Sivitz Hospice & Palliative Care at Jewish Association on Aging

200 JHF Dr, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15217

Palliative Care

About Sivitz Hospice & Palliative Care at Jewish Association on Aging

The Choice Is Yours.

Who do you trust when lifes journey comes to an end?

At JAAs Sivitz Hospice, what matters to you drives everything we do.

Our approach to hospice care is about life and well-being. We provide needed care and support, honor wishes, and are by your side until the very end.


Hospice Team

Our patients and families establish relationships with our hospice specialists, all of whom provide support and ensure that no one faces this difficult time alone. Our care team supports you in your home or other location of your choice.

We focus on your quality of life and include you and your family members in treatment plans.

  • Your spiritual, physical, and emotional needs are our priority.
  • Your choices include innovative and holistic approaches, if requested.

Your hospice team includes:

  • Medical Director
  • Your Primary Care Physician (PCP) or Physician of Choice
  • Registered Nurses
  • Medical Social Workers
  • Home Health Aides
  • Spiritual and Bereavement Counselors
  • Specially Trained Volunteers
  • Nutritionists (when clinically indicated)
  • Therapists (when clinically indicated)

Palliative Care

Palliative care is for those who have a life-limiting illness but are not ready for hospice or are still receiving curative treatment. Our palliative care program offers expert treatment of pain and continuity of care in a private residence or senior living center.

Our highly skilled team offers expert assistance with symptom management. If needed, we can help patients transition to the hospice.

Bereavement Services

Bereavement services are an essential and intricate part of the hospice program, and Sivitz Hospice is committed to supporting families during the grieving period following the loss of a loved one. Bereavement support is tailored to meet the unique needs of each family. We are devoted to providing ongoing support for as long as its needed.

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Additional Services Offered

Mollie’s Meals Delivered By JAA

Home Delivered Meals 200 JHF Dr, Allegheny, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15217

Deliveries Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays; when ordered in advance, Friday delivery can include weekend meals. Available in Pittsburgh and surrounding neighborhoods. When you need help preparing meals or are homebound, nutritious Kosher meals delivered for a modest fee; prepared by professional staff with Allegheny Area on Aging dietary approval; accommodates many special needs diets.

AHAVA Memory Care Center Of Excellence

Memory Care 100 JHF Drive, Allegheny, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15217

An assisted living residence that enhances the independence of those with Alzheimers disease and other forms of dementia or memory loss, AHAVA Memory Care Residence offers more than care. Partners with the Hearthstone Institute(r) which uses the "I~m Still Here(tm)" evidence-based, non- pharmacological approach to treatment. Purposefully designed to embrace residents in a secure yet soothing and comforting environment that promotes freedom and engagement. AHAVA is a community filled with activity and purpose. It is a place where your families find guidance, support, and peace of mind.  Because AHAVA Memory Care Residence is part of JAAs own network of care, additional memory support at varying stages of memory loss, and rehabilitation are available.

The Harry And Jeanette Weinberg Terrace

Assisted Living 5757 Bartlett Street, Allegheny, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15217

The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg TerraceThe Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Terrace is a beautiful personal care community designed for more active residents who need occasional support to remain independent.Our friendly, supportive staff, along with a host of convenient services and amenities, helps you stay energized and vibrant.Quite simply, Weinberg Terrace is a wonderful place to call home.Spacious Apartments, Desired Squirrel Hill NeighborhoodOur spacious, comfortable apartment designs provide privacy and dignity and the touches and finishes you desire most.Conveniently located in Pittsburghs charming Squirrel Hill neighborhood, we are within walking distance of shopping, restaurants, entertainment, and more.At Weinberg Terrace, you receive the extra help you need, and our great location keeps you close to everything and everyone that matters.Active Senior LifestyleLiving at Weinberg Terrace gives you the opportunity to renew old friendships and develop new ones, find terrific partners for a game of cards, and join in singalongs to your favorite melodies. Each day, our full social calendar provides an array of opportunities for you to discover something new and exciting.  Best of all, you are surrounded by the warmth of a traditional community that makes you feel right at home, right from day one.

JAA Home Health Services

Home Health

When you need skilled home health services to remain independent, choose JAA. After receiving a home health referral, we visit your home within 48 hours to assess needs, create a treatment plan that incorporates your goals, and communicate with you, your family, and your personal physician. JAA Home Health Services offer assistance delivered with compassion, professionalism, and reliability.

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