Hillside Estates Suites is an assisted living community located in Connellsville, Pennsylvania. The facility primarily supports older adults who require assistance with daily living tasks while encouraging independence to the greatest extent possible. Hillside Estates Suites features common areas and amenities intended to foster a comfortable and secure residential experience. Residents have access to group activities, dining services, and scheduled wellness programs, including offerings such as yoga and chair yoga designed to promote physical activity and relaxation.

The care and medical support at Hillside Estates Suites include a focus on basic assisted-living services. The facility can provide help with activities of daily living (ADLs) such as bathing, eating, dressing, and toileting, each with full assistance available for those who need it. Medication management services are also provided, including monitoring and administration to support residents in adhering to prescribed treatment regimens. Diabetes care is offered, involving assistance with medication and routine monitoring according to resident needs. Incontinence care is available for those requiring support with toileting and personal hygiene. The facility is equipped to care for residents who are non-ambulatory, assisting with mobility through staff support. Access to podiatry services is made available on-site, and a therapy room is present for supportive therapies as recommended by health care providers.

For memory care, while Hillside Estates Suites promotes some capability in supporting residents with memory impairment, the facility does not offer specialized dementia or advanced memory care services. Staffing is comprised of direct care staff available to attend to resident needs, but families and residents have noted concerns about staff turnover and unfilled full-time positions, which can impact the consistency and comprehensiveness of care. Ancillary services are provided but may be limited by staffing availability, as suggested by resident and family feedback. Families have reported that as residents’ needs increase, there may be a lack of resources to support aging-in-place, and some residents may be encouraged to seek placement elsewhere when their care requirements change.

Hillside Estates Suites offers complimentary transportation for both medical and non-medical purposes. This service is available to assist residents with attending medical appointments, as well as for errands and outings, supporting continued engagement with the broader community. Residents and families should be aware that both the scope and the scheduling of transportation are subject to availability.

In summary, Hillside Estates Suites offers standard assisted living services and some supportive wellness amenities such as chair yoga. Resident and family experiences suggest overall satisfaction with daily interactions with staff but express concerns about the adequacy of care provided as residents’ needs increase. Families report a need for clearer communication and responsiveness from management regarding care expectations, particularly for those seeking long-term or advanced care solutions.

Costs at this community start at $4,830 and range up to $4,830. The average price in the community is $4,830, which is less than the average price in the area of $5,052. 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.