The Best Assisted Living Communities in Huntingdon County, PA

"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"

"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 of tears and stress, we decided to place Dad at the Hollidaysburg VS Home. This past year has been so very stressful, especially with Covid! I cannot be more happy with these wonderful people! They were one of the first to close their doors to family and friends (which at that time, disappointed me). Because of their policies, many lives were saved! During this time, I have come to love and respect each and every person I have come into contact with...from the guards who greet you at the gate with a smile and directions, to the fine young ladies in the office who go out of their way to make dreams come true (they allowed us to spend a little time with Dad to celebrate his 99th birthday), to the staff who take care of my Dad! The activities ladies are absolutely amazing! These ladies will come in, read the bible to Dad (who loves that), laugh at his jokes (even though most times he can't finish them because his train of thought just isn't always there, they even dance with him (while in the wheelchair)! The nurses are so caring and they seem to take time and patience with him. They all treat Dad with respect. Some have commented he's like their grandfather! I HAVE NOTHING BUT RESPECT AND ADMIRATION FOR HOLLIDAYSBURG VETERAN'S HOME! THEY ARE PEOPLE WITH COMPASSION AND TRUE GRIT!"

"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 because of the cleanliness, the personal staff's attention to our needs, and the information. They gave a lot of good information to us. They're also secluded, very quiet, have pretty outside scenery, and are very clean. They offer physical therapy, craft classes, exercise classes, and outside trips. They organize trips outside of the facility."

"Juniper Village Wellspring Memory Care at Brookline had a lot of staff working, and the residents seemed happy. The rooms were quite lovely, and they had two separate dining rooms for the memory care people. They had a big kitchen that they could do projects in. The layout of the room was fine, it seemed very adequate, and the bathroom was fine. I was impressed with everything that I saw. The person who took me around was lovely. They all smiled and greeted me. They had a calendar of events that they do."