Juniper Village at Forest Hills sits in a tree-lined neighborhood just east of downtown Pittsburgh, a place with a charming brick exterior and tidy gardens you can see as soon as you pull into the parking lot, and there's good guest parking too so family can visit without trouble. Walking inside, you'll notice polished wood floors, inviting common spaces with comfortable chairs, a fireside lounge, and a big TV area, and you'll see there's an ice cream parlor, bistro, and on-site library in case you want a quiet spot to read or chat. The building was recently updated, and staff keep things clean and organized, plus there are private cleaning and laundry service options if you want them.
Juniper Village welcomes adults 55 and over and offers a range of living options, including independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, short-term rehabilitation, and continuing care, so moving between levels of support is easy as needs change, and they can help with aging in place. There are 72 apartments, from cozy studios to bigger one-bedroom suites, and each has a kitchenette, emergency systems, and some even allow dogs or cats if you're a pet lover. Rooms are wired with cable and have free high-speed WiFi.
Care is available around the clock, and you'll see nurses on staff and a doctor on call, with help for things like medication administration, bathing, dressing, standby assistance, and transfers if you need them, plus help with diabetic care or managing incontinence. The community has skilled nursing, physical, occupational, and speech therapy on-site, so you don't have to leave for most medical needs. The Wellspring memory care program supports people with Alzheimer's and dementia, featuring safe spaces and a calm, comfortable approach, and there are support options for residents with behavioral symptoms, elopement risk, or higher care needs. Staff can also assist with financial advice, VA benefits, and planning how to pay for care.
You'll find activities happening every day-game nights, book discussions, arts and crafts sessions, music groups, outings, cooking club, trivia, and educational lectures-and there are therapeutic classes like Tai Chi, yoga or chair yoga, stretching, and physical therapy in the well-equipped fitness room. There's a gardening group and trips offsite for those who like to stay busy, and both indoor and outdoor common areas, patios, and gardens are well-kept and easy to get around even in a wheelchair, with accessible bathrooms and showers. Community meals come from a professional chef, with vegetarian, low-sodium, and low-sugar choices, plus restaurant-style dining, room service, and a private dining room for special occasions. Family members are welcome at mealtimes and can stay overnight.
On-site, you can visit the salon or barber, get spa services, join devotional services, enjoy live music with the resident group, watch TV, or use the computer station. There's room to keep connected, whether you want to be around people or find a quiet spot. The Connect4Life program brings therapy, pharmacy, and primary care together in one place, making health support simple. The community helps organize devotional and intergenerational activities, and there are special programs for memory care residents focused on comfort and familiarity.
This is a place where staff look after residents with care, helping them keep their independence as much as possible, and residents have chances to try new things or just relax among friends. Juniper Village at Forest Hills keeps things easy to understand, safe, and friendly, and folks can stay for short-term respite as well as longer care, with support if care needs change over time.
