Amber Terrace at Altoona Center for Nursing Care
1020 Green Avenue, Altoona, PA 16601
4.4
(7 reviews)
"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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1020 Green Avenue, Altoona, PA 16601
4.4
(7 reviews)
"Altoona center for nursing is ok except one employee I called complained nothing being done so I pulled my friend out..."
READ MORE301 Valley View Blvd, Altoona, PA 16602
4.3
(3 reviews)
"My brother lives in a nursing home. It is Valley View Home in Altoona. It is pretty nice. They got a lot of activities and stuff going on. They have all different kinds, like in the summer time they take them to places and to ballgames. The staff is ..."
READ MORE700 SOUTH CAYUGA AVENUE, Altoona, PA 16602
3.0
(2 reviews)
"Very caring staff. Therapy excellent. Thank you for helping my wife return home quickly and safely. ..."
READ MORE397 3rd Ave, Hastings, PA 16646
5.0
(1 reviews)
"We will not be moving my father-in-law from Haida Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center because it's just too convenient for the family. They give us medical attention, as well as the personal care. They're very caring towards their patients. They do ..."
READ MORE1037 South Logan Boulevard, Hollidaysburg, PA 16648
4.8
(5 reviews)
"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 aw..."
READ MORE437 Givler Drive, Martinsburg, PA 16662
4.6
(8 reviews)
"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, informativ..."
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220 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..."
READ MORE360 Westminster Drive, Huntingdon, PA 16652
4.5
(4 reviews)
"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 ..."
READ MORE1037 S Logan Blvd, Hollidaysburg, PA 16648
4.0
(2 reviews)
"I visited Garvey Manor. They have nice-sized rooms. The staff was very nice. They were friendly. It's very well decorated. It's very pleasing to the eye when you walk in. I saw their dining room. It was very nice, but I didn't have any food. It was q..."
READ MORE4112 SPRINGHILL ROAD, Portage, PA 15946
4.0
(1 reviews)
"The rooms were clean and she was happy with the way the staff treated her. Given healthy snacks and great meals. Had lunch with her on many occasions there. ..."
READ MORE429 S. Market St, Martinsburg, PA 16662
4.0
(2 reviews)
"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..."
READ MORE500 Municipal Dr, Duncansville, PA 16635
3.7
(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..."
READ MORE925 South Lincoln Avenue, Tyrone, PA 16686
3.4
(11 reviews)
"I would highly recommend Epworth Manor Personal Care I moved my father to Epworth 5 months ago. I am very happy with the care he receives. The entire staff are excellent caregivers, They are very professional warm, kind and very friendly. They..."
READ MORE1229 Warm Springs Avenue, Huntingdon, PA 16652
3.0
(2 reviews)
"My mother was Huntingdon Nursing and Rehab Center. Everything was good as far as the people. Right now, it was in the process of being renovated. They were updating everything. That was the only problem with that place. It was kind of old. Now, they ..."
READ MORE429 Manor Drive, Ebensburg, PA 15931
2.8
(10 reviews)
"Awesome facility. The nurses gave my father the outmost care . Very passionate people. I would highly recommend this facility. ..."
READ MORE916 HICKORY STREET, Hollidaysburg, PA 16648
2.5
(2 reviews)
"I was very pleased with Lutheran Home, and the people working there were very nice. The room that we looked up was upgraded,, but I know they’re upgrading other apartments. The dining facility was clean and very well decorated. They had card games, e..."
READ MORE1000 WASHINGTON AVENUE, Portage, PA 15946
2.0
(1 reviews)
"This facility seems very nice from the outside and as soon as you walk in, but after you're there for a few minutes, the real scene unfolds. The staff doesn't come to the need of residents right away but are instead sitting down at a table chatting ..."
READ MORE402 Maple Ave # 1, Bellwood, PA 16617
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READ MORE397 3rd Avenue, Hastings, PA 16646
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READ MORE319 Hollidaysburg, Hollidaysburg, PA 16648
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
In Altoona, a semi private room in a nursing home averages $9,946 per month, while a private room averages $10,555.
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.
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.
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
Nursing Homes
friend of short
5.0
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
Nursing Homes
Daughter of Person
5.0
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,...
Nursing Homes
lindalolo
5.0
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...