Altoona Center For Nursing Care

1020 Green Ave, Altoona PA, 16601

Resident Review Score
3.6
|
Below Average
Starting price

$2,722

For this area
$$$
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Altoona Center For Nursing Care is a nursing home in Altoona, PA, with 120 certified beds. In addition to being a nursing home, this facility provides assisted living and memory care for residents with Alzheimer's or some other form of dementia. The community also has an independent living option. Altoona Center For Nursing Care offers several therapy services to its residents, including occupational and physical therapists (in-house). In addition, access to a speech therapist is provided. Altoona Center For Nursing Care offers dental care to its residents.

Costs at this community start at $2,722 and range up to $6,263 per month. The average price in the community is $4,493, which is more than the average cost of $4,492 for nursing home care in the area. The cost of nursing home care in this area is less than the state average. Depending on other care the resident needs, additional care or services may increase the cost of care. This facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.

When considering a nursing home, it's important to understand how much time nurses spend with each resident and what type of nurse provides care. The total time nurses spend with residents in this community is 3.6 hours daily per resident. This time is made up of 1.9 hours with licensed nurses (0.6 by an RN and 1.3 by an LPN) and 1.7 hours with non-licensed nurse aides.

Residents need to have a scheduled, structured activity every day. See our amenity list below for more information.

There are five hospitals within 25 miles of Altoona Center For Nursing Care. The two closest hospitals are Upmc Altoona, which is 0.3 miles away, and Nason Hospital, which is 12.3 miles away.

This nursing home has an overall rating of 1, which means that it is in the bottom 20% of all facilities reviewed by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. This nursing home has a health inspection rating of 1. The quality rating for this facility is 2 and the staff rating is 3.

Some of the key amenities available at Altoona Center For Nursing Care are:

  • Outdoor Areas
  • Activity Center

For personalized guidance, current availability, and help scheduling a tour, call our senior living advisors at1 (844) 240-4458 or reach the community directly at(814) 946-2700

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Resident Review Score
N/A
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Not Enough Reviews

Starting price

$2,722

Pricing for Altoona Center For Nursing Care

$4,492Avg. Local Starting Price
Altoona Center For Nursing Care$2,722

Starting price

  • Within 25 Miles$4,683
  • In Johnstown-Altoona$4,492
  • In PA$5,742

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Resident Review Score
3.6
|
Below Average
#3 in Altoona, PA
Aggregated reviews in this score
Most Loved2
Loved0
Good0
Average1
Below Average8

Reviews

Residents and their families say:

This community has received a mix of reviews that highlight both its strong points and areas that could potentially use improvement according to some reviewers. Positive remarks often commend the cleanliness of the facility and the friendliness of the staff. Multiple reviewers have noted that every staff member they interacted with was very friendly, creating a happy environment for those who live there. Notably, the quality of care provided, especially in the therapy program, has been praised for being above and beyond previous experiences elsewhere. The facility's ability to transition new residents smoothly and its attention to detail, like adapting bed types for individual comfort, was particularly appreciated. Activities offered and the quality of food, especially the delicious breakfast bar, received positive mentions, emphasizing that these aspects greatly contributed to the residents' overall well-being and satisfaction.
However, it's worth noting that there was a significantly negative review that highlighted a concern about the level of care, citing a substantial monthly cost without the expected standard of service. This stands in contrast to the glowing reviews from others who feel their family members or friends are receiving attentive and compassionate care. It underscores the importance of considering varied experiences when evaluating this community.
The positive experiences shared by most reviewers paint a picture of a caring and welcoming environment that goes to great lengths to ensure the happiness and comfort of its residents. From the consistently clean facilities and the engaging activities to the thoughtful adaptation of living spaces and the quality of meals, many aspects of this community have been lauded. Even though there was a critical review, the overwhelming majority of feedback focuses on the commendable qualities of the facility, suggesting that many find it to be a place where residents are treated with respect and dignity.

AI generated summary of real reviews

ANNUAL DATA

Altoona Center For Nursing Care

Availability

Each community has a certified number of beds that are available.

certified beds

120
114.9

Local Avg

Ratings

User ratings are a trustworthy source of information about a community.

overall

1
2.2

Local Avg

health inspection

1
2.2

Local Avg

quality

2
3.2

Local Avg

staff

2
2.8

Local Avg

Incidents

Incidents within a community must be reported and documented.

facility reported

0
1

Local Avg

infection control citations

0
1.5

Local Avg

fines

1
2

Local Avg

amount of fines

$7,443
$37,119

Local Avg

Staff Hours (per resident per day)

licensed staff hours

2
1.8

Local Avg

total nurse hours

4
3.9

Local Avg

weekend nurse hours

3
3.4

Local Avg

weekend rn hours

0
0.6

Local Avg

Staff Turnover (per year)

nursing staff

53
48.5

Local Avg

registered nurses

18
44.3

Local Avg

administrators who left

2
0.6

Local Avg

Facility Details

  • Legal name

    ALTOONA CENTER FOR NURSING CARE

  • Ownership type

    For profit - Corporation

  • Federal Provider Number

    395985

  • Provider SSA county code

    120

  • Certification

    Medicare and Medicaid

  • Medicaid start date

    April 18, 1996

  • Type of council

    Resident

  • Ownership change in last 12 months

    Yes

  • Health inspection in last 2 years

    No

  • Located in hospital

    No

  • Continuing Care Retirement Community

    No

Amenities

Altoona Center For Nursing Care

Outdoor Areas
Activity Center

Complaints

0 Penalties Imposed

$0 In Fines Imposed

0 Payment Denials

0 Total Fines Imposed

0 Total Incidents Reported

1 Health Standard Deficiencies

1 Total Complaints Reported

2 Health Complaint Deficiencies

3 Total Deficiencies Reported

Occupancy

109 Current Occupants

120 Total Units

Care

24-hour Licensed Practical Nurse

Assisted Living

Bariatric Care Unit

Dental Care

Laundry / Dry Cleaning

Nurses

Nursing Care

Occupational Therapy

Offers Resident/family Counciling

Pharmacy

Speech Therapy

Activities & Fitness

Activity Centre

Library & Computer Lounge

Additional Features

Certified By Medicare And Medicaid

English

Medicare Participant Since 04/18/1996

Accommodations

Housekeeping

Outdoor Areas

Services

Maintenance

Dining & Nutrition

Meals Provided

Hospitals

Altoona Regional Health System

620 Howard Avenue

Distance: 0.3 miles

Healthsouth Rehabilitation Hospital Of Altoona

2005 Valley View Boulevard

Distance: 1.5 miles

James E Van Zandt Va Medical Center

2907 Pleasant Valley Boulevard

Distance: 2.0 miles

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925 South Logan Boulevard, Hollidaysburg

Distance: 4.4 miles

Grace Bible Church

164 Laurel Lane, Hollidaysburg

Distance: 4.6 miles

Islamic Center of Altoona

703 South South Logan Boulevard, Hollidaysburg

Distance: 5.1 miles

Resident Review Score
7.7
|
Loved
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Good
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