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Assisted living costs in Allegheny County average about $5,920 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 258 communities in Allegheny County. Our detailed directory has 2712 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. You may also consider nearby communities such as Pittsburgh, Bethel Park and Zelienople.

Assisted living is ideal for seniors who need help with activities of daily living, such as bathing and eating, and prefer a social setting to pursue their interests. These communities offer a variety of dining options, as well as housekeeping services to eliminate daily stresses. 

Allegheny County Assisted Living Facilities | 2712 Reviews

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We chose this facility because we were familiar with it, she had friends here and our family knew some of the staff members. We had always heard good things about it. there are various options for room...
Provides: Assisted Living
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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.
Are you searching for the best carefree, safe, and affordable senior living residence that offers assisted living upon request? Elmhurst is the Ohio Valley's premier retirement community for women, men, and couples, offering an all-inclusive price and unmatched quality. Elmhurst has earned a...
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[name removed] has kept me informed when issues arises my mom. All the staff has definitely treated me and other family members that come visit my mom with nothing but respect. I currently have no issues or...
Provides: Assisted Living
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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.
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It is a great place. Clean, accommodating long term staff. Private room is spacious. Small facility with nursing help always close by. No complaints whatsoever. Price is also reasonable for the services....
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
Washington Commons is privately owned and operated. The grounds rest on a serene suburban Street in Bridgeville. Our staff provides quality, compassionate care. Washington Commons offers all the comforts of home with private, semi-private and triple rooms, large spacious dining room, fenced in...
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I was looking for a place to move my Mom to from CA. From the first phone call to the tour I was pleased with the pleasant experience. After she moved in I was and still am happy we found Seneca hills. The...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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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.
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.
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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.
Provides: Assisted Living
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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.
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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.
Nestled in the heart of Pittsburgh, our small personal care home is more than just a residence for seniors; it's a vibrant community where laughter echoes through the halls and bonds of friendship blossom. Within these walls, we've cultivated an environment where every resident thrives, not just...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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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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Provides: Assisted Living
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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.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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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.
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Photo of Southwestern Veterans Center
Provides: Assisted Living
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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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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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.
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.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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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.
Photo of Ahava Memory Care Residence
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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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.
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While no facility is perfect, Fair Oaks comes very close. I think a big reason for this is that it's not a "for profit" facility like most others, so the management can focus on ensuring that the residents...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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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.
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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.
Cambridge Brentwood is “Pittsburgh’s Best Value in Senior Living”.  Cambridge is committed to providing the highest quality care at the most affordable price.  With Cambridge, you never have to worry about unpredictable monthly bills or extra charges because we offer a simple...
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Provides: Assisted Living
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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.
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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.
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My brother is now living at the Gracious Living Personal Care Home. He enjoys the location (he has many connections to Pittsburgh, and Gracious Living is conveniently located), and is well taken care of by...
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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.
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UPMC took a lot of pressure off of me, providing total care. Of course Cumberland Crossing is a much lower level of care. This was a much better experience than at the previous facility we went to. They had...
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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.
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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.
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Provides: Assisted 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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.

Cost of assisted living in Allegheny County, PA

The average cost of senior living in Allegheny County is $5,920 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Beaver County, PA with an average of $4,730 per month.

Assisted living costs in Allegheny County, PA, vs. nearby counties

Allegheny County, PA
$5,920/mo

Assisted living costs in Allegheny County, PA, vs. state and national averages

Allegheny County, PA
$5,920/mo
U.S. national average
$5,830/mo

Assisted living costs in Allegheny County, PA, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$5,920/mo
$7,690/mo

Assisted living costs in Allegheny County, PA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,693/mo
Studio
$4,730/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,141/mo

Senior living costs in Allegheny County 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: Allegheny County, PA
Column state: Pennsylvania
Column national: U.S.
Community typeAllegheny County, PAPennsylvaniaU.S.
Assisted Living$5,920/mo$5,655/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$7,690/mo$7,186/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living$3,764/mo$3,724/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Allegheny County, PA:$5,920/mo
Pennsylvania:$5,655/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Allegheny County, PA:$7,690/mo
Pennsylvania:$7,186/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Allegheny County, PA:$3,764/mo
Pennsylvania:$3,724/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Assisted living costs in Allegheny County, PA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Allegheny County 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.

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Assisted living cost trends in Allegheny County, PA

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Allegheny County 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 average 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
Allegheny County, PA$5,389/mo$5,482/mo-1.7%
Pennsylvania$5,351/mo$5,208/mo+2.8%
National$5,510/mo$5,285/mo+4.2%
Allegheny County, PA
2024 average cost:$5,389/mo
2023 average cost:$5,482/mo
Percent change:-1.7%
Pennsylvania
2024 average cost:$5,351/mo
2023 average cost:$5,208/mo
Percent change:+2.8%
National
2024 average cost:$5,510/mo
2023 average cost:$5,285/mo
Percent change:+4.2%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Allegheny County, PA

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Allegheny County.

What families are saying about assisted living in Allegheny County

Recent reviews for assisted living in Allegheny County

Vida Springs Senior Living in Monongahela, PA

5.0
The food is good. Help with showers due my disabilities is great. Place is warm in winter, cool in summer. Best is how nice the owners and their employee daughters are to all of us.

Easy Living Estates of New Stanton in Hunker, PA

4.4
We're very pleased with the care at this community with one major issue. It's a lovely place, very clean, and the staff are friendly. However, they cannot deal with any sort of intravenous care. Any sort of IV has to be done elsewhere, which may be an issue for some residents.

Transitions Healthcare Washington

5.0
At Transitions they have taken good care of my mom. They are very attentive to my mom's health and they follow up to make sure things are taken care of .It is a nice place for the money. I recommend it to anyone looking for reasonable care options. The room layout is like a hotel. They have done ...
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Allegheny County review score based on 668 family reviews

8.4
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This proprietary review score is based on 668 reviews of 258 Allegheny County assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Allegheny County review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living 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

Allegheny County review score compared against nearby cities

8.4
Allegheny County, PA258 facilities
8.3
Washington County, PA227 facilities
6.6
Beaver County, PA81 facilities

Review subcategories for Allegheny County assisted living

When assisted living 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 668 reviews of 258 Allegheny County assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Allegheny County resident and family assisted living 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.
Allegheny County, PA averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.3
3.4
Friendliness
3.4
3.5
Care services
3.1
3.2
Staff
3.2
3.4
Meals & dining
3.0
3.1
Activities
2.9
3.1
Value for cost*
2.9
3.1
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Allegheny County assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Allegheny County assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Allegheny County, 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 Allegheny County assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Allegheny County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Allegheny County, PANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
47.7%
53.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
45.3%
34.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
97.3%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
99.6%
97.7%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
55.8%
57.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
36%
30.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
98.8%
96.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
51.9%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
58.1%
53%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Allegheny County assisted living

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 Allegheny County Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Allegheny County, PANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
46.5%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
23.3%
33.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
30.2%
41.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
7.4%
13.9%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Allegheny County assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Allegheny County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Allegheny County, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
15.9%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
34.1%
42.1%
No sugar
No sugar
30.6%
38.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
27.5%
37.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
20.9%
19.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Allegheny County assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Allegheny County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Allegheny County, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
21.7%
32.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
31%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
19%
37.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10.9%
18.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Allegheny County assisted living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Allegheny County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Allegheny County, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
36%
47.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
26.7%
31.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
22.9%
31.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
45%
50.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
40.7%
50.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
40.3%
53.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
31.8%
42.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
24.8%
36.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
27.9%
39.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
39.1%
47.9%
Live performances
Live performances
39.5%
48%
Dances
Dances
20.5%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
11.2%
25.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
37.6%
47.1%
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State regulations for assisted living in Allegheny County

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. 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 assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Allegheny County protect seniors.
Learn about Pennsylvania assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

Frequently Asked Questions

Apple Blossom Senior Living, Brookdale Mt. Lebanon and Hemsley House of McCandless are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. See full list of communities.
There are 258 assisted living facilities near Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania are Whispering Pines Village and Apple Blossom Senior Living. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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