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6 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Cambria County, PA

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The memory care unit is new for the community. The staff are caring and very caring towards the residents. I feel they are new and the executive director told me that the nurses and caregivers had a lot...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Every day, Cambridge Ebensburg residents take part in activities that are designed to keep them happy and healthy. The community’s recreation schedule includes games, holiday celebrations, movie night in the movie theater,sing alongs and more; there’s always an opportunity for residents to...
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Cost of assisted living in Cambria County, PA

The average cost of senior living in Cambria County is $3,241 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Geistown, PA with an average of $2,971 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Cambria County, PA vs. nearby counties

Cambria County, PA
$3,241/mo
$3,173/mo
$3,336/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Cambria County, PA vs. the state and national average

Cambria County, PA
$3,241/mo
U.S. national average
$4,648/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Cambria County vs. other types of senior living

Assisted Living
$3,241/mo
$4,604/mo

Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Cambria County, PA by room type

Semi-Private
$1,800/mo
Studio
$2,700/mo

Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Cambria County, PA

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Cambria County.

What families are saying about assisted living in Cambria County

Recent reviews for assisted living in Cambria County

The Atrium, A Choice Community in Johnstown, PA

3.6
Activities only happen in the morning. I am not a morning person. We have never had an activity off location. There has never been a therapy animal visit even though I have begged for it. I can't regulate the temperature in my room. Today the heat coming out of my wall heater was 140 degrees and ...
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Colonial Courtyard Tyrone

4.4
[name removed]recommended this community to us. We were in immediate need of a place for mom because she needed 24x7 care with her memory issues. It was close to her home and they had a spot for her. My brother & sister-in-law went to see it and loved it. My sister and I were sold at that time ...
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Harmony House Manor in Johnstown, PA

5.0
Harmony House is a quiet and homey place. I like that over a sterile, hospital like atmosphere. I picked this community because I grew up with [name removed] and only had 60 days to find a place for my Mom and we wanted Johnstown area.

Cambria County assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Cambria County assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Cambria County, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Cambria County assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Cambria County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Cambria County, PANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
20%
51.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
20%
56.2%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
20%
29.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
20%
47.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
20%
53%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Cambria County assisted living

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Cambria County Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Cambria County, PANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
20%
50.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
20%
31.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
20%
40.6%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Cambria County assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Cambria County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Cambria County, PANational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
20%
39.2%
No sugar
No sugar
20%
36.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
20%
34.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Cambria County assisted living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Cambria County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Cambria County, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
20%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
20%
30.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
20%
49%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
20%
48.1%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
20%
40.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
20%
33.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
20%
45.5%
Live performances
Live performances
20%
45.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20%
23.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
20%
44.8%
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State regulations for assisted living in Cambria County

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about Pennsylvania assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Cambria County protect seniors.

Learn about Pennsylvania Assisted Living regulations

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Colonial Courtyard Tyrone, McCullough Place and Celebration Villa of Altoona are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Cambria County, Pennsylvania. See full list of communities.

There are 6 assisted living facilities near Cambria County, Pennsylvania. See the full list.

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