Canterbury Place
Canterbury Place
310 Fisk St.
Pittsburgh, PA 15201
Licensed beds: 59
Description
Part of UPMC Senior Communities, Canterbury Place is a skilled nursing facility in the Lawrenceville section of Pittsburgh. Sustained by a 150-year heritage of caring, Canterbury Place is a community where the physical, emotional, spiritual, and social needs of older adults are anticipated and fulfilled. Its mission is carried out through a unique combination of compassionate service and expert medical care directed toward achieving optimal levels of independence and encouraging growth throughout life. The values upon which the mission of Canterbury Place is based include:
- responding to the changing needs of older adults and their families and caregivers
- promoting the highest ethical standards
- treating every person with dignity and respect
Licensed by the Pennsylvania Department of Health and certified by Medicare, Canterbury Place offers intermediate-level and skilled care. The unit is staffed by licensed professionals, including registered nurses; physical, speech, and occupational therapists; and a geriatric certified registered nurse practitioner. A UPMC geriatrician is on call 24 hours each day. Residents participate in therapeutic recreational programs on a daily basis.
Nursing highlights
Nurses have the opportunity to advance through the Geriatric Advancement Program, a clinical career ladder that offers career and financial opportunities.
For more information, visit Canterbury Place on the UPMC Senior Communities site.