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Locust Grove
4043 Irene Street, West Mifflin, PA 15122
"My sister is at Locust Grove and it's been a great experience. They take real good care of her and they keep me updated...
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$3,321
Assisted Living Communities in West Mifflin, PA
West Mifflin sits southeast of downtown Pittsburgh near the Monongahela River in a region...
where 156 assisted living facilities administer personalized care and housing to seniors. In 2024, these residences charge a median monthly rate of $6,075, putting local fees above the state norm of $5,550 and the national baseline of $5,350.
This guide provides a closer look at assisted living communities in West Mifflin through 1633 reviews consumer reviews. Based on this feedback, we find a typical quality score of 4.0 out of 5 stars stars among local facilities.
156 Providers
Sycamore Estates
717 Duquesne Blvd, Duquesne, PA 15110
"All new decorated rooms, floors, painted wall, new toilets, mattress, as well as kitchen, reading room, meeting room...
Assisted Living
$2,500
Sterling Home
1318 Arch Street, McKeesport, PA 15132
"Mom moved into Sterling Home last September. The place is nice and the rooms are decent. The only thing I have is that...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living
$2,500
Celebration Villa of South Hills
5300 Clairton Boulevard (Route 51), Pittsburgh, PA 15236
"My mother moved in. It's beautiful, she receives great attention, and she finds the food to be delicious. Her room is...
Assisted Living
$3,455
The Residence at Whitehall
4750 Clairton Blvd, Pittsburgh, PA 15236
"We toured The Residence at Whitehall. The community was very nice and very clean. The rooms were very nice, very clean...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living
$4,455
Paramount Senior Living at South Hills
100 KNOEDLER ROAD, Pittsburgh, PA 15236
"This facility was an excellent. Never once did we have to advocate for my Mum. Her care was exceptional. The hospice...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living+1
$6,000
Whitetail Springs Assisted Living and Memory Care
3401 Provost Rd., Pittsburgh, PA 15227
"Whitetail Springs Assisted Living and Memory Care is very interactive. It is very clean and very new. As I was walking...
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$5,200
Overlook Green
5250 Meadowgreen Dr, Pittsburgh, PA 15236
"We moved my father into Overlook Green on September 2, 2017 from another assisted living residence. The staff at...
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$3,600
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Juniper Village at Forest Hills
107 Fall Run Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15221
"The reason why I would choose Juniper Village was because my sister was into early dementia and I was looking for a...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$4,210
Paramount Senior Living-Bethel
5785 Baptist Road, Bethel Park, PA 15102
"Paramount Senior Living-Bethel was very welcoming. The staff and residents seemed to have a great interaction with each...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living+1
$6,000
Discovery Commons Bethel Park
2000 Cool Springs Dr, Pittsburgh, PA 15234
"I like it a lot, and that's why we chose it for my dad. He's been there for three days now and there wasn't anything...
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$5,850
Mount Vernon of South Park
1400 Riggs Rd, South Park, PA 15129
"My mother is at Mount Vernon of South Park. Overall, it’s wonderful from the people to the food. My mother is being...
Assisted Living
$4,800
Caring Stars Winner
Brookdale Mt. Lebanon
1050 McNeilly Rd., Pittsburgh, PA 15226
"Brookdale Mt. Lebanon was very attractive. It was very clean and modern-looking. The staff said that the assisted living...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living
$2,835
Oasis at Elizabeth
145 Broadlawn Dr, Elizabeth, PA 15027
"My father-in-law was at Mount Vernon of Elizabeth. The people were very nice, and the facility was clean. They did have...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living+1
$3,999
Allegheny Place
10960 Frankstown Road, Penn Hills, PA 15235
"We toured Allegheny Place. We liked the people there. The facility was clean. The rooms were a nice size. They were able...
Assisted Living
$3,700
Abode Care of Monroeville
2560 Stroschiein Rd, Monroeville, PA 15146
"To me, Abode Care of Monroeville has more of a nursing home/hospital kind of a vibe to it. It's more of a sterile kind...
Assisted Living
$3,249
Juniper Village at South Hills
1320 Greentree Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15220
"Juniper Village at South Hills was wonderful for my mom. It looked like a wonderful place. It was very clean. They...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$3,515
The Grand Residence at Upper St Clair
45 McMurray Road, Upper St Clair, PA 15241
"My mother-in-law is at The Grand Residence at Upper St Clair. We chose it because I checked the background of the...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living+1
$3,600
Caring Stars Winner
Juniper Village at Monroeville
2589 Mosside Blvd, Monroeville, PA 15146
"This may be a longer review but hopefully worth the read. Our mother had reached a point in life when assisted living...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$4,635
Graceful Care Living
211 Garnier St, Pittsburgh, PA 15215
"The rooms that they showed us at Graceful Care Living just had a bed in them, and that's it. We knew immediately when we...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living
$2,100
Reviews of Communities Nearby
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Jason
5.0
Review of Locust Grove
We toured Locust Grove. We liked it. It was pretty nice. We saw a typical room. We walked up to the cafeteria. We looked at their activities schedule and meal schedule. The rooms would come with...
Provider response
Thank you Jason for sharing your positive experience touring Locust Grove! We're glad you found the community and staff welcoming, and we'll be sure to pass on accolades to our team. Kind regards...
Assisted Living
Jean
5.0
Review of Locust Grove
My sister is at Locust Grove and it's been a great experience. They take real good care of her and they keep me updated on everything. She's made friends there and she's doing very well. The staff...
Provider response
Thank you so much, Jean for taking time to share your review of Locust Grove. We value your opinion deeply and will share your positive review and accolades of the team members with our leadership...
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jcraig26
1.0
Review of Locust Grove
The staff was great. But, the administration is horrible. My stepmother was a resident of Locust Grove and really liked it. The problem came when she was sent to the hospital after falling and...
Provider response
Hello, my name is Alison and I work at the Elegance Support Center. Thank you for taking time to rate Locust Grove. I have shared your review with our community and regional leadership team. If...
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The Cost of Assisted Living in Nearby Cities
According to the 2024 Genworth Cost of Care Survey, assisted living facilities in West Mifflin charge around $6,075 per month, with local costs surpassing the Pennsylvania median by about $500. Costs in Erie run higher at roughly $8,418, but other cities in the region have more economical rates. For example, seniors in Johnstown pay approximately $4,426, and rates in Gettysburg hover near $3,800.
West Mifflin
$6,075
Pennsylvania
$5,550
The United States
$5,350
Erie
$8,418
Gettysburg
$3,800
Johnstown
$4,426
State College
$4,850
Paying for Assisted Living in West Mifflin, PA
Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in West Mifflin
West Mifflin seniors who meet certain eligibility requirements for the Pennsylvania Department of Aging waiver may qualify for financial assistance in order to pay for care within one of the city’s assisted living facilities. In addition, if you receive SSI and need to live in an assisted living facility, the state can pay a supplement to the facility if you qualify.
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Pennsylvania page.
More Ways to Pay for Assisted Living
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:
- Veterans Benefits
- Life Insurance Policy
- Long-Term Care Insurance
- Reverse Mortgage
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Pennsylvania page.
The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care
Seniors pay assisted living fees of around $6,075 per month in West Mifflin. This rate offers thousands of dollars in savings over nursing home fees, which come in near $9,429 for shared rooms. However, seniors pay less for nonresidential alternatives. For example, seniors pay approximately $2,779 for adult day health care, $4,767 for in-home care and home health care fees, aligning closely with assisted living costs, are about $6,101.
In-Home Care
$4,767
Home Health Care
$6,101
Adult Day Health Care
$2,779
Assisted Living Facilities
$6,075
Nursing Home (semiprivate room)
$9,429
Note: Since data for West Mifflin is unavailable, we used data for the nearest city, Pittsburgh, instead.
Free Assisted Living Resources in West Mifflin
Thanks to federal funding and programs sponsored by Allegheny County, seniors in West Mifflin have access to a variety of resources that can help with long-term care placement and healthy aging. The following organizations are active throughout the area.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Allegheny County Area Agency on Aging | (412) 350-5460 | The Allegheny County Area Agency on Aging is a no-wrong-door resource for seniors who need information about long-term care and community-based services. It supports nutrition, transportation and recreation programs and helps seniors find alternatives to nursing home care. |
| Allegheny County Older Persons Transportation Program | (412) 562-5385 | OPT provides low-cost door-to-door transportation to seniors. Rides are available for medical appointments, shopping trips and recreational activities from 6 a.m. until midnight seven days a week. Seniors must complete an application to qualify. |
| Eastern Area Adult Services | (412) 829-9250 | This nonprofit group provides meals, sponsors several senior centers and employs an Aging and Disability Information Specialist who can help seniors navigate age-related challenges. Free medical equipment loans are available in partnership with the Turtle Creek Valley Rotary Club. |
| Wesley Family Services | (412) 345-7420 | Wesley Family Services sponsors In Service of Seniors: Pittsburgh and Open Your Heart to a Senior. These programs provide free life-enhancing supports to seniors aged 60 and older in Allegheny and Westmoreland counties. Volunteer opportunities are also available to adults who want to give back to neighbors in need. |
| Pittsburgh Cares Retired & Senior Volunteer Program | (412) 471-2114, ext. 203 | Pittsburgh Cares manages the Retired & Senior Volunteer Program for Allegheny County and surrounding areas. This nationwide initiative provides opportunities for adults aged 55 and older to meet like-minded people while using their skills to benefit local hospitals, schools, food banks and community organizations. |
| Allegheny Ombudsman Program | (412) 350-5044 | The ombudsman for Allegheny County is an impartial advocate who serves as a liaison between state agencies, long-term care residents and providers. Advocates visit assisted living facilities in West Mifflin, advise seniors of their rights and investigate complaints. |
| Allegheny County Department of Veterans’ Services | (412) 621-4357 | Military families in West Mifflin can turn to Allegheny County Department Veterans’ Services for free assistance with local, state and federal benefits. Service officers can provide information about Aid & Attendance, life insurance, disability compensation and medical services available through the VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System. |
Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in West Mifflin
West Mifflin-area assisted living communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all assisted living communities in Pennsylvania are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Pennsylvania page for more information about these laws.
