Quick answers
- Is Garden View Manor licensed?
- Garden View Manor appears on the official license list of the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS), Office of Long-Term Living, Bureau of Human Services Licensing (list dated November 3, 2026, retrieved November 3, 2026) as “Personal Care Home”, license number 440690, status: licensed. Check the state record for the latest status and inspection reports.
- How many residents can Garden View Manor have?
- The state license lists a capacity of 56. This is the licensed maximum, not the number of places free today.
- Where is Garden View Manor?
- 441 Swissvale Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15221, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
- What is the phone number of Garden View Manor?
- (412) 342-4602, as listed by the state.
- What is the closest hospital emergency room?
- UPMC St Margaret, Pittsburgh (about 3.9 mi in a straight line). In a medical emergency, call 911.
What to ask when you visit
A general checklist for any assisted living or residential care home. It is not medical or legal advice.
- Is the license current? Can I see the latest state inspection report and how any problems were fixed?
- What does the monthly fee include, and what costs extra (levels of care, help with medicines, laundry, transport)?
- How and how often are fees raised, and with how much notice?
- What help with daily activities is offered (bathing, dressing, medicines), and who gives it?
- How many staff are on duty during the day and at night? Is a nurse on site or on call?
- What happens if care needs increase? When would a resident have to move out?
- Is there a memory-care area for people with dementia, and is the home licensed for it?
- Does the home accept Medicaid (or a state waiver program), long-term care insurance or veterans’ benefits?
- How are medical emergencies handled, and which hospital is usually used?
- Can I talk with residents and families, share a meal, and visit at different times of day?
- What does the contract say about moving out, discharge and refunds? Ask for a copy to read at home.
Read the state record before you visit: state license search.
Free official help: the Eldercare Locator (U.S. Administration for Community Living), 1‑800‑677‑1116, eldercare.acl.gov, can connect you with your area agency on aging and your state’s Long-Term Care Ombudsman, who helps residents and families with concerns about a home.
Other licensed homes nearby
From the same official state lists, by straight-line distance from the center of the ZIP code (not driving distance).
- Juniper Village at Forest Hills0.0 mi · Pittsburgh, PA · capacity 100
- Colonial Oaks of South Hills2.6 mi · Pittsburgh, PA · capacity 64
- Serenity at Lgar2.7 mi · Turtle Creek, PA · capacity 40
- Allegheny Place2.8 mi · Penn Hills, PA · capacity 47
- Heritage Grove at Penn Hills LLC2.8 mi · Penn Hills, PA · capacity 40
- Ahava Memory Care Residence2.9 mi · Pittsburgh, PA · capacity 30
Nearest hospital emergency rooms
Hospitals that list emergency services in Medicare (CMS) data, by straight-line distance.
- UPMC St Margaret3.9 mi · Pittsburgh, PA
- West Penn Hospital4.6 mi · Pittsburgh, PA
- UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh4.8 mi · Pittsburgh, PA
License information
| License type (as the state names it) | Personal Care Home |
|---|---|
| Name in the state record | GARDEN VIEW MANOR |
| License number | 440690 |
| License status | Licensed |
| Licensed capacity | 56 |
| Address | 441 Swissvale Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15221 |
| County | Allegheny |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| Phone | (412) 342‑4602 |
| Licensing agency | Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS), Office of Long-Term Living, Bureau of Human Services Licensing |
| Inspection reports | Search this home on the state website → |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Sources
- Official license list of Pennsylvania — Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS), Office of Long-Term Living, Bureau of Human Services Licensing, list dated November 3, 2026, retrieved November 3, 2026
- U.S. Census Bureau ZIP code areas (Gazetteer) — approximate position (center of the ZIP code area) used for distances