Pittsburgh Lifetime Care Community
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
CONTINUING CARE RETIREMENT COMMUNITY FOSTERING PHYSICAL AND FINANCIAL SECURITY TO SENIORS THROUGH INDEPENDENT LIVING, PERSONAL CARE, MEMORY CARE AND SKILLED NURSING CARE FACILITIES.
- Income
- $24.0 million
- Spending
- $25.2 million
- Spent on programs
- 82%
- Reserves
- -15.3 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 91%
- Employees
- 388
- Highest pay
- $520,155, president
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Weak: 36 out of 100. Higher than 7% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).
Reserves
0 of 35Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.
Debt
2 of 20It owes 96% of what it owns.
Living within its means
4 of 15Spending exceeded income by 5% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 4% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1582% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Strong: 95 out of 100. Higher than 29% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).
Independent board
25 of 256 of 8 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
0 of 5Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Impact evidence
Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.
Programs described in its return (2)
- $20.6 million spent. See Schedule O
- PITTSBURGH LIFETIME CARE COMMUNITY D/B/A SHERWOOD OAKS EIN 25-1335247 FY ENDING JUNE 30, 2025 FORM 990, PART III - STATEMENT OF PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS THE MISSION OF PITTSBURGH LIFETIME CARE COMMUNITY (SHERWOOD OAKS) IS TO OPERATE A CONTINUING CARE RETIREMENT COMMUNITY FOR PEOPLE OVER AGE 62 WHICH FOSTERS INDEPENDENCE, HEALTH, PHYSICAL AND FINANCIAL SECURITY, WHILE PRESERVING A QUALITY AND DIGNITY OF LIFE IN WHICH RESIDENTS REALIZE THEIR FULLEST POTENTIAL. IN FULFILLMENT OF THIS MISSION, SHERWOOD OAKS PROVIDES HOUSING AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO OLDER ADULTS ON ITS 85-ACRE CAMPUS IN CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP, PA. THE SERVICES PROVIDE SUPPORT THAT ALLOWS RESIDENTS TO LIVE INDEPENDENTLY AS LONG AS FEASIBLE AND OFFERS MORE SUPPORT IN PERSONAL CARE, A SECURED DEMENTIA UNIT OR A SKILLED NURSING FACILITY IF NECESSARY. SHERWOOD OAKS IS A MEMBER OF LEADING AGE PA, A NON-PROFIT ASSOCIATION OF HOME AND SERVICES FOR SENIORS IN PENNSYLVANIA, AND LEADING AGE, A NATIONAL ASSOCIATION THAT WAS PREVIOUSLY NAMED AAHSA, THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF HOMES AND SERVICES FOR THE AGING. WHAT SETS SHERWOOD OAKS APART FROM OTHER RETIREMENT COMMUNITIES IS THEIR GUARANTEE OF PERSONAL CARE, SKILLED CARE, AND DEMENTIA CARE WHENEVER IT IS NEEDED BY A RESIDENT. THIS IS THE LIFECARE PROGRAM, AND THERE IS NO LIMIT ON THE NUMBER OF NURSING OR PERSONAL CARE DAYS A RESIDENT CAN RECEIVE. ADDITIONALLY, THERE ARE OTHER SERVICE OPTIONS PROVIDING RESIDENTS WITH CHOICES FITTING THEIR LIFESTYLE NEEDS. SHERWOOD OAKS OFFERS A COMPREHENSIVE PACKAGE OF HEALTH AND WELLNESS PROGRAMS, INCLUDING: - FITNESS CENTER TO FOSTER WELLNESS AND HEALTH PROMOTION - IN-HOME CARE PROVIDED BY COMMUNITY NURSING - FULLY LICENSED 42-ROOM PERSONAL CARE - FULLY LICENSED 43-BED NURSING HOME - FULLY LICENSED 30-ROOM PERSONAL CARE FACILITY FOR RESIDENTS WITH MEMORY LOSS - TRANSPORTATION SERVICES - FULLY LICENSED HOME CARE AGENCY - AN ART STUDIO - A WOOD WORKING SHOP - A 7,000-VOLUME LIBRARY - COMPUTER ROOM WITH FREE INTERNET SHERWOOD OAKS PROVIDES A WIDE RANGE OF PROGRAMS AND SERVICES THAT ADDRESS MANY ASPECTS OF A RESIDENT'S LIFE. THESE PROGRAMS AND SERVICES ADDRESS THE EMOTIONAL, INTELLECTUAL, SOCIAL, PHYSICAL, SPIRITUAL, AND VOCATIONAL ASPECTS OF LIFE. THE FITNESS CENTER AND POOL AREA OFFER AN ARRAY OF EXERCISE MACHINES THAT PROMOTE STRENGTH AND FLEXIBILITY, ALONG WITH EQUIPMENT THAT PROMOTES CARDIOVASCULAR HEALTH. GROUP FITNESS CLASSES ARE OFFERED INCLUDING TAI CHI AND YOGA. THERE IS ALSO A WELLNESS MANAGER TO ASSIST RESIDENTS IN ACHIEVING THEIR HEALTH AND WELLNESS GOALS. RESIDENTS ORGANIZE AND PARTICIPATE IN SOCIAL, SPIRITUAL, AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS THAT PROMOTE WELLNESS. SOME OF THE FEATURES/AMENITIES AT SHERWOOD OAKS INCLUDE: SOUND-PROOF AND FIRE-RATED CONSTRUCTION COMMUNITY NURSING MEALS SERVED DAILY FULLY EQUIPPED KITCHENS WEEKLY HOUSEKEEPING UTILITIES INCLUDING WATER AND SEWAGE PAYMENTS IN LIEU OF PROPERTY TAXES WEEKLY FLAT LAUNDRY SERVICE MAINTENANCE OF BUILDINGS BATHROOM WITH SAFETY AIDS MAINTENANCE OF GROUNDS SECURITY PERSONNEL ON DUTY 24 HOURS/DAY TWENTY-FOUR-HOUR EMERGENCY CALL SYSTEM SMOKE DETECTORS HEALTH CENTER SERVICES: SHERWOOD OAKS HAS A STATE-LICENSED MEDICARE AND MEDICAID-APPROVED HEALTH CARE CENTER ON SITE. A RESIDENT'S CONTINUING CARE CONTRACT GUARANTEES UNLIMITED NURSING CARE. ADDITIONAL HEALTH RELATED SERVICES AND FACILITIES INCLUDE: - COMMUNITY NURSE - PERSONAL CARE STUDIO APARTMENTS AND SUITES - REGULAR DOCTOR'S OFFICE HOURS - RECREATIONAL, OCCUPATIONAL, AND PHYSICAL THERAPIES - SPECIALTY DEMENTIA UNIT THERE IS A REGISTERED NURSE ON DUTY 24 HOURS A DAY, AND PHYSICIANS ARE ON CALL.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.
On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.
Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since September 1978.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.
Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.
Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.
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