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3.5 from 77 reviews
5 stars
37
4 stars
8
3 stars
9
2 stars
2
1 stars
21
Overall Review of Seneca Place
common18 reviews mention this
Friendly, helpful staff stands out
Residents and visitors consistently describe staff members as friendly and helpful.
Many reviews open with how pleasant the staff felt, from the front desk to nursing and kitchen teams. Several people also mention being answered quickly or having questions handled clearly during visits and tours. A smaller set of reviews are dissatisfied with staff professionalism, communication, and response times, but even within those, some reviewers still call out that certain caregivers were caring.
common14 reviews mention this
Clean, bright facility is mentioned
Reviews frequently mention a clean, bright, well-kept building.
Positive comments repeatedly describe the facility as cleanâoften pairing that with bright, pleasant common areas or a generally well-maintained look. Multiple residents and families also describe rooms as clean and orderly. On the negative side, a few reviewers describe cleanliness problems such as dirty laundry handling, unpleasant smells on specific units, or hygiene concerns, which directly contradict the overall impression.
differentiator12 reviews mention this
Rehab therapy gets credit
Rehab therapy quality is a frequent reason families share positive experiences.
Several reviews credit the physical and occupational therapy process for progress and a smoother recovery, including one person describing effective PT/OT results. Others describe therapy staff noticing health changes and acting to help. A caveat shows up in a number of critical reviews that question therapy follow-through, progress communication, or staffing during inpatient stays.
common9 reviews mention this
Food quality is a mixed point
Dining is discussed often, with many describing it as good or home-style.
Many reviews mention that meals are good, sometimes calling out home-made preparation and that food is appetizing. Others describe food as part of a generally pleasant stay. There are also negative reviews that complain about food quality, and one reviewer says meals were not consistently handled as expected.
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Care responsiveness is disputed
Some residents and families report delays and breakdowns in day-to-day care.
While other reviews describe attentive caregiving, multiple negative accounts describe long waits for help, missed needs, and trouble reaching staffâoften during evenings or weekends. Several critics also describe communication problems about medications, treatment status, or care meetings. These concerns also include allegations about safety and basic care execution, ranging from cleanliness-related issues to serious medical events described by reviewers.
How we summarize
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Features
Housing
174 resident community capacity
Types of Care
Skilled Nursing Facility
Amenities
Air-conditioning
Beauty salon
Cable or satellite TV
Computer center
Dining room
Fitness room
Fully furnished
Gaming room
Garden
Housekeeping services
Kitchenette
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Private bathrooms
Restaurant-style dining
Small library
Telephone
Wellness center
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
Transportation
Pittsburgh International (21 miles away)
Community operated transportation
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
Diabetes diet
Meal preparation and service
Medication management
Mental wellness program
Special dietary restrictions
Dining
Diabetes diet
Special dietary restrictions
Activities
Community-sponsored activities
Concierge services
Fitness programs
Planned day trips
Resident-run activities
Scheduled daily activities
Nearby Places of Interest
Pharmacies
Walgreens (1.1 miles)
Rite Aid (2.3 miles)
Medicine Shoppe (2.4 miles)
Rite Aid (2.4 miles)
Rite Aid (2.7 miles)
Market District Pharmacy (3.1 miles)
Walgreens (3.1 miles)
Places of Worship
Faith Community Church (1.6 miles)
Saint Susanna (1.8 miles)
St Irenaeus Church (2.7 miles)
First Presbyterian Church of Edgewood (4.1 miles)
St Bernadette Catholic Church (4.4 miles)
Calvary Episcopal Church (4.8 miles)
North American Martyrs (6 miles)
Physicians
Advanced Dermatology (2.1 miles)
MyEyeDr (2.4 miles)
Sherer Family Medicine-Upmc (2.5 miles)
Joseph J Stuckert II, MD (4.1 miles)
UPMC Physican Services (4.3 miles)
Children's Community Pediatrics - Monroeville Pediatric Associates (4.7 miles)
Harmarville Health South Rehab (5.2 miles)
Restaurants
Chick-Fil-A (2.3 miles)
Tai Pei Chinese Restaurant (2.4 miles)
The Pub At 333 (2.5 miles)
Mad Mex Waterworks (2.6 miles)
Italian Village Pizza (2.7 miles)
McDonald's (2.8 miles)
Chili's Grill & Bar (2.9 miles)
Cafes
Panera Bread (3 miles)
Bakery Square (4.5 miles)
Panera Bread (4.7 miles)
Starbucks (4.8 miles)
Redstart Roasters (4.9 miles)
Arriviste Coffee Bar (5.3 miles)
Starbucks (6 miles)
Hospitals
St Margaret's Hospital Emergency Department (3.2 miles)
Department of Radiology (3.2 miles)
Southwestern Veterans Center (3.2 miles)
Healthsouth Rehabilitation Hospital of Greater Pittsburgh (4.7 miles)
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