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Assisted living costs in Shaler average about $3,646 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 61 communities in Shaler. Our detailed directory has 592 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. 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.

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Photo of Celebration Villa of Allison Park
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44 reviews
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My brother has been a resident at Celebration Villa of Allison Park since early[fee removed] I think it's a good value for the money. The monthly cost is [fee removed], which includes[fee removed]for his...
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.
We are now offering Virtual Tours of our communities via Skype, Zoom and Google Duo. If you’re interested in learning more or want to get your Virtual Tour set up let us know. We look forward to you experiencing Celebration Villa of Allison Park without having to leave your home!Celebration Villa...
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Photo of Harmony at Harts Run
1010 Photos available
4747 Floor plans available
8.2
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14 reviews
8.2
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We are very pleased with Harmony, it is beautiful.The only problem is what it is everywhere, short staffed. There has been a lot of turnover since we moved our aunt in, but she is happy & has adjusted well....
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.
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Photo of Ridgecrest of McCandless
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33 Floor plans available
9.8
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It's a clean, beautiful facility with a lot of activities. The staff really takes good care of the residents. The residents seem very engaged and happy with their living situation. It's really expensive...
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.
Ridgecrest of McCandless is a vibrant senior living residence designed to help older adults enjoy the benefits of an active lifestyle and experience greater well-being. Conveniently located between McCandless Crossing and McIntyre Square.Ridgecrest of McCandless offers spacious studio, one- and...
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22 Floor plans available
9.6
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59 reviews
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The friendliness of the staff and care services gets a 5+. [name removed], the director, is dedicated, hard working, compassionate, and kind and leads by example. Everyone from the folks who work at the...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Maybe it’s time to let someone else do the dishes.If you’re looking for fun and freedom in senior living, come see if our senior living community, with both independent living and personal care home, is the right fit for you. Located in Southern Hills just minutes from downtown Pittsburgh, here...
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Photo of Ashton Commons
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77 Floor plans available
9.5
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My mother was apprehensive about moving to assisted living but Ashron Commons was very accommodating and help put all of us at ease. They answered all our questions and responded quickly to any concerns. My...
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.
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Photo of Juniper Village at Forest Hills
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44 Floor plans available
9.4
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Overall, it was a good place. The lack of communication with the Director [name removed] was the biggest problem during our time there. Paying [fee removed] a month should at least entitle the family to be...
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.
Juniper Village at Forest Hills is a beautiful personal care community conveniently located off the Parkway East at the Forest Hills exit, just 10 minutes east of Pittsburgh. This elegant community features many varied suite sizes and types and a specialized dementia unit. Our community boasts a...
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9.3
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18 reviews
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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.
We are a state-certified personal care facility, with capacity to serve 42 Personal Care residents and 12 Memory Care residents, in addition to our 12-unit Sisters Wing. Rooted by the CHFM Mission inspired by the Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth, our staff and volunteers welcome and...
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Photo of Allegheny Place
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8.9
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Staff are always available when needed. The facility is in a great location. My loved one had to move because she needed more care than they were able to provide here.
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.
Allegheny Place is located less than three miles from the Allegheny River in Penn Hills Pennsylvania. We enjoy country living but are close enough to Pittsburgh for an afternoon trip into the city for restaurants, shopping and entertainment. We have four hospitals within six miles of our...
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Photo of Schenley Gardens
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8.7
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26 reviews
8.7
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The facility was clean and did not have any odors The food service and the food was very good. The staff was friendly and very helpful. Unfortunately as it was my mother first time in a long term care...
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.
Vincentian Schenley Gardens became part of the Vincentian family of senior care and senior living services in 2019. Since then, Schenley Gardens has been at the forefront of Vincentian’s person-centered care philosophy, with intergenerational programming, smart technology, and thoughtful design...
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Photo of The Remington of McCandless
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33 Floor plans available
Pricing promotion expiring soon
8.6
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21 reviews
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We picked this community because it is proximity to family and the unit that she got is one of the few that have her own door into the common courtyard and a little patio. Food is fantastic. And she does a...
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.
The Remington of McCandless believes that everyone comes to us with their own experiences, identities and life stories. We’re honored to be part of these stories as residents continue to write them.Our culture fosters amazing connections between residents, families and caregivers. We know that...
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Photo of Brookdale Penn Hills
88 Photos available
11 Floor plan available
8.6
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21 reviews
8.6
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21 reviews
5 star
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I would strongly recommend to others. It is a small facility and they know exactly what is going on with my mother. For example, did she come out for lunch.
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.
Here you get to define your day every day with new hobbies, new friendships and a worry-free lifestyle. With our personal care home services, you’ll have help with managing medications, dressing and bathing, as well as services like housekeeping and meals. That means you can spend time on the...
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Photo of Sunrise of McCandless
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8.5
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8.5
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44 reviews
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From the first time we walked in, the facility was first rate, everyone we talked to was friendly and knowledgeable. We could see the interaction with the residents was excellent. Everyone there was...
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.
Sunrise of McCandless is located in the beautiful city of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. We are close to hospitals, shopping Malls and all needed amenities. Our services include personal care, focusing on the individual needs of our residents. Our friendly staff is always ready to assist you in a...
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Photo of Mt. Assisi Place
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8.0
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I Googled A Place for Mom in 2022 when I experienced a serious health problem and knew I would not be able to provide my spouse of 44 years with ongoing 24/7 supervision. Paul’s Alzheimer’s disease was...
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.
Mt. Assisi Place, located in Pittsburgh's North Suburbs, provides quality compassionate personal care for men and women. We pride ourselves in working with our residents, their families and healthcare providers to help make the transition to and experience in personal care as seamless and...
Photo of Heritage Valley Senior Living Community
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The staff at Heritage Valley Senior Living are very helpful and accommodating for situations. It is a very flexible community and an all-around easy process.
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.
Heritage Valley Senior Living Community is located in the beautiful McKees Rocks, Pennsylvania. This Community offers a personal care residence, a memory care neighborhood, and independent living for seniors; allowing seniors to transition to different levels of service on one campus. Our goal...
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I can’t say enough of this place in the 13 days I was there the for short term rehabilitation was absolutely incredible the nurses, nurses aids, physical therapist and care staff was all on point and and...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Photo of Juniper Village at South Hills
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33 Floor plans available
Pricing promotion expiring soon
7.9
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28 reviews
7.9
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28 reviews
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Professional staff. Very clean and residents are happy. My Mom, and us (her family) was well cared for. Juniper was very straightforward with their pricing - it's month to month, which really worked out...
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.
In elegant, residential environments, we deliver the finest in senior care in a beautiful home-like environment. Guided by our mission statement, Juniper Village of South Hills offers families peace-of-mind by providing today's seniors with a range of personalized assisted living services. From...
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Photo of The Haven at North Hills Senior Residence
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We placed our mom in The Haven six months ago. We have been pleased with her experience there. The staff is friendly and helpful. And very kind to my mom. We would recommend this facility to friends and...
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.
Here at The Haven at North Hills, we are more than a memory care facility, we are a memory care community. Located near University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, it offers a warm and welcoming senior community for those in need of assisted living, transitional assisted living, or memory care in...
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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.
Vincentian Home Personal Care offers a pleasant living environment for older adults who value their independence but require some help with activities of daily living. Residents receive meals, assistance as needed, and are offered a variety of social events to help promote an active and rewarding...
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We liked how the community when our loved one was there was fairly new. We liked all the amenities they offered and all the different types of levels of care for the residents.
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.
Photo of Grace Manor at North Park
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They made some changes with new director and nurse and boy is this place becoming popular again!! very responsible and kind people. residents seem so happy.
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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We chose this community because of the cost and the location. The food was very good, a lot of times if you missed a meal they would make you what they had on hand. The room sizes were big, they could have...
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.
Photo of New Hope Senior Community
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Mom is no longer in New Hope, but she loved her experience there! It is a wonderful place. We all loved new hope, the cost, the care and the convenience. They really treated her very well and if and when...
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.
The Residence at Weinberg Village is designed for individuals who wish to remain as independent as possible, but who prefer the security and safety of living in a supportive setting. Comfortable residential suites, centralized dining, and attractive common living areas make this facility a...
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My first impression of Nortbert Personal Care was that was very clean and no fowl smells. Everyone does a great job keeping the place clean. Also the cost was a big factor, they do not charge for different...
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.
We are a locally owned facility providing Personal Care Services for over 37 Years. At Norbert Personal Care, we provide personal care and elderly care services to our residents.At Norbert Personal Care, we believe that trust is truly the foundation of a strong family. We understand that one of...
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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...
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.

Cost of assisted living in Shaler, PA

The average cost of senior living in Shaler is $3,646 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Blawnox, PA with an average of $3,586 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Shaler, PA vs. nearby cities

Shaler, PA
$3,646/mo
$3,643/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Shaler, PA vs. the state and national average

Shaler, PA
$3,646/mo
U.S. national average
$4,652/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Shaler vs. other types of senior living

Assisted Living
$3,646/mo
$4,960/mo

Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Shaler, PA by room type

Semi-Private
$4,514/mo
Studio
$5,470/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,191/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,352/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,950/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Shaler over time

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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Shaler, 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 Shaler.

What families are saying about assisted living in Shaler

Recent reviews for assisted living in Shaler

Tapestry Senior Living Moon Township in Coraopolis, PA

4.1
Value is a tough one. Tapestry is costly but it is nice. As you know, the level of care determines the monthly cost. My mother likes it very much. The food choices and quality could be better, she tells me. The facility is bright & airy. The activities are many. The staff is very kind, willing ...
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The Faidley House 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.

Brookdale Penn Hills

5.0
It's outstanding. The staff is exceptional, kind and caring. A great place for my friend[name removed] They offer personal care, housekeeping, laundry, food services medication administration and social/physical activities.

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Flexible care offerings. Many reviews mention the ability to adapt to residents' changing care needs without requiring them to move rooms at Ridgecrest of McCandless, Ridgecrest of McCandless, and Ridgecrest of McCandless.
Friendly and helpful staff. Numerous reviews praise the kind and caring nature of staff at communities such as New Hope Senior Community, Harmony at Harts Run, and Holy Family Manor.
Delicious and flexible dining experiences. Reviews highlight the quality of food and accommodating menus at communities like Brookdale Mt. Lebanon, Juniper Village at Forest Hills, and Ridgecrest of McCandless.
Beautiful and well-maintained facilities. Communities like Allegheny Place, Schenley Gardens, and Holy Family Manor are praised for their cleanliness and attractive settings in reviews.
Active social calendars. Residents enjoy a variety of activities at communities such as Juniper Village at Forest Hills, Allegheny Place, and Ashton Commons, including lectures, concerts, and exercise sessions.
Highly communicative staff. Several families mention the responsiveness of staff at Brookdale Penn Hills, Brookdale Mt. Lebanon, and The Remington of McCandless when addressing questions or concerns.
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Shaler review score based on 117 family reviews

7.5
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This proprietary review score is based on 117 reviews of 46 Shaler assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Shaler 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

Shaler review score compared against nearby cities

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Review subcategories for Shaler 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 117 reviews of 46 Shaler assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Shaler 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.
Shaler, PA averageNational average
Cleanliness
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Friendliness
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Shaler assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Shaler assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Shaler, 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 Shaler 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 Shaler that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Shaler, PANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
56.5%
52.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
52.2%
33.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
97.8%
98.6%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
60.9%
56.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
43.5%
29.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
98.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
54.3%
48%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
63%
53%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Shaler 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 Shaler Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Shaler, PANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
52.2%
51.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
34.8%
32.1%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
43.5%
41%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
10.9%
13.6%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Shaler 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 Shaler partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Shaler, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
17.4%
26.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
39.1%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
37%
36.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
23.9%
35.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
17.4%
14.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Shaler 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 Shaler communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Shaler, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
34.8%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
43.5%
41.8%
Room service
Room service
23.9%
35.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
8.7%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Shaler 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 Shaler offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Shaler, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
47.8%
45.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
26.1%
30.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
21.7%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
45.7%
49.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
45.7%
48.7%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
45.7%
52.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
39.1%
40.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
32.6%
34.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
30.4%
37.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
45.7%
46.2%
Live performances
Live performances
45.7%
46.4%
Dances
Dances
26.1%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
15.2%
24.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
43.5%
45.4%
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State regulations for assisted living in Shaler

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about Pennsylvania assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Shaler protect seniors.

Learn about Pennsylvania Assisted Living regulations

Frequently Asked Questions

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