The Best Assisted Living Communities in Huntingdon County, PA

"Westminster was beautiful, spacious, and clean. The whole place was open, and the rooms were nice. They're private pay, and my mother is low income. They had wonderful staff and frequent activities. I saw a lady leading exercises. They had magazines and puzzles placed in different areas for people who wanted to participate."

"I have been in this home several times as a professional. Each time I was there I was disappointed. I visited in the middle of summer several times and found the home to be unbearably hot to the point that many of the residents were outdoors to escape the heat of the inside. I am not sure if they do not have AC or if they don't use it but they have had several close calls and warnings from governing bodies about temperature. I have also been here after a resident wandered out in the heat of the summer wearing a winter coat. He was found passed out and very dehydrated and was taken to the hospital. When I have been here to visit residents I have found the place to have a strong urine smell. I would not recommend this place for a loved one. "

"My Mother is a resident at the Aprontree. On a scale of 1-10, this Personal Care Home is easily deserving of a 10 PLUS. being a smaller home, the residents get more personal attention and care. The owner of the home Betty, has to be an angel sent by GOD to oversee the residents as I have been in care homes costing 2-3 times per month what Betty charges and the residents do not get a fraction of the Love and Attention that Betty and her Staff provide. THIS IS TRULY A GREAT PLACE, AND BETTY IS A GREAT ADMINISTRATOR. "

"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 really liked it. The staff was very good, informative, friendly, helpful, and knew all the answers. They had a nice dining room. We didn't have any food, but we've seen menus; they cover all the bases. One thing they have that's really nice is every room has either a balcony or a patio. They can walk out the door and be outside, which my mother likes. They had crafts. They take them out on a tour, and they take them shopping if they want. There's a lot of stuff to do. The facility was great."

"We toured Valley View Retirement Community, and it was excellent. It was an upscale facility. We looked at the cottages and it's like a 1-bedroom apartment with a 1-car garage. They looked very nice. When you buy, you are guaranteed a place for assisted living and the nursing home side even though you start in independent living. I saw their dining area and it looked like an upscale restaurant. There are tablecloths on the tables with dressings on them. The meals are delivered right where they sit. They have a large basement room just for activities. They do quilting, crafts, painting, and all kinds of stuff."

"My sister is at The Village at Morrisons Cove. She's in independent living, but she gets some assistance. It's been wonderful. They were very informative and contacted me right back. They go from assisted to more assisted and then to nursing, so it's like a three-level step. They have the very independent living there. Then they go to another kind of apartment where they can have some assistance, such as with medication, other reminders, or assistance with meals. Then they go to a higher level of need, such as more nursing or more elderly care. It is why I chose that one. In other words, she doesn't have to move. She's in that same facility. She remembers everybody, and she has the same people taking care of her. The care is really good, and the facility is clean. They're very professional, and they have real nurses on-staff, not just med techs."

"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 religious services at different times. They have outdoor porches where residents can sit. The dining rooms were very nice. Like a lot of places now, sometimes they're a little short-staffed. But they're very attentive and respond quickly. They're kind and patient. My mom enjoys the meals. They're comparable to other places."

"My mother was in Garvey Manor Nursing Home, and it was absolutely outstanding. I could not have asked for a better place. They gave wonderful care, and they're compassionate. They were unbelievable. She was there for six years, and then she passed away in December. It's an excellent maintained facility. The staff was wonderful and very responsive to your needs. Spiritually and physically, the residents are well cared for. It's a wonderful place. I would have lunch with my mother, and the food was very good. Socially, there was a lot of interaction for the residents. They were well provided for. It was just a wonderful, wonderful place; it was just amazing. I toured some in Philadelphia, and I wouldn't put anybody in them, but this place is incredible. I mean, the floors were just immaculate and the care that they gave these people."

"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. They have excellent safety features in place to keep other people from getting out of their facility and wandering off. It's a combination of everything. It's assisted living and if they need the extra care like the memory care or that kind of thing, they have things in place for that. I have tasted their food and it's pretty good. They provide three meals a day. They're really good with the activities. She likes it when they play bingo. They have entertainment coming in all the time."

"Very caring staff. Therapy excellent. Thank you for helping my wife return home quickly and safely. "

"The staff here are second to none. They treat the residents like family and really go the extra mile. The food is great and the dining area cozy. There was a recent remodel of some of the common areas and it is modern and light and cheerful. The rooms are nice and the place is well kept and clean. The pricing is quite reasonable as I was shopping around in the area to find the best place for a loved one. A hidden gem for sure!"

"Olivia Village Assisted Living Residence is a very small and family-owned community. They made you feel like you're a person, not a number. My dad is in a private room, but they also have shared rooms to offer. They can go outside for walks, have bingo nights, a therapist and a doctor that comes in, a cafeteria area, and several different TV rooms. Plus, you can have a TV in your own room. It's laid out the same as everybody else. There's a long hallway with rooms off each side and the dining area. Then there are a couple of different community rooms. The staff is very good. My dad's been satisfied with the food as well."

"My husband is in a secure dementia unit within The Preserve at Cedarwood, and he's doing pretty well. He doesn't think so, but I see great improvement. I'm very happy with them, although they're very expensive. The place is clean, and he has a room of his own. They take very good care of him. They do his laundry, serve him three meals a day, plus he can get all the snacks he wants. It's just phenomenal, and the staff is great. They're friendly, and they take care of the residents. The residents can walk around in the unit. They have a dining room, and they walk there to eat. It's a very nice facility. I haven't eaten there, but I go to the meals with my husband. I sit there while he eats, and he says they're great. He cleans his plate all the time. Most of the residents do. They have all kinds of activities. They play bingo, they have church, and they sing. They had an ox roast and a Father's Day get-together. They play cards, too. My husband goes to them, which he didn't do before."

"Altoona center for nursing is ok except one employee I called complained nothing being done so I pulled my friend out"