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Ligonier Gardens in Ligonier, PA

Ligonier Gardens is an assisted living community in Ligonier, PA.

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Ligonier Gardens in Ligonier, PA

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  • Interior

    A minimalist bedroom with a single bed, side table, and lamp.

  • Decor

    A cozy living room with multiple sofas, tables, and windows letting in natural light.

  • Building

    Two people sitting on a bench in an outdoor garden area beside a brick building.

  • Architecture

    A brick residential building with arched balconies overlooking a well-maintained front yard on a sunny day.

  • Bedroom

    A cozy bedroom with twin beds and warm lighting.

  • Trees

    A covered outdoor patio with wooden furniture overlooking a lush, green backdrop.

  • Windows

    A cozy room corner with a wooden cabinet, plant, and framed photos near a window.

  • Dining

    A cozy dining area with a table and chairs, illuminated by natural light from large windows.

  • Outdoor

    A spacious outdoor dining area with wooden furniture on a covered porch.

  • Nature

    A peaceful covered porch with wooden seating overlooking a lush garden.

  • Plant

    A cozy room with a dining area, featuring a corner shelf and window.

  • Billiards

    A group of seniors enjoying a game of billiards indoors.

  • Recreation

    A group of seniors enjoy a friendly game of billiards indoors.

  • Shuffleboard

    An elderly woman enjoys a game of shuffleboard indoors by the window, with flowers in the background.

2018 Route 30 East, Ligonier, PA 15658

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Ligonier Gardens Costs & Pricing

At Ligonier Gardens, the monthly costs for accommodations present an attractive option compared to both Westmoreland County and the broader Pennsylvania region. For a semi-private room, residents pay $2,825, which is notably lower than the county average of $2,955 and significantly less than the state average of $3,542. Meanwhile, the cost for a one-bedroom suite at Ligonier Gardens stands at $4,150. Although this figure exceeds Westmoreland County's average of $3,433 slightly, it remains competitive when juxtaposed with Pennsylvania's statewide average of $4,006. These pricing structures illustrate Ligonier Gardens' commitment to providing quality living arrangements that are both accessible and economically viable within the local market context.

Floor plansLigonier GardensWestmoreland CountyPennsylvania
Semi-Private$2,825$2,955$3,542
1 Bedroom$4,150$3,433$4,006

Overall Review of Ligonier Gardens

Pros

  • pro They took fantastic care of her mom in her last days.
  • pro The staff are very caring.
  • pro They are very patient with him, which is greatly appreciated.
  • pro The staff have been extremely friendly.
  • pro It has been great for her.

Cons

  • pro Odors and unattentive staff were reported.
  • pro For $150 per day, loved ones were allegedly left for hours, medications forgotten, and injuries unexplained.
  • pro The facility was described as grossly negligent, with incompetent hospice and comfort care services, and not suitable for dog boarding.
  • pro The facility allegedly ejected residents when families started asking too many questions.

Review

Best suited for families who prize geographic and social proximity to home as a foundation for daily life. The strongest pull is location: residents can remain embedded in the local network, which helps with orientation and comfort, particularly for someone whose hometown is nearby. In several accounts, familiarity with neighbors and staff is cited as key to a smooth transition. The culture that emerges from a small-town setting, friendly front-desk contact, known faces in hallways, and a sense that care is a community effort, appeals to families seeking continuity rather than institutional distance. That social fabric matters for residents who draw strength from existing friendships and local routines, not flashy amenities.

Those who may want to consider alternatives are families for whom safety, consistent medication management, and vigilant, proactive staffing are non-negotiables. Several reviews describe odors, inattentiveness, and serious lapses in safety, from medications being forgotten to a resident getting injured while unsupervised, followed by a discharge after questions. Such risks signal a facility where staff consistency and accountability are uneven. When safety and transparent accountability are paramount, this setting should be weighed against options with stronger oversight, clearer response protocols, and steadier quality metrics.

On the positive side, care can be genuinely compassionate, especially in end-of-life and dementia-support situations. One family notes fantastic care for a mother in her final days and highlights remarkable patience with a father living with dementia. The overall tone in other accounts is friendly and accommodating, which matters for day-to-day morale and adjustment. The location itself reinforces this, enabling easier family involvement and frequent visits, which can stabilize routines and comfort for residents who respond well to familiar faces and familiar surroundings.

However, a cluster of reviews paints a grimmer picture: pervasive odors and staff inattentiveness, with several accounts describing lost medications, mishandled care, and even injuries without clear explanation. One account characterizes care as grossly negligent, and others describe hospice and comfort services as inadequate. A common thread is a sense of defensiveness or evasiveness when families raise concerns, followed by discharge decisions after questions, patterns that erode trust and raise red flags about accountability and safety across shifts.

Taken together, the positives create a partial offset for families seeking a community that feels like home, especially for residents who thrive on local connections and a dementia-friendly, patient-focused staff presence in calmer moments. Yet the frequency and seriousness of the negative reports overwhelm those advantages, making risk management the deciding factor. For loved ones with complex medication needs, frequent wandering, or sensitivity to responsiveness, this facility’s track record is a real constraint. In short, the lure of a friendly, familiar setting must contend with real safety concerns that require stringent oversight.

Before deciding, demand a candid tour with a structured checklist and direct questions about staffing, med-pass procedures, incident reporting, and discharge policies. Request current references, speak with families about how problems were handled, and review recent survey results for safety and quality. Confirm the availability of memory-care supports and the consistency of hospice or comfort-care services across shifts. If this community earns high marks on oversight and transparent communication, it can be a workable fit for families prioritizing location and social integration. If not, alternatives with stronger safety governance deserve close consideration.

Features

Housing

  • 71 resident community capacity 71 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living
  • Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC)

Amenities

  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beautician on-site Beautician on-site
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Continuing learning programs Continuing learning programs
  • Devotional services off-site Devotional services off-site
  • Devotional services on-site Devotional services on-site
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Family education and support services Family education and support services
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Ground floor units Ground floor units
  • Handicap accessible Handicap accessible
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Indoor common areas Indoor common areas
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Located close to restaurants Located close to restaurants
  • Located close to shopping centers Located close to shopping centers
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor common areas Outdoor common areas
  • Outdoor patio Outdoor patio
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Religious/meditation center Religious/meditation center
  • Respite or short term stays offered Respite or short term stays offered
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Pittsburgh International (23 miles away) Pittsburgh International (23 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement

Care Services

  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour nursing 24-hour nursing
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Accept incoming residents on hospice Accept incoming residents on hospice
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Administer insulin injections Administer insulin injections
  • Ambulatory care Ambulatory care
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Care with behavioral issues Care with behavioral issues
  • Coordination with health care providers Coordination with health care providers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Diabetic care Diabetic care
  • High acuity care High acuity care
  • Hospice waiver Hospice waiver
  • Incontinence care Incontinence care
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Mild cognitive impairment Mild cognitive impairment
  • Physical therapy Physical therapy
  • Preventative health screenings Preventative health screenings
  • Rehabilitation program Rehabilitation program
  • Respite program Respite program
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meals provided Meals provided
  • Restaurant style dining Restaurant style dining
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Devotional activities offsite Devotional activities offsite
  • Devotional activities on-site Devotional activities on-site
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities
  • Stretching classes Stretching classes
  • Trivia games Trivia games
  • Wii bowling Wii bowling
  • Wine tasting Wine tasting
  • Yoga / chair yoga Yoga / chair yoga

Description

Ligonier Gardens in Ligonier, PA is a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) that offers a range of care services for seniors. The community boasts a variety of amenities to enhance the lives of its residents, including air-conditioning, a beauty salon with a beautician on-site, cable or satellite TV, and community-operated transportation.

Residents have access to a computer center and continuing learning programs to keep them engaged and active intellectually. Devotional services are available both off-site and on-site for those who wish to nurture their spiritual well-being. Dining options include a restaurant-style dining room where nutritious meals are served, catering to special dietary restrictions.

The community provides various recreational spaces for socializing and relaxation, such as an indoor fitness room, gaming room, small library, outdoor patio, garden, and other outdoor common areas. The premises are fully furnished with ground floor units available for easy accessibility. Housekeeping services ensure that residents can enjoy a clean and tidy living environment.

Medical care is prioritized at Ligonier Gardens with round-the-clock nursing supervision available. Trained staff members assist residents with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and transfers if needed. Medication management is provided along with coordination with healthcare providers. Specialized care programs cater to individuals with behavioral issues, diabetes care including insulin injections and dietary considerations.

The community also offers rehabilitation programs including physical therapy for those in need of support after an injury or surgery. Wellness programs promote mental well-being while preventative health screenings help maintain optimal health levels.

Ligonier Gardens aims to create an enriching and stimulating environment for its residents by offering various recreational activities such as community-sponsored events, concierge services, fitness programs like stretching classes and yoga/chair yoga sessions. Planned day trips provide opportunities for exploration outside the community while resident-run activities encourage social interaction among peers.

Conveniently located near cafes, parks, pharmacies, physicians’ offices, restaurants, places of worship, and hospitals, Ligonier Gardens ensures easy access to essential amenities and healthcare services. It is a warm and welcoming assisted living community that strives to provide exceptional care and quality of life for its residents.

Nearby Places of Interest

Physicians

  • Community Family Practice (2.3 miles)
  • UPMC Physican Services (3.7 miles)
  • Joseph J Stuckert II, MD (4.3 miles)
  • Greater Pittsburgh Orthopaedic Associates - Monroeville (4.5 miles)
  • MyEyeDr (4.5 miles)
  • Children's Community Pediatrics - Monroeville Pediatric Associates (4.6 miles)
  • Partners in health- Level Green (5.4 miles)

Restaurants

  • McDonald's (2.4 miles)
  • The Potato Patch (2.6 miles)
  • Taco Bell (2.9 miles)
  • Taco Bell (3.1 miles)
  • Applebee's (3.3 miles)
  • Carl's Tavern (3.4 miles)
  • Tillie's Restaurant (3.9 miles)

Cafes

  • Parkside Cafe (2.5 miles)
  • Panera Bread (4.8 miles)
  • Starbucks (4.9 miles)
  • Starbucks (5.5 miles)
  • First Watch - Murrysville (6.9 miles)

Hospitals

  • UPMC McKeesport (2.7 miles)
  • Healthsouth Rehabilitation Hospital of Greater Pittsburgh (4.5 miles)
  • LifeCare Hospitals of Pittsburgh-Monroeville (4.8 miles)
  • Forbes Regional Hospital (4.9 miles)
  • Forbes Hospital (4.9 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Rite Aid (2.9 miles)
  • Rite Aid (2.9 miles)
  • Rite Aid (3.1 miles)
  • Rite Aid (3.3 miles)
  • Rite Aid (4 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (4.4 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (4.7 miles)

Parks

  • Renziehausen Park (3.5 miles)
  • Monroeville Community Park (3.8 miles)
  • Filmet Park (4.5 miles)
  • Heritage Park (4.8 miles)
  • Frick Park (6.1 miles)
  • Frick Park Blue Slide Playground (6.1 miles)
  • Irwin Park (6.6 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Saint Patrick Church (3.7 miles)
  • North American Martyrs (4.7 miles)
  • St Bernadette Catholic Church (4.8 miles)
  • First Presbyterian Church of Edgewood (5 miles)
  • Faith Community Church (5.5 miles)
  • Saint Susanna (6 miles)

Theaters

  • AMC Waterfront 22 (5.6 miles)

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