1 / 6Quick Facts
- Housing mix
- 84 affordable units, 22 market-rate apartments
- On-site health services
- Hilltop Community Health Center located on property
- Emergency system
- Pull cords in bathrooms/bedrooms connect to 911
- Building history
- Converted from vacant 1917 high school
- Sustainability certification
- LEED Gold-certified building design
What Families Think
There isn't much review material available for South Hills Retirement Residence, so it's hard to say what residents and families think day-to-day. What is documented centers on the building's history and design as a converted historic school offering independent living.
The Good
- Historic 1917 school converted into housing
- LEED Gold-certified sustainable design
- Mixed-income housing serves varied budgets
- On-site health center for residents
- Emergency pull cords linked to 911
The Bad
- No published pricing available
- No reviews on record to gauge resident experience
- No amenities listed in available data
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About South Hills Retirement Residence
South Hills Retirement Residence is a senior housing community in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, offering independent living in a converted historic building. The property was developed by A.M. Rodriguez Associates in 2011, transforming the vacant South Hills High School (built in 1917) into 106 units of mixed-income senior housing.
The community is LEED Gold-certified and recognized for its sustainable design and innovative reuse of the historic structure, having garnered multiple national and local awards. Housing includes 84 units of affordable rentals and 22 market rate apartments, serving seniors across different income levels.
Each residence features emergency pull cords in bathrooms and bedrooms connected to 911 dispatch, and units include fully-equipped kitchens. The property also houses the Hilltop Community Health Center as its commercial tenant, providing on-site health services to residents.
Types of Care
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Frequently Asked Questions
What types of care does South Hills Retirement Residence offer?
South Hills Retirement Residence offers Independent Living.
Where is South Hills Retirement Residence located?
South Hills Retirement Residence is located at 125 Ruth St in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
What do families say about South Hills Retirement Residence?
There isn't much review material available for South Hills Retirement Residence, so it's hard to say what residents and families think day-to-day. What is documented centers on the building's history and design as a converted historic school offering independent living.
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