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..."
READ MOREAltoona 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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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 S. 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 MORE220 Newry Street, Hollidaysburg, PA, 16648
4.6
(8 reviews)
"My parents live in Presbyterian Village at Hollidaysburg. The employees are superb. Whoever selects them has done a tremendously good job. They're all very caring, they go the extra mile, and just take nice care of everyone. They are very, very pleas..."
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 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..."
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500 Municipal Dr, Duncansville, PA, 16635
3.8
(4 reviews)
"Food is good and you get plenty to eat. Nice clean beds, TV in every room. Kitchen facilities , computors , library. Good bussing available....."
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 MORE319 Hollidaysburg, Hollidaysburg, PA, 16648
In Altoona, a semi private room in a nursing home averages $9,946 per month, while a private room averages $10,555.
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
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
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.
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friend of short
5
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
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
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...