I placed my mom here and I'm very pleased - the staff are warm, attentive and communicative, the community is clean and home-like, and meals are restaurant-style and well prepared. There are plenty of activities, reliable housekeeping and med management, and the convenient location and smooth admissions transition gave us real peace of mind. I'd recommend touring if you want caring, affordable senior care.
Loved one of resident
Jul 2026
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Amenities
Healthcare services
Assistance with dressing
Hospice waiver
Medication management
Mental wellness program
Healthcare staffing
12-16 hour nursing
24-hour call system
Meals and dining
Meal preparation and service
Room
Air-conditioning
Cable
Fully furnished
Housekeeping and linen services
Kitchenettes
Private bathrooms
Spa
Telephone
Wifi
Transportation
Community operated transportation
Transportation arrangement
Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
Transportation to doctors appointments
Common areas
Beauty salon
Computer center
Dining room
Fitness room
Gaming room
Garden
Outdoor space
Pet friendly
Small library
Wellness center
Community services
Concierge services
Fitness programs
Move-in coordination
Activities
Community-sponsored activities
Planned day trips
Resident-run activities
Scheduled daily activities
Reviews
4.23·(91)
Overall rating
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Care
4.1
Staff
4.2
Meals
4.0
Amenities
3.9
Value
3.0
Pros
Active social and recreational programming
Restaurant-style, chef-prepared dining
Well-maintained landscaping and outdoor spaces
Clean, spacious private apartments and studios
Attentive, compassionate caregiving staff
Reliable housekeeping and laundry services
Medication-management and daily pill-administration options
On-site rehabilitation and Medicare-covered rehab option
On-site therapy gym, salon, and in-house physician services
Shuttle/van transport for appointments and outings
Robust spiritual services and volunteer programming
Frequent special events and entertainment offerings
Family-oriented admissions and transition support
Home-like atmosphere with a strong community feel
Pet-friendly and welcoming lobby features
Engage Life activities and structured wellness programming
Cons
Inconsistent staffing levels and elevated turnover
Variable responsiveness to call bells and resident requests
Communication gaps between clinical staff, families, and providers
Inconsistent meal-service quality and food temperature control
Variable cleanliness and maintenance attention in some common areas
Pricing transparency and unexpected ancillary charge concerns
Limited availability and variability of apartment types
Dated interior areas and constrained corridor layouts
Limited shuttle service scheduling on some days
Summary of reviews
Celebration Villa of South Hills presents as a socially active, well-appointed assisted living community with many features families value. The campus is frequently described as attractive and meticulously landscaped, with inviting outdoor spaces, decorative touches (aquarium, antique furnishings) and a variety of apartment sizes including private studios and efficiencies. Housekeeping, laundry, and room setup receive positive mentions, and admissions and transition staff are repeatedly characterized as supportive and family-oriented.
Clinical and direct-care experiences are broadly mixed. Numerous families praised the caregiving team as attentive and compassionate, and the community offers structured clinical supports such as daily medication administration, medication-delivery services, in-house physical therapy and a Medicare-covered rehab option after hospitalization. At the same time, there is a recurring operational theme of inconsistent staffing levels and turnover that has affected responsiveness — examples include slow call-bell responses and variability in medication/clinical timeliness. Prospective residents with higher, hands-on nursing needs may want to confirm staffing and response protocols during a tour.
Dining and programming are clear strengths of the community. Reviewers described restaurant-style dining, chef-prepared meals, a country-kitchen venue and a variety of social, spiritual and recreational offerings (Engage Life, Bingo, Wii bowling, chair yoga, entertainment, volunteer activities and outings). These elements contribute to a lively, communal atmosphere and improved resident engagement for many. However, there are periodic concerns about meal-service execution (cold meals, service pace, occasional impatience from servers) and some dissatisfaction with menu pricing and ancillary surcharges.
Management and operations show both positives and areas for improvement. Leadership and front-desk teams are often noted as responsive and helpful, and the community provides useful on-site amenities (gym, salon, shuttle, in-house doctor) and transparent tours. Contrastingly, reviewers raise consistent points about billing transparency, unexpected cost increases or add-on fees, and variability in maintenance attention—particularly in older or converted-hotel areas with narrower hallways and dated corridors. The pandemic period affected visitation and programming, which influenced some families’ perceptions.
Overall, Celebration Villa of South Hills is frequently described as warm, socially engaging and staffed by caring employees, with strong dining and activity programs and useful on-site clinical resources. The prominent operational caveats are inconsistent staffing/response, occasional variability in cleanliness and meal service, and questions about pricing transparency. Families considering this community should weigh the social programming and supportive amenities against these operational patterns and verify staffing ratios, clinical response procedures, apartment availability and billing practices during an in-person visit.
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Location
Celebration Villa of South Hills is located at 5300 Clairton Blvd #51, Pittsburgh, PA, 15236.
About Celebration Villa of South Hills
Celebration Villa of South Hills offers a range of senior care services, and you'll find assisted living, memory care, respite care, and companion care here, with the staff on hand 24 hours a day to help with medication management, personal care, dressing, bathing, and hygiene, all tailored for seniors who need extra support while maintaining as much independence as possible, and their Enhanced Personal Care and Personal Care Lite services allow residents to get the right level of daily help without giving up their sense of self, so people get help with things like meals, medications, and daily activities, but can still enjoy privacy in their own apartment, and there's even short-term respite stays for people who need a place to recover after a hospital visit or when family caregivers go on vacation. Celebration Villa of South Hills also has a special memory care program focused on dementia, run in a secure environment, with life enrichment and home-like support, and the facility works alongside hospice providers when end-of-life care is needed. The place has landscaped outdoor spaces where residents and their families can relax, and common areas for social activities like family nights, live music, outings, shopping trips, trivia, karaoke, and arts and crafts, so there's always something going on to help everyone stay involved. Safety is taken seriously, too, with medical alert systems and medication dispensers, plus options for home security, ID theft protection, and even walk-in tubs, and for people interested in aging in place, the community shares guides and resources about caregiving, senior transportation, technology like Jitterbug phones and senior internet plans, as well as hearing aid information and reviews. Housing choices are broad, from independent living and senior apartments to condos and townhomes made for seniors. Social security calculators, senior discounts, retirement and estate planning help, and insurance options are also available to residents. Staff aim to keep the atmosphere warm and family-like, using dedicated teams to provide not only physical support but also emotional encouragement, and they listen to resident input to design activities and enrichment programming that target mental, physical, spiritual, and social well-being, aiming to help seniors be as active and involved as they want to be while making sure their individual medical and personal needs are always met.
Priority Life Care stands as a prominent family-owned senior living provider that was founded in 2009 by the Petras family during a Thanksgiving dinner business presentation. The company opened its first community in Maple Heights, Ohio in 2010 and has since grown to operate 66 senior living communities spanning from New York to Texas. Headquartered in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Priority Life Care has established itself as a significant player in the senior housing industry under the leadership of Co-Founder and CEO Sevy Petras. The company received Great Place to Work certification for both 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 cycles, reflecting its commitment to workplace excellence.
People often ask...
Celebration Villa of South Hills offers competitive pricing, with rates starting at a cost of $2,995 per month.
Celebration Villa of South Hills offers assisted living.
There are 26 photos of Celebration Villa of South Hills on Mirador.
The full address for this community is 5300 Clairton Blvd #51, Pittsburgh, PA 15236.
No, Celebration Villa of South Hills 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.
Identified a repeat deficiency related to incomplete resident assessments for significant changes and missing documentation of wound care needs and formal supports.
2600.225.cAdditional Assessment
08 Sept 2025Inspection
08 Sept 2025Inspection
Found multiple deficiencies across resident care, medication management, safety, and documentation, leading to provisional licensing actions.
55 Pa.Code § 2600.17Record confidentiality
55 Pa.Code § 2600.81(b)Resident Personal Equipment
Identified widespread deficiencies in record confidentiality, medication management, assessments, contracts, and safety, resulting in regulatory enforcement actions.
2600.17Record Confidentiality
2600.81bResident Personal Equipment
2600.183bMeds and Syringes Locked
2600.183dPrescription Current
2600.185aImplement Storage Procedures
2600.187aMedication Record
2600.187dFollow Prescriber's Orders
2600.132cFire Drill Records
2600.132dEvacuation
2600.141aMedical Evaluation Information
2600.225aAssessment 15 Days
2600.225cAdditional Assessment
2600.227aSupport Plan
2600.227gSupport Plan Signatures
2600.25aWritten Contract and Review
2600.42vResident-Home Contract
2600.60aStaff/Support Plan
2600.63aFirst Aid/CPR Training
2600.64aAdmin Training
2600.65fTraining Topics
2600.85eTrash Outside
2600.103dStoring Food Off Floor
2600.101j7Lighting/Operable Lamp
2600.101oWalls, Floors, Ceilings
2600.102hToilet Paper
01 Jul 2025Inspection
01 Jul 2025Inspection
Investigated numerous deficiencies across resident care, safety, medication management, and administration, resulting in enforcement actions and ongoing oversight.
55 Pa.Code Chapter 2600ADLs assistance
55 Pa.Code Chapter 2600Abuse
55 Pa.Code Chapter 2600Staffing and supervision
55 Pa.Code Chapter 2600First Aid/CPR Training
55 Pa.Code Chapter 2600Admin Training
55 Pa.Code Chapter 2600Trash Outside
55 Pa.Code Chapter 2600Storing Food Off Floor
55 Pa.Code Chapter 2600Fire Drill Records
55 Pa.Code Chapter 2600Evacuation
55 Pa.Code Chapter 2600Medical Evaluation Information
55 Pa.Code Chapter 2600Annual Medical Evaluation
55 Pa.Code Chapter 2600Meds Labeled
55 Pa.Code Chapter 2600Meds/Syringes Locked
55 Pa.Code Chapter 2600Follow Prescriber's Orders
55 Pa.Code Chapter 2600Date/Time of Medication Admin
Found extensive deficiencies in medication handling, resident rights, assessments, staffing, and safety. The authority revoked the current certificate and issued a first provisional license to operate under restrictive conditions.
Type B55 Pa.Code Chapter 2600Meds and Syringes Locked
Type B55 Pa.Code Chapter 2600Resident Personal Equipment
Type B55 Pa.Code Chapter 2600Prescription Current
Type B55 Pa.Code Chapter 2600Meds and Syringes Locked
Type B55 Pa.Code Chapter 2600Follow Prescriber's Orders
Type B55 Pa.Code Chapter 2600Date/Time of Medication Admin.
Type A55 Pa.Code Chapter 2600Preadmission Screen Form
Type A55 Pa.Code Chapter 2600Assessment 15 Days
Type A55 Pa.Code Chapter 2600Additional Assessment
Type A55 Pa.Code Chapter 2600Support Plan
Type B55 Pa.Code Chapter 2600Abuse
Type A55 Pa.Code Chapter 2600Staff/Support Plan
Type A55 Pa.Code Chapter 2600First Aid/ CPR Training
Type A55 Pa.Code Chapter 2600Admin Training
Type A55 Pa.Code Chapter 2600Training Plan Content
Type A55 Pa.Code Chapter 2600Trash Outside Home
Type A55 Pa.Code Chapter 2600Storing Food Off Floor
Type A55 Pa.Code Chapter 2600Fire Drill Records
Type A55 Pa.Code Chapter 2600Evacuation
Type A55 Pa.Code Chapter 2600Medical Evaluation Information
Type A55 Pa.Code Chapter 2600Resident's Meds Labeled
Type A55 Pa.Code Chapter 2600Completion Medication Course
Type A55 Pa.Code Chapter 2600Insulin Injections
Type A55 Pa.Code Chapter 2600Resident-Home Contract
Type A55 Pa.Code Chapter 2600Lighting/Operable Lamp
Type A55 Pa.Code Chapter 2600Unobstructed Egress
Type A55 Pa.Code Chapter 2600Surfaces
Type A55 Pa.Code Chapter 2600Toilet Paper
25 Mar 2025Inspection
25 Mar 2025Inspection
Found deficiencies in staffing, medication storage, and medication administration documentation.
2600.57cDirect care staff shall be available to provide at least 2 hours per day of personal care services to residents with mobility needs.
2600.60aStaff shall be provided to meet the needs of the residents as specified in the resident’s assessment and support plan.
2600.183bPrescription medications, OTC medications, CAM and syringes shall be kept in an area or container that is locked.
2600.185aThe home shall develop and implement procedures for the safe storage, access, security, distribution and use of medications and medical equipment by trained staff persons.
2600.187bThe information in subsection (a)(13) and (14) shall be recorded at the time the medication is administered.
2600.187dThe home shall follow the directions of the prescriber.
10 Feb 2025Inspection
10 Feb 2025Inspection
Found deficiencies in medical evaluation documentation and in the adequacy of the resident assessment and support plan.
Type A2600.141.aMedical Evaluation
2600.225.cAdditional Assessment
20 Sept 2024Inspection
20 Sept 2024Inspection
Found no deficiencies.
05 Sept 2024Inspection
05 Sept 2024Inspection
Identified a failure to report the incident to the Department within 24 hours.
2600.16.cWritten Incident Report
11 Jul 2024Inspection
11 Jul 2024Inspection
Investigated deficiencies related to delayed incontinence care, trash containment, and incomplete assessments and care plans.
Type B2600.42.bAbuse
e2600.85eTrash Outside Home
Type A2600.225.aAssessment 15 Days
c2600.227.cSupport Plan Revision
g2600.227.gSupport Plan Signatures
28 Feb 2024Inspection
28 Feb 2024Inspection
Found deficiencies related to fire drills and medication record documentation.
Type A2600.132aMonthly Fire Drill
c2600.132cFire Drill Records
e2600.132eFire Drill Sleeping Hours
Type A2600.187aMedication Record
13 Jul 2023Inspection
13 Jul 2023Inspection
Identified fall risk and supervision concerns related to the resident's mobility and garden-area incidents.
Regulation 225cAdditional Assessment
26 Aug 2022Inspection
26 Aug 2022Inspection
Found no deficiencies. No regulatory citations were identified.
31 Aug 2021Inspection
31 Aug 2021Inspection
Issued a regular license following renewal application.
01 Jul 2021Inspection
01 Jul 2021Inspection
Identified multiple deficiencies across health, safety, and documentation requirements; a plan of correction was reviewed and implemented.
2600.18Applicable Health and Safety Laws
2600.25.bContract Signatures
2600.85.aSanitary Conditions
2600.85.dTrash Receptacles
2600.101.j.7Lighting/Operable Lamp
2600.103.eLeft Overs
2600.105.gLint Removal and Duct Cleaning
2600.141.aMedical Evaluation Information
2600.185.aImplement Storage Procedures
2600.225.aAssessment 15 Days
2600.227.aSupport Plan 30 Days
26 Oct 2020Inspection
26 Oct 2020Inspection
Determined that the submitted plan of correction was fully implemented. Noted deficiencies related to supervision planning after an alleged abuse incident and to medication storage.
55 Pa. Code Chapter 2600.15.bSupervisor Plan
55 Pa. Code Chapter 2600.183.bMeds and Syringes Locked
09 Sept 2020Inspection
09 Sept 2020Inspection
Issued a regular license and renewed approval to operate under the applicable regulations.
28 Jun 2019Inspection
28 Jun 2019Inspection
Granted a regular license renewal and issued the license to operate a personal care home; advised that annual onsite inspections are required.
28 Mar 2019Inspection
28 Mar 2019Inspection
Identified deficiencies related to fire drills and evacuation procedures.
2600.65f.Fire drill evacuation and monthly review requirements
2600.132c.Fire drill documentation and minimum staff requirement
03 Jul 2018Inspection
03 Jul 2018Inspection
Renewed the license for a senior living residence and issued a certificate of compliance.
26 Mar 2018Inspection
26 Mar 2018Inspection
Investigated a reported issue found a violation of food storage requirements. A 25-pound bag of toasted panko crumbs was stored on the kitchen floor.
55 Pa. Code § 2600.85(d)Food shall be stored off the floor
07 Jul 2017Inspection
07 Jul 2017Inspection
Issued a regular license following renewal and confirmed continued compliance.
16 Mar 2017Inspection
16 Mar 2017Inspection
The entity was cited for multiple regulatory violations, including failure to provide itemized accounts of financial transactions for residents and related sanitary and administrative deficiencies.
2600.65(d)Itemized account of financial transactions for residents
23 Sept 2016Inspection
23 Sept 2016Inspection
Found a failure to report a death to the Department within the required 24 hours after it occurred.
55 Pa.Code 2600.16(c)Reporting of incidents/conditions to the Department within 24 hours
01 Jul 2016Inspection
01 Jul 2016Inspection
Authorized renewal and issuance of a regular license for a personal care home with a capacity of 139.
10 May 2016Inspection
10 May 2016Inspection
Found multiple violations of state regulations during licensing inspections. The violations related to safety, signage and maintenance.
Identified deficiencies in medical evaluations, locked storage of medications, and medication administration documentation.
55 Pa.Code §2600.141(a)(1)Medical evaluation
55 Pa.Code §2600.183(b)Medication storage and accessibility
55 Pa.Code §2600.187(b)Medication administration records
24 Sept 2015Inspection
24 Sept 2015Inspection
Concluded that no regulatory violations were identified during the licensing review conducted on September 24 and September 30, 2015.
01 Jul 2015Inspection
01 Jul 2015Inspection
Granted renewal of the license for a personal care home.
02 Apr 2015Inspection
02 Apr 2015Inspection
Identified training deficiencies: direct care staff did not receive required orientation within the first 40 hours and failed to cover specified topics, with additional issues noted for training of supervisory staff.
Type A2600.65(a)Orientation of direct care staff
Type A2600.65(b)Orientation of direct care staff within 40 hours
2600.65(d)Unsupervised ADL services training for new hires
2600.65(g)Supervisory staff training on 2600.65(g)
29 Dec 2014Inspection
29 Dec 2014Inspection
Found no regulatory violations identified during the licensing visit.
07 Jul 2014Inspection
07 Jul 2014Inspection
The Department renewed and issued a regular license following the renewal application; no violations were cited.
04 Jun 2014Inspection
04 Jun 2014Inspection
Identified multiple deficiencies related to background checks, resident records, fire drills, and waste management during a survey.
Type A55 Pa.Code §2600.51Criminal history checks and hiring policies
Type A55 Pa.Code §2600.132(e)Fire drills
Type A55 Pa.Code §2600.252Resident records (inventory of belongings)
Type A55 Pa.Code §2600.85(d)Trash in kitchens and bathrooms
09 Oct 2013Inspection
09 Oct 2013Inspection
Identified deficiencies in resident care planning and supervision; the resident's support plan failed to specify the level and frequency of supervision and required services.
Type A2600.23(a)A home shall provide each resident with assistance with activities of daily living or the resident's assessment and support plan
Type A2600.227(d)Documentation of care services in the resident's support plan
05 Jul 2013Inspection
05 Jul 2013Inspection
Granted renewal license after confirming compliance with licensing requirements.
28 Jun 2013Inspection
28 Jun 2013Inspection
Found no deficiencies after the visit conducted on 2013-06-28. No regulatory violations identified.
13 Jun 2013Inspection
13 Jun 2013Inspection
Identified three violations involving lint buildup near a clothes dryer, combustible items stored near a boiler, and missing details in fire drill records.
55 Pa.Code §2600.105(g)(1)Lint buildup near clothes dryer
55 Pa.Code §2600.132(c)Fire drill record details
55 Pa.Code §2600.125(a)Combustible materials near heat sources or hot water heaters
08 May 2013Inspection
08 May 2013Inspection
Concluded that no regulatory violations were identified after a licensing visit.
23 Aug 2012Inspection
23 Aug 2012Inspection
Found deficiencies in regulatory compliance including unsafe storage of poisonous materials and absence of a qualified administrator since August 2012.
55 Pa.Code §2600.82(c)Poisonous materials kept locked and inaccessible to residents
01 Jun 2012Inspection
01 Jun 2012Inspection
Several deficiencies were found across staff qualifications, medical evaluations, care planning documentation, and housekeeping conditions.
Type A2600.54(a)Direct care staff qualifications
Type A2600.141(a)(1)Medical evaluation within timeframes
Type A2600.141(a)(2)Contents of medical evaluation; medications list
Type A2600.88(a)Floor, wall, ceiling cleanliness and repair
2600.227(g)Signatures on the support plan
Type A2600.225(a)Written initial assessment within 15 days of admission
17 Aug 2011Inspection
17 Aug 2011Inspection
Investigated identified violations related to medication handling, fire drill procedures, and resident room safety.
55 Pa.Code §2600Regulation
55 Pa.Code §2600Regulation
55 Pa.Code §2600Regulation
09 Mar 2011Inspection
09 Mar 2011Inspection
Found deficiencies related to licensure compliance and oversight of resident care, requiring documentation and ongoing monitoring.
55 Pa.Code §2600Adult Residential Licensing
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