Norbert Personal Care is an assisted-living facility located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The facility is dedicated to providing care and support to its residents, aiming to foster a comfortable and homelike environment. At Norbert Personal Care, residents have access to a variety of services designed to meet their individual health and personal needs. The facility is staffed with attentive and caring professionals who assist residents with various aspects of daily living.
For diabetes care, Norbert Personal Care offers assistance with monitoring blood glucose levels, meal planning that adheres to dietary needs, and coordination with healthcare professionals to ensure residents manage their condition effectively. Incontinence care is provided with sensitivity and dignity, with staff available to assist residents as needed, ensuring both comfort and hygiene are maintained. Residents requiring ambulatory care receive support to enhance their mobility and independence, including help with walking aids or assistance when moving around the facility.
The facility also offers specialized memory care services for residents experiencing cognitive decline. This includes structured activities designed to encourage cognitive function and personalized care plans tailored to each resident's needs. In addition to medical and personal care, Norbert Personal Care features amenities such as a barber and beauty salon, where residents can receive grooming services, contributing to their overall well-being and self-esteem.
Medication management support is also available to residents, ensuring timely and appropriate administration of medications as prescribed. While many families report satisfaction with these services, noting improvements in residents' health and comfort, some concerns have been raised regarding response times to call buttons and staff communication. Efforts to address these issues include mandatory bi-annual audits following a legal complaint regarding administrative practices. Though the facility receives mixed reviews, with praise for staff attentiveness and activities, areas such as understaffing and communication continue to require attention and improvement.
Costs at this community start at $1,300 and range up to $8,060. The average price in the community is $4,680, which is less than the average price in the area of $5,121. The cost of assisted living in this area is essentially the same as the cost throughout the state. If the resident needs other services, additional services may increase the monthly cost.