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Amber Woods At Harmarvillage Care Center in Cheswick, PA

Amber Woods At Harmarvillage Care Center is an assisted living and memory care community in Cheswick, PA.

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Amber Woods At Harmarvillage Care Center in Cheswick, PA

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  • Interior

    A cozy bedroom with elegant furnishings and a large window letting in natural light.

  • Outdoors

    A warm moment of connection among elderly individuals and a caregiver outdoors.

  • Decor

    A cozy bedroom featuring elegant decor with a seating area and natural light coming through the window.

  • Building

    The entrance of Harmony Village, a welcoming residential community.

  • Library

    A group of seniors enjoying a card game together in a library setting.

  • Exercise Equipment

    A group exercise session for seniors, focusing on strength training with dumbbells.

  • Healthcare

    A caregiver lovingly interacts with an elderly woman in a hospital room, highlighting the importance of compassion and support in healthcare.

  • Rehabilitation

    Elderly participants enjoying a group activity with a colorful parachute.

  • Wheelchair

    A heartwarming moment of gift-giving at a hospital, where a caregiver presents a surprise to an elderly man in a wheelchair.

  • Reading

    An elderly woman enjoying a quiet moment while reading in a cozy living space.

715 Freeport Road, Cheswick, PA 15024

To contact a resident: (724) 274-3773

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

3.5 from 26 reviews
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Overall Review of Amber Woods At Harmarvillage Care Center

common 18 reviews mention this

Staff care is often praised

Residents and families frequently describe caring, knowledgeable staff who keep them informed.

Many reviews emphasize staff who are helpful, caring, and knowledgeable, with several families saying the team treated them like family. A few reviews also describe poor experiences with rude behavior, inadequate oversight, or cleanliness issues involving staff, so the experience is not uniform. Even when residents were overall satisfied, reviewers still singled out staff communication and responsiveness as part of why they felt at ease.

common 7 reviews mention this

Meals stand out for many families

Food quality and meal satisfaction are recurring positives in residents’ experiences.

Several reviews mention that residents enjoyed the food, including one person specifically saying their loved one remained satisfied with meals despite a picky history. Others describe impressive meals and a large dining room, with some also noting accommodations for dietary needs. There are also mentions of food being good even when families had concerns about other services.

common 13 reviews mention this

Rooms feel clean and home-like

Reviews repeatedly describe clean rooms and a comfortable, home-like environment.

Multiple families describe rooms as very clean, well set up, and comfortable, including praise for bathroom space and overall neatness. Some reviews also highlight the facility’s look and feel as more homely or “country,” with outdoor space features mentioned in passing. A smaller set of reviews raise concerns about lingering odors and uncomfortable hallway conditions, which suggests day-to-day environment can vary.

caveat 4 reviews mention this

Costs can rise quickly

Several families say pricing can become hard to predict or too expensive for their needs.

A few reviews describe the move as financially difficult, including one saying it was “way too expensive” and another describing charges increasing over time. Families also mention that medication-related billing can be substantial, and at least one reviewer expressed concern about ongoing cost increases. On the other hand, at least one family reviewer said the community was priced lower than a comparison option, and another mentioned the transition as affordable.

caveat 3 reviews mention this

Rehab and activity support varies

Some residents experience gaps with therapy timing and daily activity engagement.

One review describes a physical therapy start that did not happen quickly as expected, with the reviewer noticing delays after discharge. Another reviewer reports very limited activities, especially on one floor, and also mentions a need for family members to be present to keep things on track. There are also concerns about oversight and cleanliness issues in a separate review, which can compound worries about day-to-day support.

common 2 reviews mention this

Convenient for family visits

Families like that it’s positioned for easier visiting.

At least two reviews say the location made it convenient for family members to visit, which was part of their decision to choose the community. Nearby essentials mentioned in listings—like pharmacies and common retail and dining options—also support that convenience. Reviews still differ on other aspects like staffing and activity programming, but convenience is consistently tied to the move.

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Features

Housing

  • 133 resident community capacity 133 resident community capacity
  • Studio apartments Studio apartments

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living
  • Memory Care Memory Care
  • Respite Care Respite Care
  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Financial aid Financial aid
  • Financing advice Financing advice
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Home sale assistance Home sale assistance
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Laundry Laundry
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Respite or short term stays offered Respite or short term stays offered
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • VA Benefits Consultation VA Benefits Consultation
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Pittsburgh International (22 miles away) Pittsburgh International (22 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation & parking Transportation & parking
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Care Services

  • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Cooking club Cooking club
  • Educational speakers / life long learning Educational speakers / life long learning
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Games Games
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Religious services Religious services
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Languages Spoken

  • English English

Nearby Places of Interest

Pharmacies

  • Rite Aid (0.8 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.7 miles)
  • Medicine Shoppe (2.3 miles)
  • Rite Aid (2.4 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3.3 miles)
  • Rite Aid (3.7 miles)
  • Walgreens (4 miles)

Parks

  • Rachel Carson Park (1.3 miles)
  • Deer Lakes Park (4.8 miles)
  • Riverview Memorial Park (5.3 miles)
  • Aspinwall Riverfront Park (5.8 miles)
  • Fall Run Park (6.8 miles)

Restaurants

  • Glen's Frozen Custard (1.6 miles)
  • Eat'n Park Restaurant (2.1 miles)
  • Chili's Grill & Bar (2.2 miles)
  • Olive Garden (2.2 miles)
  • The Pub At 333 (2.3 miles)
  • David's Diner (2.7 miles)
  • Grieco's Carefree Inn & Restaurant (2.7 miles)

Places of Worship

  • St Irenaeus Church (2 miles)
  • Mount Saint Peter Roman Catholic Church (3.4 miles)
  • Saint Susanna (5.2 miles)
  • Faith Community Church (5.6 miles)
  • St Bernadette Catholic Church (7.5 miles)
  • Bethlehem Lutheran Church (7.7 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (2.1 miles)
  • Panera Bread (5.3 miles)

Physicians

  • Sherer Family Medicine-Upmc (2.2 miles)
  • Harmarville Health South Rehab (2.8 miles)
  • Advanced Dermatology (4.2 miles)
  • Sandhu Rajinder MD (5.3 miles)
  • Dental Office of Dr Elaine Geris and Dr Richard Falk (5.5 miles)
  • Greater Pittsburgh Orthopaedic Associates - Brackenridge (6.3 miles)
  • MyEyeDr (6.7 miles)

Theaters

  • Cinemark (2.5 miles)

Hospitals

  • Department of Radiology (5.5 miles)
  • St Margaret's Hospital Emergency Department (5.5 miles)
  • Southwestern Veterans Center (6.1 miles)
  • Alle-Kiski Medical Center (6.7 miles)

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