Data as of October 28, 2026
What does Northland Heights's Pennsylvania license show?
Northland Heights at 4859 McKnight Road, Pittsburgh (Allegheny County) holds Pennsylvania DHS assisted living residence license #450840 under 55 Pa. Code Chapter 2800 for 123 residents; the license is full and its status reads licensed, running August 1, 2026 to August 1, 2027. Its certificate adds a Special Care Unit for up to 19 of those residents.
| Operator (legal entity) | NORTHLAND HEIGHTS LLC |
|---|---|
| Operation | For-profit |
| Certificate service line | Assisted Living-Special Care |
| Beds / dementia beds | 123 / 19 |
| Phone (DHS record) | (412) 223-3100 |
| ZIP | 15237 |
Source: PA DHS Human Services Provider Directory, data as of October 28, 2026.
What do DHS inspection reports for Northland Heights show?
25 Licensing Inspection Summaries for Northland Heights sit on the DHS directory, from February 2020 to July 17, 2026: 2 in 2026, 3 in 2025, 4 in 2024, 7 in 2023, 2 in 2022.
July 17, 2026 — zero numbered violations. PDF
March 13, 2026 — zero numbered violations. PDF
All reports for license #450840 on the DHS site
How often has DHS reissued Northland Heights's certificate of compliance?
DHS lists 7 certificates of compliance for license #450840, the first dated November 3, 2021 and the latest July 30, 2026; the three most recent were issued July 30, 2026, July 9, 2025, August 2, 2024. 3 renewals came less than ten months after the one before, which usually reflects a provisional six-month certificate, a capacity change or another amendment to the license.
Certificate history for license #450840 (DHS)
How does Northland Heights's inspection record compare across Allegheny County?
Since January 2023 DHS has posted 16 reports for Northland Heights, against a median of 9 for Allegheny County's 108 licensed homes; its newest report is more recent than 57% of theirs, and it recorded 0 numbered violations where 32 of the 84 larger Allegheny County homes we read had none in their latest report.
Which Allegheny County homes are similar in size to Northland Heights?
At 123 beds, Northland Heights is bigger than 83% of licensed homes in Allegheny County (median 68.5), number 18 of 108 by capacity; the county homes closest to it in size are Paramount Senior Living at Bethel Park in Bethel Park (125), Juniper Village at Monroeville in Monroeville (126), The Remington Senior Living in Pittsburgh (120).
| Home | Town | Type | Beds | Dementia beds | Reports since 2023 | From Pittsburgh |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paramount Senior Living at Bethel Park | Bethel Park | PCH | 125 | 28 | 13 | ~8 mi |
| Juniper Village at Monroeville | Monroeville | PCH | 126 | 21 | 17 | ~11 mi |
| The Remington Senior Living | Pittsburgh | PCH | 120 | 37 | 19 | same town |
| Asbury Health Center | Pittsburgh | PCH | 120 | 24 | 5 | same town |
Local help for Pittsburgh families: Allegheny County Area Agency on Aging, 412-350-5460 (SeniorLine, weekdays 8:30-4:30). Allegheny County overview.
Northland Heights license #450840: what it is and is not
| It is | It is not | |
|---|---|---|
| License | DHS assisted living residence, Ch. 2800, full | a Department of Health nursing home license |
| Size | 123 licensed beds in Pittsburgh | a measure of current vacancies |
| Dementia care | Special Care Unit (19) | a separate memory-care license |
| Nursing | nurse on call (ALR rule) | 24-hour skilled nursing |
