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Assisted living costs in Whitaker average about $3,680 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 75 communities in Whitaker. Our detailed directory has 922 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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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
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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 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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I believe that Mount Vernon of Elizabeth is a 5 star rated facility because of the friendliness and empathy of all staff members, the care services, and the overall experience my mom had when she was a...
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.
Mount Vernon of Elizabeth is located in scenic Elizabeth Township, approximately 20 miles south of downtown Pittsburgh. Boasting a breathtaking view atop the second highest point in Allegheny County, we provide nurturing personal care, respite services, and secured dementia care. In...
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My loved one was only there a couple of months. I would recommend this community. They did the best in providing gluten free meals. The room was ok, I believe the furniture could be updated. ...
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.
Welcome to Mt Vernon of South Park, offering personal care, dementia-dedicated unit long and short-term stays. Our community is ranch-style or one-level living and our philosophy promotes compassion and dedication as we strive to provide a secure, home-like atmosphere for our residents. We have...
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Our 1st cousin has been here for 5 years. Now under new ownership, it’s been painted, new flooring, rooms done over from toilets to mattress. Our cousin is now in a wheel chair and can move about the home,...
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.
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.
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, 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...
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.
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.
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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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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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.
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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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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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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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
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 Whitaker, PA
The average cost of senior living in Whitaker is $3,680 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Duquesne, PA with an average of $3,634 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Whitaker, PA vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Whitaker, PA vs. the state and national average
Whitaker, PA
U.S. national average
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Whitaker vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Whitaker, PA by room type
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Average cost of Assisted Living in Whitaker over time
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Whitaker, PA
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What families are saying about assisted living in Whitaker
Recent reviews for assisted living in Whitaker
Brookdale Penn Hills
4.9
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.
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 responsive staff. Several reviews highlight the staff's attentiveness and quick response to resident needs and concerns. At Overlook Green Senior Living, residents and their families appreciate the staff's availability and readiness to help. At The Palms at O'Neil, one family mentions that their loved one's n ...
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Delicious meals and dining experiences. The quality of meals and dining experiences is widely praised in the reviews. At Ridgecrest of McCandless, the restaurant-like atmosphere and tasty food stand out, making mealtimes a highlight for many residents. At Paramount Senior Living at South Hills, the food is described as 'forced to ...
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Comfortable living spaces with personal touches. Residents express appreciation for the comfortable and homely living spaces, often mentioning the presence of personal touches that make their rooms feel like home. At Juniper Village at Forest Hills, one family comments on the 'beautiful place, extremely clean, kind and caring staff, lots of ...
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Engaging social activities. Activities play a significant role in residents' overall satisfaction with their living experience. At Ridgecrest of McCandless, residents are kept engaged with a variety of activities, while at The Palms at O'Neil, the lack of activities is noted as a drawback. At Celebration Villa of Sout ...
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Consistent communication between families and staff. Clear and consistent communication between families and staff is important for peace of mind and ensuring care needs are being met. At The Palms at O'Neil, the staff's communication with families is praised, while at Independence Court of Monroeville, the need for more transparency and bette ...
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Well-maintained facilities and grounds. A clean and well-maintained environment is essential for residents' comfort and overall well-being. At Juniper Village at South Hills, the staff is praised for keeping the facility neat and tidy, while at Celebration Villa of South Hills, the room is described as 'large, clean, and basic but ...
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Whitaker review score based on 203 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 203 reviews of 60 Whitaker assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Whitaker 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
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Review subcategories for Whitaker 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 203 reviews of 60 Whitaker assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Whitaker 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.Whitaker, PA averageNational average
Cleanliness
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Friendliness
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Care services
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Meals & dining
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Value for cost*
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Whitaker assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Whitaker assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Whitaker, 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 Whitaker 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 Whitaker 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
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Doctor on call
Doctor on call
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24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
98.3%
98.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
60%
57.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
46.7%
30.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
60%
48.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
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Availability of select dementia care services in Whitaker 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 Whitaker Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Whitaker, PANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
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52.2%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
26.7%
33.1%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
36.7%
41.9%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
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13.8%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Whitaker 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 Whitaker partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Whitaker, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
15%
27.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
40%
41.5%
No sugar
No sugar
38.3%
38.1%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
38.3%
36.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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16.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Whitaker 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 Whitaker communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Whitaker, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
35%
32%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
43.3%
43.1%
Room service
Room service
25%
37.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
18.3%
18.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Whitaker 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 Whitaker offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
43.3%
47.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
30%
31.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
40%
31%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
56.7%
50.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
46.7%
50.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
53.3%
53.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
33.3%
42.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
35%
35.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
36.7%
38.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
46.7%
47.6%
Live performances
Live performances
46.7%
47.8%
Dances
Dances
31.7%
30.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
16.7%
25.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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46.8%
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State regulations for assisted living in Whitaker
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 Whitaker protect seniors.
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