The Washington County community of McMurray sits within the Pittsburgh Metropolitan Area, giving local seniors access to 142 assisted living facilities in the city and nearby. Based on a care cost survey, seniors pay around $6,075 monthly for residential care in 2024. This rate outpaces the state median by about $500 and runs roughly $700 above the national norm.
The following guide includes 1192 reviews reviews of assisted living communities in the McMurray region. On average, local facilities earn a quality rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars stars.
240 Cedar Hill Dr, Mcmurray, PA 15317
4.5
(10 reviews)
"My mother-in-law stayed at Paramount Senior Living at Peters Township. It's a very clean facility and has a very professional staff. It seems like a very good place for my mother-in-law to be in. Her room is a suite. It has an area for her bed, a tab..."
$3,500
113 West McMurray Road, Mcmurray, PA 15317
3.5
(2 reviews)
"My family member works here and when I Visited her. I saw the love and caring that they gave all patients.The patients love the staff. Employee shares there life with these patients. ..."
Pricing not available
1399 Merchant St, Ambridge, PA 15003
3.0
Harmony Haus Senior Living, located at 1399 Merchant Street in the historic district of Ambridge, Pennsylvania, offers assisted living services in a warm and inviting environment. This family-owned and operated community is dedicated to providing individualized, resident-focused care, ensuring that each resident leads a healthier, more purposeful life enriched with wellness, activities, social opportunities, and quality care. The two-story, turn-of-the-century building exudes a homelike atmosphere, reflecting its commitment to comfort and familiarity. Residents at Harmony Haus benefit from a range of amenities designed to enhance their daily living experience. Regular housekeeping and laundry services for both linens and personal clothing are provided, allowing residents to enjoy a maintenance-free lifestyle. The community offers engaging activities such as music sessions and arts and crafts, fostering creativity and social interaction among residents. Dining is a communal experience, with shared meals in the dining room where guests are welcome to join, promoting a sense of community and connection. Safety and personalized care are paramount at Harmony Haus. The community maintains a favorable staff-to-resident ratio, ensuring attentive support tailored to individual needs. Located near the historic Old Economy Village, residents have opportunities to explore local attractions and enjoy the rich cultural heritage of the area. The dedicated and professional staff at Harmony Haus are committed to creating a nurturing environment where residents feel at home and well-cared for. To learn more about this provider's license and review other available state reports, please visit: Pennsylvania Department of Human Services Provider Directory
$2,595
10960 Frankstown Road, Penn Hills, PA 15235
5.0
(3 reviews)
"AP is a real find! You can't do better for cost, living accommodation & staff. Staff is helpful, friendly & attentive & takes care to ensure residents can be interactive & have some fun with games, movies & a great outdoor space for warm weather. ..."
$3,500
8870 Duncan Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15237
5.0
(4 reviews)
"What a beautiful place for mom. The facility is very clean. Most importantly is the care and concern the staff has for the residences. I would recommend Ridgecrest to anyone needing a place to reside...."
$5,240
8651 Carey Ln, Pittsburgh, PA 15237
5.0
(1 reviews)
"The Remington of McCandless has all-day dining, so you don't have a set time to go down to eat. They had a theater and a gathering room. If the family wanted to come in and celebrate something for them, they had this whole area that was beautiful, an..."
$5,825
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2000 Cool Springs Dr, Pittsburgh, PA 15234
5.0
(3 reviews)
"I have nothing but praise for all of these employees. They are always cheerful, patient and glad to help. They even get a message to my dad when he doesn't answer the phone. There are plenty of activities and my father is happy with the food. ..."
$5,349
PROMOTION!
2191 Ferguson Rd, Allison Park, PA 15101
5.0
(2 reviews)
"Everytime I visit the place is getting nicer and more up to date. The staff are friendly and make him happy living there...."
$5,800
3450 Harts Run Rd, Glenshaw, PA 15116
4.8
(17 reviews)
"I liked Harmony at Harts Run. It's very nice and very clean. That's really important to me, the cleanliness and just the comfort of the place. The people were very nice and very welcoming. Marissa was very nice. It's a fairly new building...."
$3,590
5300 Clairton Boulevard (Route 51), Pittsburgh, PA 15236
4.8
(5 reviews)
"I like how clean it was, how everything was open and available to all the people who live there, and the staff was great. I looked at both assisted living and independent living. The staff who gave me the tour was very knowledgeable. She gave me a to..."
$3,455
551 Cooper St, Wexford, PA 15090
4.8
(5 reviews)
"We toured Ashton Commons Senior Living. It was very nice. It's a brand-new place, and it was beautiful. They had cottages, which we didn't go to see because we talked about the price before they took us to show us anything. We knew they were too expe..."
$2,950
3020 Fairport Ln, Cranberry Township, PA 16066
4.7
(9 reviews)
"The place was fabulous. It was very warm and welcoming. The people were so wonderful, explaining everything, all the wonderful features that the facility has. We went down the hall and literally walked through the whole entire thing, seeing each of t..."
$4,005
CARING STARS WINNER
1050 McNeilly Rd., Pittsburgh, PA 15226
4.7
(27 reviews)
"The first impression I had of Brookdale Mt. Lebanon was that it was a quietly cheerful place. The staff was cheerful and the residents were cheerful. There are nearly 200 residents there. They have little dogs on leashes. I hear there are cats. The p..."
$3,235
CARING STARS WINNER
3275 Washington Pike, Bridgeville, PA 15017
4.7
(24 reviews)
"The rooms are nice, spacious and bright. Mom enjoys meeting her new friends for delicious meals and the activities. She always has something to do. I recommend Celebration Villa of Lakemont Farms to anyone looking for care for a loved one...."
$4,589
125 Apple Blossom Way, Moon Township, PA 15108
4.7
(10 reviews)
"I like Apple Blossom Senior Living. They were great. I liked that the people there looked happy. I felt like it would have been a good choice. We saw the rooms. We have a list of the activities that they do. We saw the menus and the restaurant area...."
$4,950
CARING STARS WINNER
2589 Mosside Blvd, Monroeville, PA 15146
4.6
(14 reviews)
"The atmosphere in Juniper Village at Monroeville was very home-like. The director was extremely knowledgeable and the services they provided would be everything that my parents would need. My father liked it a lot. The biggest problem we're finding i..."
$4,635
CARING STARS WINNER
107 Fall Run Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15221
4.6
(26 reviews)
"We toured Juniper Village at Forest Hills. The room was very big and clean, and the people were very nice. The staff was very nice and accommodating, and they have a craft area...."
$4,210
3401 Provost Rd., Pittsburgh, PA 15227
4.5
(6 reviews)
"Whitetail Springs Assisted Living and Memory Care is very interactive. It is very clean and very new. As I was walking around, all the staff were out and about, and a great number of the patients were out and about, too. It's a small community of onl..."
$5,200
441 Valley Brook Rd, Canonsburg, PA 15317
4.5
(2 reviews)
"It is too expensive for me. The building outside was not very attractive, but the inside was beautiful. The rooms were something that fit me and what I was looking for. They have three meals a day and heated underground parking. It should be fine for..."
$3,815
9565 Babcock Blvd, Allison Park, PA 15101
4.3
(16 reviews)
"GS In my eyes you can find a fancy high end place but it is what happens inside those walls. Inside Grace Manor I have found a staff that is caring and kind also who have become family. My mom is in dementia care and she is treated wonderfully. T..."
$4,800
Assisted Living
John5
5.0
Review of Paramount Senior Living at Peters Township
My mother-in-law stayed at Paramount Senior Living at Peters Township. It's a very clean facility and has a very professional staff. It seems like a very good place for my mother-in-law to be in....
Assisted Living
Clint
4.0
Review of Paramount Senior Living at Peters Township
My mother is at the Paramount Senior Living at Peters Township. It was very, very well organized, really clean, very modern, and up-to-date. She loves the staff. She says they're great and the food...
Assisted Living
ReviewerFY#0819
5.0
Review of Paramount Senior Living at Peters Township
I enjoyed meeting with the marketing director of Paramount Senior Living at Peters Township. He spent two and a half hours with us, went over everything, and toured us in the facility. I was...
Based on the 2024 Genworth Cost of Care Survey, seniors in McMurray pay approximately $6,075 per month for assisted living. This price surpasses the state median of $5,550 and tracks hundreds of dollars above fees in most nearby cities. In Johnstown, seniors pay lower rates of around $4,426; in Gettysburg, facilities set fees near $3,800.
McMurray
$6,075
Pennsylvania
$5,550
United States
$5,350
Erie
$8,418
Johnstown
$4,426
Gettysburg
$3,800
State College
$4,850
The Genworth 2021 Cost of Care Survey reports the average cost of assisted living in the McMurray area is $3,250 per month. This makes the city a very affordable option compared to the state average of $4,100 and the national average of $4,500.
The state of Pennsylvania and McMurray do not provide assistance for seniors through the Medicaid State Plan who need help paying for an assisted living facility. The state also does not have any available waivers. Seniors in facilities in this state may need to rely solely on family support or insurance coverage for payment.
There is a PA Code though that states people who receive SSI cannot be charged more than their monthly income for rent and services in an assisted living facility.
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Pennsylvania page.
While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for assisted living, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance assisted living costs include:
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Pennsylvania page.
In McMurray, the cost of assisted living comes in at around $6,075 monthly. This rate aligns with home health care fees of about $6,101, but it surpasses the cost of in-home care by roughly $1,300. While adult day health care fees run lower at around $2,779, nursing home residents pay approximately $9,429 for shared housing units.
In-Home Care
$4,767
Home Health Care
$6,101
Adult Day Health Care
$2,779
Assisted Living Facility
$6,075
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$9,429
Note: Since data for McMurray is unavailable, we used data for the nearest city, Pittsburgh, instead.
Seniors in McMurray can benefit from a number of local, regional and statewide programs offered by nonprofit organizations and government agencies. Here are some of the area’s key resources for services such as care coordination, wellness programming, financial guidance and legal aid.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Southwestern Pennsylvania Area Agency on Aging | (724) 489-8080 or (888) 300-2704 | This agency offers a full range of programs and services to support the health and wellness of the region's aging population. Programs include home and community-based services, health promotion, legal aid, counseling and transportation. Some programs are provided directly through the agency, while others are provided by the agency's 34 subcontractors. |
| Aging Services of Washington County | (724) 228-6856 | Aging Services of Washington County facilitates a variety of community-based services for seniors throughout the county who are 60 and older. These include care management, nutritional services and a long-term care ombudsman program. The organization is also responsible for operating congregate meal programs at senior community centers across Washington County. |
| Cannonsburg Seniors Citizens Center | (724) 745-5443 | The center offers a place for seniors to socialize with peers, enjoy hot meals and participate in fun activities, including life enrichment classes, computer seminars, exercise programs and local excursions. It also offers services such as health screenings, financial guidance sessions and benefits counseling. Complimentary transportation to and from the facility is available. |
| Washington County Veterans Affairs Office | (724) 228-6865 | This office is dedicated to helping veterans and their dependents access the federal, state and county benefits they're entitled to. Service officers provide information about available benefits and assist with the application process. The agency also provides referrals to other VA programs and services such as VA health care facilities, counseling services and support groups. |
| SeniorLAW Center | (215) 988-1244 | The center offers older Pennsylvanians free legal advice, information and representation for civil matters, including housing disputes, elder exploitation, benefits counseling, consumer protection and estate planning. It also conducts outreach events and educational workshops to raise awareness of legal issues facing the elderly. Seniors can schedule appointments at the organization's offices or call the Pennsylvania SeniorLAW HelpLine. |
McMurray Assisted Living Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Assisted Living facilities in Pennsylvania are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Pennsylvania page for more information about these laws.
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