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Concordia Of The South Hills in Pittsburgh, PA

Concordia Of The South Hills is an assisted living community in Pittsburgh, PA.

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  • Interior

    A cozy hotel lobby with comfortable seating and warm decor.

  • Outdoors

    A cheerful elderly woman in a vibrant blue floral jacket, enjoying a sunny day outdoors.

  • Decor

    A cozy living and dining area with a table, chairs, and soft lighting.

  • Building

    A modern residential building featuring a welcoming entrance and ample parking.

  • Windows

    A bright and inviting corner of a room featuring comfortable seating, natural light, and greenery.

  • Lighting

    A cozy game room featuring a pool table and warm lighting.

  • Garden

    An elderly couple stands together in a garden, surrounded by colorful flowers.

  • Natural Light

    A bright and spacious waiting area in a rehabilitation center, featuring large windows that allow plenty of natural light.

  • Bookshelves

    A cozy library space featuring elegant wooden bookshelves filled with books and comfortable seating.

  • Lounge

    A young woman and an elderly lady posing together in a cozy indoor setting.

  • Hospital Bed

    A view of a hospital patient room featuring a bed, wooden furniture, and some medical equipment.

1300 Bower Hill Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15243

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

2.9 from 100 reviews
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4 stars
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3 stars
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2 stars
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1 stars
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Overall Review of Concordia Of The South Hills

common 22 reviews mention this

Staff responsiveness is mixed

Residents and families describe both quick help and long delays from staff.

Several reviews say call buttons worked well and that nurses, aides, and therapists came quickly when residents needed assistance. Others describe the opposite experience, including delayed responses to buzzer calls, limited availability during nights or weekends, and a sense that family concerns were not acted on. A few families also mention communication gaps—either between staff members or between the facility and the household—especially around updates and discharge planning.

differentiator 18 reviews mention this

Physical and occupational therapy varies

Rehabilitation experiences range from excellent PT/OT to frustrated families.

Many residents and families describe PT and OT as genuinely helpful, including encouraging therapy and staff who supported getting stronger and moving safely. Others report problems such as therapy not happening as expected, perceived lack of progress, or concerns about bedside communication during therapy sessions. Even in positive reviews, families sometimes add that staying involved helped ensure care matched the resident’s needs.

common 12 reviews mention this

Food quality is a frequent talking point

Dining draws strong reactions, with some residents calling it excellent and others saying it’s limited.

Several reviews praise the quality of meals, describing the food as excellent or varied, and some mention room for choices each meal. At least one review also notes fewer vegetarian options, while another criticizes the meals as institutionalized. A few families connect dining with the overall feel of care, especially when they also felt staff delivered meals and support attentively.

  • A cozy living and dining area with a table, chairs, and soft lighting.
caveat 14 reviews mention this

Facility cleanliness is praised, but disputed

Cleanliness is sometimes praised, but a recurring set of reviews describes it as lacking.

Multiple reviews describe the facility as clean, neat, and not smelling upon entry. Others report dirty rooms or bathrooms, concerns about trash or waste left longer than expected, and problems with housekeeping between visits. Even reviewers who focus on other positives sometimes still include specific cleanliness complaints, suggesting the experience is not consistent across stays.

common 11 reviews mention this

Activities and social support help pass time

Residents and families mention activities and social workers as supportive during stays.

Several reviews highlight scheduled activities, happy hours, and staff who helped keep residents engaged, including social events while in rehab. Families also frequently mention the role of social services and social workers in handling paperwork, helping navigate decisions, and keeping people informed. Some reviews, however, say the activities experience was limited or that residents were kept isolated, which impacted how they felt during their stay.

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Features

Housing

  • 70 resident community capacity 70 resident community capacity
  • 1-bedroom apartments 1-bedroom apartments
  • 2-bedroom apartments 2-bedroom apartments
  • Studio apartments Studio apartments

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living
  • Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC)
  • Respite Care Respite Care
  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

  • 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
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Full kitchen Full kitchen
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Laundry Laundry
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Overnight guests Overnight guests
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Resident parking Resident parking
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Security gate Security gate
  • 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 (12 miles away) Pittsburgh International (12 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
  • Physical therapy Physical therapy
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Room service Room service
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Activities off-site Activities off-site
  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • 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 (0.2 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.2 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.3 miles)
  • Rite Aid (2.1 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.1 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.1 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.2 miles)

Physicians

  • Vujevich Dermatology Associates (0.3 miles)
  • St. Clair Hospital (0.4 miles)
  • Chang Eye Group (1.1 miles)
  • Upmc (1.7 miles)
  • Pediatric Alliance-St Clair (2.1 miles)
  • Integrated Medical Systems (3 miles)
  • Stepping Stone Psychiatric Care - Muhammad I Shaikh MD (3 miles)

Parks

  • Mt. Lebanon Park (1 miles)
  • Village Green Park (2.4 miles)
  • Boyce-Mayview Park (4 miles)
  • Collier Community Park (5 miles)
  • Mt Washington Observation Deck (5.2 miles)
  • The Duquesne Incline (5.3 miles)
  • South Park Dog Park (5.6 miles)

Restaurants

  • Wendy's (1.3 miles)
  • Taco Bell (1.3 miles)
  • Scoops On Beverly (1.5 miles)
  • Hitchhiker Brewing (1.7 miles)
  • Wendy's (1.7 miles)
  • Primanti Bros. Restaurant and Bar Mt. Lebo (1.8 miles)
  • McDonald's (1.9 miles)

Cafes

  • Panera Bread (1.5 miles)
  • Mediterra Cafe (1.6 miles)
  • Panera Bread (1.7 miles)
  • Starbucks (2.3 miles)
  • Carnegie Coffee Company (2.3 miles)
  • Starbucks (2.6 miles)
  • De Lallo's Fort Couch Cafe (2.7 miles)

Places of Worship

  • St Simon & Jude Church (1.9 miles)
  • St Elizabeth Ann Seton Church (2.2 miles)
  • St Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish (2.2 miles)
  • Saint Barbara Church (2.3 miles)
  • St Margaret of Scotland Roman Catholic Church (3.5 miles)
  • St Louise De Marillac Church (4.1 miles)
  • St Philip Church (4.3 miles)

Theaters

  • Chartiers Valley Stadium 18 (2.1 miles)
  • Cinemark Holdings (5.9 miles)

Transportation

  • South Hills Village Trolley Stop (2.4 miles)
  • Port Authority Allegheny Station (5.8 miles)
  • North Side Station (6 miles)

Hospitals

  • UPMC South Hills (2.6 miles)

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