a walk score of 48. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
According to PA state health department records, Sunrise of McCandless's license number is 448800.
According to PA state health department records, Sunrise of McCandless's license expires on December 15, 2026.
Sunrise of McCandless's occupancy is 47%.
Sunrise of McCandless has 153 beds.
Sunrise of McCandless has had 40 recently reported deficiencies.
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