The Pittsburgh community is soon to witness the transformation of a former nursing home into an elaborate "urban senior village." The Jewish Association on Aging (JAA) has announced its plans to develop a new senior living campus in Squirrel Hill, utilizing the now-defunct Charles Morris Nursing and Rehabilitation Center site. According to WPXI, the project will introduce 90 new units, including a personal care home and independent living facility, aimed at meeting the evolving needs of the city's aging population.

The renovation plans consist of a 30-unit personal care residence and a subsequent 60-unit independent living facility. The personal care residence will repurpose the existing structure of the Charles Morris Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, while the independent living facility will rise at the site of the former Residence at Weinberg Village. Seamless coordination with the already-established Ahava Memory Care Residence will ensure a comprehensive continuum of care for the residents.

With an investment approximating $50 million, the Jewish Association on Aging intends to revamp the Charles Morris building into a state-of-the-art personal care residence, which closed in January 2021 due to a range of financial and operational difficulties. Louis Plung, JAA's board chair, emphasized their commitment at the organization's annual meeting when he said, "Our vision is to create a vibrant and inclusive community that supports seniors at every stage of their aging journey," as noted by the TribLIVE report.

Additional services integral to JAA's offering that focus on maintaining seniors' health and well-being at home will continue to be a priority. The organization achieved 17,500 home health visits in the past year and will continue providing extensive services like Sivitz Hospice and Mollie’s Meals, physical therapy, and care navigation for the community. Furthermore, the project has also been planned in phases, with the initial phase dedicated to the 30-unit renovation targeted for completion in late 2025.