Northland Heights
4859 Mcknight Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15237
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Listing facts
- Address
- 4859 Mcknight Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15237
- County
- Allegheny County
- Licensed capacity
- 123 residents · #1 of 3 in Pittsburgh
- DHS classification
- Assisted Living - Special Care
- PA DHS license #
- 450840 · Assisted living residence (Chapter 2800)
- Memory care
- Special care unit · 19 licensed beds · More PA memory care
- Phone
- (412) 223-3100
About Northland Heights
Northland Heights is a large PA DHS-licensed assisted living residence at 4859 Mcknight Road in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15237, licensed for up to 123 residents (Allegheny County). This listing comes from the PA DHS Human Services Provider Directory — it is a licensed assisted living residence, not a skilled nursing facility.
PA DHS classifies this listing as Assisted Living - Special Care. In Pennsylvania that license is issued under Chapter 2800 (assisted living residences). Confirm the current license, inspection report, and which services this specific home offers with the administrator — we do not invent a care-level menu for Northland Heights.
PA DHS lists Northland Heights with a special care unit licensed for 19 residents — a locked memory-care area for people living with dementia. Ask how residents are assessed for the unit and whether there is a waitlist.
Among 3 licensed assisted living residences in Pittsburgh on PA Care Finder, Northland Heights ranks the largest by licensed capacity among 3 homes. The next listing by capacity is Cumberland Crossing Manor.
Northland Heights sits in Allegheny County: Allegheny County covers Pittsburgh and the immediate suburbs.
Families considering Northland Heights can call (412) 223-3100 to ask about current availability, pricing, accepted payment methods, and to schedule an in-person tour.
Comparing options? Browse licensed assisted living residences in Pittsburgh on PA Care Finder, or request a free shortlist of 3–5 homes near Pittsburgh that are currently accepting residents.
Verify licensing & inspections
This listing is sourced from PA DHS assisted living residence license data. Before admission, ask the administrator for the most recent inspection report and any open citations — then compare answers on your tour.
PA DHS license #450840 · View DHS inspection summary ↗
Location
Open in Google Maps →Pittsburgh · Allegheny County directory
Northland Heights is one of 3 licensed assisted living residences listed in Pittsburgh. Allegheny County has 8 licensed listings in this directory. Browse all assisted living in PA → · Assisted living in Allegheny County · How to choose a home
Paying for care near Allegheny County
We do not publish facility-by-facility rates for Allegheny County — each home sets its own price. Statewide, CareScout's 2025 survey puts Pennsylvania assisted living / personal care at a median $6,480/month, versus $11,954 for a semi-private nursing-home room. Families comparing options around Allegheny County can estimate how long private-pay savings last in the free PA nursing-home calculator, or review Oct 2026 Medicaid income and resource limits in the Medicaid planner.
Statewide figures as of Oct 2026. Not a quote for any home on this page.
Other assisted living residences in Pittsburgh
- Cumberland Crossing Manor1201 Cumberland Road · 115 residents
- Ahava Memory Care Residence200 Jhf Drive · 30 residents
Other licensed assisted living residences in Allegheny County
- Tapestry Senior Living Moon TownshipCoraopolis · 210 residents
- The Province Of WexfordWarrendale · 143 residents
- The Villages Of HarmarCheswick · 110 residents
- Friendship Village Of South HillsUpper Saint Clair · 102 residents
- Seneca ManorVerona · 100 residents
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- Is Northland Heights licensed by the state of Pennsylvania?
- Yes. Northland Heights appears in the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services licensed assisted living residence dataset used by PA Care Finder. It is listed as an assisted living residence, not a nursing home. Ask the administrator for the current license and latest inspection report before admission.
- How many residents can Northland Heights accommodate?
- Northland Heights is licensed for up to 123 residents — ranking #1 by capacity among 3 licensed homes in Pittsburgh. Licensed capacity is not the same as open beds — contact the facility to ask about availability.
- What care level is Northland Heights licensed for?
- The PA DHS dataset classifies Northland Heights as Assisted Living - Special Care. That is an assisted living (Chapter 2800) license, not skilled nursing. DHS also lists a special care unit (memory care) licensed for 19 residents. We do not list nursing services — confirm what this home can support before you sign.
- How many assisted living residences are in Pittsburgh, PA?
- PA Care Finder lists 3 DHS-licensed assisted living residences in Pittsburgh. Open the Pittsburgh directory to compare capacity and phone numbers, or request a free shortlist of homes accepting residents.
- How do I schedule a tour of Northland Heights?
- Call Northland Heights directly at (412) 223-3100 to schedule a visit. Tour at least two other licensed homes and bring a written checklist (staffing, rates, discharge policy, recent inspections).
- How much does Northland Heights cost per month?
- PA Care Finder does not have a published monthly rate for Northland Heights. Statewide personal care / assisted living medians are a planning benchmark only. Contact Northland Heights at (412) 223-3100 for current rates and accepted payment methods.
- What should I ask when touring Northland Heights?
- Ask about staff-to-resident ratios (day, evening, overnight), base monthly rate vs care-level fees, discharge policy if care needs increase, recent DHS inspection findings, and visitation rules. Bring a written checklist and tour at least two other homes before deciding.
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