Ridgecrest Senior Living and Memory Care
8870 Duncan Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15237
About the Business

Welcome to Ridgecrest Senior Living and Memory Care, where contemporary senior living meets personalized support. Located in the heart of Pittsburgh, PA, Ridgecrest offers a vibrant and maintenance-free lifestyle designed to enrich the lives of its residents.
A Life of Adventure and Comfort
From the floor-to-ceiling windows in our grand lobby to the outdoor patio and fireplace, Ridgecrest is crafted to provide a life full of adventure and comfort. Our residents enjoy new opportunities, favorite pastimes, and good friends every day. Spend your days exploring museums, visiting nearby shops and parks, or relaxing on-site with amenities like a bocce ball court, putting green, and an indoor heated pool.
Personalized Support and Care
As your needs change, we are here to offer the right level of care to maintain your independence. Our professional caregivers provide tailored support, ensuring dignity and privacy. Whether it's assistance with daily tasks or specialized memory care, our team is dedicated to enhancing your quality of life.
Memory Care Excellence
For residents living with Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia, our memory care program is based on Legend’s evidence-based approach to improve quality of life and slow cognitive decline. Our philosophy centers on the Best Friends® Approach to Dementia Care, focusing on each resident’s history and life story. Our caregivers receive ongoing education to stay abreast of the latest research and best practices.
Engaging Activities and Events
Ridgecrest offers a variety of activities and events to keep residents engaged and connected. From barbecues and interactive painting classes to informative talks by local experts and state representatives, there’s always something happening at Ridgecrest. Our residents benefit from a community that encourages individuality, independence, and social interaction.
Amenities and Services
Residents enjoy a range of amenities and services, including:
- Gold Leaf Dining – Restaurant-style dining tailored to your nutritional needs
- 24-hour associates and licensed nursing staff
- Private apartments with one and two-bedroom floorplans, featuring kitchenettes, individually controlled heating and air conditioning, and emergency call systems
Personal Care Services
Our personal care services are designed for those who need assistance with daily tasks such as grooming, dressing, bathing, or medication management. These services are provided in a vibrant community with friendly neighbors and a variety of social activities.
Explore Ridgecrest
We invite you to explore Ridgecrest through our virtual tour, available on our website. You can navigate various areas of the residence and get a feel for our community from the comfort of your home.
Join Us
Come and see how Ridgecrest can positively impact your life. Schedule a visit, learn about our monthly rates, and explore funding solutions. Our associates are here to help you make an informed decision and find the perfect residence for your lifestyle.
Welcome home to Ridgecrest, where every day is an opportunity for new adventures and cherished memories.
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Reviews
"My father came to Ridgecrest two weeks ago. Sharai, the sales director was amazing. Her professionalism in explaining the facility and what Ridgecrest had to offer was more than I could even imagine for my father 94 year old father. Within the two week of my father being at Ridgecrest I feel he regained his confidence in himself. The staff member are also the success to this facility. They are willing to help my father with whatever he may need. Everyone there is happy, friendly and always smiling. That makes a huge difference. The place is clean, bright and very up lifting. Would highly recommend to any family if you are considering on transitioning a family member to senior living to consider Ridgecrest."
"My parents have been living here for several months and are very happy. The staff is always friendly when I visit and my parents seem well taken care of. I have been impressed with the facilities from the beginning but it’s the staff that really shines. I understand it’s hard to keep staff, but it’s like that at almost any assisted living facility. My parents enjoy the happy hour and food and variety of activities. Ridgecrest really seems to be trying to make improvements and do the best for their residents. My family has made friends with staff I would recommend this place for anyone."
"We just relocated my mom to Ridgecrest Senior Living and Memory Care in April 2024, she has been there almost a month now. I worked with Sharai Morris tirelessly since August 2023 to make this happen and from TX! Sharai and the rest of the staff have been outstanding, and my mom loves her bright apartment, her daily exercise classes and that she could bring her cat! All the staff are so pleasant, and you can see how much they care about the residents. I feel like this change will hopefully stimulate my mom more and help slow the pace of her Alzheimer's. 5 stars for sure!"
"I must say that not only is this facility one of the better facilities that I’ve ever dealt with and have the pleasure to refer people to. The staff is amazing. Their detailed care to the residence in my opinion is impeccable. They truly genuinely care about their residence. The staff is always friendly whenever I go in to visit. Their functions are lively and entertaining and fun. So my recommendation is top-notch For this facility. You can rest assured that your loved ones will be well taken care of and cared for here."
"My mother-in-law has been a resident in the memory care unit for about 6 months, and this place has been a disaster since she moved in. Although the place looks beautiful, they have no housekeeping department to speak of, so her room is consistently a mess -- the bathroom is filthy, garbage piled up, and a pile of laundry every time I go there. The staff just sits around on the phones, and no one will do anything to help unless you ask...and even then, they're put out. To add insult to injury, my mother-in-law ended up in the ER a few weeks ago because she was given the wrong medication. The Director admitted that they they use agency individuals to staff the facility, so no one really knows what they're doing. If you ask a staff member a question, you'll always get the reply, "I don't know, this is my first day," and then you never see them again. And although Ridgecrest is working to fix these issues, right now they are on a serious trajectory to something bad happening there. We feel like we have to take it upon ourselves to hire our own staff to check in on her, clean her room, and make sure she's well taken care of. All for $8K a month. We could move her -- but unfortunately every place is experiencing serious staffing issues. But not sure to this degree? The best thing I can say about Ridgecrest is that it's the devil we know, but that's hardly a ringing endorsement for this place. And for the staff member who replies to this review and says they take these comments very seriously and to call them....been there, done that. It's still a mess."
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