Henderson House-Personal Care sits near the Allegheny River at 528 Pressley Street in Pittsburgh, PA, and takes care of up to 25 residents in a licensed Personal Care Home that offers both assisted living and some nursing care, and while the place does not take Medicare unless it gets certified by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, it does offer lower-cost long-term care than a typical nursing home would, and the facility stays focused on helping seniors with daily activities like bathing, dressing, managing medications, and preparing meals. Residents can choose from shared apartments, studio apartments, and one-bedroom suites-each room carries ADA-compliant bathrooms, kitchenettes, cable, and Wi-Fi, and all residents must be able to climb steps before moving in, though staff can help those who need it with getting from bed to wheelchair, and there are custom care plans for every person to match their needs, whether it's helping with diabetes, incontinence or non-ambulatory care, assisted showering, or falls management.
Henderson House offers special support for people with Alzheimer's, dementia, and Parkinson's through memory care programs with 24-hour supervision, specially trained staff, and activities to help with memory and promote mental wellness, plus a dementia-friendly menu and social and recreational activities are part of everyday life so people have chances to stay active and connected, and there are escorts within the facility to help folks get around safely. Amenities include restaurant-style dining with all-inclusive meals, a chapel, a small library, a beauty salon and barber shop, a game room, a theater, a garden area, and walking paths outside, and seniors can spend time on activities like gardening, games, devotional events, or watching movies in the on-site theater, and outing events and off-site trips take place too.
Support stays in place around the clock, as there are licensed nurses and staff available 24/7, an emergency response system in each room, and the building remains secured at all times; plus, laundry, housekeeping, and bathroom cleaning come standard, and a dietitian is on-site to help with nutrition. Residents get transportation services to doctor visits or local shops, and the place's location close to bus lines, local attractions, restaurants, and parks makes getting around easier. Henderson House also has a focus on providing both assisted living and independent living options, and the staff uses personalized care plans for everyone, so folks have the help they need with daily tasks, but always with the goal to let them stay as independent as possible and as safe as possible, and there's always a mix of supportive community life and privacy through comfortable bedrooms and shared indoor spaces. Compassionate care includes hospice, respite, and companion care, and caregivers keep a ratio that meets state requirements while keeping up with safety and health inspections as the law requires.