Asbury Heights Independent Living

Asbury Heights Independent Living sits in Mt. Lebanon, just about six miles from downtown Pittsburgh, and the campus has a long-standing reputation for treating residents with dignity and respect, making sure everyone's needs are handled in a way that helps people feel safe and right at home. There are plenty of private apartments, including studios, one-bedroom, two-bedroom, garden apartments, and even Carriage Homes with extra storage and a one-car garage, each with private bathrooms, walk-in closets, patios or balconies, washer and dryer, and kitchenettes, so whether a person wants something simple and cozy or room to spread out, there's something on offer. The buildings are traditional brick, surrounded by landscaped grounds, gardens, walkways, and places to sit or stroll, like a pergola, so folks can get fresh air or chat with friends outside. Residents have access to community rooms, a library with a fireplace and comfy chairs, a café, a beauty salon, a barbershop, a post office, and a chapel where non-denominational services take place. Staff are trained and friendly, always on hand to help out or answer questions, but they let people have privacy and independence, which a lot of seniors still want. The dining room is bright and cheery with windows looking out at the grounds, and meals are served restaurant-style with rotating menus and buffets for breakfast and supper, although some people have said they think the food could use improvement. People can join all sorts of activities, like educational talks, social groups, outings on the minibus for shopping and appointments, games, devotional services, and outdoor events, and the schedule is always full. There's 24-hour security, on-site medical staff with an actual doctor for checkups, and facility managers are always nearby, day or night, so if someone needs something or has a worry, help comes quick. The monthly fee covers all utilities and cable, with only phone and internet extra, which takes away a lot of small headaches. Asbury Heights is part of the Asbury Communities network, which means there's a continuum of care-so if someone comes in for independent living but needs extra support later, including memory care or nursing and rehab, they can usually stay right there. The staff work hard to make life maintenance-free and keep things running, so residents don't have to mess with chores, repairs, or yardwork and can just focus on enjoying friends, activities, and maybe a good book by the fire. Residents also have the chance to join outside activities and enjoy nature, which is good for keeping spirits up. Families often like that the community feels safe and open, that the apartments are spacious with tall windows and plenty of light, and that the place runs steadily and calmly without too much fuss.