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Community overview

South Hills Retirement Residence is senior housing in a converted 1917 school building, with 84 affordable rental units and 22 market-rate units. Residents must be 62 or older, or physically handicapped. The building has one and two bedroom apartments, an on-site social services coordinator and scheduled van transportation.

Search description

South Hills Retirement Residence is a 106-unit senior apartment building at 125 Ruth St in Pittsburgh for residents 62 and older.

Care & support

The property has 24-hour maintenance, on-site management and a social services coordinator. Hilltop Community Health Center is attached to the property.

Care & support

Each bathroom and bedroom has an emergency pull cord connected to 911 dispatch.

Rooms & living spaces

Apartments range from 782 to 1,193 square feet, with 82 one bedroom and 24 two bedroom units. Kitchens are fully equipped.

Rooms & living spaces

The building was renovated in 2010 and has a LEED Gold certification.

Everyday life

Scheduled van transportation goes to shopping and social events.

Shared spaces & amenities

Indoor spaces include a community room, craft room, exercise area, library, lounge, media room, laundry room and hair salon. Outside, there is a garden with raised beds, a greenhouse, a patio, landscaped areas and off-street parking.

Accessibility

The building has two elevators and wide corridors with handrails, and a keyless entry system.