Attractive, spacious campus with well-maintained buildings and grounds
Variety of independent-living options, including apartments, cottages, and homes
Continuum of care from independent living to assisted living and skilled nursing
Apartment features including full kitchens, laundry options, walk-in showers, and patios
Friendly, helpful staff and informative tours
Engaging activities, outings, and social programs
Fitness center, pool, sauna, theater, and other amenities
Dining options across several dining rooms
Transportation, housekeeping, and emergency-response services
Positive long-term care experiences described by some families
Cons
Inconsistent staffing capacity and responsiveness in skilled nursing
Variable care experience between independent living and higher-acuity services
High costs relative to perceived service quality
Inconsistent meal portions and food-service quality
Facility maintenance and reinvestment concerns
Summary of reviews
Longwood at Oakmont is described as a large, attractive community with a broad range of housing choices, including apartments, cottages, and individual homes. Visitors frequently praised the spacious campus, appealing grounds, clean and inviting interiors, and well-equipped apartments. Amenities cited include fitness facilities, a pool, sauna, theater, beauty shop, and multiple dining areas. Housekeeping, transportation, shuttle service, and emergency-response support were also mentioned. Several visitors found tours informative and appreciated staff members who answered questions thoroughly.
Experiences with care are mixed and appear to differ by level of service. Some families described positive care over extended stays, including transitions from independent living to assisted living and skilled nursing. Other accounts raised concerns about staffing capacity, staff responsiveness, and care quality in the nursing and higher-acuity areas. One family found independent living satisfactory but did not recommend the other care settings. Taken together, the reviews suggest that prospective residents should assess each level of care separately and ask about staffing, response practices, and how support changes as residents’ needs increase.
Dining feedback ranges from excellent to adequate, with some comments about portions being sparse. Reviewers also described a variety of activities, including games, classes, performances, outings, and social events; the activity program was a consistent positive in the more detailed accounts. Management and operational investment drew criticism in one review, which raised concerns about maintenance upgrades, staffing levels, and employee pay. Other visitors described the property as well kept, so views of facility condition were not uniform. Cost was a clear concern for some prospective residents, who considered the community expensive or unaffordable relative to the service they expected.
Overall, Longwood’s strongest themes are its attractive setting, extensive amenities, housing choices, and opportunities to remain on campus as care needs change. The most important areas for families to investigate are the consistency of staffing and care in skilled nursing and assisted living, meal portions and service, current maintenance priorities, and the costs associated with each care level. One family also described dissatisfaction with communication during a care transition, making it reasonable to ask how families are notified about changes in a resident’s placement or care plan.
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Medicare Ratings
4·/ 5
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Location
Longwood at Oakmont Retirement Community is located at 500 Coxcomb Hill Rd #909, Verona, PA, 15147.
About Longwood at Oakmont Retirement Community
Longwood At Oakmont Retirement Community sits on over 60 acres in the Pittsburgh area, and it offers a range of living and care options for seniors who want a safe and supportive place to live, so some folks move in when they're quite healthy and active, enjoying independent living neighborhoods with over 40 different floor plans and all sorts of amenities like spacious dining rooms with all-day dining options, swimming pools, putting greens, arts rooms, gardens, and even walking trails for daily strolls, while others find what they need in smaller board and care homes tucked into nearby neighborhoods where care feels more personal and home-like because staff helps a small group of residents each day. The community's designed so people can age in place, starting in independent living with maintenance-free apartments where meals, housekeeping, linen service, and transportation can all be handled by staff, and then, if more help's needed, moving on to assisted living where caring staff is always around to help with things like bathing, dressing, taking medicine, and meal preparation, and if memory becomes a concern, there's a memory care section with 24-hour support, supervision, and specialized programs for folks living with Alzheimer's or dementia, plus secured areas and activities that try to keep minds engaged and spirits high. When medical needs become more serious, Longwood At Oakmont also has skilled nursing and rehabilitation with round-the-clock care, wound care, and help after hospital stays for people needing a higher level of support, and there's even short-term respite care for those coming just for a little while to recover or to give family caregivers a break. The grounds feature community amenities that include a gym, a barber and salon, emergency alert systems for safety, and a 24-hour call system, and the staff goes out of their way to organize social events, movie nights, clubs, and educational programs, so it's easy for folks to find old friends or make new ones, and there's a move-in coordinator to help with planning and settling in. Meals can be customized for allergies or diabetes, rooms come furnished for convenience if needed, and there's always attention on keeping things safe, comfortable, and engaging, so residents can thrive during every stage of retirement with flexible plans that let them adjust care as their needs change, and there are plenty of choices for people who want to live actively with support, real connections, and opportunities for new experiences right outside their door.
People often ask...
Longwood at Oakmont Retirement Community offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, continuing care retirement community, and skilled nursing.
There are 32 photos of Longwood at Oakmont Retirement Community on Mirador.
Yes, Longwood at Oakmont Retirement Community allows residents to age in place and adjust their level of care as needed.
The full address for this community is 500 Coxcomb Hill Rd #909, Verona, PA 15147.
No, Longwood at Oakmont Retirement Community 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 two deficiencies: dust and dirt on a bathroom vent and a door that would not shut, and fire drills conducted at similar early-morning times.
2600.88.aFloors, walls, ceilings, windows, doors and other surfaces must be clean, in good repair and free of hazards
2600.132.gFire drills shall be held on different days of the week, at different times of the day and night, not routinely held when additional staff persons are present and not routinely held at times when resident attendance is low
22 Jun 2026Inspection
22 Jun 2026Inspection
Identified deficiencies in securing bed mobility devices, sanitization of exhaust vents, and medication handling and labeling. Findings included an unsecured bed enabler, dusty exhaust fans, medications left unlocked, and mislabelled prescriptions.
Type B2600.81.bWheelchairs, Walkers, Prosthetic Devices and Other Apparatus
Type A2600.85.aSanitary Conditions
Type B2600.183.bMeds and Syringes Locked
Type A2600.184.aMeds Labeling
25 Feb 2026Inspection
25 Feb 2026Inspection
Found ceiling disrepair in a resident room and prohibited use of portable space heaters in dining and kitchen areas.
—Walls, Floors and Ceilings
—Portable Space Heaters
23 Sept 2025Inspection
23 Sept 2025Inspection
Identified multiple safety and security deficiencies related to heat sources, bathroom safety, heating devices, medication storage, and door locking systems.
Investigated allegations of mistreatment; observed a staff member yelling at and looming near a resident with fists raised, violating dignity and respect requirements. Immediate disciplinary actions were taken and training planned.
42cTreatment of Residents
03 Mar 2025Inspection
03 Mar 2025Inspection
Found no deficiencies. The licensing visit concluded full compliance with requirements.
21 May 2024Inspection
21 May 2024Inspection
Confirmed continued compliance after review.
27 Nov 2023Inspection
27 Nov 2023Inspection
Investigated a medication handling incident and found that a resident's full medication card went missing, indicating improper medication management.
2600Personal Clothing
03 Oct 2023Inspection
03 Oct 2023Inspection
Identified several deficiencies related to housekeeping, emergency preparedness, transportation safety, and medication management.
2600.101.oWalls, Floors, Ceilings
2600.107.aEmergency Preparedness
2600.171.bFirst Aid Kit
2600.183.dPrescription Current
2600.184.aResident's Meds Labeled
21 Sept 2023Inspection
21 Sept 2023Inspection
Found deficiencies related to egress safety, exit signage, and standardized medical evaluation forms.
2600. 121.a.Unobstructed Egress
2600. 133.1.Exit Signs
2600. 251.c.Standardized Forms
25 Mar 2022Inspection
25 Mar 2022Inspection
Found no deficiencies.
03 Feb 2022Inspection
03 Feb 2022Inspection
Identified deficiencies in fire drill documentation and evacuation practice, and found missing items in a shuttle bus first aid kit.
2600.132.cFire drill records
2600.132.dEvacuation
2600.171.bFirst Aid Kit
01 Sept 2021Inspection
01 Sept 2021Inspection
Issued a regular license following renewal. The license includes capacity details and an annual on-site inspection requirement.
14 Jul 2021Inspection
14 Jul 2021Inspection
Identified multiple deficiencies across confidentiality, contracts, emergency numbers, windows, bedside lighting, food storage, unobstructed exits, fire extinguisher inspections, and medication records.
2600.17Record Confidentiality
2600.25.bContract Signatures
2600.91Emergency Telephone Numbers
2600.92Windows
2600.101.j.7Lighting/Operable Lamp
2600.103.gStoring Food
2600.121.aUnobstructed Egress
2600.131.fFire Extinguisher Inspection
2600.187.aMedication Record
26 May 2021Inspection
26 May 2021Inspection
Identified multiple deficiencies in contract handling, fee disclosure, safety, and equipment requirements.
2600.25.bContract Signatures
2600.25.c2Fee Schedule
2600.85.eTrash Outside Home
2600.91Emergency Telephone Numbers
2600.101.j7Lighting/Operable Lamp
2600.103.dStoring Food Off Floor
2600.131.fFire Extinguisher Inspection
2600.171.b5First Aid Kit
21 May 2021Inspection
21 May 2021Inspection
Issued a regular license to operate a personal care home.
22 Jan 2021Inspection
22 Jan 2021Inspection
Found no deficiencies. No regulatory citations were identified during the visit.
15 Sept 2020Inspection
15 Sept 2020Inspection
Issued a regular license following renewal for a Personal Care Home; an onsite inspection will occur within the next twelve months.
11 Feb 2020Inspection
11 Feb 2020Inspection
Granted a certificate of compliance and renewed license for a personal care center following renewal application. The department noted that annual onsite inspections will occur.
13 Jan 2020Inspection
13 Jan 2020Inspection
Determined that the submitted plan of correction was fully implemented, with continued compliance required.
22 Jul 2019Inspection
22 Jul 2019Inspection
Renewed the facility's license and issued a certificate of compliance; no deficiencies were found.
29 May 2019Inspection
29 May 2019Inspection
Identified deficiencies under 55 Pa. Code Ch. 2600 requiring correction by specified dates.
55 Pa. Code Ch. 2600Personal Care Homes
22 Feb 2019Inspection
22 Feb 2019Inspection
Renewed the personal care home license; no violations cited.
26 Jul 2018Inspection
26 Jul 2018Inspection
Renewed a standard license and issued the renewal; no deficiencies cited.
21 May 2018Inspection
21 May 2018Inspection
Identified several deficiencies including missing influenza vaccine information, failure to post advance weekly menus, and improper labeling and handling of medications.
Type A2600.18Influenza vaccine information posting
Type A2600.162(d)Menus posted in advance
Type A2600.184(a)Labeling of prescription medications
Type A2600.183(d)Stock/retention of prescriptions and CAMs
05 Mar 2018Inspection
05 Mar 2018Inspection
Found violations related to insulin dosing and failure to follow prescriber directions during care of a resident.
55 Pa.Code §2600.185(a)Procedures for safe storage, access, security, distribution and use of medications and medical equipment by trained staff
Issued a renewal license after review; no deficiencies cited.
23 Jan 2018Inspection
23 Jan 2018Inspection
Identified violations involving improper refrigeration temperatures and medication storage; the ice cream freezer was at 5°F and a non-current eye-drop medication was kept in the cart.
55 Pa.Code § 2600.183(d)Medication storage not in compliance
12 Oct 2017Inspection
12 Oct 2017Inspection
Issued license renewal after review; no violations cited.
05 Jun 2017Inspection
05 Jun 2017Inspection
Identified multiple deficiencies, including failure to post license information, incorrect medication self-administration assessments, missing/ incomplete fire drill records, and missing initial assessments within required timeframes.
55 Pa. Code §2600.3(c)Posting of license and inspection summary
Type A65 Pa. Code §2600.181(c)Medication self-administration assessment
Type A55 Pa. Code §2600.132(c)Fire drill records
Type A55 Pa. Code §2600.225(a)Initial assessment within 15 days of admission
23 Mar 2017Inspection
23 Mar 2017Inspection
Granted a regular license renewal to operate a Personal Care Home. The renewal followed receipt of the application.
23 Jan 2017Inspection
23 Jan 2017Inspection
Found multiple regulatory violations involving medical evaluations, safety compliance, and required documentation.
2600.141(a)(2)Medical evaluation contents
Type A2600.171(b)(5)Transportation safety equipment
Type A2600.224(a)(2)Documentation of forms / medical exam
c2600.251(c)Resident Assessment Plan (RASP) finalization
07 Sept 2016Inspection
07 Sept 2016Inspection
Granted a regular license renewal after review; no deficiencies were cited.
13 Jul 2016Inspection
13 Jul 2016Inspection
Found deficiencies in prescription labeling and equipment safety, including mislabeling medications and a loose cart/cabinet component.
56 Pa.Code §2600.95Furnish and equipment must be in good repair, clean and free of hazards
56 Pa.Code §2600.184(a)The original container for prescription medications shall be labeled with a pharmacy label that includes the following
31 Mar 2016Inspection
31 Mar 2016Inspection
Identified multiple deficiencies including a privacy breach, unsafe hot water temperatures, and problems with medication handling and documentation.
Type A55 Pa.Code 2600.65(e)Direct care staff training
Type A55 Pa.Code 2600.89(b)Hot water temperature
Type A55 Pa.Code 2600.17(a)Confidentiality of resident information
Type A55 Pa.Code 2600.187(d)Plan of correction / follow prescriber directions
22 Mar 2016Inspection
22 Mar 2016Inspection
Issued a renewal license and granted a certificate of compliance for the facility.
05 Aug 2015Inspection
05 Aug 2015Inspection
Found no deficiencies; license renewal approved.
19 Jun 2015Inspection
19 Jun 2015Inspection
Granted a certificate of compliance and renewed the license for the entity. No violations were cited.
24 Oct 2014Inspection
24 Oct 2014Inspection
The regulator identified multiple deficiencies related to medication management, record confidentiality, labeling, staff training, and emergency preparedness during a survey conducted in October 2014.
Type A2600.65(f)Training topics for the annual training for direct care staff
Type A2600.65(g)Medication storage and access
Type A2600.184(a)Prescription labeling
Type A2600.190(a)Medication administration training
Type A2600.171(b)(5)Transportation safety – first aid kit
18 Jul 2014Inspection
18 Jul 2014Inspection
Regular license issued for operation with a maximum capacity of 40 residents.
10 Mar 2014Inspection
10 Mar 2014Inspection
Granted a certificate of compliance for a personal care home with a maximum capacity of 49, valid from 2014-06-03 to 2015-06-03. Renewal application was received by the department.
03 Feb 2014Inspection
03 Feb 2014Inspection
Investigated a medication security violation; oxycodone pills were found unlocked in a resident's bedside drawer.
Type A2600.183(b)Prescription medications, OTC medications, CAM and syringes shall be kept in an area or container that is locked
15 Aug 2013Inspection
15 Aug 2013Inspection
Identified several deficiencies including dusty ventilation, incomplete fire drill documentation, and problems with medication labeling and MAR records.
2600.85(a)Sanitary conditions shall be maintained.
2600.132(c)Fire drill records must include evacuation data.
2600.184(a)Original container labeling for prescription medications.
2600.187(a)Medication administration records.
17 Jul 2013Inspection
17 Jul 2013Inspection
Granted a certificate of compliance and renewed license; no deficiencies were cited.
04 Feb 2013Inspection
04 Feb 2013Inspection
The facility was found to have deficiencies related to medication record-keeping, mobility assessments, and fire drill procedures.
2600.132(f)Alternate exit routes during fire drills
2600.187(a)Medication record requirements
2600.226(a)Mobility assessment
30 Aug 2012Inspection
30 Aug 2012Inspection
Inspected for compliance and found deficiencies in staff training, medication management, and emergency exit procedures with required follow-up actions identified.
2600.65(g)Direct care staff training
2600.132(f)Alternate exit routes during fire drills
2600.183(7)Medication control and disposal
22 Mar 2012Inspection
22 Mar 2012Inspection
Found deficiencies in food storage sanitation and resident documentation.
55 Pa.Code §2600Food storage and sanitation
30 Sept 2011Inspection
30 Sept 2011Inspection
Cited a deficiency for missing emergency contact numbers on two resident telephones.
55 Pa.Code §2600Adult Residential Licensing
18 Feb 2011Inspection
18 Feb 2011Inspection
Identified unsecured medications and a poison-labeled bottle accessible to residents, indicating violations.
55 Pa.Code Chapter 2600Personal Care Homes
55 Pa.Code Chapter 2600Personal Care Homes
09 Sept 2010Inspection
09 Sept 2010Inspection
An inspection identified several deficiencies related to medical evaluations, medication management, and resident mobility assessments.
55 Pa Code §2600Resident medical evaluation
55 Pa Code §2600Medication storage and handling
55 Pa Code §2600Mobility assessment
23 Mar 2010Inspection
23 Mar 2010Inspection
Inspector identified deficiencies related to quality management planning and failure to complete a quality management review within the past year.
55 Pa.Code § 2600Quality management plan
55 Pa.Code § 2600Quality management review
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