Amber Terrace at Altoona Center for Nursing Care
1020 Green Avenue, Altoona, PA, 16601
4.4
(7 reviews)
The scenic city of Altoona may be an ideal retirement option for seniors seeking mild weather, a low cost of living and access to health care. It has a large senior community that makes up 17% of its 44,000 residents, which it supports through a dedicated transportation service, four city-funded senior centers and a wide range of long-term care options.
Assisted living is one of the most popular long-term care solutions for Altoona seniors looking for a maintenance-free lifestyle. This residential option includes daily meals and snacks, dynamic social and recreational activities and personalized care services. Many assisted living facilities let residents keep pets and have on-site amenities, such as walking paths, libraries, movie theaters and fitness centers. Some facilities also coordinate skilled nursing services for those who qualify for nursing home care but want a less intensive environment. On average, seniors in Altoona pay $4,030 per month for assisted living, which is affordable compared to the state norm of $4,100 and the national average of $4,500.
This guide provides more information on assisted living costs in Altoona and options for paying for care. It also highlights benefits and drawbacks of moving to this city for retirement.Â
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1020 Green Avenue, Altoona, PA, 16601
4.4
(7 reviews)
1929 E. Pleasant Valley Boulevard, Altoona, PA, 16602
4.3
(8 reviews)
"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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3.0
(2 reviews)
"Seemed very understaffed. When I mentioned it to my husbands case management, she was quick to say they were within state guild lines. There is rarely a nurse at the nurses station. They have water issues; patients are only showered every three days..."
READ MORE1100 14TH AVENUE, Altoona, PA, 16601
170 Red Fox Drive, Duncansville, PA, 16635
4.8
(10 reviews)
"My dad moved into Celebration Villa in Altoona. He can still have independence. He has his own room. There's a lot of activity. The staff is friendly. My dad has a nice, large room, and he can have all of his own furniture and anything he wants in th..."
READ MORE220 Newry Street, Hollidaysburg, PA, 16648
4.6
(8 reviews)
"My mom moved into Presbyterian Village at Hollidaysburg. We chose it because they have a continuum of care. My mom could go into skilled nursing when she needs to. It's a nice place, and it's clean. It's very homelike. They have activities. They have..."
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1037 South Logan Boulevard, Hollidaysburg, PA, 16648
4.8
(5 reviews)
"My mother began to call this her home and everyone there her family. She started out in an independent living apartment, but after several years, she needed more care and transferred to a personal care apartment. The staff is loving, competent, car..."
READ MORE590 NEWRY LANE, Duncansville, PA, 16635
4.7
(6 reviews)
"The Winds at Mattern Orchard Assisted Living was very well laid out, had very personable staff, and was very caring. It's just a larger facility and we wanted to go with the smaller, more homey feeling with the other facility we visited. We liked it ..."
READ MORE500 Municipal Dr, Duncansville, PA, 16635
3.8
(4 reviews)
"For all of you that are at the most difficult time in your life, when you realize you just can't give your parent the care he needs and you now most make that very sad decision...where! My sister and I traveled that path not long ago and after a lot..."
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The Department of Human Services licenses, monitors and regulates assisted living facilities in Altoona and the rest of Pennsylvania. This department publishes general information on the rules and minimum standards facilities comply with, and it has an online complaint form to let individuals file concerns or complaints regarding substandard care or incidents that take place.
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In Altoona, assisted living facilities charge approximately $4,030 per month for care.
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
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.Â
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
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.
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:
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Pennsylvania page.
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.
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.
Assisted Living
jesshoover
5
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.
Assisted Living
C.Hav
1
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...
Assisted Living
Betsy
3
Review of Graystone Manor at Bellmeade
Graystone Manor at Bellmeade was unimpressive. The apartments were a lot smaller and a lot of them were shared rooms, which we did not want. Activities were limited, too. The dining area was...