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UPDATED JUL 2026 · DATA AS OF 2025

Nursing Home in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Pittsburgh, PA has 28 licensed nursing homes providers listed on ElderCareCosts. The median estimated cost is $11,791/mo. That's roughly in line with the Pennsylvania state median. Compare providers below, or request a personalized shortlist to start your search.

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Median monthly price, Pittsburgh

$11,791/mo

Typical range $11,065 – $14,681

Pittsburgh $11,791 National median $11,029

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What senior care costs in Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh figures as of 2025. Method and sources below.

Modeled median costs for nursing homes in Pittsburgh versus Pennsylvania and a multi-state national aggregate. Figures are estimates, not quotes.

Nursing Homes cost comparison (2025)
Nursing HomesPittsburghPennsylvaniaNational
25th percentile$11,065/mo$11,412/mo$10,528/mo
Median$11,791/mo$11,954/mo$11,029/mo
75th percentile$14,681/mo$13,688/mo$12,447/mo

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Why is this number different on other websites? Most sites average "starting at" prices. Base rent, before care fees. We estimate the full monthly cost families actually pay. Budget from the all-in number. Our methodology →

What home care really costs by the hour

The $6,395 monthly figure assumes 44 hours of care a week. The survey standard. At Pittsburgh's implied rate of about $34 an hour:

Hours of careWhat it looks likeEst. monthly cost
20 hrs/weekMornings or afternoons, weekdays~$2,907
44 hrs/weekMost of every weekday$6,395
24/7 (168 hrs/week)Round-the-clock coverage~$24,417

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Ways families typically pay

  • Private pay (savings, income, home equity)
  • Long-term care insurance
  • VA Aid & Attendance for eligible veterans and surviving spouses
  • Medicaid home- and community-based services (HCBS) waivers, where eligible. Rules vary by state

Medicare generally does not cover long-term custodial care. State-specific Medicaid waiver guides are coming soon.

Nearby: Mount Oliver $11,842 · Millvale $11,842 · Etna $11,842 · Homestead $11,842 · Baldwin $11,791

What can you afford?

Every family starts with a number. Here's what different monthly budgets realistically cover in Pittsburgh, grounded in local medians on this page.

Under $2,500/mo

Adult day, family care, or affordable senior housing

Adult day care in Pittsburgh runs about $2,500/mo at the median. Income-restricted affordable senior housing is often the real under-$2,500 path when eligibility fits. Pittsburgh lists 72 such properties in our directory. Call the county aging agency at (412) 350-4234 for free navigation help. Medicaid/waiver paths can stretch a tight budget when eligibility fits.
$2,500 – $7,000/mo

Part-time home care or entry assisted living

Part-time home care often lands in this band (full survey month for in-home care is $6,395). Local assisted living median is $6,392/mo. Small homes can sit below that midpoint. Ask about waiver programs if Medicaid may apply.
$7,000 – $11,000/mo

Assisted living with room to spare

Covers the Pittsburgh assisted living median ($6,392/mo) comfortably. Or near-full-time home care around the $6,395/mo survey month.
Over $11,000/mo

Nursing care or heavy home-care schedules

Nursing homes in Pittsburgh run about $11,791/mo at the median. Round-the-clock home care usually costs more. Compare before deciding.
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Every licensed nursing homes provider: 28

A note on counting: we show 28 licensed nursing homes providers listed for Pittsburgh proper. Other sites show bigger numbers when they count a wide radius. Nearby options are linked below, labeled by city.

How we rank these: we don't. Sort them yourself.

Providers appear with their government data: CMS star ratings where they exist, license status, capacity, and inspection history. You can sort them yourself. Nobody pays to appear, and nobody pays to move up. If a listing says "Sponsored," a provider paid for that placement and the label says so.

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Free local help worth saving

Pittsburgh has an estimated population of 304,759. About 47,667 residents (16%) are age 65 or older. Pittsburgh is located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. The median household income is $65,742. Our directory currently lists 28 licensed nursing homes providers in Pittsburgh. Estimated median cost in Pittsburgh is $11,791 per month, compared with $11,954 per month statewide in Pennsylvania.

Source: US Census Bureau (ACS) · Updated Jul 2026.GOV

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Veterans & surviving spouses: VA Aid & Attendance can help wartime veterans who qualify. Official info only. How Aid & Attendance works →

Questions families ask

How many nursing homes providers are listed in Pittsburgh, PA?

We currently list 28 licensed nursing homes providers in Pittsburgh, PA.

Is nursing homes in Pittsburgh more expensive than the rest of Pennsylvania?

Pittsburgh's median nursing homes cost is about 1% lower than the Pennsylvania state median.

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Trust & methodology

Cite this: According to ElderCareCosts' 2026 index, nursing homes in Pittsburgh, PA costs $11,791/month (median).