4.2(10 ratings)· Pittsburgh average: 4
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South Hills Retirement Residence is a senior living community in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania offering Independent Living. Amenities include Gathering / Activity Spaces, Housekeeping and Emergency Call System. Families rate it 4.2 out of 5 across 10 reviews.
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.
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Help Me Choose4.2overall · 10 ratings combined
4.2★ on Google (10)
Stephen Johnson
Apr 2026
From Richard and Peggy Pomeroy<br><br>I love the different ethnic people here. I love that we get help with bake sales, Life Experiences and many other activities.<br><br>I love that we have many dear friends and more to come.<br><br>I love that we have a home here right from the beginning.<br>Rich and Peggy Apt 331
Dee Nichols
Mar 2026
I have lived here for almost 3 years now. I absolutely love it! The maintenance staff is very friendly and as prompt as humanly possible. The management staff is well organized.
Edward Snowden V2
Mar 2026
Update from end of February 2026<br><br>This place has some grave issues. Wiring and fire issues that cause the sprinklers to go off, causing widespread damage through a fairly large area of the building. Building inspectors and fire inspectors need to pour through this building to see how many item they can easily find.<br><br>Outside: numerous vehicle break-ins continue. Poorly functioning cameras and essentially zero security.
King of Kings
Dec 2024
Great place, excellent apartments, and friendly people.
William Rowlands
Dec 2023
I went to the old South Hills HS from 1968 to 1971. Still have my senior year yearbook from 1971. Moved from Pittsburgh in 1981. Heard from family members that it was closed in the mid 80's. Always wondered what happened to the building. Decided to Google it and find out. Glad it was saved and repurposed. Still have lots of great memories of my days at SHHS after all these years
South Hills Retirement Residence offers Independent Living.
South Hills Retirement Residence is located at 125 Ruth St in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
South Hills Retirement Residence carries a 4.2 out of 5 rating from 10 Google reviews. What is documented centers on the building's history and design as a converted historic school offering independent living. Reviews on MyLivingChoice come from families who confirmed a connection to the community and appear with the reviewer's first name and last initial.
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