Nursing Home Communities in Altoona, PA

"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, exercise classes, church services, and birthday parties. There is a call button in every room of the apartment so they are able to get help if they need it. It’s like a hotel, but they have a main meeting room where they have activities. There are places for them to be together. "

"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."

"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."

"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."

"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."

"Awesome facility. The nurses gave my father the outmost care . Very passionate people. I would highly recommend this facility. "

"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. "

"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 what's necessary for their well-being. They keep the family informed. The physical condition of the facility is good. There are places where they allow the people to sit with their loved ones. My father-in-law has been in both semiprivate and private rooms. The rooms are nice, and they can bring in whatever they need to for his care. He is not able to do activities. I know they have activities there. We were looking into them at the beginning, but he went downhill so quick. He's not able to do any activities. They're taking good care of my father-in-law. With everything, there is always room for improvement; everything I have seen has been up-to-date. The staff members have been keeping us updated. Any time my husband called with questions, they either answer him right then or get back to him within an hour. The staff is good too."

"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 were trying to modernize the rooms. They had a small gymnasium area. It had three floors. They had an Alzheimer's unit in one floor, and it was laid out a little different. However, that time they did not have a locked down facility. "

"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."

"We had my sister transition there after hip surgery for 8 weeks. She received excellent care and was the healthiest I've seen her in years. My 86 year old brother in law also went there for 2 weeks after knee surgery with equally excellent stay. Staff was great, rooms were great. They even allowed us to have a family get together for my sisters 74th birthday in the dining hall. "

"I think this is a pretty average facility--I found nothing outstanding about it nor nothing horrific. First, the problems: (1) I found that I often had to track down nurses to get them things that my mother had been hitting the nurse "buzzer" for for quite some time; (2) some nurses, if you ask them a question, are rude because they seem to regard you as annoying them; and, (3) the rooms are situated so that if you're walking down the hallway, you can see everything in that room, in other, words not much privacy. However, if you press them and call them on things that are wrong, they will fix them. You just can't be shy (which neither I nor my mother are). That said, the majority of staff members are attentive and caring and seem to care about their jobs. Also, the facility is very clean--I've never seen anything dirty there--the occupational therapists seem to be very good, and so is the food (and the kitchen staff seems to be very open to special requests and needed diet changes). Everything balances out, so it seems to be an average place. "

Arbutus Park Retirement Community is located in Johnstown, PA, and offers a variety of care types to meet the needs of its residents. This includes Independent Living, Continuing Care Retirement Community options, Short-term Rehabilitation Care, Skilled Nursing Care, and Memory Care. The community provides different types of living spaces such as Villas, Private Rooms, and Semi-Private Rooms. Each living space comes with its own living room, dining area, and some have kitchens included, which allows residents to maintain a sense of independence and comfort. The amenities at Arbutus Park Retirement Community are designed to enhance the living experience of its residents. The community includes outdoor common areas, which are great for enjoying the fresh air, and pets are allowed, making it possible for residents to bring their furry friends along. Meals are provided, and there are organized activities and programs to keep everyone engaged. For safety and convenience, there is an emergency response system, private garages for residents with vehicles, and controlled building access. Residents can also enjoy walking and hiking areas, shared common areas, salon services, entertainment and spiritual activities, communal dining, WiFi access, yoga opportunities, and social events. In terms of services, Arbutus Park Retirement Community ensures that residents have access to the care and support they need. Physical and occupational therapy services are available for those who require rehabilitation. Nurses and therapists are on staff to assist with medical needs, and medication management services are provided to help residents manage their health. General and medical transportation services make it easy for residents to get around for appointments or outings. Additionally, personal care services and housekeeping services are offered to help residents with daily activities and maintain a clean living environment.To learn more about this providers license and review other available state reports, please visit: Pennsylvania Department of Human Services Provider Directory

"My mom is going to be in Windy Hill Village. It was very clean and very nice, and the people also seem really nice. The staff member we dealt with was Erin, she's very nice, and very helpful. The room is very nice and clean, we don't have to worry about a TV stand or a large bookcase because they have those. It can also be taken out if we have our own furniture, but we don't have those things, so she's able to use what's there and it's nice. We only got to meet the administrator or admission coordinator. There were some ladies there doing puzzles and different things, they also have chaplain services right onsite. They have other buildings for different stages of care, so there are a lot of buildings for your specific need. They have a nice outside patio, they have an in-house beauty salon, and activities. They have regular senior apartments, then they have assisted living, and they also have skilled care, so they have a three-tier facility as you need it."