I'm very satisfied here - I get exceptional care, the staff are wonderful, meals are provided and well done, meds are managed reliably, activities are excellent, and I like the housing environment overall.
Current/former resident
Jul 2026
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Amenities
Healthcare services
Activities of daily living assistance
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Coordination with health care providers
Medication management
Healthcare staffing
24-hour supervision
Meals and dining
Diabetes diet
Meal preparation and service
Special dietary restrictions
Room
Cable
Fully furnished
Housekeeping and linen services
Telephone
Wifi
Transportation
Transportation arrangement (medical)
Transportation to doctors appointments
Community services
Move-in coordination
Activities
Community-sponsored activities
Scheduled daily activities
Reviews
4.00·(5)
Overall rating
5
4
3
2
1
Care
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals
4.0
Amenities
3.7
Value
4.0
Pros
Great room
Exceptional care
Meals provided
Medication administration
Excellent activities
Wonderful staff
Pleasant housing environment
Cons
No first-floor accommodations
Requires stairs
Accessibility issues for those with mobility limits
Shared rooms
Not lively enough / desire for a livelier atmosphere
Summary of reviews
Overall sentiment across the reviews is positive, with multiple reviewers highlighting strong caregiving, supportive staff, and consistent basic services. Comments describing "exceptional care" and "wonderful staff" appear repeatedly, indicating that residents and/or their families feel well attended to. Routine clinical and daily needs are reliably met: reviewers specifically note that meals are provided and that medication is administered ("medicine passing"), which suggests dependable core services are in place.
Facilities and living accommodations receive mixed but generally favorable comments. Phrases like "great room" and "liked housing environment" point to comfortable, acceptable living spaces for many residents. At the same time, a number of reviews raise accessibility and privacy concerns: the absence of first-floor accommodations and repeated statements that stairs are required create a clear pattern that mobility-limited residents could face difficulty. The presence of shared rooms is mentioned as a downside, which may affect privacy and personal space for some residents.
Activity and social life also show a somewhat mixed picture. One review calls out "excellent activities," indicating that programming and engagement opportunities exist and are appreciated by some. However, another review expresses a desire for a "livelier atmosphere," suggesting that while activities may be good in quality, their frequency, variety, or energy level might not meet everyone's expectations. This points to variability in resident experience—some find the community engaging, while others would prefer more vibrant social options.
Taken together, the reviews portray Perry South Personal Care as a facility that is strong in care delivery, staff responsiveness, and dependable day-to-day services such as meals and medication management. The chief areas of concern are physical accessibility (no first-floor options and stair-only access), the prevalence of shared rooms, and a desire among some residents for increased social vitality. These patterns suggest the community is well suited to residents who are reasonably mobile and prioritize attentive staff and reliable services, but it may be less ideal for individuals who require ground-floor units, have significant mobility limitations, seek single-room privacy, or want a more energetic social environment.
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Location
Perry South Personal Care is located at 1129 Tweed St, Pittsburgh, PA, 15204.
About Perry South Personal Care
Perry South Personal Care Home is a residential care community located in Pittsburgh, PA, dedicated to providing supportive care and a comfortable living environment for seniors. This community offers both private and semi-private accommodations, allowing residents to choose the living arrangement that best suits their preferences and needs. The care home is committed to delivering a welcoming and nurturing atmosphere, where every resident can maintain a sense of independence while receiving appropriate assistance with daily living activities.
One of the distinguishing features of Perry South Personal Care Home is its dedication to providing nutritious meals. Meals are carefully planned by skilled chefs and meal planners, who focus on offering a balanced diet high in vitamins and minerals to support the health and well-being of each resident. The emphasis is not only on nutrition, but also on quality and taste, ensuring that each dish is made with quality ingredients and provides a pleasant dining experience. Residents can look forward to meal times as enjoyable moments that foster community and engagement.
The care home places a strong emphasis on providing engaging activities tailored to the social, physical, mental, and emotional well-being of residents. Residents are encouraged to participate in a variety of programs designed to stimulate and entertain, with the ultimate goal of promoting an active and fulfilling lifestyle. The environment at Perry South Personal Care Home is friendly and inviting, fostered by a team that is dedicated to making every individual feel valued and cared for.
Perry South Personal Care Home stands out as a nurturing community where seniors receive individualized care in a residential setting. With its focus on high-quality meals, engaging activities, and a culture of friendliness, it offers a supportive and positive environment for seniors seeking a place to call home.
People often ask...
Perry South Personal Care offers competitive pricing, with rates starting at a cost of $2,914 per month.
Perry South Personal Care offers assisted living and board and care.
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The full address for this community is 1129 Tweed St, Pittsburgh, PA 15204.
No, Perry South Personal Care 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.
Found deficiencies related to carbon monoxide detector maintenance, direct care staff qualifications, sanitary conditions, and annual medical evaluations.
2600.18Applicable Health and Safety Laws
Type A2600.54.aDirect care staff qualifications
Type A2600.85.aSanitary conditions
Type B2600.141.b.1Annual Medical Evaluation
14 May 2024Inspection
14 May 2024Inspection
Found deficiencies related to refunds, death refunds, furniture and equipment, and prescription storage.
2600.28aRefunds
2600.28eDeath of a Resident
2600.95Furniture and Equipment
2600.183dPrescription Current
26 Feb 2024Inspection
26 Feb 2024Inspection
Investigated a complaint and identified deficiencies in resident supervision, abuse prevention, medication-rights education, and assessment/update processes.
Type B2600.42(b)Abuse
2600.191Resident Education (Right to Question or Refuse Medication)
Type A2600.225.aInitial Assessment
c2600.225.cAdditional Assessment
c2600.227.cSupport Plan Revision
20 Sept 2023Inspection
20 Sept 2023Inspection
Found no deficiencies identified during the visit.
13 Apr 2023Inspection
13 Apr 2023Inspection
Investigated a deficiency in the most recent annual medical evaluation because the medical professional's name and the date signed were not included.
141b1Annual Medical Evaluation
04 Jan 2023Inspection
04 Jan 2023Inspection
The entity was found with multiple deficiencies related to staff background checks, training, food safety, medical evaluations, and resident assessments. Corrective actions and training steps were outlined for each issue.
Type A35 P.S. § 10225.101—10225.5102 and 6 Pa. Code Chapter 15Criminal History Checks
—First Aid/CPR Training
—FS Orientation 1st Day
—Rights/Abuse 40 Hours
—Outdated Food
—Annual Medical Evaluation
—Assessment 15 Days
01 Aug 2022Inspection
01 Aug 2022Inspection
Revoked the certificate of compliance and issued a first provisional license after identifying multiple violations of regulations related to resident lighting, privacy, food storage, medication labeling, and glucose record-keeping.
2600.101.jLighting/Operable Lamp
2600.101.rBedroom - shades/drapes/window covering
2600.103.gStoring Food
2600.184.aLabeling OTC/CAM
2600.185.aImplement Storage Procedures
01 Jun 2022Inspection
01 Jun 2022Inspection
Found multiple deficiencies in care, safety, sanitation, and medical management. Required corrective actions.
2600.3.cPost Current License
2600.17Record Confidentiality
2600.42qCompensation
2600.85aSanitary Conditions
2600.94bNon-Skid Surface
2600.100aExterior - Free of Hazards
2600.101j2Bedroom Chairs
2600.101j3Bed/Linens/Pillows/Blankets
2600.101j7Lighting/Operable Lamp
2600.101rBedroom - shades/drapes/window covering
2600.102iSoap Dispenser
2600.103fRefrigerator/Freezer Temps
2600.103gStoring Food
2600.126aFurnace Inspection
2600.132bSafety Inspection/Fire Drill
2600.132dEvacuation
2600.141b1Annual Medical Evaluation
2600.185aImplement Storage Procedures
2600.186aAuthorized Prescriber
2600.187aMedication Record
2600.187bDate/Time of Medication Admin.
2600.187dFollow Prescriber's Orders
2600.225cAdditional Assessment
27 Aug 2021Inspection
27 Aug 2021Inspection
Issued a regular license to operate the site.
28 Aug 2020Inspection
28 Aug 2020Inspection
Found deficiencies in incident reporting, infestation control, emergency procedures, and emergency medical planning.
2600.16cWritten Incident Report
2600.85bInfestation
2600.107bEmergency Procedures
2600.143aEmergency Medical Plan
10 Aug 2020Inspection
10 Aug 2020Inspection
Issued a regular license renewal. No violations cited.
18 Jun 2019Inspection
18 Jun 2019Inspection
Identified deficiencies in staff training, administrator oversight, and resident-record updates. Violations were cited related to administrator duties, training, and several documentation aspects.
2600.56Administrator duties and presence
2600.56Administrator present 20 hours per week
2600.64fTraining documentation
—Fire drill records contain required information
—Sleeping hour fire drill conducted
—MAR updated to include diagnosis/purpose
—Preadmission screening education within 5 days of correction plan
—Resident #5's assessment updated
23 May 2019Inspection
23 May 2019Inspection
The department renewed and issued a regular license to operate following the renewal application.
22 Apr 2019Inspection
22 Apr 2019Inspection
Found no deficiencies.
31 Jan 2019Inspection
31 Jan 2019Inspection
Identified deficiencies in abuse reporting training, indoor temperature monitoring, and medical evaluation reviews.
—Abuse reporting education
—Indoor temperature monitoring
—Medical evaluations reviewed for accuracy and completeness
12 Jun 2018Inspection
12 Jun 2018Inspection
Identified several regulatory violations, including inadequate staff training, missing influenza posters, and missing fire drill documentation.
Type A2600.65(e)Direct care staff training
Type A2600.65(g)Training topics for annual training
Type A2600.132(a)Monthly fire drills
06 Jun 2018Inspection
06 Jun 2018Inspection
Granted renewal license and issued a certificate of compliance following review.
20 Jun 2017Inspection
20 Jun 2017Inspection
Renewed the license following renewal application; a regular license was issued.
11 May 2017Inspection
11 May 2017Inspection
Identified multiple violations of licensing requirements, including insufficient staff training, absence of written policies, and inadequate recordkeeping.
Type A55 Pa.Code §2600Written policies and procedures for reportable incidents and conditions
Type A55 Pa.Code §2600Annual training for direct care staff
26 Oct 2016Inspection
26 Oct 2016Inspection
Investigated a complaint and identified a deficiency related to outdated resident assessments.
2600.183(b)Additional assessments
21 Jun 2016Inspection
21 Jun 2016Inspection
Found violations of regulatory requirements with deficiencies in staff training, safety, and documentation.
18 Feb 2016Inspection
18 Feb 2016Inspection
Resolved the appeal by entering into a settlement that imposes specific training, licensing, and operational requirements, with timelines for completion.
15 Dec 2015Inspection
15 Dec 2015Inspection
Identified multiple regulatory violations including posting of resident rights, medication management, financial record-keeping, and safety procedures.
2600.187(b)Medication administration records
2600.41(c)Posting of residents' rights poster
2600.20(b)(1)Resident financial records
2600.132(e)Fire drills during sleeping hours
2600.187(a)(13) and 2600.187(a)(14)Medication records – components
Investigators found several deficiencies related to medication administration records and resident contracts, including missing signatures and medications not available as prescribed.
2600.25(b)Resident contract signatures
2600.187(b)Medication records contents
2600.187(d)Follow prescriber directions
2600.187(a)Medication records completeness
30 Sept 2015Inspection
30 Sept 2015Inspection
Found a privacy breach due to publicly posted resident names and cited multiple deficiencies related to postings, staff training, medical evaluations, and medication records.
2600.3(c)Posting of license and license summary
2600.65(a)Staff orientation; fire safety and emergency preparedness
The investigation identified multiple regulatory violations affecting posting of required documents, staff background checks, training planning, sanitary conditions, food refrigeration, and annual medical evaluations.
Type A2600.63(a)Posting of license and inspection summary
Type A2600.52(a)Hiring, retention and utilization of staff
Type A2600.66(a)Staff training plan
Type A2600.85(a)Sanitary conditions
Type A2600.103(f)Food refrigeration
Type A2600.127(a)Medical evaluations; annual
Type A2600.141(b)(1)Annual medical evaluations; resident assessments
22 Jan 2015Inspection
22 Jan 2015Inspection
An investigation uncovered multiple regulatory violations related to licensing posting, background checks, staff training, safety, sanitation, and resident care procedures.
55 Pa.Code §2600Posting of license and public information
55 Pa.Code §2600.51Criminal history checks and hiring policies
Investigated findings showed multiple violations, including failure to post required licensing documents and deficiencies in administrator and direct-care staff training.
Type A55 Pa.Code §2600Posting of license and related documents
55 Pa.Code §2600.64(c)Administrator training
Type A55 Pa.Code §2600.65(b)Training topics for direct care staff
10 Mar 2014Inspection
10 Mar 2014Inspection
Renewal was granted and a license issued. No deficiencies were cited.
08 Mar 2013Inspection
08 Mar 2013Inspection
Identified several deficiencies including improper handling of rent rebates, incomplete training records, and missing bedroom lighting requirements.
Type A2600.25(d)Rent rebate collection and resident contracts
2600.101(j)(7)Bedroom lighting
2600.66(b)Staff training plan contents
22 Feb 2013Inspection
22 Feb 2013Inspection
The licensing authority issued a regular license and granted a certificate of compliance after review.
02 Jan 2013Inspection
02 Jan 2013Inspection
Rescinded the prior invoice for regulatory violations.
28 Dec 2012Inspection
28 Dec 2012Inspection
Investigated and assessed a $160 fine for uncorrected violations of the enforcement provisions governing personal care homes.
55 Pa.Code Chapter 2600Enforcement for Personal Care Homes
23 Mar 2012Inspection
23 Mar 2012Inspection
Inspectors found multiple regulatory violations affecting staffing, safety, and recordkeeping practices.
55 Pa.Code §2600Inadequate bedroom furnishings for residents
55 Pa.Code §2600Food storage not properly contained
55 Pa.Code §2600Incomplete medical evaluation components
55 Pa.Code §2600Annual furnace inspection not ensured
55 Pa.Code §2600Fire drill records incomplete
03 Jan 2011Inspection
03 Jan 2011Inspection
Identified multiple deficiencies including safety hazards, improper food storage, missing resident furnishings, and missing plan elements.
55 Pa.Code §2600Safety: Exterior ramp/egress
55 Pa.Code §2600Food storage: labeling/dating in freezer
55 Pa.Code §2600Bedside furnishings
55 Pa.Code §2600Drills: sleeping-hour drill
55 Pa.Code §2600Support plan: signature page
03 Feb 2010Inspection
03 Feb 2010Inspection
Identified deficiencies in safety, documentation, and medication management during a February 2010 licensing survey.
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