Hemsley House of McCandless

When a family caregiver in the North Hills can no longer cover a parent's daily needs alone, Hemsley House of McCandless is a local option worth a visit. The community at 900 Lincoln Club Dr in Pittsburgh offers personal care, memory care and short-term respite stays. Personal care is Pennsylvania's name for assisted living. Legend Senior Living operates the residence.

Personal care residents get help with everyday tasks from associates who are on site at all hours. Memory care is organized around familiar routines for people living with Alzheimer's disease or another dementia. Respite guests receive chef-prepared meals and join the same programs as full-time residents, which makes a short stay a practical way to test the fit or give a caregiver time off.

Daily life centers on a courtyard where residents meet for coffee, music and games, and the calendar includes cards, bingo, art classes and summer events outdoors. The community has hosted educational afternoons on strength, balance and brain health featuring physical, occupational and speech therapy. Ask whether therapy is offered on site and how rooms and floor plans differ.

McCandless Crossing, North Park, La Roche University and Ross Park Mall are all part of the surrounding area, and UPMC Passavant McCandless is the nearby hospital. Interstate 279 and Interstate 79 make family visits easier. For a wider look at the region, compare this residence with others through senior living in Pittsburgh.