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Friendship Village Of South Hills in Pittsburgh, PA

Friendship Village Of South Hills is an assisted living and memory care community in Pittsburgh, PA.

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Friendship Village Of South Hills in Pittsburgh, PA

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  • Interior

    A group of seniors enjoying a meal in a modern dining area with elegant decor.

  • Decor

    A well-decorated restaurant interior with neatly arranged tables and chairs, featuring warm lighting.

  • Living Room

    A modern living room with a stone fireplace and adjacent dining area.

  • Building

    A beautifully lit building at night with surrounding trees and outdoor seating.

  • Windows

    A modern lobby with wooden paneling, large windows, and a staircase, featuring tables and chairs for seating.

  • Dining

    A modern restaurant dining area with elegantly set tables and patrons enjoying their meals.

  • Lighting

    A modern restaurant interior features wood paneling, ample seating, and elegant lighting.

  • Seating Area

    A spacious, modern living area with people relaxing and socializing.

  • Fireplace

    A cozy lobby area with comfortable seating and a fireplace, where people are relaxing and conversing.

  • Conference Room

    An empty conference room setup with rows of chairs and overhead lighting.

  • Lighting Fixtures

    A group of people dining in a well-lit restaurant with modern decor.

1290 Boyce Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15241

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

3.8 from 83 reviews
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Overall Review of Friendship Village Of South Hills

caveat 6 reviews mention this

Care continuity has clear limits

Residents and families describe that care can become limited as needs increase.

Several families say they were told residents could age in place through changing needs, but later describe being told they could no longer stay—especially as dementia advanced. A recurring concern in those reviews is that advanced dementia behaviors weren’t supported to the level families expected, leading to a forced move and major disruption. While some other reviews praise nursing and therapies in the health center, these dementia-specific accounts raise questions to confirm in writing what happens when needs exceed available services.

caveat 18 reviews mention this

Staffing and hands-on care vary

Reviews describe both strong staff support and serious breakdowns in daily care.

On the positive side, multiple reviews highlight hardworking, compassionate aides and nursing staff, along with responsive help, smooth transitions, and respectful treatment. Other reviews describe the opposite experience—short staffing, long waits for help, issues with bathing and wound care, and concerns about falls, infections, and communication with families. Taken together, residents’ and families’ accounts suggest that hands-on care quality can swing meaningfully depending on staffing and circumstances, particularly in the health center and dementia-related situations.

common 10 reviews mention this

Food quality is a mixed bag

Dining experiences range from consistently enjoyable to strongly disliked.

Some reviews praise the food as tasty, varied, and delicious, and a few mention being able to select meals. Others criticize meals as bad or garbage, and a couple point to specific problems with food quality. The community also offers restaurant-style dining, and residents’ comments align with that as a core part of daily life—though satisfaction is not uniform across reviews.

  • A group of seniors enjoying a meal in a modern dining area with elegant decor.
  • A well-decorated restaurant interior with neatly arranged tables and chairs, featuring warm lighting.
  • A modern living room with a stone fireplace and adjacent dining area.
common 9 reviews mention this

Therapy support for rehab

Physical and occupational therapy draws repeat praise for rehab outcomes.

Several reviews call out PT and OT as excellent or very good, including help during recovery and positive experiences with therapy staff. A smaller number of reviews criticize the rehab process, such as missed or delayed therapy, or describing health center care as poor overall. When families do mention therapy specifically, the tone is more often supportive than not—suggesting therapy staff and scheduling may be a key part of the experience for short-term recovery stays.

common 7 reviews mention this

Activities keep residents engaged

Residents describe frequent activities and entertainment options.

Many reviews emphasize that there is something to do most days, including entertainment, speakers/programs, and organized group activities. A few mention resident-run or resident-friendly engagement, along with daily scheduling that supports time “body and mind” activities. This matches the community’s planned activities focus in day-to-day life, and residents also describe easy access for visits and outings as part of the overall routine.

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Features

Housing

  • 89 resident community capacity 89 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living
  • Independent Living Independent Living
  • Memory Care Memory 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
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • 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 (14 miles away) Pittsburgh International (14 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
  • 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
  • Mild cognitive impairment Mild cognitive impairment
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Specialized memory care programming Specialized memory care programming

Dining

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

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

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Nearby Places of Interest

Parks

  • Boyce-Mayview Park (0.6 miles)
  • Peters Lake Park (3.8 miles)
  • Village Green Park (4.1 miles)
  • Mt. Lebanon Park (5.1 miles)
  • South Park Dog Park (5.6 miles)
  • Collier Community Park (6.3 miles)
  • Evans Fields (6.5 miles)

Cafes

  • OTB Bicycle Cafe at Hastings (1.1 miles)
  • Al's Cafe (2.4 miles)
  • Starbucks (2.7 miles)
  • Starbucks (3.4 miles)
  • De Lallo's Fort Couch Cafe (3.5 miles)
  • Panera Bread (4.3 miles)
  • Starbucks (4.7 miles)

Physicians

  • Bachner Darla Pediatric South Peters (1.6 miles)
  • Pediatric Alliance-St Clair (2.6 miles)
  • Integrated Medical Systems (2.6 miles)
  • Stepping Stone Psychiatric Care - Muhammad I Shaikh MD (2.7 miles)
  • Eye Gallery The (2.8 miles)
  • Waterdam Family Practice (3.7 miles)
  • Complete Family Care (3.7 miles)

Restaurants

  • Bee'z Bistro & Pub (1.9 miles)
  • Eat'n Park Restaurant (1.9 miles)
  • Wendy's (2.1 miles)
  • McDonald's (2.7 miles)
  • Bruster's Ice Cream (2.7 miles)
  • McDonald's (2.7 miles)
  • Fiori's Pizzaria (2.8 miles)

Places of Worship

  • St Louise De Marillac Church (2 miles)
  • Calvary Full Gospel Church (2.9 miles)
  • Saint Barbara Church (3.9 miles)
  • St Elizabeth Ann Seton Church (6.2 miles)
  • St Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish (6.2 miles)
  • St Simon & Jude Church (6.5 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Rite Aid (2.8 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3 miles)
  • Walgreens (3.1 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3.7 miles)
  • Walgreens (3.7 miles)
  • Rite Aid (3.8 miles)
  • Market District Pharmacy (4 miles)

Hospitals

  • St Clair Hospital Outpatient Center (3.2 miles)
  • UPMC South Hills (3.8 miles)
  • Washington Hospital (5.5 miles)

Transportation

  • South Hills Village Trolley Stop (3.4 miles)

Theaters

  • Chartiers Valley Stadium 18 (3.7 miles)

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