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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Shire Oaks, PA
Assisted living costs in Shire Oaks average about $3,635 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 50 communities in Shire Oaks. Our detailed directory has 475 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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Woodcliffe Manor is hands down the best facility I could have chosen for my father. Sure the place is out of date but the care is wonderful. The staff knew my entire family by the first week. Sure the...
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.
Seated in Bethel Park, Pennsylvania, Woodcliffe Manor Senior Living provides your loved one with a high quality, affordable, comfortable alternative to nursing home care. Our belief, caring people do make a difference, is manifested in everything we do. Our facility and staff is specifically...
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I am very happy with this place. My loved one is very well taken care of and kept busy with so many activities and entertainment! The ratio of staff to residents is more than I’ve seen anywhere else in my...
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 Hallsworth House is a senior care facility located in Monessen, PA. We are known for our ability to care for patients with Dementia and Alzheimer conditions. However, we also have a new Independence Wing for the senior that is capable of communicating their needs to our well trained staff....
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.
Adams House Personal Care HomeAdams House Personal Care Home is a senior community located in Charleroi, Pennsylvania. With several care options, our location is the ideal choice for those who want to be close to family, medical facilities, and numerous entertainment options. Tucked into a...
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.
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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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My grandmother lived at the Grand Residence for over 10 years. She loved her life there, we enjoyed the community as family members and we were so grateful for her years of care there. At first she was...
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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.
The Grand Residence is the South Hills of Pittsburgh’s premier assisted living community, offering 70 guest suites and host to many unique amenities. The spacious suites range in size from 400 square foot efficiencies to 750 square foot one bedroom suites. All...
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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.
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.
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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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...
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.
Cost of assisted living in Shire Oaks, PA
The average cost of senior living in Shire Oaks is $3,635 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include North Charleroi, PA with an average of $3,425 per month.
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Shire Oaks, PA vs. the state and national average
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Shire Oaks, PA by room type
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Shire Oaks, PA
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What families are saying about assisted living in Shire Oaks
Recent reviews for assisted living in Shire Oaks
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.
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.
Reviews mention these favorite features of communities
Attentive and communicative staff. Several reviews mention the helpfulness and friendliness of the staff at The Palms at O'Neil, Paramount Senior Living at South Hills, and Paramount Senior Living at Bethel Park, keeping families informed and ensuring their loved ones' needs are met. They go above and beyond, providing pers ...
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Comfortable room sizes. Residents and families express satisfaction with the spacious and inviting room setups at The Pines of Mt. Lebanon, Celebration Villa of South Hills, and Paramount Senior Living of Peters Township, providing a sense of familiarity and privacy for their loved ones.
Varied activities for residents. Communities like Paramount Senior Living at South Hills and Sunrise of Upper St. Clair offer a wide range of engaging activities, including religious services, nail polishing, bingo, movies, and entertainment, ensuring residents have opportunities to stay active and socialize.
High-quality meals and dining experiences. Families praise the delicious meals and accommodating dining experiences at Overlook Green Senior Living, The Palms at O'Neil, and The Pines of Mt. Lebanon, with chefs catering to individual preferences and dietary restrictions.
Personalized care plans. At Paramount Senior Living of Peters Township, The Pines of Mt. Lebanon, and Sunrise of Upper St. Clair, staff members create tailored care plans for residents, ensuring they receive the attention and assistance they need to thrive.
Cleanliness and maintenance. Reviews for The Palms at O'Neil, Paramount Senior Living at South Hills, and Overlook Green Senior Living highlight the cleanliness and upkeep of their communities, with private rooms, communal areas, and outdoor spaces all consistently maintained to high standards.
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Shire Oaks review score based on 115 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 115 reviews of 40 Shire Oaks assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Shire Oaks 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
Shire Oaks review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Shire Oaks 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 115 reviews of 40 Shire Oaks assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Shire Oaks 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.Shire Oaks, PA averageNational average
Cleanliness
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4.5
Friendliness
4.2
4.6
Care services
3.8
4.2
Staff
4.2
4.5
Meals & dining
3.5
4.1
Activities
3.4
4.1
Value for cost*
3.7
4.1
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Shire Oaks assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Shire Oaks assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Shire Oaks, 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 Shire Oaks 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 Shire Oaks that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
47.5%
51.9%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
55%
33.2%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
62.5%
56.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
42.5%
29.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
65%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
70%
53%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Shire Oaks 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 Shire Oaks Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
55%
50.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
25%
31.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
35%
40.8%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
5%
13.5%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Shire Oaks 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 Shire Oaks partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
15%
26.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
35%
39.6%
No sugar
No sugar
35%
36.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
37.5%
34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
15%
13.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Shire Oaks 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 Shire Oaks communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
35%
30.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
37.5%
41.5%
Room service
Room service
17.5%
35.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
22.5%
17.6%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Shire Oaks 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 Shire Oaks offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Shire Oaks, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
45%
45.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
25%
30.6%
Community service programs
Community service programs
40%
29.6%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
52.5%
49.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
45%
48.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
55%
52%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
37.5%
40.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
40%
33.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
32.5%
36.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
45%
45.9%
Live performances
Live performances
45%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
27.5%
29.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
15%
24%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
40%
45.1%
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State regulations for assisted living in Shire Oaks
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 Shire Oaks protect seniors.
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