Our comprehensive listings and authentic reviews in Altoona, PA below include 36 Assisted Living facilities with 94 reviews. On average in Altoona, residents and their loved ones rate Assisted Living options 4.2 out of 5 stars.
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5546 East Pleasant Valley Blvd, Tyrone, PA 16686
3.5
(7 reviews)
"A sweet little gem! The residents are loved and cared for by a great team. The residents seem to enjoy each other's company and many gather on the front porch when the weather allows. Chloe is the name of their community pet and everyone seems to lov..."
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925 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..."
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916 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..."
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1000 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 ..."
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856 CAMBRIA STREET, Cresson, PA 16630
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1506 Railroad Street, Summerhill, PA 15958
"Cambria Home Health, located in Summerhill, PA, specializes in providing respite care. This type of care offers temporary relief for primary..."
READ MORE1598 Reservoir Rd, Hollidaysburg, PA 16648
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READ MORE313 HUMBERT ROAD, Sidman, PA 15955
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READ MORE124 Cosey Lane, Lilly, PA 15938
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402 Maple Ave # 1, Bellwood, PA 16617
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READ MORE1912 PHILADELPHIA AVENUE, Northern Cambria, PA 15714
"Rebekah Manor Wellness Community is located in the small borough of Northern Cambria, Pennsylvania. WIth a population of about 4,000 residen..."
READ MORE135 Main Street, PO Box 336, Saint Michael, PA 15951
"Rose of Sharon Home, Inc., located in Saint Michael, PA, offers a variety of care options, including Assisted Living, Respite Care, Memory C..."
READ MORE600 Theatre Road, PO Box 57,, St Benedict, PA 15773
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READ MORE1026 Line Rd, Portage, PA 15946
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READ MORE1890 MARINA ROAD, Fallentimber, PA 16639
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601 NORTH MONTGOMERY STREET, Hollidaysburg, PA 16648
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READ MORESeniors in Altoona pay monthly median rates of $4,030 for assisted living. This is $70 below the Pennsylvania norm, and it offers significant monthly savings over the national norm of $4,500. Despite this, several nearby cities have more affordable care costs, including Pittsburgh, where monthly fees are competitive at $3,250, and Johnstown, where older adults pay $1,300 less per month for care than assisted living residents in Altoona. Rates in State College are about $500 higher than in Altoona, and in Chambersburg, monthly care fees average $4,823.
Altoona
$4,030
Pennsylvania
$4,100
United States
$4,500
Johnstown
$2,725
State College
$4,518
Chambersburg
$4,823
Pittsburgh
$3,250
In Altoona, assisted living facilities charge approximately $4,030 per month for care.
The state of Pennsylvania does not offer any explicit resources for financial assistance for assisted living (PCH). The state's official website that discusses options for paying for long-term care suggests enrolling in long-term insurance or paying with personal savings.
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Pennsylvania page.
While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for assisted living, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance assisted living costs include:
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Pennsylvania page.
Seniors in Altoona pay $4,030 per month for assisted living services, including housing and daily meals. Assisted living is an affordable alternative to home care and home health care, which feature a similar scope of services in the individual’s home for $4,290 per month. Nursing home rates are about double the cost of assisted living at $9,946 per month for a semiprivate room. Adult day health care is the only surveyed option with lower care costs, with seniors paying $1,625 for services.
In-Home Care
$4,290
Home Health Care
$4,290
Adult Day Health Care
$1,625
Assisted Living Facility
$4,030
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$9,946
Altoona and the surrounding area are home to numerous government agencies and non-profit organizations offering help for seniors searching for or currently residing in an assisted living community. These organizations can also provide assistance in a number of other eldercare services such as geriatric care management, elder law advice, estate planning, finding home care and health and wellness programs.
To see a list of free assisted living resources in Altoona, please visit our Assisted Living in Pennsylvania page.
Altoona Assisted Living Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Assisted Living facilities in are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Pennsylvania page for more information about these laws.
Assisted Living
Janice
5.0
Review of Graystone Manor at Bellmeade
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....
Assisted Living
jesshoover
5.0
Review of Graystone Manor at Bellmeade
My great aunt lives here and loves it. She enjoys the sense of community it gives her. The staff there is so kind and helpful with her as well.
Assisted Living
C.Hav
1.0
Review of Graystone Manor at Bellmeade
No one here is qualified for the position. Girls giving meds take a one week test and carehelpers are CNA without any schooling at all. Also very dirty. Only one girl on one shift for all the...
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