Graystone Manor at Bellmeade
Nursing Home & Assisted Living · Pennsylvania, PA

Graystone Manor at Bellmeade

Nursing Home & Assisted Living · Pennsylvania, PA

Overview of Graystone Manor at Bellmeade

Located on East Pleasant Valley Boulevard, Graystone Manor at Bellmeade is a personal care home in Altoona, Pennsylvania, that offers skilled nursing and rehabilitation services. The community also provides 24-hour staffing within a 75-bed capacity, supporting older adults with varying levels of care needs. Furthermore, daily errands are available within walking distance, as it is set in a moderately walkable neighborhood.

The community currently operates at 72% occupancy, with 54 older adults in residence. With an activities director coordinating daily programming, the community highlights engagement, dining, and social interaction. Restaurant-style meals are also provided three times daily, while family involvement is encouraged as an important part of overall well-being.

Over the past five years, state inspections have identified medication management, resident assessments, and staff incident reporting procedures as areas requiring attention. These findings were addressed through corrective measures, and additional staff training has been implemented. Furthermore, the most recent inspection reported no deficiencies, indicating compliance with state regulations.

To better understand Graystone Manor at Bellmeade’s medication administration practices, resident safety procedures, incident reporting protocols, and staff training standards, families are encouraged to conduct an in-person visit and speak with the management.

Bed community size
75-bed community Rank #323 / 555Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 323rd out of 555 homes in Pennsylvania. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Pennsylvania facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Rankings are based only on facilities in Pennsylvania that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 57 / 100 Rank #227 / 668Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 227th out of 668 homes in Pennsylvania. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Pennsylvania facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Rankings are based only on facilities in Pennsylvania that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

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Occupancy

Occupancy rate
72%
Rank #247 / 518Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 247th out of 518 homes in Pennsylvania. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Pennsylvania average, with its Statewide rank out of 518. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Rankings are based only on facilities in Pennsylvania that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Lower than the Pennsylvania average: 78.7%
Occupied beds
54 / 75
Average occupied beds in Pennsylvania homes 103 beds

License Details

Facility TypePersonal Care Homes
StatusLicensed
IssuanceOctober 19, 2025
ExpirationOctober 19, 2026
CountyBlair
License LevelFULL
License Number332220

Ownership & Operating Entity

Graystone Manor at Bellmeade is legally operated by Graystone Manor Bellmeade, Llc.

Owner NameGraystone Manor Bellmeade, LLC
Profit StatusProfit

Safety & Compliance

Emergency SystemsYes

Therapy & Rehabilitation

1 service
Rehabilitation Services

Staffing & Medical

1 service
24-Hour Staffing

Amenities & Lifestyle

ActivitiesYes
Specific ProgramsMeals & Socialization, Medical Care & Services, Family Connections

Dining & Nutrition

Food DescriptionRestaurant style meals are served to all residents three times a day.

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Inspection History

In Pennsylvania, the Department of Human Services (for assisted living facilities) and the Department of Health (for nursing homes) conduct unannounced inspections to verify adherence to state regulations.

Since 2021 · 5 years of data 11 citations 1 complaint 9 inspections 0 waivers
Inspection Score Info A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the Pennsylvania state average. The score below shows how many points this facility sits above or below the typical Pennsylvania nursing home score (the benchmark); higher is better.

16 points above the Pennsylvania average for nursing homes (83/100)

Rank #17 / 460 in Pennsylvania Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 17th out of 460 homes in Pennsylvania. Shows this facility's inspection score compared to the Pennsylvania average among 460 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Rankings are based only on facilities in Pennsylvania that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. Inspection score: 99 out of 100. Letter grade A+. 16 points above the Pennsylvania average for nursing homes (83/100)

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Pennsylvania state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Since 2021 vs. Pennsylvania state average
Overall vs. PA average 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 8 Better Metrics better than Pennsylvania average:
• Total citations (83% below)
• Citations per year (83% below)
• Citations per inspection (79% below)
• Total inspections (18% below)
• Inspections with citations (63% below)
• Inspection citation rate (55% below)
• Total complaints (75% below)
• Complaints per year (75% below)
Latest Inspection October 16, 2025 Complaint Investigation

Citations Info Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityPA Averagevs. PA Avg
Total citations Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 1163 This facility has 83% fewer total citations than a typical Pennsylvania nursing home (11 vs. PA avg 63).↓ 83% better Rank #55 / 482 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 55th out of 482 homes in Pennsylvania. Shows this facility's total citations compared to the Pennsylvania average among 482 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Rankings are based only on facilities in Pennsylvania that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.
Citations per year Info Average citations per year since 2021. 2.212.6 This facility has 83% fewer citations per year than a typical Pennsylvania nursing home (2.2 vs. PA avg 12.6).↓ 83% better
Citations per inspection Info Average citations per inspection. 1.25.7 This facility has 79% fewer citations per inspection than a typical Pennsylvania nursing home (1.2 vs. PA avg 5.7).↓ 79% better Rank #31 / 482 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 31st out of 482 homes in Pennsylvania. Shows this facility's citations per inspection compared to the Pennsylvania average among 482 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Rankings are based only on facilities in Pennsylvania that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.

Inspections Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityPA Averagevs. PA Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations. 911 This facility has 18% fewer total inspections than a typical Pennsylvania nursing home (9 vs. PA avg 11).↓ 18% better
Inspections with citations Info Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation. 38 This facility has 63% fewer inspections with citations than a typical Pennsylvania nursing home (3 vs. PA avg 8).↓ 63% better
Inspection citation rate Info Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one citation. 33%73% This facility has 40 percentage points lower inspection citation rate than a typical Pennsylvania nursing home (33% vs. PA avg 73%).↓ 40% better Rank #26 / 482 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 26th out of 482 homes in Pennsylvania. Shows this facility's % of inspections with citations compared to the Pennsylvania average among 482 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Rankings are based only on facilities in Pennsylvania that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.

Complaints & Investigations Info Complaints are formal concerns filed by residents, families, or staff. Investigations are on-site follow-ups.

This FacilityPA Averagevs. PA Avg
Total complaints Info Formal expressions of concern made by residents, families, or staff. 14 This facility has 75% fewer total complaints than a typical Pennsylvania nursing home (1 vs. PA avg 4).↓ 75% better Rank #110 / 482 Total complaints — State benchmarked This home is ranked 110th out of 482 homes in Pennsylvania. Shows this facility's complaint inspections compared to the Pennsylvania average among 482 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Rankings are based only on facilities in Pennsylvania that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.
Complaints per year Info Average complaints per year since 2021. 0.20.8 This facility has 75% fewer complaints per year than a typical Pennsylvania nursing home (0.2 vs. PA avg 0.8).↓ 75% better

Inspection Reports Summary Info An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

  • October 16, 2025 complaint investigation found no deficiencies or regulatory citations.
  • July 17, 2025 partial inspection identified three deficiencies including physical abuse by staff and failure to report it immediately.
  • March 6, 2024 renewal inspection found four deficiencies in evacuation procedures, medication security, medication administration, and record confidentiality, all corrected by April 9, 2024.

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Financial Assistance for
Nursing Home in Pennsylvania

Graystone Manor at Bellmeade is located in ALTOONA, Pennsylvania.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Pennsylvania.

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Community HealthChoices (CHC)

PA Medicaid CHC

Age 65+ or disabled
General Pennsylvania resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple) (excludes home, car).
PA

Managed care model; high urban demand (e.g., Philadelphia, Pittsburgh).

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day, e.g., bathing, dressing) Respite care (up to 240 hours/year) Adult day care ($70/day) Home modifications ($1,500 avg.)

Pennsylvania OPTIONS Program

PA OPTIONS

Age 60+
General Pennsylvania resident, at risk of nursing home placement.
Income Limits ~$2,000/month individual, varies by region
Asset Limits $8,000 individual
PA

Cost-sharing required above certain income; rural/urban balance.

Benefits
In-home care (3-5 hours/week) Respite (up to 10 days/year) Adult day care (~$70/day) Transportation (~5 trips/month)

Living Independence for the Elderly (LIFE)

Pennsylvania LIFE (PACE)

Age 55+
General PA resident (specific counties), NFLOC, safe with LIFE support.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month (Medicaid-eligible); private pay option available.
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple) for Medicaid enrollees.
PA

16 providers in 25 counties (e.g., Allegheny, Luzerne); LIFE branding unique to PA.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Medical care Meals Transportation Respite Therapies

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Pennsylvania Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General PA resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
PA

Three tiers; includes Extra Help for Part D; no waitlist.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP)

Pennsylvania Family Caregiver Support Program

Age
General Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; PA resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).
Income Limits (2025) No strict cap; reimbursements up to $600/month if care recipient income < ~$2,322/month 185% FPL
Asset Limits Not assessed; need-based.
PA

High demand; includes grandparent caregivers.

Benefits
Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year) Adult day care ($60/day) Supplies (~$2,000/year) Caregiver training

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Pennsylvania VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General PA resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth limit
PA

High veteran population; supports rural/urban care needs.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living)

Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program (PTRR)

Pennsylvania Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program

Age 65+
General PA resident, homeowner/renter (or widow/er 50+, disabled 18+).
Income Limits (2025) ~$45,000/year individual or couple, excludes half of Social Security
Asset Limits Not assessed; income-focused.
PA

Rebates up to $1,000; ~600,000 eligible annually.

Benefits
Rebates ($250-$1,000 based on income; e.g., $1,000 if income < $8,000)

Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)

Pennsylvania SFMNP

Age 60+
General PA resident, low-income.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,322/month individual, 185% FPL
Asset Limits Not assessed.
PA

Vouchers (~$50/season) via 52 AAAs; serves ~200,000 annually.

Benefits
Vouchers (~$50/season) for fresh produce at approved markets

Frequently Asked Questions about Graystone Manor at Bellmeade

Who is the owner of Graystone Manor at Bellmeade?

The legal owner and operator of Graystone Manor at Bellmeade is Graystone Manor Bellmeade, Llc.

Is Graystone Manor at Bellmeade in a walkable area?

Graystone Manor at Bellmeade has a walk score of 57. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

What is the license number of Graystone Manor at Bellmeade?

According to PA state health department records, Graystone Manor at Bellmeade's license number is 332220.

When does Graystone Manor at Bellmeade's license expire?

According to PA state health department records, Graystone Manor at Bellmeade's license expires on October 19, 2026.

What is the occupancy rate at Graystone Manor at Bellmeade?

Graystone Manor at Bellmeade's occupancy is 72%.

How many beds does Graystone Manor at Bellmeade have?

Graystone Manor at Bellmeade has 75 beds.

Has Graystone Manor at Bellmeade had any recent deficiencies or citations?

Graystone Manor at Bellmeade has had 11 recently reported deficiencies.

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