The Haven at North Hills Senior Residence sits in Pittsburgh, PA, close to hospitals, parks, shops, and local attractions, and offers senior living with a range of care options including independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing, memory care, respite care, and personal care communities. The building has large private and semi-private rooms, some with en suite bathrooms, and there are both furnished and unfurnished units, including studios and two-bedrooms, with air conditioning and individual temperature controls. The residence has wide hallways and wheelchair-accessible doors and showers, and the building offers elevator access for easy movement.
Residents wear location-based pendants for extra security and there's a staff-alert system using in-room pull cords and motion sensors. The staff includes nurses and Certified Dementia Practitioners and is available around the clock, providing care tailored to each resident's medical and daily needs, with services covering medication management, health monitoring, diabetic and incontinence care, and physical therapy. Memory Care is a focus, delivered in a fully secured area with private units - 15 in total - and a secured courtyard, along with programs and therapies made for those with Alzheimer's or dementia and people with mild memory challenges.
Meals are served in a bright, sunlit dining area with many windows and comfortable seating, and there's a MIND Diet menu designed to help keep brains healthy. Residents enjoy a range of daily activities-games, exercise classes, outings, social clubs, faith-based groups, and special programs like the HOPE BLOOMS™ Life Enrichment Program and a VR Bucket List Program using virtual reality. There's a Sensory Spa for calming experiences and emotional support, and the community holds meditation sessions, social happy hours, and family gatherings.
Outside, the property features landscaped walking paths, tree-lined lawns, sculptures, comfortable patios under a white canopy tent, fenced outdoor areas, and flowerbeds for gardening. Common areas include an activity room with a piano and television, a fireside lounge, a game room with a pool table, a salon for hair and grooming, and cozy seating for relaxation and visiting with family. The building uses ionized air filters for a clean, smoke-free environment.
Housekeeping, laundry, transportation, and parking are available, and there's on-site medical support and off-site religious services too. The residence adjusts pricing based on the level of care needed and offers both long-term and short-term stays, including respite and hospice care. The environment aims for a close-knit community feeling, where staff help residents with bathing, dressing, and other personal needs while encouraging as much independence as possible. The focus stays on clear routines, comfort, safety, and personal dignity, mixing individualized attention with a strong wellness approach centered on physical, emotional, intellectual, and spiritual support.
