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Best Assisted Living in Altoona, PA

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 3 assisted living communities in Altoona, PA using PA Depts. of Human Services & Health data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank assisted living in PA
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Jordan Weiss, PhD
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We analyzed These are the facilities in Altoona, PA our team has analyzed — not a count of every assisted living provider in Altoona, PA.
3 homes
Other senior care options in Altoona:
Memory Care Nursing Homes Independent Living

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Info below is compiled from the PA Depts. of Human Services & Health, senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RESC (Residential Care): Personal care and daily-living support in a smaller, more intimate residential setting. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
A 0–100 score of a facility's regulatory inspection record, shown as a letter and compared with other facilities of the same kind in the same state. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine grade. It is not a government rating. A dash means we have no inspection data for that facility.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Number of inspections triggered by complaints or allegations. Useful for spotting facilities that receive frequent complaint-driven scrutiny.
Share of inspections that resulted in citations, expressed as a percentage of total inspections in the window.
Total count of citations (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
The average number of citations this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total citations ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
Reported profit orientation for the operator or facility (e.g. for-profit vs nonprofit), as provided in state licensing or disclosure data.
Total daily staff count from Pennsylvania inspection/licensing data (headcount snapshot), when reported.
The total number of staff employed per resident. A number greater than or = to 1 is a positive care signal.
Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
The Winds At Mattern Orchard by New Perspective
AL
MC
Duncansville
70
Facility 70
PA AVG 88
Rank #254 / 411
A-Yes
40
Facility 40
PA AVG 44
Rank #244 / 450
Duncansville Ops LLC6
2
Facility 2
PA AVG 5
Rank #114 / 400
67%
Facility 67%
PA AVG 59.2%
Rank #269 / 400
9
Facility 9
PA AVG 89
Rank #20 / 400
1.5
Facility 1.5
PA AVG 4.3
Rank #54 / 400
Profit
60
Facility 60
PA AVG 76.9
Rank #185 / 298
1.15
65.7%
Facility 65.7%
PA AVG 68.4%
Rank #203 / 351
Studio / 1 BedA+
Our Lady of the Alleghenies Residence
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Hollidaysburg
40
Facility 40
PA AVG 88
Rank #366 / 411
?No
79
Facility 79
PA AVG 44
Rank #51 / 450
Garvey Manor Nursing Home15
0
Facility 0
PA AVG 5
Rank #1 / 400
33%
Facility 33%
PA AVG 59.2%
Rank #35 / 400
21
Facility 21
PA AVG 89
Rank #46 / 400
1.4
Facility 1.4
PA AVG 4.3
Rank #47 / 400
Non-Profit
26
Facility 26
PA AVG 76.9
Rank #277 / 298
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Graystone Manor at Bellmeade
AL
HOS
NH
RESC
SNF
Altoona
75
Facility 75
PA AVG 88
Rank #235 / 411
A+Yes
57
Facility 57
PA AVG 44
Rank #141 / 450
Graystone Manor Bellmeade, LLC22
3
Facility 3
PA AVG 5
Rank #139 / 400
27%
Facility 27%
PA AVG 59.2%
Rank #24 / 400
15
Facility 15
PA AVG 89
Rank #30 / 400
0.7
Facility 0.7
PA AVG 4.3
Rank #18 / 400
Profit--
74.7%
Facility 74.7%
PA AVG 68.4%
Rank #138 / 351
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Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each assisted living community is ranked against every other PA assisted living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 3 analyzed for Altoona. See how we rank facilities

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The Winds At Mattern Orchard by New Perspective

590 Newry Ln, Duncansville, PA 16635
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The Winds at Mattern Orchard by New Perspective offers assisted living and memory care in Duncansville, PA. Assisted living helps residents with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. The community may be a good fit for a resident whose needs may grow from help with daily tasks to secured memory support, because both care levels are available without leaving the community.

Studio and one-bedroom layouts are available. A studio is a single private space, while a one-bedroom layout separates sleeping and living areas. The community has 70 beds. A Walk Score of 40 / 100 places the area in a car-dependent setting, so most errands require a car or a ride, including for a resident who no longer drives. Pets are allowed here, so a resident can keep a pet in the community. Duncansville Ops operates The Winds at Mattern Orchard by New Perspective.

Phone: (814) 693-7675

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Our Lady of the Alleghenies Residence

1037 South Logan Boulevard, Hollidaysburg, PA 16648
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Our Lady of the Alleghenies Residence offers nursing home, assisted living, independent living, memory care, and skilled nursing in Hollidaysburg, PA. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks, independent living offers private residential living without daily care, and nursing home and skilled nursing care provide licensed nursing care on site around the clock.

Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for a resident at risk of wandering. With several care levels, the community may be a good fit for someone whose needs could grow over time without requiring a move to another community.

The residence has 40 beds, placing it in the smaller-community range where staff and residents can get to know one another. Total nurse staffing is 4h 32m per resident per day, representing the daily hands-on nursing time allocated to each resident.

Our Lady of the Alleghenies Residence opened in 1965 and offers rehabilitation services. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, and Garvey Manor Nursing Home operates the residence; a Walk Score of 79 means most errands can be completed on foot, so a resident who no longer drives may still reach nearby shops and services independently.

Phone: (814) 695-5571

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Graystone Manor at Bellmeade

1929 East Pleasant Valley Blvd, Altoona, PA 16602
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Graystone Manor at Bellmeade provides nursing home, assisted living, hospice care, residential care, and skilled nursing in Altoona, PA. The range of care types may suit a resident whose needs change over time, because nursing, assisted living, residential, skilled nursing, and hospice services are available within the same community.

Graystone Manor at Bellmeade has 75 beds and opened in 2012. Around-the-clock staffing means help is available throughout the day and night, while rehabilitation services provide access to therapy within the community.

Restaurant-style meals are served three times a day, with special diets available for residents with specific dietary needs. Named programs include Meals & Socialization, Medical Care & Services, and Family Connections, offering organized opportunities for dining and social activity, health services, and family involvement. Pets are allowed, so a resident may continue living with a pet; with a Walk Score of 57, some errands can be done on foot, although not all daily destinations are within walking distance. Graystone Manor Bellmeade operates the community.

Phone: (814) 942-2423

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Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Resident Experience
  • 25%
    Regulatory
  • 15%
    Visual Media
  • 10%
    Website
  • 10%
    Stability
  • 5%
    Environment
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Resident & Family Experience 35%

The single largest share of every ranking. Aggregated review sentiment and volume from major platforms — the closest signal to real resident experience.

  • Includes
  • Review Sentiment
  • Review Volume
02

Regulatory & Safety Record 25%

State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

  • Includes
  • State Inspections
  • Citations/Inspection
  • % Inspections w/ Citations
  • Complaint Visits
  • Accreditations
  • BBB Rating
03

Visual Media & Transparency 15%

Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.

  • Includes
  • Video Tours
  • Virtual Walkthroughs
  • Photo Quantity
  • Photo Quality
04

Website & Operator Transparency 10%

Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.

  • Includes
  • Website Content
  • Mobile Usability
  • Staff Info Available
  • Owner Info Available
05

Community Stability 10%

Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.

  • Includes
  • Occupancy Rate
  • Bed Options
06

Environment & Pricing 5%

Walkability and pricing transparency. Walk Score is weighted higher for Independent Living than for Memory Care, where most residents do not leave unaccompanied.

  • Includes
  • Walk Score
  • Pricing Transparency
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Frequently Asked Questions about Assisted Living in Altoona, PA

What is the average cost of assisted living in Altoona, PA?

The average monthly cost of assisted living in Altoona, PA is approximately $3,300. Actual rates vary by community, level of care, and floorplan.

What is the price range for assisted living in Altoona, PA?

Assisted living in Altoona, PA typically ranges from $2,900–$4,800 per month, depending on the community, room type, and care needs.

What is the typical staff-to-resident ratio at assisted living facilities in Altoona, PA?

Assisted living facilities in Altoona, PA typically operate with a staff-to-resident ratio in the range of 1:6 to 1:15.

What's the difference between assisted living and memory care in Pennsylvania?

Assisted living in Pennsylvania supports residents with daily activities (bathing, dressing, medication management) while preserving independence. Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's or dementia, and adds 24/7 secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and structured routines designed to reduce confusion and wandering.

What's the difference between assisted living and a nursing home in Pennsylvania?

Assisted living in Pennsylvania is a residential model focused on housing, hospitality, and help with daily activities. Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses for residents with significant health needs, and are regulated more strictly under both state and federal CMS rules.

Does Pennsylvania Medicaid cover assisted living?

Pennsylvania Medicaid does not directly pay room-and-board for assisted living, but most states (including Pennsylvania) offer Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waivers that can offset the cost of care services delivered inside a licensed community. Eligibility, waitlists, and covered services vary — check directly with the state Medicaid agency.

What is assisted living?

Assisted living combines private or semi-private apartments with help on activities of daily living (meals, bathing, dressing, medication management) and a social calendar — for residents who need some support but do not need 24/7 medical care.

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Assisted Living in Altoona at a glance

Avg Walk Score: 59/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Altoona, PA. A third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100) measuring convenience and context, not healthcare quality. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 50/ 100
Avg No. of Beds: 62The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Altoona, PA. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90