History Of Our Retirement Homes (Pittsburgh)
“A community that will be a prototype of excellence.” – September 1982
On September 1, 1982, Sherwood Oaks, a "community for active older people," officially opened. The philosophy of the founding men and women guided them to build "A place oriented to preventive medicine, rehabilitation, vigor, and to encouraging residents to take an active charge of their own lives..."
| Sherwood Voices Video Tour » | Since this retirement Pittsburgh community was started by people who intended to live here, it was natural that the programs and services were designed to meet the interests of residents. No social or activities director design what residents do. Residents themselves established committees and participated, or not, as they chose. There are at present nearly 60 resident-led committees. They run the gamut from art classes, bridge and chorus, through swimnastics, Wimbledon and the wood shop. |
This retirement home Pittsburgh was designed for active living, however founders felt that it was important to have on-site health care as a backup to their active lives. After researching various retirement homes Pittsburgh, they decided that a "continuing care" model was the best. When Sherwood Oaks opened its doors in 1982 they had already built a complete Health Center that included a fully licensed Skilled Nursing Home and Personal Care living facility.
Here is a time line of events for Sherwood Oaks retirement home Pittsburgh:
1982 - Sherwood Oaks Retirement Community opens its doors on the 84 acre campus located in Cranberry Twp, PA for seniors who wanted retirement Pittsburgh
1983 - Completed construction of the Greenhouse and the Gazebo overlooking the lake
1986 - The Pittsburgh retirement home affiliated with North Hills Passavant Hospital
1994 - The Pittsburgh retirement home built and dedicated the Oak Lodge (a short term residence for visiting family and friends
1999 - Opened the Fitness Center and built a perimeter walking trail
2001 - A new Gatehouse was completed, and residents established the Employee Scholarship Fund (which has provided $325,000 in employee scholarship grants
2002 - The Pittsburgh retirement home became a part of UPMC
2006 - Renovations to the Community Center building were completed, enhancing our dining and fitness facilities
2010 - New residents seeking retirement Pittsburgh began moving into the 24-unit Lakeside Apartment Building
2011 - The Pittsburgh retirement home dedicated the Oak Grove Center, a care facility for persons with memory impairment. Residents raise over $9 million to support this effort
2012 - The renovated 43-bed skilled nursing facility opens
