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    Orion Personal Care Residence

    2191 Ferguson Rd, Allison Park, PA 15101
    • Assisted Living
    • Memory Care

    Small home with caring staff

    I placed my mom in this small, 25-bed home and I'm very satisfied. The experienced, kind staff treat residents like family, the administrator is communicative and responsive, and care is personalized with frequent 1:1 attention. It's clean and cozy, with home-cooked meals, engaging activities, great hospice coordination and a peaceful courtyard - we have real peace of mind as new ownership continues reinvesting in the community.

    Loved one of resident
    Jul 2026

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Medication management
    • Mental wellness program

    Healthcare staffing

    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Restaurant-style dining
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Kitchenettes
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Memory care community services

    • Mild cognitive impairment
    • Specialized memory care programming

    Common areas

    • Beauty salon
    • Dining room
    • Garden
    • Outdoor space
    • Small library

    Community services

    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Resident-run activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    Reviews

    4.65·(23)

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      5.0
    • Staff

      5.0
    • Meals

      4.3
    • Amenities

      4.8
    • Value

      4.0

    Pros

    • Home-like, cozy environment
    • Small, intimate 25-bed community
    • High staff-to-resident ratio
    • Attentive and caring staff
    • Personalized 1-on-1 caregiving
    • Residents known and valued
    • Transparent communication with families
    • Clear updates to families
    • Staff listen, linger, and reassure
    • Experienced and knowledgeable staff
    • Responsive and dedicated administration
    • New ownership reinvesting in facility
    • Renovations and well-kept grounds
    • Beautiful courtyard
    • Clean facility
    • Safe and peaceful atmosphere
    • Excellent dementia care
    • Strong hospice and end-of-life collaboration
    • Flexible visitation
    • Frequent activities and events
    • Home-cooked, fresh and tasty meals
    • Customized dietary options
    • Affordable pricing
    • Convenient location
    • Built to age in place
    • Provides family-like hospitality
    • High overall satisfaction and recommendations

    Summary of reviews

    Overall sentiment: Reviews of Orion Personal Care Residence are overwhelmingly positive. Across multiple summaries, reviewers repeatedly emphasize a home-like, small-community atmosphere combined with consistently high-quality, individualized care. Families and residents report strong satisfaction, peace of mind, and frequent recommendations for the facility—particularly for dementia and end-of-life care.

    Care quality and clinical support: The dominant theme is exceptional, personalized caregiving. Reviewers describe a high staff-to-resident ratio and frequent 1-on-1 attention that allows staff to know residents personally, anticipate needs, and provide reassuring presence. Several comments single out Orion as especially strong for dementia care and hospice/end-of-life support, noting coordinated hospice collaboration and compassionate, attentive end-of-life care. Overall, care is characterized as excellent, safety-focused, and tailored to each resident’s needs.

    Staff, administration, and communication: Staff are presented as caring, attentive, and like family; reviewers note staff who linger, listen, and reassure residents. Administrators and leadership are described as knowledgeable, kind, responsive, and transparent. Multiple summaries highlight easy, clear communication with families and regular updates, which contributes to family confidence and peace of mind. New leadership and a new administrator were mentioned positively, as was new ownership that is reinvesting in the community.

    Facilities and environment: The physical environment is repeatedly described as clean, cozy, and well kept. Renovations and reinvestment under new ownership are noted, as is a beautiful courtyard that enhances the home-like feel. The small size (about 25 beds) creates an intimate, family-style setting that reviewers consistently praise for making residents feel safe, happy, and valued. Several summaries remark that the facility is built to support aging in place, which supports continuity of care.

    Dining, activities, and daily life: Dining receives strong positive mention—home-cooked, fresh, and tasty meals with customized dietary options are commonly reported. Reviewers also note frequent activities and events that contribute to a peaceful, engaging environment. Flexible visitation policies and convenient location are additional practical strengths cited by families.

    Value and reputation: Orion is described as affordable by some reviewers, while still delivering high-quality, hotel-like hospitality and exceptional service. Many reviewers contrasted the personalized care and family atmosphere favorably against larger facilities, calling the experience unmatched in that respect. Overall reputation in these summaries is excellent, with multiple explicit recommendations.

    Notable patterns and potential limitations: The reviews contain no consistent criticisms or negative themes. The most salient pattern is consistent praise across care, staff, environment, meals, activities, communication, and management. One inherent characteristic consistently mentioned—the small, 25-bed size—is framed positively by reviewers (intimacy, personalized care), but prospective residents or families who prefer large campuses or extensive amenities might interpret small size differently; however, that was not raised as a concern in these summaries.

    Conclusion: Based on the supplied summaries, Orion Personal Care Residence presents as a small, well-maintained, and family-oriented memory and personal care home with strong clinical and hospice partnerships, outstanding personalized caregiving, transparent family communication, attractive dining, active programming, and visible reinvestment by new ownership. The consistent themes of safety, happiness, and trust suggest it is especially well suited for families seeking intimate, dementia-capable, and end-of-life care in a home-like setting.

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    Location

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    Orion Personal Care Residence is located at 2191 Ferguson Rd, Allison Park, PA, 15101.

    About Orion Personal Care Residence

    Orion Personal Care Residence sits on a peaceful seven-acre wooded property in a quiet suburban neighborhood at 2191 Ferguson Rd, Allison Park, PA, and has served senior adults in a small resident-centered home since 1995. The residence is a licensed and secured 25-bed facility that offers assisted living as well as memory care for older adults needing personal care or living with conditions like dementia or diabetes. Residents have a choice of semi-private, studio, or one-bedroom furnished rooms, all designed for comfort and safety, with handicap accessible bathrooms, safety rails, and a 24-hour call system for supervision. The inside has cozy sitting areas, a family-style dining room, memorabilia throughout the home to help with reminiscence, and engaging common spaces for social interaction. The outside features a large front lawn, a rear screen-in deck for visits and picnics, a secured courtyard, walking paths, and wooded acreage where residents can walk or enjoy fresh air.

    Residents receive three nutritious home-cooked meals every day prepared by a food services coordinator and cooks trained in home-style cooking, and the menus are seasonal and made for senior adults, with alternative food and beverage choices at every meal and 24-hour snacks and drinks, plus special diets for diabetes or allergies. The staff assists with bathing, dressing, transfers, and non-ambulatory care, while also providing physical therapy and other healthcare services as needed. There's a focus on individualized attention-staff creates a family-like environment and encourages residents' independence through help that fits each person's needs and choices.

    Orion's activity program covers socialization, reminiscence, relaxation, and both group and solo activities, addressing emotional, physical, intellectual, and spiritual needs, and offers community-sponsored events, movie nights, a well-stocked library, vibrant gardens, and opportunities for both structured and spontaneous experience. The home has a welcoming, warm setting made to feel safe, secure, and comfortable with modern amenities like air conditioning, cable TV, Wi-Fi, and phone service, along with continuous staff support day and night. The facility features an innovative memory care design focusing on well-being, security, and cognitive function, currently being redesigned based on research from Stirling College in Scotland. Orion aims to create a calm, homelike environment with personalized support for families and residents alike, helping families find the right senior living through free consultations, and providing detailed community information when asked. Reviews on SeniorAdvisor.com are verified, and Orion Personal Care Residence holds a 5.0-star rating. Pricing is published, and the residence offers competitive rates for the area.

    People often ask...

    Orion Personal Care Residence offers competitive pricing, with rates starting at a cost of $4,010 per month.

    Orion Personal Care Residence offers assisted living and memory care.

    There are 24 photos of Orion Personal Care Residence on Mirador.

    The full address for this community is 2191 Ferguson Rd, Allison Park, PA 15101.

    No, Orion Personal Care Residence does not offer respite care. Respite care in assisted living communities provides temporary, short-term relief for primary caregivers by offering professional care for their loved ones. It allows individuals to stay in an assisted living community for a limited time, giving caregivers a break while ensuring residents receive necessary support and assistance with daily activities.

    Safety & Compliance

    In Pennsylvania, the Department of Human Services licenses personal care homes and assisted living residences and publishes its licensing inspection summaries.

    License number455760
    Facility typeFull
    License classLicensed
    Capacity25 residents
    LicenseeORION CARE LLC
    Care servedPersonal Care Homes
    EffectiveJuly 9th, 2025
    ExpiresJuly 9th, 2026
    Special certificationSpecial Care Unit (capacity 25)
    View the official license record

    Inspection Reports

    37

    Reports

    6

    Type A Citations

    0

    Type B Citations

    0

    Complaints

    16

    Years

    16 Sept 2025Inspection
    Found several deficiencies in medical evaluations, medication administration records, assessments, and care plans, with incomplete records and misaligned orders.
    • 141.b.1Annual Medical Evaluation
    • 187.bDate/Time of Medication Administration
    • 187.dFollow Prescriber's Orders
    • 225.cAdditional Assessment
    • 227.gSupport Plan Signatures
    • 231.fAssessed Annually
    26 Aug 2025Inspection
    Investigated and found multiple deficiencies in reporting abuse, plus incomplete medical, cognitive screenings, and care plans for residents.
    • 2600.16cNotification of incidents to the Department within 24 hours
    • 2600.42.bPrevention of abuse; resident-to-resident abuse
    • 2600.231bMedical evaluation prior to admission
    • 2600.231cPreadmission cognitive screening timing
    • 2600.234aAdmission support plan timing
    • 2600.234bSupport plan needs elements and updates
    28 Jan 2025Inspection
    Determined that the submitted plan of correction was fully implemented and that continued compliance must be maintained.
    • 2600.18Applicable Health and Safety Laws
    • 2600.42.sPrivacy
    • 2600.51Criminal History Checks
    • 2600.65.fTraining Topics
    • 2600.65.gAnnual Training Content
    • 2600.85.aSanitary Conditions
    • 2600.87Lighting
    • 2600.126.aFurnace Inspection
    • 2600.187.aMedication Record
    • 2600.236Training
    14 Jun 2024Inspection
    Identified multiple health and safety deficiencies, including insufficient emergency drinking water, outdated carbon monoxide detector batteries, missing fire extinguisher inspection tags, incomplete fire drill records, and missing operating directions near locking devices. Overall, substantial compliance with regulations.
    • 2600.18Applicable Health and Safety Laws
    • 2600.107(c)Food/Water 3 Day Supply
    • 2600.131.fFire Extinguisher Inspection
    • 2600.132.cFire Drill Records
    • 2600.233.cKey-Locking Devices
    13 Dec 2022Inspection
    Identified deficiencies in refunds after a resident death, sanitation, unobstructed egress, fire safety, menus, medication training, activity calendars, locking device signage, and record retention.
    • 2600.28eDeath of a Resident
    • 2600.85aSanitary Conditions
    • 2600.121aUnobstructed Egress
    • 2600.131fFire Extinguisher Inspection
    • 2600.132fAlternate Exit Routes
    • 2600.162cMenus Posted
    • 2600.190aMedication Training/Practicum
    • 2600.221cPost Activity Calendar
    • 2600.233cKey-Locking Devices
    • 2600.253aRecord Retention
    13 Oct 2021Inspection
    Issued a regular license for a personal care home with capacity for 25.
    12 Oct 2021Inspection
    Identified deficiencies related to staff first-day orientation, medication labeling, and hospice-related care plan details; corrections implemented.
    • 2600.65aFS Orientation 1st Day
    • 2600.184aLabeling OTC/CAM
    • 2600.234dSupport Plan Revision
    07 Dec 2020Inspection
    Approved a waiver of administrator training requirements due to a break in service, with conditions to complete training, pass a competency test, and attend orientation when available.
    03 Dec 2020Inspection
    Issued a regular license to operate the facility. The department will conduct an onsite inspection within the next twelve months.
    13 May 2020Inspection
    Found no deficiencies.
    29 Oct 2019Inspection
    Renewed and issued a regular license for a personal care home, establishing a maximum capacity of 25 residents. The action followed the renewal application that was received.
    08 Jul 2019Inspection
    Identified multiple deficiencies in resident contracts, staff qualifications, safety measures, and admission processes.
    • 55 Pa. Code 2600.25(b)Contract Signatures
    • 55 Pa. Code 2600.54(a)Direct care staff qualifications
    • 55 Pa. Code 2600.88(a)Surfaces
    • 55 Pa. Code 2600.101(j)(6)Bedroom mirror
    • 55 Pa. Code 2600.132(e)Fire drills during sleeping hours
    • 55 Pa. Code 2600.184(a)Medication labeling
    • 55 Pa. Code 2600.233(c)Key-locking devices
    • 55 Pa. Code 2600.234aAdmission support plan
    07 Dec 2018Inspection
    Identified deficiencies related to the accuracy of resident assessments and mobility documentation, and to SDCU exit procedures and evaluations.
    • 55 Pa. Code Ch. 2600Accuracy of resident assessments and mobility documentation
    • 55 Pa. Code Ch. 2600SDCU exit procedures and lock-releasing devices
    • 55 Pa. Code Ch. 2600Ongoing evaluation of residents' ability to exit SDCU
    16 Oct 2018Inspection
    Issued a regular license following renewal; the department approved continued operation under regulatory requirements.
    01 Aug 2018Inspection
    Found no deficiencies.
    08 May 2018Inspection
    Identified multiple regulation violations related to resident contracts, privacy of records, medication management, and dementia unit admissions.
    • 55 Pa. Code §2600.25(b)Contract signing by administrator/designee, resident, and payer
    • 55 Pa. Code §2600.132(c)Fire drill records; privacy considerations
    • 55 Pa. Code §2600.183(d)Medication storage; current prescriptions
    • 55 Pa. Code §2600.231(e)Documentation that resident and designated person objected to admission to dementia unit
    • 55 Pa. Code §2600.231(e)Documentation that resident and designated person objected to admission to dementia unit
    13 Oct 2017Inspection
    Renewed the license and issued a certificate of compliance for a care home with a capacity of 25.
    03 May 2017Inspection
    Found multiple deficiencies related to refrigeration, medication security, and medical-record documentation during a licensing visit.
    • Type A2600.103(f)2600.103(f) - Food requiring refrigeration shall be stored at or below 40°F
    • Type A2600.183(b)2600.183(b) - Prescription medications, OTC medications, CAM and syringes shall be kept in an area or container that is locked
    • 2600.251(c)2600.251(c) - The home shall use standardized forms to record information in the resident's record
    14 Oct 2016Inspection
    Renewed the license and issued a certificate of compliance for a personal care home. The department said an onsite inspection would occur within the next year and enforcement could follow if noncompliance is found.
    24 Jun 2016Inspection
    Identified two deficiencies: inadequate medication storage procedures and missing hospice service details in residents' care plans.
    • Type A55 Pa.Code §2600.185(a)Medication storage and handling procedures
    • Type A55 Pa.Code §2600.227(d)Documentation in resident support plans of services and referrals
    08 Oct 2015Inspection
    Issued a renewal license and certificate of compliance after reviewing the renewal application.
    20 Oct 2014Inspection
    Identified multiple regulatory violations in abuse reporting, resident privacy, sanitation, medication management, and resident assessments.
    • 2600.15(a)Immediate reporting of suspected abuse
    • 2600.42(s)Privacy of residents
    • 2600.103(f)Food storage and refrigeration
    • 2600.82(a)Monthly unannounced fire drills
    • 2600.85(a)Sanitary conditions
    • 2600.183(f)Medication disposal and replacement
    • 2600.231(c)Preadmission cognitive screening
    • 2600.225(c)Annual assessments and plan of correction
    07 Oct 2014Inspection
    Issued a certificate of compliance allowing operation with a set capacity and restrictions. The certificate was part of a license renewal process.
    19 Sept 2014Inspection
    Found no deficiencies identified during the inspection.
    17 Apr 2014Inspection
    Determined that the requested waiver of the education requirement was not needed because the applicant’s Bachelor's degree exceeds the high school diploma requirement.
    20 Nov 2013Inspection
    Denied the requested staffing waiver because there is no alternative to provide an equivalent level of health, safety and well-being protections for residents.
    18 Oct 2013Inspection
    Investigated a reported incident and found multiple regulatory violations, including failure to report incidents promptly and unsafe care practices.
    • Type A2600.15(a)Regulation 55 Pa.Code §2600
    10 Oct 2013Inspection
    Granted a license to operate with a capacity of 25 for the site following renewal.
    15 Aug 2013Inspection
    Investigated deficiencies in medical evaluations and dementia-care documentation; found inconsistencies between current evaluations and prior screenings that fail to justify secure dementia care placement.
    • Type APa. Code 2600.231(v)Medical evaluation
    10 Oct 2012Inspection
    Found multiple deficiencies related to safety and emergency readiness, including improper storage of poisonous materials, missing emergency hotline information, and incomplete first aid supplies.
    • 2600.82(c)Poisonous materials kept locked
    • 2600.91Emergency phone numbers
    • 2600.96(a)First aid kit contents
    • 2600.231(c)Cognitive preadmission screening
    02 Dec 2011Inspection
    Determined that no waiver was needed for direct care staff qualifications because documentation showed the individual met the high school diploma requirement.
    01 Dec 2011Inspection
    Determined that the waiver was not needed and the required staff qualifications were met.
    30 Nov 2011Inspection
    Determined that a waiver for direct care staff qualifications was not needed. No waiver was required for direct care staff standards.
    29 Nov 2011Inspection
    Determined that the requested waiver for direct care staff qualifications was not needed after reviewing the education and nurse aide registry documentation.
    02 Nov 2011Inspection
    A licensing visit identified deficiencies related to staff qualifications, medical evaluations, and fire-safety planning, requiring follow-up actions.
    • 55 Pa.Code §2600Direct care staff qualifications
    • 55 Pa.Code §2600Staff qualifications; waivers and enrollment verification
    • 55 Pa.Code §2600Medical evaluations; updated to reflect significant changes
    • 55 Pa.Code §2600Fire safety planning for dementia unit
    • 55 Pa.Code §2600Fire drills; participation and follow-up
    • 55 Pa.Code §2600Preadmission screening; file dates
    01 Dec 2010Inspection
    Granted a waiver of 55 Pa.Code § 2600.54(a) for a direct care staff qualification; determined that the non-U.S. educational program is similar to U.S. requirements.
    08 Oct 2010Inspection
    Investigators identified several deficiencies, including unsafe hot water temperatures, improper food storage, and gaps in resident assessments and care planning.
    • 55 Pa.Code §2600Hot water temperature
    • 55 Pa.Code §2600Resident assessment and care planning
    • 55 Pa.Code §2600Food storage
    • 55 Pa.Code §2600Care planning content

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