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Concordia Of The South Hills

1300 Bower Hill Road

3.1(71 ratings)· Pittsburgh average: 3.8

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Quick Facts

Total units
46
Medicare rating
5 of 5

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Ownership
Non profit, Corporation
Certified beds
46
Affiliation
Faith-based Lutheran organization, founded in 1881
Medical Oversight
On-site medical director plus 24-hour nursing staff
Memory Care Setting
Secure memory care neighborhood for dementia residents
Accreditation
CARF-accredited continuing care organization

What Families Think

Reviews of Concordia of the South Hills are sharply divided: several families and short-term rehab patients describe excellent nursing, therapy, and social work support, while others report serious neglect concerns, slow response to call bells, and worn-out furnishings. The community is a faith-based continuing care campus offering independent living, personal care, memory care, and Medicare-certified short-term rehab.

The Good

  • Nurses and aides praised as caring and attentive
  • Strong physical and occupational therapy program noted
  • Social worker helped navigate Medicare paperwork
  • Clean facility with multiple food choices
  • Therapy dogs visit patients regularly
  • On-site activities staff offer engaging events

The Bad

  • One report of serious neglect, including delayed bathroom assistance
  • Multiple reports of slow call-bell response, 20+ minutes
  • One report of unsanitary food handling by staff
  • One report of run-down furniture and uncomfortable mattresses

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About Concordia Of The South Hills

Concordia of the South Hills is a continuing care retirement community in Mt. Lebanon, Pennsylvania, offering independent living, personal care, memory care, long-term nursing care, and short-term rehabilitation services.

The community provides independent living apartments with chef-inspired dining, spacious common areas, a library, coffeehouse, activity spaces, and on-site worship services. Personal care suites are private with bedrooms, private bathrooms with walk-in showers, tea kitchens, and emergency response systems, supported by 24-hour nursing staff and an on-site medical director. Memory care residents receive specialized support in secure settings designed to help them thrive, with assistance for daily living activities and outdoor seating areas. Short-term rehabilitation serves patients recovering from falls, surgery, or hospital stays, with an interdisciplinary care team and Medicare certification. Long-term nursing care includes clinical staff experienced in various medical areas, working with food service, activities, and spiritual care to develop individualized care plans.

The community is part of Concordia Lutheran Ministries, a faith-based organization founded in 1881 and CARF-accredited. Residents benefit from beautiful accommodations, inviting common areas, and access to numerous places of worship in the area. The community accepts volunteers and offers opportunities for residents to participate in regular events and activities.

Types of Care

Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care

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Reviews

3.1overall · 71 ratings combined

3.1★ on Google (71)

Lynn Campbell

Dec 2025

via Google

I have to say that overall the facility was clean and most of the staff were competent. However, the physical therapist I had was verbally abusive. She insisted that I was lieing about my experiences when I was at home. Nothing I said seemed to penitetrate her web of lies and all knowing attitude. I can only guess that her motive was cya, even though I blamed no one especially her.

Ruth McMillen

Oct 2025

via Google

I spent 7 weeks as a patient at Concordia of South Hills due to a badly broken ankle. It is an excellent facility. Amazing nurses and aides on every shift. I wish I could name them all here. Very caring and friendly. They always came very quickly when I buzzed for them and asked if I needed anything else. Witty banter and learning about their families and personal interests made me feel at home. Terrific therapy with PT provided by JD and OT provided by Jessica. Their care was invaluable. They made sure my safety was a priority for everyone since I couldn't walk and that I was ready to safely go home. The therapy room boasts a half round wall of windows. It was always a busy place, providing me with not only strength training but also a much needed change of scenery. My inability to put any weight on my left ankle created many obsticals for everyone on staff. They handled it with grace. Mary Beth, our social worker, provided great advice and did everything possible to help my husband and me navigate the Medicare system. Angel is a woman who could make things happen when UPMC messed up my surgery appointment. The activities people, Keith and Jill, were very friendly and offered a great schedule of events to help pass the time. There were therapy dogs who visited the patients every week or two! In all, I felt like the entire staff was my second family. They not only cared for my physical needs, but my emotional needs as well. Concordia was very clean. I had multiple food choices every meal. In addition, there were nice rooms to share a pizza my visitors provided. I just can't say enough except I wish I'd shared my thoughts sooner.

Ashley Stasik

Sep 2025

via Google

After my grandpa underwent a sudden and serious heart surgery, he spent two weeks in the hospital recovering. When it was time for his rehab facility, Concordia was our only option. We trusted that they would help him, physically and emotionally. Instead they broke our hearts. He was only at Concordia for 24 hours, but the damage in that short time was immense. From the moment he arrived, he felt something was off. He could sense the staff's lack of motivation and care. He was right. Thank God my mom stayed with him that night. He needed to use the bathroom 3 times and the efforts from the staff were lacking. If she hadn’t been there, he would have been left to lay in his own waste, humiliated and helpless. That is neglect. Even during the day, calls for help were left, 20 minutes or more. 20 minutes can be a long time for someone who is elderly and recovering. He was there to get stronger but instead he was left in his wheelchair for most of the day. They ignored the surgeon's orders to keep his feet elevated for circulation. The PT which was the whole point of the stay barely happened. He has gotten more of that at home with his family’s help. He told us the people who handled food didn’t wash or sanitize before touching his food after touching everything else. This is unacceptable in a setting with vulnerable, recovering patients. On top of all this his bed was uncomfortable and the chair he was expected to sit on was sunken and broken. We know not every experience here will be like ours, but we’re also not alone. We have heard many similar stories from other patients’ families. When our loved ones are at their most fragile, they deserve to be in places that feel safe, clean, compassionate, and human. Concordia was none of those things. A beautiful exterior doesn’t guarantee a beautiful interior. We must do better. For anyone who finds themselves relying on a facility. No one should have to go through what my grandpa did. Going forward my suggestion would be to have a physical therapist available from 9am-9pm assessing all new incoming patients. Therefore they can report back to the staff the specific needs of each individual patient. They could benefit from a white board in each room with the names of different nurses/staff helping. Just an overall more personable experience would make worlds of a difference.

Sherry Sullivan

Aug 2025

via Google

I was a patient at Concordia south hills for the past week. I would like to express how hard working the nurses and the therapists are. They give their full attention to the patients they are dealing with. I found that these people are very compassionate and very dedicated to their jobs. I was fortunate enough to be able to attend some things through the activities office with three activities employees that made that experience great. I was able to meet and talk and laugh with other patients about our experiences. To me, the three most important people were the people in the admissions and social service department. I had the pleasure of meeting each one of them and worked with Mary Beth regularly. If I had any questions about anything, Mary Beth was able to answer it right then and there. She was very knowledgeable about all aspects of Concordia and my care. The other two were very helpful during my stay there as well. I recommend Concordia to any person in need of a rehabilitation stay or looking for a new home.

Doug Riegner

Nov 2021

via Google

Sure the entry way looks nice but overall a very run down personal room. Cheap bed uncomfortable mattress. the furniture and walls were all dinged up. Old unpainted surfaces. Glad my fathers stay was short. Staff didn’t visit him once while I was there. Vincentian homes- Marian Manor much better staff much more home feel and care for elderly.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What types of care does Concordia Of The South Hills offer?

Concordia Of The South Hills offers Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.

Where is Concordia Of The South Hills located?

Concordia Of The South Hills is located at 1300 Bower Hill Road in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

What do families say about Concordia Of The South Hills?

Reviews of Concordia of the South Hills are sharply divided: several families and short-term rehab patients describe excellent nursing, therapy, and social work support, while others report serious neglect concerns, slow response to call bells, and worn-out furnishings. The community is a faith-based continuing care campus offering independent living, personal care, memory care, and Medicare-certified short-term rehab.

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