Kane Community Living Center - Scott sits in a wooded valley between Mt. Lebanon and Scott Township in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and is large, government-owned, and part of the Allegheny County healthcare system. The place has a spacious, naturally lit lobby and an open-air inner courtyard that gives a welcoming feel, and you'll find outdoor courtyards and gardens where residents get some fresh air or enjoy nature. The community has comfortable, personalized rooms and you can choose between private and semi-private living, and there are lounges, cheerful dining rooms, and even computer and video game rooms on-site, so there's never much worry about having something to do, as there are also large activity rooms on every floor and smaller, quieter sitting areas for folks who want some peace.
Skilled nursing staff cover the clock and the care team includes registered nurses, LPNs, CNAs, therapists, and medical staff with hours recorded carefully, while specialized services go from speech, physical, and occupational therapy to palliative and hospice care and long-term chronic care for various needs. They handle rehabilitation, inpatient rehab, and even dialysis or ventilator care, plus you'll come across unique services like trauma and step-down units, psychiatric care, ostomy and wound vac therapy, and case management for smooth days, sometimes during short stays or when folks need respite care to give family caregivers a break. For those with Alzheimer's and dementia, the Memory Care Unit and secured Wanderguard memory care areas are designed for comfort and safety, and there are also resources for behavioral health, symptom checkers, support groups, advocacy, and links to community events or medical libraries for people or families who want to know more.
Amenities include a beauty and barber shop, nonsectarian chapels, on-site wellness centers, laundry and housekeeping, plus both provided and self-serve laundry options, and a My Account dashboard lets residents manage their profiles and visitor access cards. Regular activities and social programs fill days with options, so seniors stay engaged. The dining options and nutritional counseling help meet special medical diets or needs. The Kane Community Living Center - Scott also takes Medicaid and Medicare for care services, is involved with state and federal programs like the Affordable Care Act, and has high inspection report grades-its most recent scores show few deficiencies and none severe, with no substantiated complaints this year, so the place has kept a strong reputation for safety and quality with an "A" grade among top Pittsburgh nursing homes, and an overall average CMS rating.
There's a resident council and a family council, so people living there and their families both get a voice, and with no CCRC services, focus stays on long-term and skilled nursing, assisted living, and rehabilitation. The staff put effort into patient-centered care, making sure everyone's needs get a look over and the approach stays personal. Rooms and community spaces can be explored with virtual tours, and emergency services are on hand when needed. Over a lifetime, folks want a place that's not only well maintained but has the specifics they need, and Kane Community Living Center - Scott offers a wide, steady range of support in a setting meant to feel warm and manageable for Pittsburgh seniors.
