Founded in 1905 by the American Bridge Company, the city of Ambridge lies 16 miles northwest of Pittsburgh along the Ohio River and is home to 6,649 people, 14.4% of whom are aged 65 and over. Some seniors in this age group may require assistance with the tasks of daily living, and there are two assisted living facilities within the town limits to accommodate them. Mckees Rocks, Moon Township and other nearby communities offer 14 other facilities to choose from.
In Pennsylvania, including Ambridge, assisted living residences (ALRs), as assisted living facilities are known, are licensed and regulated by the Department of Aging, Office of Long-Term Living, Division of Licensing.