Community profile

Parkside at Westminster

3929 W 38th St, Erie, PA

Independent Living

4.09 reviewsvia A Place for Mom

About the community

About Parkside at Westminster

Nestled near the shoreline of the shallowest Great Lake, in the steel-belt community of Erie, Pennsylvania, sits a three-story building in the heart of southwest Millcreek — Parkside at Westminster. Experience true independence, try new things, and live your dreams in this 76-unit independent living community surrounded by tall maple trees and green spaces. Dip your toes in Lake Erie at the pristine beaches in nearby Presque Isle State Park, the most visited state park in Pennsylvania. In the warm weather months, visit the historic Presque Isle Lighthouse or take a picturesque boat tour. Escape the lake effect snow during long Pennsylvanian winters, with engaging local indoor attractions, including the Erie Art Museum, the Erie Maritime Museum, and the Pierre S.V. Hamot House. Treat Parkside at Westminster as your home base for a life full of new adventures. Community Amenities and Services Maintain your independent and active lifestyle with the amenities and services provided by Parkside at Westminster. Add extra ease to your life with the optional housekeeping program. Take advantage of medication management service to promote your health and well-being. You’ll have access to nurses, physical therapists, speech therapists, occupational therapists, and massage therapists through this community. Are you tired of shopping for groceries and cooking? Allow the staff to take that off your plate with Parkside's optional meal program. Meet with friends and family in the spacious, inviting community room. Read your favorite novel in the elegant, classically designed library. Watch movies in the community's modern, comfortable media room. Beat the cold-weather blues by snuggling up near a centrally located fireplace. Enjoy summer breezes or watch the maples turn orange on the outdoor patio or in the butterfly garden. Staying active promotes longevity in older adults — indulge in art classes, wine tastings, live performances, and happy hours. Maintain your physical fitness with yoga, tai chi, stretching classes, and Wii bowling. Tickle your brain with Dakim brain fitness, educational speakers, lifelong learning opportunities, and cooking classes. Join your friends and neighbors on organized field trips in the local community. Even more, every resident receives a membership to LifeWorks Erie for access to on-site and off-site activities. Uncovered parking is also available along with complimentary transportation options. Living Arrangements Intelligently designed, spacious apartment homes welcome residents into a fulfilling independent lifestyle. Most apartment homes feature a balcony or patio for a private outdoor space to enjoy nature. Large windows flood the apartment homes with natural light and showcase views of mature maple trees. Fully equipped kitchens in each unit provide opportunities for maintaining independent meal preparation skills. Ground floor units may also be available. Feel confident in navigating your bathroom easily with wheelchair-accessible showers. Live out your retirement dreams with the help of Parkside at Westminster. Related Articles Your Complete Guide to Independent Living Senior Housing Types - A Place for Mom 5 Helpful Tips for Moving Your Senior Parent

Family and resident feedback

4.0 out of 5 from 9 reviews

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★★★★★

Positive

Smooth transition from home to apartment

Great experience in working with the personnel at Parkside at Westminster. They were informative at the start and answered my questions. The transition was smooth to the apartment for my MIL. The administrator is a gem to work with.

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5.0 / 5
Response from the community

Thank you so much for the kind words. It truly goes a long way. I am overjoyed that I was able to help make this difficult transition easier!

January 13, 2025
Shari RJanuary 11, 2025

★★★★★

Positive

Parkside is a Solid Place

It's good place for senior living if you're independent. The staff is very accomodating and lovely. The apartment is very nice. Overall, all of my needs are met as far as maintenance.

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LinJuly 21, 2022

★★★★★

Positive

Just do it

My mom was hesitant about leaving her home of 50+ years and moving into a senior facility but after doing so she is so much happier and very content. Wish we had made this move sooner.

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MikeNovember 12, 2018

★★★★★

Positive

Very nice Independent Senior Living apartments

We are very happy here, our apt is very nice and has a nice kitchen, they have field trips where we can go shoping and to special events, they offer all kinds of amenities for us to choose from and the staff is very helpful and friendly. Our surrounds are comfortable and welcoming and I would recommend you come and take a tour here.

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AnonymousSeptember 18, 2017

★★★★

Positive

Very nice place. Even the small one bedroom apt.is very spacious plus room for a stack washer & dryer. Plenty of closet space. One draw back for our mom is that the meals are not provided. probably not a good idea for her.

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AnonymousFebruary 3, 2017

★★★★★

Critical

It has been fine

It has been fine. The Parkside at Westminster is a very nice community. Everyone is nice and friendly. You hear some complaints but not a lot. Overall, it has been very good. My overall rating of this property is 3 stars. I rate the cleanliness 5 stars because it is very clean. I rate the friendliness 4 stars. I rate the value 3 stars. I rate the care services 4 stars. I rate the activities 5 stars.

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Response from the community

Thank you for your feedback regarding our community.

December 15, 2015
AnonymousApril 28, 2015

Verified overview

What we know from public sources

Care options
Independent Living
Operator
Not yet resolved
Public price status
Not publicly found
Last source check
August 2, 2026

Source-published features

Amenities and services

Grouped so you can scan what affects day-to-day life before opening an operator page.

Meals & dining

  • Private Dining Room

Health & wellness

  • Staffing & Ancillary Services
  • Medication Management

Services & convenience

  • Property Convenient to Public Transit
  • Resident Parking Available
  • Complimentary Transportation
  • Uncovered Parking
  • Dogs Allowed
  • Cats Allowed
  • Housekeeping
  • Grocery Shopping and Errands
  • Beautician
  • Laundry Service / Drycleaning
  • English

Activities & engagement

  • Cooking Classes
  • Pet-focused Programs
  • Art Classes
  • Live Dance or Theater Performances
  • Yoga / Chair Yoga
  • Devotional Activities On-Site
  • Wii Bowling
  • Catholic Services
  • Other Religious Services
  • Holiday Parties
  • Wine Tasting
  • Devotional Activities Offsite
  • Happy Hour
  • Dances
  • Intergenerational Programs
  • Activities Off-site
  • Visiting Chaplain or Priest
  • Activities On-site
  • Live Well Programs
  • Stretching Classes
  • BBQs or Picnics
  • Community Service Programs
  • Birthday Parties
  • Brain fitness / Dakim
  • Tai Chi
  • Live Musical Performances
  • Trivia Games
  • Gardening Club
  • Educational Speakers / Life Long Learning
  • Protestant Services
  • Day Trips and Outings

Outdoor spaces

  • Indoor Atrium
  • Computer or Media Center
  • Barber Shop
  • Central Fireplace
  • Library
  • Outside Patio
  • Beauty Salon
  • Indoor Common Areas
  • Meeting Room
  • Butterfly garden / Hummingbird garden
  • Main Street Shops
  • TV Lounge
  • Outdoor Common Areas
  • Raised Garden Beds
  • Fitness Center
  • Game Room
  • Billiards Lounge
  • Piano or Organ
  • Movie or Theater Room

Apartment & room features

  • Ground Floor Units
  • Air Conditioned
  • Wheelchair Accessible Showers
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet
  • Full kitchen
  • Handicap Accessible
  • Bath Tubs
  • Respite or Short Term Stays Offered

Official oversight

Inspection and quality records

Inspection coverage has not yet been completed for this community. “Not covered” is not the same as “no violations found.”

Coverage last checked August 2, 2026.

Questions to confirm with the community

Additional care fees
Not publicly disclosed
Move-in fee
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Exact unit availability
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