Data as of October 28, 2026 (PA DHS) and October 1, 2026 (CMS)
How many licensed senior care homes are in McKeesport, PA?
McKeesport (Allegheny County) has 4 licensed personal care homes and 0 assisted living residences on the Pennsylvania DHS roster as of October 28, 2026, licensed for 169 residents between them, plus 2 CMS-certified nursing homes with 389 certified beds.
| McKeesport at a glance | McKeesport | All of Allegheny County |
|---|---|---|
| Personal care homes | 4 | 100 |
| Assisted living residences | 0 | 8 |
| Licensed PCH/ALR beds | 169 (2% of county) | 8,160 |
| Secured dementia units | 0 (0 beds) | 47 (1632 beds) |
| Nursing homes (CMS) | 2 | 52 |
| Hospice / home health offices | 0 / 0 | 23 / 30 |
Which personal care homes and assisted living residences are licensed in McKeesport?
The largest licensed home in McKeesport is The Palms at O'Neil (82 beds) and the smallest is Ebony's Personal Care (18 beds); the newest DHS inspection report among them is dated July 31, 2026 for The Palms at O'Neil. 3 homes in McKeesport currently hold a provisional license: Ebony's Personal Care, Sterling Home, The Palms at O'Neil.
| Home | License type | Licensed beds | Dementia unit | License # / status | License expires | Latest DHS inspection | Reports since 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ebony's Personal Care 2521 Versallies Ave, 15132 | PCH (Ch. 2600) | 18 | No unit | 456342 Provisional · Licensed | December 10, 2026 | June 25, 2026 | 14 |
| Sterling Home 1318 Arch Street, 15132 | PCH (Ch. 2600) | 42 | No unit | 452694 Provisional · Pdr-Appeal Pend | December 4, 2025 | April 21, 2026 | 16 |
| The Palms at O'Neil 1 Glenshire Lane, 15132 | PCH (Ch. 2600) | 82 | No unit | 457561 Provisional · Licensed | April 20, 2027 | July 31, 2026 | 12 |
| UPMC Western Behavioral Health at Mon Yough 624 Lysle Blvd, 15132 | PCH (Ch. 2600) | 27 | No unit | 430030 Full · Licensed | September 18, 2027 | July 21, 2026 | 5 |
Source: Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Human Services Provider Directory (license, capacity, dementia unit and inspection-report history), data as of October 28, 2026.
Where is secured dementia care closest to McKeesport?
No home in McKeesport holds a DHS-approved Secure Dementia Care Unit or Special Care Unit. The closest licensed units are Serenity at Lgar in Turtle Creek (about 5 miles, 40 secured beds); Arden Courts (Jefferson Hills) in Jefferson Hills (about 5 miles, 60 secured beds); Grandview Estates Memory Care LLC in Elizabeth (about 6 miles, 26 secured beds).
| Nearest unit outside McKeesport | Town | Secured beds | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serenity at Lgar | Turtle Creek | 40 | ~5 mi |
| Arden Courts (Jefferson Hills) | Jefferson Hills | 60 | ~5 mi |
| Grandview Estates Memory Care LLC | Elizabeth | 26 | ~6 mi |
| Arden Courts (Monroeville) | Monroeville | 56 | ~6 mi |
| Juniper Village at Monroeville | Monroeville | 21 | ~6 mi |
Which nursing homes serve McKeesport, and how does CMS rate them?
McKeesport has 2 CMS-certified nursing homes: John J Kane Regional Center-Mc (270 beds, CMS overall 4 of 5); Riverside Health & Rehab Center (119 beds, CMS overall 1 of 5). Across the 2 rated, the average CMS overall rating is 2.5 stars.
| Nursing home | Town | Certified beds | CMS overall rating | CMS health inspection | CMS staffing | Last standard survey | Health deficiencies | CMS # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John J Kane Regional Center-Mc 100 Ninth Street, 15132 | McKeesport | 270 | 4 of 5 | 2 of 5 | 5 of 5 | November 20, 2025 | 10 | 395640 |
| Riverside Health & Rehab Center 100 8th Street, 15132 | McKeesport | 119 | 1 of 5 | 1 of 5 | 3 of 5 | January 8, 2026 | 20 | 395719 |
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Provider Data Catalog – Nursing Home Provider Information, data as of October 1, 2026. Star ratings shown are the official CMS Five-Star ratings.
Which hospice and home health agencies have offices in or near McKeesport?
No hospice or home health agency lists an office in McKeesport, which matters less than it sounds because agencies travel to the patient. The nearest offices are 365 Hospice LLC - Monroeville in Monroeville; Amedisys Hospice of Greater Pittsburgh in Monroeville; Bridges Hospice, Inc in Monroeville; Caring Hospice Services in Monroeville.
How does McKeesport compare with nearby towns for senior care?
Within about 11 miles of McKeesport, the nearby town with the most licensed personal care and assisted living beds is Pittsburgh (3387 beds); Monroeville is about 6 miles away, North Huntingdon is about 7 miles away, Bethel Park is about 9 miles away.
| Town | County | Distance | Licensed homes | Beds | Dementia beds | Nursing homes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monroeville | Allegheny | ~6 mi | 4 | 335 | 77 | 5 |
| North Huntingdon | Westmoreland | ~7 mi | 3 | 194 | 60 | 2 |
| Bethel Park | Allegheny | ~9 mi | 2 | 197 | 100 | 2 |
| Pittsburgh | Allegheny | ~9 mi | 40 | 3387 | 612 | 26 |
| Murrysville | Westmoreland | ~10 mi | 1 | 58 | 20 | 1 |
| Monongahela | Washington | ~11 mi | 3 | 153 | 0 | 2 |
Who helps older adults in McKeesport find services or report a problem?
Older adults in McKeesport are served by the Allegheny County Area Agency on Aging (412-350-5460 (SeniorLine, weekdays 8:30-4:30)), which runs care management, OPTIONS in-home services and protective services; report suspected abuse at 1-800-490-8505 (statewide line, routed to Allegheny County protective services). The LIFE program in Allegheny County is offered by Community LIFE ((866) 419-1693) and LIFE Pittsburgh ((412) 388-8042).
UPMC and Allegheny Health Network (AHN) run most of the county's hospitals, including UPMC Presbyterian and Allegheny General Hospital; VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System's University Drive campus serves veterans.
What does assisted living cost in McKeesport, PA?
There is no McKeesport-specific cost figure from any primary source. The closest benchmark is Pennsylvania's 2025 CareScout median of $6,352 a month for assisted living, against $11,954 a month for a shared nursing home room; personal care homes in McKeesport quote base rent plus care-level fees.
Pennsylvania cost medians and how families pay →
Personal care homes vs. assisted living residences in McKeesport
| Personal care homes | Assisted living residences | |
|---|---|---|
| Licensed in McKeesport | 4 | 0 |
| Total licensed beds | 169 | 0 |
| Median beds per home | 34.5 | 0 |
| Homes with a dementia unit | 0 | 0 |
| Provisional licenses | 3 | 0 |
