{"id":43,"date":"2025-11-19T22:30:25","date_gmt":"2025-11-19T22:30:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/concordia3.wpenginepowered.com\/monroeville\/?page_id=43"},"modified":"2026-09-17T17:07:29","modified_gmt":"2026-09-17T21:07:29","slug":"faqs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/concordialm.org\/monroeville\/where-to-start\/faqs\/","title":{"rendered":"Frequently Asked Questions"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Personal Care\/Assisted Living<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Short-Term Rehabilitation<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Long-Term Nursing Care<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Personal Care<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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1. What is included in personal care services at Concordia?<\/summary>\n

Services include help with bathing, dressing, meals, medication management, activities, housekeeping, utilities and 24\/7 support.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n

2. Is personal care the same as assisted living?<\/summary>\n

In Pennsylvania, \u201cpersonal care\u201d and \u201cassisted living\u201d are sometimes used interchangeably, but they are technically different levels of care, with assisted living having slightly different regulations. At Concordia at Monroeville, individuals who need a higher level of care can transition from personal care to long-term nursing care right in the same building.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n

3. Can residents receive medical care while in personal care?<\/summary>\n

Residents in personal care receive basic medical care from onsite nursing staff, but those with more advanced medical care needs would typically transition to a skilled nursing facility or receive skilled medical care\/therapy at the facility from a home health agency (which would require a physician referral).<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n

4. Do you offer private rooms?<\/summary>\n

Most of our personal care accommodations are private. Semi-private rooms are also available for families looking for a more affordable option.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n

5. Are special diets accommodated?<\/summary>\n

Yes. Our culinary team prepares meals that support nutritional needs, medical conditions and personal preferences.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Short-Term Rehabilitation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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1. What conditions does Concordia at Monroeville treat in short-term rehab?<\/summary>\n

We care for patients recovering from surgery, joint replacements, strokes, fractures, cardiac conditions, pneumonia, COPD, wound care needs and other post-acute conditions.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n

2. How long does a typical rehab stay last?<\/summary>\n

Length of stay varies based on your therapy goals, insurance, recovery progress and physician recommendations. Many patients stay one to three weeks.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n

3. Does insurance cover short-term rehab?<\/summary>\n

Most stays are covered by Medicare or private insurance. Our admissions team can verify coverage.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n

4. What room options are available for rehab patients?<\/summary>\n

Concordia of Monroeville offers updated private and semi-private accommodations for rehab patients.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n

5. What therapy services are provided?<\/summary>\n

Depending on your needs, you may receive physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy and specialized programs like aquatic therapy before discharge.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Long-Term Nursing Care<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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1. What does long-term nursing care include?<\/summary>\n

Services include 24\/7 licensed nursing, medical oversight, medication management, meals, laundry, activities, therapy options and on-site spiritual care.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n

2. How do I know if long-term care is the right level?<\/summary>\n

If someone needs continuous skilled nursing, help with daily care or ongoing medical supervision, long-term care may be appropriate. Our team can assist with assessments.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n

3. Is Concordia of Monroeville Medicare- or Medicaid-certified?<\/summary>\n

Yes. Our long-term nursing care is certified by both Medicare and Medicaid.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n

4. Can families visit freely?<\/summary>\n

Yes. Concordia supports flexible visitation to keep families involved and connected with their loved ones.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n

5. What types of medical conditions can you support?<\/summary>\n

We care for residents with memory impairment, diabetes, cardiac conditions, wound care needs, IV therapy, orthopedic conditions and other chronic or complex diagnoses.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you have questions about the different types of senior care or are interested in how Concordia can help you or your loved one, feel free to contact us.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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412-373-3900<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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