LifeCare Behavioral Health Hospital of Pittsburgh

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LifeCare Behavioral Health Hospital of Pittsburgh is a national leader with more than 20 years of experience treating patients with psychiatric and medical issues. We are accredited by The Joint Commission and Medicare certified. Our facility has 49 private beds and is conveniently located at 225 Penn Avenue, on the 2nd floor.

We welcome admissions on 412-247-2365 and walk in assessments, 24 hours a day.

Our hospital features private rooms for acutely ill, voluntary and involuntary committed patients. Our facility provides a therapeutic environment where patients will experience a community setting with gourmet dining and group activities. We offer 24-hour physician coverage, and a secure courtyard available for outdoor groups and activities.

Our specialized programs provide acute psychiatric inpatient care designed to address a broad range of emotional and behavioral conditions. Some patients come to our hospital with medical issues in addition to mental health issues. We embrace each of our patients as an individual with a personal history and unique health situation. Throughout their stay, our patients experience a warm, caring environment focused on returning the patient to their optimal level of functioning.

We provide therapies and treatment that help patients achieve their fullest recovery potential. We offer a wide array of services, ranging from Adult and Geriatric Programs, comprehensive assessments and psychology services, intensive medication management, along with group therapies and patient/family conferences with the treatment team, as well as extensive social services and case management. 

VISITOR INFORMATION

VISITING

FEDERAL HOLIDAYS
New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, 4th of July, Thanksgiving and Christmas Day

2 visitors at a time are permitted.
No visitors under the age of 16.
No outside food is permitted.

PERSONAL ITEMS

The following items are permitted in patient rooms:

• 3 changes of clothes (no drawstrings or underwire)
• Sweater or sweatshirt (no hoodies or drawstrings)
• 1 pair soft/rubber soled shoes (no shoe laces)
• 1 pair pajamas (no drawstrings)
• Shampoo/conditioner, deodorant, toothbrush/toothpaste, lotion, comb/brush (no metal – will be secure when not in use)
• Eyeglasses/contacts (solution will be secured when not in use)
• Dentures or hearing aids
• Prosthetics
• Personal wheelchair or walker after inspection by rehab services (no canes)
• Paperback books, papers without staples/paperclips, photo or card (no frames)
• Journal or paper tablet (no metal, ribbons, elastic or spiral bound)
• No pens or pencils (LifeCare will provide)
• No hats or wigs; any exception must be approved by DON or AOC
• No jewelry

All other items will be stored in a secure area until discharge.

Patients are not permitted to have cellular phones.

PHONES FOR PATIENTS

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NURSES STATION

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LifeCare Behavioral Health Hospital of Pittsburgh does not discriminate against anyone on the basis of race, ethnicity, culture, language, socioeconomic status, sex, color, age, national origin, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical and mental disability, or handicap.

If you or a loved one require medical records from your stay at our hospital, click here to download the Authorization to Release Protected Health Information Form. This form must be completed in its entirety and signed by the patient or legally authorized representative. Please fax or mail the completed form to attn: Health Information Management Department at the address listed above. An HIM representative will contact you with further instructions.