Vincentian Schenley Gardens is a senior community that offers Personal Care and Memory Care to older adults who value their independence but require some help with activities of daily living. Residents receive meals, assistance as needed, and are offered a variety of social events to help promote an active and rewarding lifestyle.

This unique intergenerational living opportunity, found nowhere else in the Pittsburgh area, is being offered to Health Sciences Graduate Students. In exchange for a low monthly rent, students agree to spend at least four hours per week with residents, doing everything from educational classes, social outings, parties, tech help and much more.

Vincentian is accepting applications on a first-come, first-serve basis. Up to 30 students can be accommodated at Vincentian Schenley Gardens. Applications will be accepted until all apartments are rented; however, Vincentian recommends that interested applicants apply as soon as possible due to the limited number of rooms and anticipated high demand given the greatly reduced rent and innovative intergenerational living and experiential learning opportunities that this program provides.

Students will move in during the month of August at predetermined move-in dates to be coordinated with Vincentian and the tenants.

All basic utilities including water, electric and gas is included in your rent at no additional cost. Your rent also includes FREE cable television and WiFi!

Seniors who live at Vincentian Schenley Gardens may need a little help with daily tasks like bathing, dressing, using the bathroom, taking their medications, personal hygiene, cooking/eating, getting around and housekeeping. Personal Care residents receive the assistance that is always available, but never intrusive.

Vincentian Schenley Gardens is located conveniently on Bigelow Boulevard in North Oakland and along the Port Authority bus line. The address is 3890 Bigelow Blvd, Pittsburgh, PA 15213.

Ample garage parking and on-street, unmetered parking is available.

Yes, pets of up to 40 pounds are welcome. Pets must not be a disturbance to neighbors and other residents. Pet owners must provide a current photo and updated vaccine records for their pets.

Yes, students may purchase as many or as few meals as they wish. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are available seven days a week.

It is the students’ responsibility to find roommates. All roommates must be enrolled in a university, and must separately apply and be accepted into the Students in Residence program. Studio apartments can accommodate one student. One-bedroom apartments can accommodate up to two students. Two-bedroom apartments can accommodate up to three or four students, based on configuration. All students and roommates that live at Vincentian Schenley Gardens must be part of the Students in Residence program.

If any roommate breaks their lease and moves out, it is the responsibility of the remaining roommate(s) to pay the full monthly rent for the apartment.

Please contact Rosemarie Malanoski at rmalanoski@vcs.org.