• A smiling middle-aged woman with short dark red hair, wearing a gray top, a necklace, and a brooch shaped like a flower.

    Employee Spotlight: Mary Kastory

    Get to know the familiar face of one of our friendly housekeepers.

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  • A man smiling and wearing glasses sitting next to a person in a bunny costume at an indoor event with tables, chairs, and a cross on the wall in the background.

    A Hippity-Hoppity Easter

    We were pleasantly surprised to learn that the famed Bunny Trail leads right up to the door of our facility. Believe it or not, in hopped the Easter Bunny … three times!

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  • An elderly woman wearing bunny ears made of pink and white fabric, smiling as she dyes Easter eggs at a table with a cup of dye and a white paper towel. Other women are visible in the background, participating in the activity in a room with beige walls, wooden trim, and windows.

    Splash of Spring Color

    Easter Egg Day was April 2, when Residents dyed eggs and enjoyed each other’s company, against a backdrop of spring sunshine streaming in through the surrounding windows

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  • Emergency ambulance vehicle parked outside a hospital with a sign that says 'AMBULANCE'.

    Mandatory EMS Fee

    Important information for families about the mandatory annual EMS fee ordinance in Ross Township.

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  • Four elderly people celebrating Christmas at a decorated indoor gathering. One woman dressed as Mrs. Claus stands behind a man with glasses in a wheelchair, who is holding a napkin. Another man dressed as Santa Claus stands beside them. There is a Christmas tree, poinsettias, and holiday decorations in the background.

    A Ho-Ho-Ho Holiday

    Santa and Mrs. Claus dropped by just in time to check their naughty list. Good news -- none of us were on it! Enjoy all the fun photos from our 2025 Resident Christmas Party.

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  • Two women are holding hands and conversing in a hallway with other people in the background. One woman has short white hair and glasses, wearing a light-colored blazer, while the other has short light hair and is dressed in a blue jacket with a bag.

    We Remember Them

    Family and friends gathered November 6, to prayerfully remember 11 beloved Residents who have passed this year.

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  • An elderly man in a wheelchair is giving a girl a small gift bag inside a building with brick walls. The girl has a sticker on her chest that says 'hello my name is St. Zita.' In the background, children and adults are browsing clothes on display.

    Truly a Treat

    Our Residents The Saint Constantine School of Pittsburgh during a Halloween parade filled with sweets and smiles. Treat yourself to our photo gallery.

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  • Two people dressed in Halloween costumes, one as a T-Rex dinosaur and the other as a masquerading Victorian-era figure, engaged in a playful interaction in a Halloween-themed setting.

    Halloween Howl

    Our Residents enjoyed spooky music, silly accessories, and a few treats this Halloween, sharing their smiles with our staff and one another during our lunchtime celebration on October 30. The amount of fun we had was pretty scary.

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  • An elderly woman with short, curly hair and blue eyes, wearing a blue and white floral shirt, holding a glass of dark beverage, smiling, seated at a table with a plate of dessert, a knife and spoon, in a restaurant or café setting with a busy background.

    Ein Prosit der Gemütlichkeit!

    Fall and flavor were definitely in the air and on our plates during our 2025 Oktoberfest Celebration. See the photos from one of our Residents’ favorite days of the year.

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  • A person in a NFL Pittsburgh Steelers jersey and a person in a Steelers mascot costume shaking hands at a dining table inside a building with large windows overlooking a green outdoor area.

    A Show of Spirit

    Our Steelers Spirit Weekend included a lunchtime pep rally filled with tunes and treats. Team mascot Steely McBeam even stopped by. Check out all the fun photos.

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  • Two elderly women, one standing and one seated in a wheelchair, smiling outside a building with a glass window reflecting trees and people, one woman wearing a purple polo shirt with a cross necklace, the other wearing a blue patterned top and holding a drink.

    A Special Summer Evening

    We recently welcomed clergy and parishioners from Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish for an outdoor Mass and meal with our Residents. View a photo gallery commemorating this special summer evening.

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  • A woman smiling and playing outdoors with a pink inflatable flamingo.

    A Flock of Fun

    Our 2025 Hilltop Olympics & Summer Picnic was filled with festive flavors, athletic feats, and a whole lot of flapping feathers. See all the photos.

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  • A close-up portrait of an elderly woman with short, curly gray hair, wearing glasses and a patterned top, smiling slightly.

    Resident Spotlight: Maryann McClain

    Our very first Resident Spotlight shines on Antonia Hall’s Maryann McClain. Find out what Richard Chamberlain, John Denver and Roberto Clemente mean to her, and so much more!

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  • Paper art depicting a large heart with a woman's silhouette inside, surrounded by smaller paper flowers and hearts on a pink background.

    Mother's Day Memories

    Leading up to Mother’s Day 2025, Residents reflect on their fondest memories of raising their children.

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  • A woman with blonde hair leaning over and kissing a woman with short gray hair, who is sitting in a bed with gifts and flowers. The gray-haired woman has a gray sweater and glasses, and the blonde woman is wearing a black and white checkered top with a red flower pin and necklace. They are in a room with a wooden headboard, nightstand, and a white wall.

    Spreading Springtime Joy

    As they do each spring, our friends at Amazing Scholar Academy Preschool dropped by recently to deliver special spring gift bags to our Residents.

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  • Three elderly women seated at a table with colorful plastic eggs in paper containers, participating in a game or activity. A fourth woman stands behind them, smiling. The setting appears to be in a cozy room with a television, bookshelves, and a lamp in the background.

    Smiles Abound During Easter Activities

    Our ever-creative Activities Team coordinated several special activities intended to bring joy and excitement to our Residents leading up to Easter.

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  • Close-up of a smiling woman wearing glasses and a black top with colorful floral patterns.

    Employee Spotlight: Lisa Bickar

    Get to know this familiar face who cares for Residents in Antonia Hall

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  • Two elderly women with festive costumes and masks are sitting at a table, smiling and waving. The table has a plate with toasted sandwiches, cups of tea or coffee, and small containers of butter and jam. The background shows a dining area with chairs, tables, and some decorations.

    Mardis Gras Mischief

    See all the fun we had on Fat Tuesday with masks, beads, music, dancing and delicious donuts.

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  • Elderly man undergoing an eye examination using a slit lamp at an eye care clinic.

    In-House Eyecare Program

    Through a partnership with InSight Eye Consultants, we offer an in-house eyecare program for our Residents.

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  • A woman dressed as Mrs. Claus, an elderly man dressed as Santa Claus, and an elderly woman sitting together in front of a Christmas-themed backdrop. Mrs. Claus is standing behind the seated individuals, smiling, with a red and white outfit and a fuzzy hood. Santa is seated on the left, in a red suit with a black belt, white beard, and glasses. The elderly woman on the right is wearing a patterned sweater and dark pants, with a cheerful expression.

    Our Photos with Santa

    Santa and Mrs. Claus visited our 2024 Resident Christmas Party Luncheon, bringing good cheer to all.

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  • An elderly woman in a wheelchair sharing candy with a young boy during a Halloween celebration. The woman is smiling and wearing a pink shirt, and the boy is dressed in dark clothing holding a pumpkin-shaped trick-or-treat bag.

    A Simply Boo-tiful Day

    Halloween parade connects Mt. Assisi Place Residents with students from The Saint Constantine School of Pittsburgh.

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  • A group of people, including an elderly woman in a wheelchair, celebrating outdoors with smiles and hand gestures. There are adults, children, and American flags in the background.

    Friends, Family, Fun & Flamingos

    View photos, videos, medal winners, and a fun wrap-up of our 2024 Hilltop Olympics & Summer Picnic.

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  • Folded red T-shirts with 'The Saint' and a crest logo on top, placed on a black surface.

    A Legacy of Learning

    The opening of The Saint Constantine School pens the next chapter in our hilltop's history.

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  • An elderly man kneeling on one knee and working with a garden trowel in a wooden planter box filled with colorful flowers, outside a building with glass doors and windows.

    Remembering Our Friend, Dave

    With heavy hearts, we mourn the passing of our long-time co-worker and friend, David Hunkele.

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  • A man dressed as a waiter in a tuxedo with a bowtie handing a woman a spoon at a dining table. The woman is wearing a pink shirt and is sitting in a chair. The table has glasses filled with a red beverage, a white napkin, and some plates with food.

    Service with a Smile

    Learn how and why volunteer Sam Rice pours pure joy during his Resident tea parties.

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  • A smiling elderly woman with short, light brown hair outside in front of a brick wall and green trees.

    Volunteer Spotlight: Sue Channer

    Get to know one of our dedicated Activities volunteers.

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  • A statue of Jesus Christ with arms outstretched, standing in front of a window and tiled wall.

    Home Away from Home

    MAP statues find new life among the people of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish.

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  • Two elderly women are packing and organizing groceries in a pantry. One woman is reaching for canned goods on a shelf, and the other is opening a box of food at a table.

    School Sisters Grateful for Food Drive Donations

    Mt. Assisi Place families played an indelible role in making the Sisters’ spring food drive such a success.

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  • A young girl with glasses and a maroon hoodie sitting at a wooden table with notebooks and sketchbooks, smiling at the camera.

    MAP Welcomes Saint Constantine School

    A Houston-based Christian school is bringing its Pittsburgh campus to our hilltop this year.

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  • Medical equipment including pink pills in blister pack, blue medication bottle, stethoscope, and scissors on a white surface.

    Caregivers Promoted to Supervisory Roles

    MAP is proud to announce the appointment of two dedicated caregivers to important supervisory roles.

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  • Smiling woman with glasses and curly hair, wearing a black top with a heart-shaped yellow pin and religious pins, in an indoor setting with shelves in the background.

    Employee Spotlight: Meet Irene Oesterle

    Get familiar with our new Director of Resident Care.

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  • A group of seniors at a holiday event with Santa Claus, a woman dressed as Mrs. Claus, and other attendees in the background.

    The Season of Smiles

    Colorful decorations, delicious food and festive music set the scene for our 2023 Resident Christmas Party. Things really got “spirited” when — as the song promises — Santa Claus actually came “to town” and brought Mrs. Claus along, too! See all the fa-la-la fotos.

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  • Memorial display board with photographs of elderly individuals and the message 'We Remember Them' in the center.

    We Remember Them

    Our 2023 Memorial Service honors those who left us this year and offers closure for our personal care community.

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  • Three women celebrating Halloween, wearing festive costumes and accessories with pumpkin and ghost motifs, smiling and enjoying the event.

    A Happy Haunting

    Shame on you if you missed the fun at Mt. Assisi Place’s 2023 Halloween celebration. But don’t be afraid to view all the fun photos we took!

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  • Four elderly women in a room with brick walls, some sitting and some standing, posing for a photo.

    Sister Act

    Read how a trio of Sisters at Mt. Assisi Place keep their work and lives all in the family.

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  • Close-up of a smiling older woman with short gray hair, wearing glasses and a patterned light-colored top, in an indoor setting with wooden and blurred background elements.

    Employee Spotlight: Meet Iris Sliwinski

    Find out what makes our smiling Receptionist tick.

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  • Group of people participating in an outdoor event, some holding foam rocket props, wearing casual clothes and sunglasses, with tents and a brick building in the background.

    Splashing Into Summer

    Check out nearly 100 photos from our 2023 summer picnic, filled with friends, family and fun!

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  • A woman smiling with a brick wall background, wearing a scrub top with a pink, black, and white heart pattern and silver hoop earrings.

    Employee Spotlight: Meet Tammy Towers

    Get to know our colorful Housekeeping Supervisor

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  • Group of five smiling people, four women and one man, standing indoors holding books titled 'Visions of the Past Through Poetry' in front of a brick and glass window background.

    Words of Wisdom

    Learn how our Resident’s creativity shines in a newly-published poetry collection.

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  • Two elderly women sitting close together at a table in a senior care facility or nursing home, smiling and looking at the camera. One woman is wearing a nasal cannula for oxygen, and the other has her arm around her. There are other residents in the background, and the room has large windows letting in natural light.

    Meeting of the Moms

    Mt. Assisi Place’s resident moms reflect on how their lives have been made fuller by family.

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  • A woman taking a selfie in front of a brick wall, wearing a leopard print top and earrings.

    Employee Spotlight: Meet Diane Clifford

    Say hello to a long-time aide who brightens our evenings.

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  • A woman in a blue and white patterned jacket is placing a gold crown on an elderly woman's head in a dining room filled with senior citizens. The elderly woman is smiling and wearing a matching blue and white patterned jacket and white scarf, and is seated at a table with food and drinks.

    Mardi Gras Mischief

    We had a blast on Fat Tuesday 2023, even crowning of our first-ever Mardi Gras king and queen. Check out all the fun photos.

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  • A happy elderly woman with glasses and a necklace, and an elderly man with short white hair, are sitting close together at a decorated holiday table, smiling at the camera. Behind them are large paper teddy bear decorations with pink hearts, in a festive setting.

    Couples Renew Vows for Valentine's Day

    Love was definitely in the air here on Valentine's Day 2023, as a special celebration took centerstage.

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  • A smiling woman with short gray hair, wearing glasses and earrings, sitting in a green chair.

    Employee Spotlight: Meet Karen Vevers

    Get to know our creative and energetic Activities Director.

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  • Two U.S. Marines are folding the American flag during a flag folding ceremony in front of a brick building.

    Red, White & Brilliant

    Mt. Assisi Place “retires the colors” and salutes the veterans we hold dear.

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  • A woman with shoulder-length brown hair and blue eyes standing in front of a brick wall, wearing a blue top and a gold necklace.

    Employee Spotlight: Meet Sharon Nuttall

    Learn all about this dedicated Marian Hall Med Tech.

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  • Three women in a room, two seated and one standing behind them, holding printed materials with a candle image on the cover.

    A Virtual Vacation

    A pair of Residents take us globe-trotting with their special publishing project.

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  • A woman with short brown hair, blue eyes, and a bright smile, wearing a colorful headband and a dark top with rainbow colors and lollipop patterns, standing indoors.

    Employee Spotlight: Meet Carolyn Hunter

    Meet a young lady who shares her sweet smile with our Residents at mealtimes.

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  • Two elderly women planting flowers in a large white planter outside a brick building. One woman is holding a green watering can, pouring water, while the other is planting or tending to the flowers. There is an American flag and a maroon sign in the background.

    Gardeners in Residence

    The grounds at Mt. Assisi Place bloom with color each Spring, thanks in no small part to the efforts of our Residents and staff.

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  • Smiling woman wearing glasses, holiday-themed hospital gown with Christmas trees and snowflakes, and a festive Christmas hat with a Santa hat design.

    Employee Spotlight: Meet Carolyn Klingensmith

    Meet a long-time aide who injects her special spirit into the workplace.

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  • Snow-covered trees, a brick building, a streetlamp, and a sign in snowy weather.

    Snow Day at Mt. Assisi Place

    See our hilltop blanketed in winter white in December 2020, when snow clung to the trees, benches and statues on our property.

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  • An elderly woman with reddish hair, wearing a white blouse and black vest, holding a framed black-and-white photograph of a large, old brick building with arched windows and a clock on the front.

    A Grateful Transition

    A special prayer service marks the transition of the School Sisters of St. Francis former motherhouse property to Mt. Assisi Place.

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