Some residents and family members raise bedbug or bug concerns.
A few reviews describe bedbugs or other bug issues and say management did not handle the situation quickly enough. One reviewer reports seeing a bedbug on the floor after earlier warnings. Another mentions an infestation rumor they could not confirm while visiting, but later describes ongoing concern from other family communication. Overall, these reviews also connect the bug concern with worries about cleanliness and follow-through from leadership.
caveat3 reviews mention this
Communication and call response get mixed
Several reviewers describe trouble reaching staff after hours.
Some family members report that the administration office was slow to return calls and that front-desk coverage was unreliable. Others describe help calls going unanswered for hours, and say complaints to administrators were not addressed. At the same time, a separate set of reviews praises administrative responsiveness and describes smoother transitions during move-in planning, so communication appears uneven depending on the situation and who you reach.
common17 reviews mention this
Staff compassion is a consistent theme
Residents and families repeatedly describe compassionate, caring staff.
Many reviews focus on staff members being kind, knowledgeable, and attentive, with several naming specific roles or people who stood out. A number of reviewers also describe staff as helpful with daily needs, and say problems get handled quickly when they arise. There are also a few negative reviews, but even those tend to soften the message by pointing to individual aides while criticizing higher-level responsiveness.
common6 reviews mention this
Food quality is frequently praised
Dining quality shows up positively across many reviews.
Residents and families commonly describe the food as delicious or restaurant-quality. Reviewers mention tailored meal service such as being able to order breakfast items, along with multiple choices for other meals. The review themes align with the community offering restaurant-style dining and meal service, and they also reflect how important food is to daily satisfaction for many families.
common7 reviews mention this
Activities and amenities keep residents engaged
Families often mention a busy schedule of activities.
Several reviews highlight ongoing activities like bingo and scheduled daily events, plus things residents can join as they prefer. Others describe a wider mix of community offerings, including spaces and programs that support recreation, learning, and fitness. This lines up with the community listing many activity options and resident-focused programing, which matches how multiple families describe day-to-day engagement.
caveat8 reviews mention this
Cleanliness is praised, but not universal
Cleanliness is a frequent point of comparison in reviews.
Many reviewers say the facility looks clean, well maintained, and welcoming, sometimes describing it as fresh or hotel-like in feel. Others report the opposite, including complaints about odor, poor housekeeping staffing, and dirtiness. A bedbug-related cluster of reviews also overlaps with these cleanliness concerns, while positive cleanliness comments generally pair with compliments about staff professionalism and overall upkeep.
How we summarize
Counts show how many written reviews mention each theme; a review can touch several themes, and only frequently mentioned themes are displayed.
Features
Housing
120 resident community capacity
1-bedroom apartments
Studio apartments
Types of Care
Assisted Living
Respite Care
Amenities
Air-conditioning
Beautician on-site
Beauty salon
Cable or satellite TV
Cafe
Computer center
Dining room
Fitness room
Fully furnished
Gaming room
Garden
General store
Guasts at mealtime
Guest parking
Home sale assistance
Housekeeping services
Kitchenette
Laundry
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Party space
Private bathrooms
Private cleaning services
Resident parking
Restaurant-style dining
Security gate
Small library
TV room
Telephone
VA Benefits Consultation
Wellness center
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
Transportation
Pittsburgh International (13 miles away)
Community operated transportation
Transportation & parking
Transportation arrangement
Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
Transportation to doctors appointments
Care Services
12-16 hour nursing
24-hour call system
24-hour supervision
Activities of daily living assistance
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Companion care
Diabetes diet
Meal preparation and service
Medication management
Mental wellness program
Personal care assistants
Physical therapy
Special dietary restrictions
Dining
Diabetes diet
Room service
Special dietary restrictions
Activities
Activities off-site
Arts and crafts
Book club
Community-sponsored activities
Concierge services
Cooking club
Educational speakers / life long learning
Fitness programs
Games
Gardening club
Live musical performances
Planned day trips
Religious services
Resident-run activities
Scheduled daily activities
Stories
Wii bowling
Yoga / chair yoga
Nearby Places of Interest
Restaurants
McDonald's (0.2 miles)
Scoops On Beverly (1.6 miles)
Hitchhiker Brewing (1.8 miles)
McDonald's (1.9 miles)
Wendy's (2 miles)
Taco Bell (2.1 miles)
McDonald's (2.4 miles)
Pharmacies
CVS Pharmacy (0.4 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (1 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (1.9 miles)
Rite Aid (2.1 miles)
Rite Aid (2.2 miles)
Rite Aid (2.2 miles)
Shop 'n Save (2.2 miles)
Cafes
Mediterra Cafe (1.6 miles)
Bistro Marketplace (2.1 miles)
Panera Bread (2.3 miles)
Creative Coffee and Supply (2.9 miles)
Carnegie Coffee Company (3.2 miles)
Panera Bread (3.4 miles)
Big Dog Coffee (3.5 miles)
Places of Worship
St Margaret of Scotland Roman Catholic Church (1.9 miles)
St Simon & Jude Church (1.9 miles)
Kingdom Hall Of Jehovahs Witnesses (2.4 miles)
St Philip Church (3.3 miles)
St Elizabeth Ann Seton Church (3.5 miles)
St Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish (3.5 miles)
Parks
Mt Washington Observation Deck (2.3 miles)
Mt. Lebanon Park (2.4 miles)
The Duquesne Incline (2.7 miles)
Point State Park Fountain (2.9 miles)
Point State Park (3 miles)
Village Green Park (3.9 miles)
Physicians
Chang Eye Group (2.4 miles)
St. Clair Hospital (2.7 miles)
Vujevich Dermatology Associates (2.8 miles)
Allergy & Asthma Associates (3 miles)
Upmc (3.1 miles)
Allegheny Cancer Center (4 miles)
Kaufmann Medical Building (4.3 miles)
Hospitals
UPMC Mercy (3.2 miles)
Allegheny General Hospital (4 miles)
Magee-Women's Hospital of UPMC (4.2 miles)
UPMC South Hills (4.2 miles)
Sleep Laboratory at UPMC Montefiore (4.3 miles)
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (4.4 miles)
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