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Assisted Living Communities in Altoona, Pennsylvania

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The Cost of Assisted Living in Altoona, PA and Nearby Cities

Seniors in Altoona pay monthly median rates of $4,030 for assisted living. This is $70 below the Pennsylvania norm, and it offers significant monthly savings over the national norm of $4,500. Despite this, several nearby cities have more affordable care costs, including Pittsburgh, where monthly fees are competitive at $3,250, and Johnstown, where older adults pay $1,300 less per month for care than assisted living residents in Altoona. Rates in State College are about $500 higher than in Altoona, and in Chambersburg, monthly care fees average $4,823.

Altoona

$4,030

Pennsylvania

$4,100

United States

$4,500

Johnstown

$2,725

State College

$4,518

Chambersburg

$4,823

Pittsburgh

$3,250

Paying for Assisted Living in Altoona

In Altoona, assisted living facilities charge approximately $4,030 per month for care.

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Altoona

The state of Pennsylvania does not offer any explicit resources for financial assistance for assisted living (PCH). The state's official website that discusses options for paying for long-term care suggests enrolling in long-term insurance or paying with personal savings.

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

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.

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Living in Altoona, PA

Seniors in Altoona pay $4,030 per month for assisted living services, including housing and daily meals. Assisted living is an affordable alternative to home care and home health care, which feature a similar scope of services in the individual’s home for $4,290 per month. Nursing home rates are about double the cost of assisted living at $9,946 per month for a semiprivate room. Adult day health care is the only surveyed option with lower care costs, with seniors paying $1,625 for services. 

In-Home Care

$4,290

Home Health Care

$4,290

Adult Day Health Care

$1,625

Assisted Living Facility

$4,030

Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)

$9,946

Free Assisted Living Resources in Altoona

Altoona 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 Altoona, please visit our Assisted Living in Pennsylvania page.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Altoona

Altoona Assisted Living Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Assisted Living facilities in are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Pennsylvania page for more information about these laws.

Reviews of Communities Nearby

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Janice

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

Review of Graystone Manor at Bellmeade

My mother is in Graystone Manor at Bellmeade. We like it. They're good with her. They provide excellent care and it's a safe environment because she was having some issues getting out of the house....

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jesshoover

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

Review of Graystone Manor at Bellmeade

My great aunt lives here and loves it. She enjoys the sense of community it gives her. The staff there is so kind and helpful with her as well.

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C.Hav

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

Review of Graystone Manor at Bellmeade

No one here is qualified for the position. Girls giving meds take a one week test and carehelpers are CNA without any schooling at all. Also very dirty. Only one girl on one shift for all the...

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