Where to Start
Understanding Care Options
Choosing care for yourself or someone you love can feel overwhelming. Whether you are planning ahead, responding to a recent health change or seeking support during a difficult season, you are not alone. Concordia of Fox Chapel is here to help you understand your options and move forward with confidence and peace of mind.
Start With What Matters Most Right Now
Every journey into care begins a little differently. Many people arrive here with one of these thoughts in mind.
- “We want to plan ahead before a crisis.”
- “Something has changed and we need help now.”
- “My loved one is coming home from the hospital.”
- “I want to stay independent but with less worry.”
- “We need comfort, guidance and support at the end of life.”
No matter your situation, the right place to start is understanding your options and knowing who can help guide you.
Understanding Your Care Options
Memory Care
Memory care provides specialized support for individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease, dementia or other forms of memory loss. Care is delivered in a secure, structured environment designed to promote comfort, familiarity and meaningful engagement while supporting each resident’s unique needs.
Specially trained caregivers provide assistance with daily routines, safety monitoring and activities that encourage connection, reduce anxiety and help residents experience each day with dignity.
This may be the right place to start if your loved one:
- Has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, dementia or another memory-related condition
- Needs a secure environment for safety and peace of mind
- Experiences confusion, wandering or changes in behavior
- Would benefit from structured routines and specialized support
Next steps:
- Learn more about Memory Care
- View rates
- Review frequently asked questions
- Schedule a tour
- Talk with an admissions counselor by calling 412-767-5808
In-Home Health Care
In-home health care allows patients to receive skilled medical services in the comfort of home, following a physician’s plan of care. Services may include skilled nursing, therapy, disease management and coordination with physicians.
This may be the right place to start if you or your loved one:
- Has a specific medical diagnosis requiring skilled care but is homebound
- Needs therapy or nursing support at home
- Prefers to remain at home while recovering or managing illness
- Requires coordinated medical oversight
Next steps:
- Learn more about in-home health care with Concordia Visiting Nurses
- Speak with a care coordinator by calling 724-352-6200
Hospice Services
Hospice focuses on comfort, dignity and quality of life when curative treatment is no longer beneficial. Care is provided wherever the patient calls home and includes physical, emotional and spiritual support for both patients and families.
This may be the right place to start if you or your loved one:
- Has a terminal diagnosis
- Needs symptom management and comfort-focused care
- Desires spiritual and emotional support
- Wants guidance and compassion for the entire family
Next steps:
- Learn more about hospice services with Concordia’s Good Samaritan Hospice
- Good Samaritan Hospice care coordinator by calling 724-933-8888
Guidance for Families and Caregivers
Many people visiting this page are adult children, spouses or caregivers trying to balance responsibilities while making thoughtful decisions. Concordia is here to support you with clarity and compassion.
We offer resources to help you:
- Talk with loved ones about care needs
- Understand levels of care and timing
- Ask the right questions when choosing care
- Navigate transitions after hospitalization
Helpful resources:
- The Different Types of Senior Care Defined
- Talking to Loved Ones About Care
- Ten Steps to Choosing Senior Care Services
- Questions to Ask When Searching for Senior Living