Assisted Living Communities in Portage, Pennsylvania
Our comprehensive listings and authentic reviews in Portage, PA below include 60 Assisted Living facilities with 124 reviews. On average in Portage, residents and their loved ones rate Assisted Living options 3.0 out of 5 stars.
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"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.
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"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 ..."
"My dad moved into Celebration Villa in Altoona. He can still have independence. He has his own room. There's a lot of activity. The staff is friendly. My dad has a nice, large room, and he can have all of his own furniture and anything he wants in th..."
"My mom has been in The Villa since February. It's very, very nice and we are very happy with it. They have activities that she participates in and the meals are very balanced and good. She's happy with it.
The room is quite large and she's able to h..."
"We visited Arotin's Hummingbird Estate. It's kind of new. I loved it. The owner worked at a different place that was quite large, and she wanted to have a smaller place where she could hire the people and make sure that the residents were well taken ..."
"My uncle was a past resident of Richland Woods. They seemed like they went over and above with my uncle in particular. They really took the time to get to know him, befriend him, which I thought was real cool, 'cause he's not really a likeable guy. H..."
"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 ..."
"My great-grandfather spent the last few months of his life as a resident of Carrol's. The staff truly made him feel at home and loved and cared for him as though he was their own family. Pap was not used to living anywhere other than his own home a..."
"My mom is a resident of Homewood at Spring House Estates. They are very caring, very attentive, and it's very clean. It was good, they had lots of activities for the residents if they wanted to participate. Everybody is very friendly. I know my mom l..."
"The Lutheran Home at Johnstown is very nice, very clean, and the staff is very helpful. My dad has a one-bedroom unit with a bath and it's very decently spacious. My dad enjoys the food. The facility is very well kept. They have Bible studies, get-to..."
"My loved ones used to live in Laurel View Village. They lived in an apartment at the independent living level. That place was seriously excellent. They had a 2-bedroom apartment. They had two meals a day. They could go for breakfast, lunch, or supper..."
1037 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..."
"Dad went here for respite care two years ago. The facility was fantastic. The care given to my father during his stay was excellent. They were attentive to his needs. It was a one- bedroom with a private bathroom. My dad thought the food was deliciou..."
"The Winds at Mattern Orchard Assisted Living was very well laid out, had very personable staff, and was very caring. It's just a larger facility and we wanted to go with the smaller, more homey feeling with the other facility we visited. We liked it ..."
"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..."
"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..."
1929 E. Pleasant Valley Boulevard, Altoona, PA 16602
4.3
(9 reviews)
"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. They have excellent safety features in place to keep..."
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The Cost of Assisted Living in Portage, PA and Nearby Cities
Johnstown
$4,985
US
$4,000
Duncansville
$3,220
Paying for Assisted Living in Portage
Assisted Living costs in Portage start around $0 per month on average,
while the nationwide average cost of
assisted living is $4,000 per month, according to the latest figures from Genworth’s Cost of Care Survey.
It’s important to note that assisted living rates in Portage and the surrounding suburbs can vary widely based on factors such
as location, the level of care needed, apartment size and the types of amenities offered at each community.
Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Portage
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:
Portage 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.
Portage-area assisted living communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all assisted living communities in Pennsylvania are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Pennsylvania page for more information about these laws.
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Review of Autumn View Personal Care
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.
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...