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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Squirrel Hill, PA

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Memory care in Squirrel Hill offers 24-hour care and supervision, trained staff, and specialized activities to accommodate the needs of seniors with Alzheimer’s or dementia. These communities typically offer advanced security features and engaging activities to help ensure residents’ well-being. The cost of memory care in Squirrel Hill is about $4,889 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 52 communities, read 833 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Home - Our Services - Residential Services Weinberg Terrace Weinberg Terrace is a wonderful place to call home. Our beautiful residence offers comfortable apartments and elegant common areas, warm, friendly staff, individually tailored personal care services, and three delicious kosher meals each...
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Cost of memory care in Squirrel Hill, PA

The average cost of senior living in Squirrel Hill is $4,889 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Dayton, PA with an average of $2,706 per month.

Memory care costs in Squirrel Hill, PA, vs. nearby cities

Squirrel Hill, PA
$4,889/mo

Memory care costs in Squirrel Hill, PA, vs. state and national averages

Squirrel Hill, PA
$4,889/mo
U.S. national average
$5,523/mo

Memory care costs in Squirrel Hill, PA, vs. other senior living options

Memory Care
$4,889/mo

Memory care costs in Squirrel Hill, PA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,084/mo
Studio
$6,141/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,142/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,247/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$6,250/mo

Senior living costs in Squirrel Hill vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Squirrel Hill, PA
Column state: Pennsylvania
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSquirrel Hill, PAPennsylvaniaU.S.
Memory Care$4,889/mo$5,441/mo$5,523/mo
Assisted Living$2,366/mo$4,440/mo$4,770/mo
Independent Living$3,364/mo$4,354/mo$4,167/mo
Memory Care
Squirrel Hill, PA:$4,889/mo
Pennsylvania:$5,441/mo
U.S.:$5,523/mo
Assisted Living
Squirrel Hill, PA:$2,366/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,440/mo
U.S.:$4,770/mo
Independent Living
Squirrel Hill, PA:$3,364/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,354/mo
U.S.:$4,167/mo
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Memory care costs in Squirrel Hill, PA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in Squirrel Hill and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

Squirrel Hill, PAPA stateNational

Memory care cost trends in Squirrel Hill, PA

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Squirrel Hill have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Squirrel Hill, PA$6,794/mo$6,511/mo+4.3%
Pennsylvania$6,647/mo$6,175/mo+7.7%
National$6,490/mo$6,152/mo+5.5%
Squirrel Hill, PA
2024 average cost:$6,794/mo
2023 average cost:$6,511/mo
Percent change:+4.3%
Pennsylvania
2024 average cost:$6,647/mo
2023 average cost:$6,175/mo
Percent change:+7.7%
National
2024 average cost:$6,490/mo
2023 average cost:$6,152/mo
Percent change:+5.5%
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What families are saying about memory care in Squirrel Hill

Recent reviews for memory care in Squirrel Hill

Paramount Senior Living at Cranberry in Mars, PA

4.0
My loved one was at Paramount at Cranberry on hospice for a brief time after a medical decline. They were a bright spot for our family during a very dark time.

Rhodes Estates in New Castle, PA

5.0
Mr. T. J. [removed], Administrator, Rhodes Estates, T. J. Very Special Thanks for all your assistance and understanding over the past several months. Without the special efforts by you and Jason, the transition of my mother to your retirement facility would surely have been more difficult. ...
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Hemsley House of McCandless in Pittsburgh, PA

4.0
I feel that they are doing a great job with mom. The whole family feels that this community has brought life back into mom. Mom has become the natural social butterfly since coming here. The staff is very attentive and accommodating to mom.

Squirrel Hill review score based on 246 family reviews

8.3
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This proprietary review score is based on 246 reviews of 51 Squirrel Hill memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Squirrel Hill review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how memory care residents and family members rate memory care in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Squirrel Hill review score compared against nearby cities

8.3
Squirrel Hill, PA51 facilities
8.6
South Bethlehem, PA52 facilities
9.2
Rimersburg, PA5 facilities

Review subcategories for Squirrel Hill memory care

When memory care residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 246 reviews of 51 Squirrel Hill memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Squirrel Hill resident and family memory care satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
Squirrel Hill, PA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.0
4.1
Friendliness
4.1
4.2
Care services
3.8
3.9
Staff
3.9
4.1
Meals & dining
3.6
3.8
Activities
3.6
3.7
Value for cost*
3.5
3.8
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
*Learn more about cost details

Squirrel Hill memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Squirrel Hill memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Squirrel Hill, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Squirrel Hill memory care

Memory care communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of memory care partners in Squirrel Hill that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Squirrel Hill, PANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
64.7%
63.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
56.9%
46.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
96.1%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
76.5%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
41.2%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
98%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
68.6%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
74.5%
69.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Squirrel Hill memory care

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Squirrel Hill Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Squirrel Hill, PANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
64.7%
71.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
45.1%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
60.8%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
25.5%
25.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Squirrel Hill memory care

Memory care communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Squirrel Hill partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Squirrel Hill, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
29.4%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
49%
43.9%
No sugar
No sugar
49%
40.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
41.2%
49.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
33.3%
20.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Squirrel Hill memory care

Our memory care communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Squirrel Hill communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Squirrel Hill, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
35.3%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
45.1%
39.3%
Room service
Room service
27.5%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
13.7%
22.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Squirrel Hill memory care

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered memory care communities in Squirrel Hill offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Squirrel Hill, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
52.9%
44.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
47.1%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25.5%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
56.9%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
52.9%
50.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
52.9%
59%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
43.1%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
35.3%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
39.2%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
51%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
52.9%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
35.3%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
21.6%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
51%
45.5%
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State regulations for memory care in Squirrel Hill

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for memory care. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Pennsylvania memory care regulations will help you understand how memory care communities in Squirrel Hill protect seniors.
Learn about Pennsylvania memory care regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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