Kane Community Living Center Glen Hazel sits in Pittsburgh and is part of the Kane Regional Nursing Centers. This community has 210 beds and provides different levels of care to seniors, including skilled nursing, rehabilitation, memory care for those with dementia or Alzheimer's, assisted living, and independent living. Residents can choose between private and semi-private rooms, all with safety features, cable TV, Wi-Fi, and daily housekeeping. The nursing home has a team of trained nurses, doctors, therapists, and aides who handle wound care, medication support, personal care, and special therapies like occupational, physical, and speech therapy. You'll see staff who are known for being joyful, helpful, and kind, which helps make the place feel welcoming.
Residents have access to a fitness center, game and activity rooms on each floor, computer and video game rooms, dining rooms serving meals planned by chefs, and a salon/barbershop. There are outdoor courtyards, gardens, and landscaped grounds for fresh air and quiet time. Organized programs can include dessert events like Frownie Brownies, visits from local mascots like the Pirate Parrot, and group outings to spots like PNC Park or local malls. Adult education classes, arts and crafts, and health programs are common, too.
For those needing short-term help, the center offers respite care, adult day care, short-term rehab, specialty medical clinics, palliative, and hospice care. There's also support for chronic conditions and advanced needs such as psychiatric and wound vac care, ostomy care, bariatric support, and trach care. Memory care areas are secured and designed to lower confusion and improve safety for residents with memory issues, with staff who have special training. Social services and pastoral care are available for extra support.
Rooms and shared spaces have features that meet seniors' mobility needs, with wheelchair access, grab bars, and sprinklers. Security and in-room monitoring increase safety. Residents can join clubs and social programs that work on physical, mental, and emotional well-being. The facility uses regular reviews to track service quality and resident satisfaction.
Many families find comfort in the wide range of support for Medicaid, Medi-Cal, and Medicare, and the facility is licensed by the Pennsylvania Department of Health both as a Nursing Facility and Skilled Nursing Facility. Kane Community Living Center Glen Hazel is also known for winning awards like Best of Senior Living for its care and support. A brochure is available for those wanting more details about what the center offers.
