10 Best Independent Living Communities in Canonsburg, PA

 

Learn More About Memory Care in Canonsburg, PA

 

This inviting Western Pennsylvania borough just outside the Pittsburgh metro offers an affordable retirement surrounded by the rolling hills of Appalachia. Canonsburg makes headlines every summer with its popular Fourth of July parade — one of the two largest Independence Day celebrations in the state — and also draws out-of-towners in the fall for its Oktoberfest revelries. With an old-fashioned downtown district and hometown music legends including Perry Como and Bobby Vinton, Canonsburg boasts a rich local history that seems to outweigh the town’s size.

In Canonsburg, memory care communities — sometimes called Alzheimer’s care or dementia care facilities — provide specialized care for seniors who have Alzheimer’s, dementia, or other forms of memory loss. These communities offer personalized cognitive rehabilitation programs alongside assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs). Memory care usually includes 24-hour supervision and unique design elements, like outdoor gardens and color-coded walls, to help ease anxiety, agitation, and other symptoms of dementia.

Cost of Memory Care in Canonsburg, PA

The median monthly cost of memory care is about $5,000 within the Pittsburgh metropolitan area and $5,400 in the state of Pennsylvania.

 

Learn More About Canonsburg, PA

 

Cost of Living

 

The total household expenses associated with living in Canonsburg are rated 18 points below the national average. Grocery and other essential costs are also rated significantly lower than the average, indicating the Canonsburg is relatively affordable.

Index Scores

All index scores are based on a scale that has the national average set at 100. A score of 200 indicates that the cost is twice as expensive as the national average, while a score of 50 indicates that the cost is half as expensive.

Household Expenses	Health Care	Insurance	Entertainment	Groceries	Clothing
82	72	80	91	82	81

 

Income and Housing

Median Income Age 45-64	Median Income Age 65+	Median Household Income	Average Individual Income	Median Employee Salary	Average Property Tax	One-bedroom Apartment Gross Rent Estimate
$51,226 per year	$30,363 per year	$51,141 per year	$28,014 per year	$41,937 per year	$2,307 per year	$657 per month

 

 

Local Hospitals

 

The top hospitals that service Canonsburg include:

Canonsburg Hospital

• Facility type: nonprofit, short-term acute care
• Bed count: 100+
• Specialties: emergency care, ICU, joint replacement, physical therapy

Washington Hospital

• Facility type: nonprofit, short-term acute care
• Bed count: 250+
• Specialties: emergency care, hemodialysis, ICU, spine surgery, physical therapy

 

 

Weather and Climate

 

With a humid continental climate, Canonsburg experiences four distinct seasons, including hot summers, cold winters, and pleasant springs and falls with moderate temperatures. Severe thunderstorms during summers are common, as are winter storms with snowfall. The Pittsburgh area sees plenty of precipitation throughout the year, though May typically receives the most. The average humidity level is 67%, and humidity levels are often highest during December at about 72%.

 

Seasonal Temperatures

January Average	January Maximum	January Minimum
26°F	34°F	17°F

 

July Average	July Maximum	July Minimum
71°F	82°F	60°F

 

Air Quality

• Relative Air Quality Index: 84

This index is based on a scale that has the national average set at 100. A score of 200 indicates twice the presence of air pollutants than the national average, while a score of 50 indicates half the presence.

Precipitation

• Average annual precipitation: 38.2″

 

 

Demographics and Values

 

Population Statistics

Median Age	Percent of Population Over 65	Population	Population Density	Average Household Size
41	17.3%	9,314	4,032 per square mile	2.2

 

Race & Ethnicity

American Indian or Alaskan Native	Asian	Black	Hispanic or Latino	Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	White (not Hispanic or Latino)
0.1%	0.6%	9.3%	2.8%	<0.1%	1.3%	86.2%

These figures were taken from the most recent U.S. Census.

 

LGBTQ+ Inclusivity

These scores were taken from the 2020 Human Rights Campaign’s Municipal Equality Index.

• Non-discrimination laws in Pittsburgh: 30/30
• Overall inclusivity: 100/100

 

2016 Presidential Election Results for Washington County

Democratic	Republican	Other
35.5%	60.8%	3.6%

 

 

Arts, Culture, Entertainment, and Recreation

 

Some of the most popular attractions in Canonsburg include:

• Perry Como Memorial Statue
• Canonsburg Town Park
• Annual Fourth of July Celebration
• Pennsylvania Bavarian Oktoberfest
• Downtown Canonsburg — Pike Street

 

Transportation

Public transportation in Canonsburg is available via Freedom Transit, which operates fixed-route buses throughout Washington County. For seniors, Freedom Transit offers reduced fares and an ADA Complementary Paratransit service for door-to-door transportation.