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Ridgecrest of McCandless

8870 Duncan Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15237
Ridgecrest of McCandless, Pittsburgh, PA

Overview

From the floor-to-ceiling windows in the grand lobby to the outdoor patio and fireplace, Ridgecrest was designed to give you a life of adventure. Here, your days can be full of new opportunities, favorite pastimes, and good friends. Residents at Ridgecrest enjoy everything their maintenance-free lifestyle offers, spending their days doing exactly what they want and capping it off with drinks with friends in the cocktail lounge.

Residents at Ridgecrest can approach their day with ambition. You can skip your usual chores (we’ll take care of it) and instead meet friends for breakfast, check out a new museum, or visit one of the nearby shops, parks, and restaurants. Or stay on-site and enjoy the fresh outdoors, complete with a patio and fireplace, bocce ball court, and putting green. Or take a dip in the indoor heated pool.

Room Types

  • 1-Bedroom Apartments
  • 2-Bedroom Apartments
  • 2-Bedroom Suites
  • Memory Care: Studios

Amenities

  • Activities Offsite
  • Activities Onsite
  • Air Conditioning
  • Anytime Dining
  • Arts and Crafts Center
  • Bar / Pub
  • Barber Shop
  • Beautician
  • Beautician Onsite
  • Beauty Salon
  • Cable or Satellite TV
  • Café or Bistro
  • Carpet
  • Cats Allowed
  • Central Fireplace
  • Complimentary Transportation
  • Computer or Media Center
  • Designed Specifically to Accommodate Memory Loss
  • Devotional Services Offsite
  • Devotional Services Onsite
  • Dogs Allowed
  • Enclosed Courtyard
  • Fireplaces
  • Fitness Center
  • Foreign Language: English
  • Game Room
  • Garden View
  • Grocery Shopping and Errands
  • Ground Floor Units
  • Guest Meals
  • Handicap Accessible
  • Handicap Accessible Units
  • Hardwood Floors
  • Housekeeping
  • Individual Climate Control
  • Indoor Common Areas
  • Indoor Walking Paths
  • Interior / Exterior Maintenance Services
  • International Cuisine
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry Service / Drycleaning
  • Library
  • Mail Room
  • Meals Provided
  • Movie / Theater Room
  • Outdoor Common Areas
  • Outdoor Patio
  • Outdoor Walking Paths
  • Pet Weight Limit: 41-50lbs
  • Piano or Organ
  • Porches
  • Professional Chef
  • Resident Parking Available
  • Respite or Short Term Stays Offered
  • Restaurant Style Dining
  • Room Service
  • Safety Rails In Bathroom
  • Secured Community
  • Security System
  • Special Dining Programs
  • Swimming Pool
  • Telephone Hookup
  • TV Lounge
  • Uncovered Parking
  • Wander Guard or Similar System Available
  • Wheelchair Accessible Showers
  • Wi-Fi / High-Speed Internet

Services

  • 24/7 Availability of Healthcare Professionals
  • Assistive & Corrective Device Care
  • Bathing & Showering Assistance
  • Behavior Management

Pricing

Starting Price $4,995

• Private apartment purposefully designed to promote independence to promote independence • Engaging life enrichment activities and experiences • Weekly housekeeping, linen services and apartment maintenance • Three restaurant-style meals prepared by an on-site chef and snacks/beverages throughout the day • Electric, water and trash • 24-hour access to staff • Scheduled transportation

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Care

Memory Care

Memory care communities offer specialized care and support for individuals dealing with memory-related conditions, such as Alzheimer’s or dementia. These facilities are equipped with trained staff and offer engaging activities designed to promote well-being while ensuring a safe living environment.

Respite Care

Respite care is short-term or temporary care. Respite care can be provided in adult day centers, in private homes via home health agencies and in senior living communities, most often assisted living or skilled nursing facilities.

Personal Care

Personal care involves assisting with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, medication management, and mobility support to help maintain independence and enhance day-to-day life.

Frequently Asked Questions

Qualifications

ASHA Verified Member

Neighborhood

Pulling from a variety of reliable data sources, Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address, helping you understand how easy it is to live a car-free lifestyle. Transit Score®, when available, measures how well a location is served by public transit. Scores range from 0 to 100, with higher scores indicating more amenities within walking distance and diverse transit options nearby.

Ridgecrest of McCandless Reviews

  • Karen Fike

    2 months ago

    I can’t say enough positive things about this facility especially the memory care unit. From the moment you walk in, you can feel the warmth, compassion, and genuine dedication of all of the staff. This team consistently goes above and beyond. Special recognition goes to the director, Karli, whose leadership clearly sets the tone for the entire unit. She is approachable, knowledgeable, and deeply committed to both residents and their families. Karli is always willing to listen, problem-solve, and ensure that each resident receives the highest quality of care

  • Doug S

    3 months ago

    My sisters and I could not have been more pleased with the facilities, the personnel, and the community of residents as our father transitioned from his hometown to Ridgecrest of McCandless. His apartment is incredibly lovely and perfectly sized for his needs, the staff and personal aides work tirelessly to ensure that he feels safe and continues to function with as much independence as possible for as long as possible, and the community of residents are warm, engaging, and all immediately made him feel at home. Our family - and specifically my father - could not be more pleased with how things worked out. We look forward to visiting him at Ridgecrest for many years to come.

  • Tim Murtha

    a year ago

    After researching several AL facilities, my parents made a decision to move to Ridgecrest 3 months ago and we could not be happier with our choice. From the beginning, the transition has been great. The sales team worked with us every step of the way from the application process through the actual move in. The maintenance staff was available and helpful on move-in day and the days after as my parents got situated. The service and quality of meals offered by the dietary team is great. My parents have been treated with much respect by everyone involved in resident care. The nursing team has demonstrated genuine concern for my parents and are excellent with communication. The management team at Ridgecrest is responsive and genuinely concerned with the quality of the resident’s experience. The overall environment of the building is positive and upbeat. I look forward to my visits. I would definitely recommend Ridgecrest.

  • Brett Clark

    2 years ago

    My parents have been living here for several months and are very happy. The staff is always friendly when I visit and my parents seem well taken care of. I have been impressed with the facilities from the beginning but it’s the staff that really shines. I understand it’s hard to keep staff, but it’s like that at almost any assisted living facility. My parents enjoy the happy hour and food and variety of activities. Ridgecrest really seems to be trying to make improvements and do the best for their residents. My family has made friends with staff I would recommend this place for anyone.

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