Traditions of America at Sewickley Ridge sits about 12 miles from Pittsburgh, in the North Hills area of Sewickley, Pennsylvania, and is a 55+ lifestyle community that started new construction in 2016, so the homes and buildings still feel fresh and comfortable, and you can find single-family Cape Cod-style homes, some attached cottages, and choices for patios or decks and even a second floor for extra bedrooms or bathrooms if needed, and you always get a two-car garage with a garage door opener, plus all the homes have 9-foot ceilings, energy-saving appliances, a landscape package, and they even mow your lawn and keep up with the weeding, which really helps if you don't want to worry about yard work. The community's homes range from about 1,261 to 2,314 square feet and usually come with at least two bedrooms and two bathrooms, and the place gives folks a choice to do custom building with models like the Betsy Ross II, so you can pick out what fits best.
For the folks who like to stay active or want to join in, there's a clubhouse-you'll find some sources say it's 10,000 square feet and others list 7,700, but either way, it's a big space-where you can use the indoor or heated outdoor pool, a fitness room with locker rooms and a sauna, a massage room, billiard and card rooms, a sports bar, an arts room, and a full kitchen for community gatherings. There are walking and biking trails winding around landscaped grounds, so you can get outside for a stroll, and you'll find scheduled activities like happy hours, fitness or music classes, book groups, and trips out to the city or nearby spots, all managed by a full-time lifestyle director. If you just want to relax at home, units come with Wi-Fi, air conditioning, private bathrooms, kitchenettes, cable TV, and are set up for easy living, with first-floor master suites and big garages. Housekeeping, laundry, dry cleaning, and even move-in help are included, and if you need an emergency alert system, they've got that covered too.
The community covers many levels of care, starting with maintenance-free independent living full of amenities, but there's also care available if you need more support as you age. For assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, and continuing care retirement, services come through Masonic Village at Sewickley, which stands out because it has semi-private suites, options for one-bedroom units, and offers help with daily activities like bathing, dressing, medication management, and meals prepared by a professional chef, including choices for allergy-sensitive or diabetic diets. Residents get access to support as much or as little as they want, and for folks living with Alzheimer's or dementia, there are secure environments, 24-hour supervision, special programs and activities to help memory, and even private or shared studios if that works better. Skilled nursing provides round-the-clock care, including rehab and wound care, so folks don't have to leave the community if their needs change over time. Transportation services, library, game rooms, arts and crafts, and regular movie nights give people plenty of ways to spend their days. There's also respite care available, so families can get a break when they need to.
Traditions of America at Sewickley Ridge offers a full range of options for active, independent adults and provides healthcare support and social opportunities as needs change, all set in a well-kept, friendly environment, so people don't have to give up the things they enjoy as they get older. The monthly HOA fee is $175, and you can find full descriptions of the homes, photos, and construction options before deciding. There's help for buying, selling, and renting, with support from move-in coordination to ongoing assistance, so while nothing's ever perfect, this place covers a lot of ground for folks who want both activity and care.
