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The 5 Best Nursing Homes in Altoona, PA for 2024

Altoona is a city of about 43,000 people, with 16.5% of residents aged 65 and over. Seniors have easy access to medical care at UPMC Altoona, which offers specialized programs such as cancer treatment, a stroke center and bariatric services. The city is home to a higher-than-average number of doctors, and local health care is 13% cheaper than the national average. Nursing home care is also economical in Altoona, averaging $9,946 per month compared to the statewide rate of $10,403, according to the Genworth Cost of Care Survey.

Nursing homes serve seniors who require 24/7 medical monitoring and extensive help with daily tasks. Services include personal care assistance and specialized medical support, such as chronic illness management, medication administration and rehabilitative therapies. Alternatively, seniors can find assisted living and home care providers in Altoona that offer a higher degree of independence and less intensive medical care.

This guide is designed to help seniors understand their long-term care options in Altoona. It compares the city's nursing home prices to those in nearby areas and details programs that may help manage costs or provide additional support.

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Nursing Home Costs in Altoona, PA

In Altoona, a semi private room in a nursing home averages $9,946 per month, while a private room averages $10,555.

The Cost of Nursing Home Care in Nearby Cities

Altoona's nursing homes charge an average of $9,946 per month for a semi private room, which is lower than Pennsylvania's statewide norm of $10,403. However, local care costs are 26% higher than the national average, and many nearby cities offer lower rates. Prices in Johnstown are about $775 less than in Altoona, and State College offers monthly savings of 8.3% on average. On the other hand, the neighboring city of Harrisburg is significantly more expensive than Altoona, with nursing home care averaging $882 more per month.

Altoona

$9,946

Pennsylvania

$10,403

United States

$7,908

Johnstown

$9,171

State College

$9,186

Harrisburg

$10,828

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

Seniors in Altoona can access various care options depending on their daily needs and preferences. Nursing home care is the city's most expensive option, with semi private and private rooms averaging $9,946 and $10,555 per month, respectively. Less intensive care is available through assisted living facilities, which charge $4,030 on average. Alternatively, seniors can age in place via home care or home health care for $4,290. Adult day health care also offers significant savings over nursing home care, averaging $1,625 per month.

In-Home Care

$4,290

Home Health Care

$4,290

Adult Day Health Care

$1,625

Assisted Living Facility

$4,030

Nursing Home Care (semiprivate room)

$9,946

Nursing Home Care (private room)

$10,555

Financial Assistance for Nursing Home Care in Altoona, PA

Many seniors and their families use some form of financial assistance to help them pay for nursing care. The main options available are Medicare, Medicaid and veterans benefits. These programs can be complicated, especially when it comes to benefit terms. Below, we give a brief overview of how these programs may be used towards paying for skilled nursing care.

  • Medicare: Medicare will typically cover all skilled nursing costs for the first 20 days of one's stay in a nursing home and a portion of the costs until day 100. After 100 days, Medicare will not cover any part of the cost of the stay. While this is adequate when short-term care is needed, those who need long-term care will have to either pay out-of-pocket or use another source of financial assistance.
  • Medicaid:Medicaid covers most of the cost of living expenses in a skilled nursing facility for qualifying seniors. Care and room and board are covered with no time limit, but residents may be charged for extras such as specially prepared food or cosmetic services. Medicaid eligibility requirements are strict and complex, so not all seniors qualify for Medicaid benefits.
  • Veterans Benefits: Veterans receiving a VA pension may also be eligible for the Aid and Attendance benefit administered by the VA. Aid and Attendance is a monthly allowance that beneficiaries may use to pay for their long-term care, including skilled nursing care.

If these options aren't available to you, check if your loved one has long-term care insurance or contact your Area Agency on Aging to ask about local financial assistance programs for seniors.

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friend of short

I visited this facility

Review of Amber Terrace at Altoona Center for Nursing Care

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

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Daughter of Person

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

Review of Amber Terrace at Altoona Center for Nursing Care

My family is very grateful to the 3rd floor staff who cared for my father. We appreciate the thoughtfulness and compassion extended to my father and to us by Marcia, the nurse practitioner, Marcia,...

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lindalolo

I am/was a resident of this facility

Review of Amber Terrace at Altoona Center for Nursing Care

I was a patient at altoona center for nursing care. The center was very clean. The housekeeper that cleaned my room was awesome she did a great job. The room always smells so clean. The staff is...

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