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Hawthorne Woods in Washington, PA

Hawthorne Woods is an assisted living and memory care community in Washington, PA.

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Hawthorne Woods in Washington, PA

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  • Interior

    A stylish game room featuring a pool table with elegant lighting.

  • Decor

    A spacious and inviting dining area, featuring modern tables and chairs with ample natural light.

  • Living Room

    A cozy living room featuring comfortable seating and natural light.

  • Building

    A charming entrance to a building surrounded by lush trees and autumn foliage.

  • Architecture

    A beautiful building surrounded by vibrant flower beds and lush greenery.

  • Landscaping

    A serene outdoor seating area adorned with umbrellas and surrounded by lush greenery.

  • Lighting

    A cozy gaming room featuring a pool table, comfortable seating, and warm brown tones.

  • Lobby

    An elegant lobby featuring a chandelier and floral decor.

  • Lounge

    An elderly person enjoying a quiet moment while reading in a cozy lounge area.

  • Waiting Area

    A cozy lounge area featuring warm tones and comfortable seating, perfect for relaxation.

  • Aerial View

    An aerial view of a hotel with a red roof, surrounded by greenery and parked cars.

791 Locust Avenue, Washington, PA 15301

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

4.1 from 32 reviews
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Overall Review of Hawthorne Woods

differentiator 10 reviews mention this

Restaurant-style dining stands out

Dining is described as restaurant-style, including both praise and criticism from residents and families.

Several residents and families describe the dining experience as restaurant-style, including waitstaff service and meals they compare to fine dining. A few reviewers also highlight cooking and meal variety by mentioning the culinary team or specific meal details like happy hour snacks. Other reviews, however, criticize food quality and preparation, including complaints about meals not matching diabetic needs and concerns about how food is prepared and served.

  • A spacious and inviting dining area, featuring modern tables and chairs with ample natural light.
common 27 reviews mention this

Caregivers feel warm and responsive

Residents and families consistently describe a caring, responsive caregiver team.

Across many reviews, caregivers are described as warm, attentive, and genuinely invested in residents’ well-being. Reviewers mention staff being helpful with transitions and day-to-day needs, along with positive interactions with management and household teams like housekeeping. A smaller set of reviews contradict that picture, citing staffing shortages, management problems, and cases where residents allegedly were not receiving services as expected.

common 8 reviews mention this

Activities are a regular focus

Residents get a steady stream of community activities and programs.

Many reviewers point to programming as a strength, describing engaging activities that encourage social connection. Families also mention enjoying activity-centered moments during tours, along with details like a weekly activity calendar or an activities coordinator. Some reviews do not focus on activities, but the overall pattern in the feedback is that community events are part of daily life for residents.

caveat 4 reviews mention this

Staffing levels can fall short

Some residents and families report staffing shortages affecting daily support.

A recurring concern in several reviews is that there are not enough staff, leaving caregivers overworked. Those same reviews connect staffing strain to broader day-to-day issues, including concerns about meals and whether contracted services are being delivered. While many other reviewers praise the care team, this staffing criticism is specific and repeated enough to stand out.

caveat 6 reviews mention this

Management responsiveness is uneven

Communication with management is described as inconsistent by some reviewers.

Some reviewers describe good management availability and communication, including help with onboarding and getting questions answered. Others report no communication after initial contact, including emails not being returned and trouble reaching billing. Several negative reviews also criticize management and supervision, including accounts of treatment and facility decline, which adds a caution alongside the positive experiences.

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Features

Housing

  • 81 resident community capacity 81 resident community capacity
  • 1-bedroom apartments 1-bedroom apartments
  • Studio apartments Studio apartments

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living
  • Memory Care Memory Care

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
  • Financial aid Financial aid
  • Financing advice Financing advice
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Home sale assistance Home sale assistance
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Laundry Laundry
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Party space Party space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • 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 (21 miles away) Pittsburgh International (21 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation & parking Transportation & parking
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement

Care Services

  • 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
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Walking wheelchair assistance Walking wheelchair assistance

Dining

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

Activities

  • Activities off-site Activities off-site
  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Cooking club Cooking club
  • Educational speakers / life long learning Educational speakers / life long learning
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Gardening club Gardening club
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Languages Spoken

  • English English

Nearby Places of Interest

Physicians

  • Kirk F Musselman MD FACC (0.3 miles)
  • Occupational Medicine Center (0.7 miles)
  • Psychiatric Care Systems (0.8 miles)
  • Centerville Clinics (1.2 miles)
  • Audio-Logics (1.3 miles)
  • Washpa Family Medicine (1.3 miles)
  • Craig D Fox M.D. (1.3 miles)

Restaurants

  • Grand China Buffet & Grill (0.6 miles)
  • Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen (0.8 miles)
  • Old Mexico (0.8 miles)
  • Waffle House (0.9 miles)
  • Cracker Barrel (1 miles)
  • Applebee's (1 miles)
  • Plaza Azteca (1 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Washington Hospital Employee Pharmacy (0.6 miles)
  • Target Pharmacy (1 miles)
  • Walmart Pharmacy (1.2 miles)
  • Curtis Pharmacy (1.4 miles)
  • Rite Aid (1.5 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.5 miles)
  • Walgreens (6 miles)

Hospitals

  • Washington Hospital (0.7 miles)
  • Washington Health Care Services (0.7 miles)
  • Washington Hospital (5.5 miles)
  • St Clair Hospital Outpatient Center (8 miles)

Parks

  • 7th Ward Playground (1.1 miles)
  • Washington Park (2 miles)
  • Peters Lake Park (8.2 miles)
  • Cross Creek County Park (9.5 miles)

Cafes

  • Panera Bread (1.3 miles)
  • Chicco Baccello (1.8 miles)
  • Starbucks (6 miles)

Places of Worship

  • First Christian Church (1.3 miles)
  • Immaculate Conception Parish (1.5 miles)
  • Holy Trinity National Catholic Church (2.3 miles)
  • Bethel Presbyterian Church (8.1 miles)

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