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The 5 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Martinsburg, PA for 2024

Also serving communities of Shirleysburg.

There are 9 Assisted Living Facilities in the Martinsburg area, with 2 in Martinsburg and 7 nearby.

To help you with your search, browse the 69 reviews below for assisted living facilities in Martinsburg. On average, consumers rate assisted living in Martinsburg 4 out of 5 stars. Better rated regions include Hollidaysburg with an average rating of 4.75 out of 5 stars.

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What to Consider About Assisted Living in Martinsburg

Martinsburg is a small town in the rural Pennsylvania countryside, not far from Altoona, nestled between the forested heights of the central Allegheny mountains. Blair County, where Martinsburg is located, is home to 122,000 people, nearly 21% percent of whom are seniors aged 65 and over. At least eight assisted living facilities operate within the limits of Martinsburg, with several more in the surrounding area. These facilities are all licensed and regulated by the Pennsylvania Department of Human Resources Assisted Living Residence Licensing division, which monitors conditions at Pennsylvania's residential care facilities.

Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Martinsburg

  • The climate in Martinsburg is generally mild, with summer highs that average 81 degrees in August and winter lows in December of 20 degrees. Summer in Martinsburg brings up to 35.5 inches of rain, while winter sees 32 inches of snow each year. Seniors with asthma or COPD may have issues with the high pollen counts in spring, or with the cool, dry air the prevails in winter.
  • The cost of living in Martinsburg is approximately 11% lower, across most categories of common expenses, than the national average. Seniors in Martinsburg pay 13% less, on average, for healthcare than seniors do nationwide.
  • Crime rates in Martinsburg are very low, at just one-third the national rate for all crime categories combined. Seniors in Martinsburg are especially safe from violent crime, which occurs at just one-fifth the national average, with many years passing between incidences of certain serious crimes.
  • Seniors in Martinsburg can get around the Blair County area on the buses and other vehicles of Amtran. Amtran operates scheduled routes as far north as Altoona, with several regular stops in Martinsburg. Seniors can also book paratransit service from Amtran with 24 hours' notice. Riders with disabilities or valid Medicare cards get half off the regular fare, while seniors with a free transit ID card ride at no cost.
  • The Martinsburg area is home to world-class medical facilities, including Conemaugh Nason Medical Center, in the event of medical emergencies or illness.
  • Martinsburg has an array of community resources for seniors, including Blair Senior Services, an organization that operates special senior programs for nutrition at the farmers' market, door-to-door transportation services for medical visits and several health and wellness classes in the Altoona area, as well as more than half a dozen senior centers.

Note: Data reported on this page was updated in 2019 and based on the latest 2018 figures.

Paying for Assisted Living in Martinsburg

Assisted Living costs in Martinsburg start around $0 per month on average, while the nationwide average cost of assisted living is $4,000 per month, according to the latest figures from Genworth’s Cost of Care Survey.

It’s important to note that assisted living rates in Martinsburg and the surrounding suburbs can vary widely based on factors such as location, the level of care needed, apartment size and the types of amenities offered at each community.

Cities in Pennsylvania

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$4,000

Duncansville

$3,220

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Martinsburg

Seniors in Martinsburg can get help paying for assisted living with SSI. 

Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Pennsylvania page.

Financial Assistance in Pennsylvania

More Ways to Pay for Assisted Living

While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for assisted living, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance assisted living costs include:

  • Veterans Benefits
  • Life Insurance Policy
  • Long-Term Care Insurance
  • Reverse Mortgage

For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Pennsylvania page.

Free Assisted Living Resources in Martinsburg

Martinsburg and the surrounding area are home to numerous government agencies and non-profit organizations offering help for seniors searching for or currently residing in an assisted living community. These organizations can also provide assistance in a number of other eldercare services such as geriatric care management, elder law advice, estate planning, finding home care and health and wellness programs.

To see a list of free assisted living resources in Martinsburg, please visit our Assisted Living in Pennsylvania page.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Martinsburg

Martinsburg-area assisted living communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all assisted living communities in Pennsylvania are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Pennsylvania page for more information about these laws.

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Reviews of Communities Nearby

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Rich

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Review of Homewood at Martinsburg

We decided to keep my mom at Homewood at Martinsburg. It is a top-notch facility. Everything is new and well-kept. The staff is very friendly and they tend to all my mother's needs. It is a...

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Thomas

I visited this facility

Review of Homewood at Martinsburg

I went to Homewood at Martinsburg. I like that whatever condition mom is in, they can take care of it. They can go from independent living to hospice. It's very nice, very clean, and upbeat. My mom...

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Frances16

I am a friend or relative of a resident

Review of Homewood at Martinsburg

Homewood at Martinsburg is probably as good as any place, maybe better. My mother was only there for two and a half weeks before she passed on. They had all kinds of activities; they had a full...

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