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The Palms At O Neil in Mc Keesport, PA

The Palms At O Neil is an assisted living community in Mc Keesport, PA.

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The Palms At O Neil in Mc Keesport, PA

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  • Interior

    A cozy cafe with tropical-themed decor, featuring a mural of palm trees and ocean views.

  • Decor

    A tropical-themed restaurant interior with wooden furniture and greenery.

  • Architecture

    A modern lobby featuring indoor palm trees and stylish decor.

  • Bedroom

    A cozy bedroom with wooden furniture, including a dresser with a mirror, a chair, and a television.

  • Windows

    A cozy bedroom with two beds and classic wooden furniture.

  • Landscaping

    An outdoor pavilion with red roof and patriotic decorations, accompanied by metal palm tree sculptures and surrounded by greenery.

  • Lighting

    Interior view of an empty hair salon with multiple chairs and mirrors.

1 Glenshire Lane, Mc Keesport, PA 15132

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The Palms At O Neil Costs & Pricing

The Palms At O'Neil offers competitive pricing for its accommodations, particularly in comparison to both Allegheny County and the broader Pennsylvania state averages. For a semi-private room, residents at The Palms pay $2,670 per month, which is significantly lower than the county's average of $3,166 and the state average of $3,542. Similarly, the studio option is available at $2,970 per month, again undercutting the county rate of $3,637 and the state average of $3,737. These attractive rates highlight The Palms At O'Neil's commitment to providing high-quality care and living arrangements while ensuring affordability for residents and their families.

Floor plansThe Palms At O NeilAllegheny CountyPennsylvania
Semi-Private$2,670$3,166$3,542
Studio$2,970$3,637$3,737

Overall Review of The Palms At O Neil

caveat 9 reviews mention this

Care staffing feels inconsistent

Multiple residents and families describe lapses in day-to-day care and responsiveness.

Several reviews raise concerns about whether residents are adequately monitored and supported, including reports of delayed help, inadequate assistance, and problems getting care when needed. A few reviews also describe medication issues and communication barriers, including missed prescribed medications and difficulty reaching administration by phone. At the same time, other reviews say staff are attentive, follow up regularly, and help coordinate needs, including medications and family updates, so experiences appear to vary by situation.

caveat 10 reviews mention this

Food quality is divisive

Residents and families have sharply different views on the food.

Some reviewers describe meals as good, with residents able to enjoy activities tied to dining and a dining setup that provides meals and snacks. Others report frequent problems such as running out of food, meals not being good or “healthy,” and residents going to bed hungry. Several of the negative comments also connect food complaints to broader issues in care delivery, while the more positive reviews focus on taste and convenience rather than operational problems.

  • A cozy cafe with tropical-themed decor, featuring a mural of palm trees and ocean views.
  • A tropical-themed restaurant interior with wooden furniture and greenery.
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Cleanliness is generally valued

Many reviewers say the building is clean and well kept.

A number of reviews highlight cleanliness, mentioning clean rooms, maintained common areas, and housekeeping quality. However, other reviewers report stronger cleanliness concerns, including odors and dirty surfaces, as well as reports of soiled items and lingering smells in individual rooms. Overall, cleanliness is a recurring positive theme, but it is not consistently described across every experience.

caveat 4 reviews mention this

Air comfort can be a problem

Some reviews describe heat and cooling issues affecting residents’ comfort.

Multiple negative reviews cite air conditioning problems during hot weather, including long periods without cooling and the impact it had on residents’ ability to breathe. One review also links the discomfort to an electricity interruption and describes the situation as leaving residents without sufficient backup comfort. Other reviewers don’t focus on cooling at all, but these repeated complaints make air comfort a noticeable concern for some families.

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Pricing comes in below benchmarks

Pricing is positioned below county and state benchmarks in the listed ranges.

The published price ranges are shown as below both county and state benchmarks, with the gap varying by unit type. Reviews do mention the value of what’s paid, including comments comparing the cost to other options and noting confidence in the decision based on price. Taken together, the reviews’ value remarks align with the listed positioning of pricing lower than those reference levels.

How we summarize

We summarize when many written reviews mention each theme; a review can touch several themes, and only frequently mentioned themes are displayed.

Features

Housing

  • 115 resident community capacity 115 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living
  • Respite Care Respite Care

Amenities

  • Activities off-site Activities off-site
  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Bath tubs Bath tubs
  • Beautician on-site Beautician on-site
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Devotional services off-site Devotional services off-site
  • Devotional services on-site Devotional services on-site
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Ground floor units Ground floor units
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Indoor common areas Indoor common areas
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor common areas Outdoor common areas
  • 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
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wheelchair accessible showers Wheelchair accessible showers
  • 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
  • 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
  • Ambulatory care Ambulatory care
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Diabetic care Diabetic care
  • Incontinence care Incontinence care
  • 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
  • Guest meals Guest meals
  • Low / no sodium Low / no sodium
  • Meals provided Meals provided
  • No Sugar No Sugar
  • Restaurant style dining Restaurant style dining
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Art classes Art classes
  • Bible study group Bible study group
  • Catholic services Catholic services
  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Day trips and outings Day trips and outings
  • Devotional activities offsite Devotional activities offsite
  • Devotional activities on-site Devotional activities on-site
  • Educational speakers / life long learning Educational speakers / life long learning
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Live musical performances Live musical performances
  • Other religious services Other religious services
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities
  • Visiting chaplain or priest Visiting chaplain or priest

Nearby Places of Interest

This part of McKeesport, Pennsylvania offers a variety of amenities and services that may be appealing for senior living. The neighborhood is conveniently located near several hospitals, providing easy access to medical care. There are also several parks nearby for outdoor recreation and relaxation. In terms of daily needs, there are multiple pharmacies in the area, making it convenient to fill prescriptions. Places of worship are also easily accessible for those seeking spiritual fulfillment. Additionally, there are a variety of restaurants and cafes for dining out or grabbing a quick bite to eat. For entertainment, there is a movie theater within close proximity. Overall, this area provides a mix of healthcare options, recreational activities, and convenience for seniors looking to settle down in McKeesport.

Hospitals

  • UPMC McKeesport (1 miles)
  • Healthsouth Rehabilitation Hospital of Greater Pittsburgh (6.6 miles)
  • LifeCare Hospitals of Pittsburgh-Monroeville (6.7 miles)
  • Forbes Regional Hospital (6.8 miles)
  • Forbes Hospital (6.9 miles)

Parks

  • Renziehausen Park (1.4 miles)
  • Filmet Park (5.7 miles)
  • Monroeville Community Park (5.8 miles)
  • Irwin Park (6.5 miles)
  • Heritage Park (6.6 miles)
  • Tepes Park (6.8 miles)
  • Frick Park Blue Slide Playground (7 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Rite Aid (1.4 miles)
  • Rite Aid (1.6 miles)
  • Rite Aid (1.8 miles)
  • Rite Aid (3.9 miles)
  • Rite Aid (4.5 miles)
  • Rite Aid (5 miles)
  • Rite Aid (5 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Saint Patrick Church (1.6 miles)
  • First Presbyterian Church of Edgewood (6.3 miles)
  • North American Martyrs (6.7 miles)
  • St Bernadette Catholic Church (6.9 miles)

Restaurants

  • Taco Bell (1.6 miles)
  • Tillie's Restaurant (1.7 miles)
  • McDonald's (2.2 miles)
  • Port Vue Pub (2.2 miles)
  • McDonald's (2.8 miles)
  • The Potato Patch (3.1 miles)
  • Taco Bell (4.6 miles)

Physicians

  • Community Family Practice (2.7 miles)
  • UPMC Physican Services (5.9 miles)
  • Jefferson Surgery Center (5.9 miles)
  • Jefferson Internal Medicine (5.9 miles)
  • CCP - South Hills Pediatric Associates, Jefferson Hills Office (6 miles)
  • Steel Valley Orthopedic Associates PC (6.2 miles)
  • Charles Robert Brown (6.2 miles)

Cafes

  • Parkside Cafe (3 miles)
  • Starbucks (5.9 miles)
  • Starbucks (6.2 miles)
  • GetGo Café and Store (6.5 miles)
  • Panera Bread (6.9 miles)
  • Starbucks (7 miles)

Theaters

  • AMC Waterfront 22 (5.9 miles)

Transportation

  • U-Haul Moving & Storage of Pleasant Hills (7.1 miles)

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