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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in East Altoona, PA

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Assisted living costs in East Altoona average about $3,866 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 12 communities in East Altoona. Our detailed directory has 32 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. Assisted living is ideal for seniors who need help with activities of daily living, such as bathing and eating, and prefer a social setting to pursue their interests. These communities offer a variety of dining options, as well as housekeeping services to eliminate daily stresses.

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East Altoona Assisted Living Facilities | 32 Reviews

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Photo of The Winds at Mattern Orchard
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We moved our loved one from Ohio to The Winds in Pennsylvania., Everyone at The Winds was very helpful!!!! Our loved one transfer was better than we expected. Although it does take some time for our family...
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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Photo of Colonial Courtyard Tyrone
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Colonial Courtyard was the right decision for us. My Mom is very content. She feels more confident knowing that someone is always around if she needs someone. All the employees are super nice. I...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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.
Colonial Courtyard at Tyrone calls the picturesque area of Blair County, between Altoona and State College, home. Just a few minutes off Interstate 99, our community is easily accessible to all of our visitors, Friends and Families. Bordered by charming woods, our facility has a variety...
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We could not be happier and more pleased with Celebration. The entire staff has been wonderful with my mother-in-law. Very kind, understanding. Love the... Staff Food Activities The care provided Very...
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.
Lease by October 29 and get $1,000 off your rent for the first three months. THAT’S A SAVINGS OF $3,000!*We are continuing to admit new Residents, where possible and appropriate, to help residents and families in need. We will do all we can to help those who are in need of our services now and...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Photo of Station Square Apartments
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.
Photo of Walnut Place
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.
Photo of Autumn Estate
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.
Photo of Our Lady Of The Alleghenies Residence
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.
Photo of Autumn Estate Personal Care Home
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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Home Care
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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.
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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Photo of Presbyterian Village at Hollidaysburg
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
At Presbyterian Village at Hollidaysburg, you have the flexibility to create your own experience. All of our senior living services are available as you need them, and our individually tailored Personal Care may be exactly what you are looking for.Presbyterian Village at Hollidaysburg provides...

Cost of assisted living in East Altoona, PA

The average cost of senior living in East Altoona is $3,866 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Cresson, PA with an average of $3,485 per month.

Assisted living costs in East Altoona, PA, vs. nearby cities

East Altoona, PA
$3,866/mo
$3,768/mo
$3,866/mo

Assisted living costs in East Altoona, PA, vs. state and national averages

East Altoona, PA
$3,866/mo
U.S. national average
$4,770/mo

Assisted living costs in East Altoona, PA, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$3,866/mo
$5,080/mo

Assisted living costs in East Altoona, PA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,768/mo
Studio
$5,620/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,873/mo

Senior living costs in East Altoona vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: East Altoona, PA
Column state: Pennsylvania
Column national: U.S.
Community typeEast Altoona, PAPennsylvaniaU.S.
Assisted Living$3,866/mo$4,440/mo$4,770/mo
Memory Care$5,080/mo$5,443/mo$5,523/mo
Independent Living$3,287/mo$4,353/mo$4,167/mo
Assisted Living
East Altoona, PA:$3,866/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,440/mo
U.S.:$4,770/mo
Memory Care
East Altoona, PA:$5,080/mo
Pennsylvania:$5,443/mo
U.S.:$5,523/mo
Independent Living
East Altoona, PA:$3,287/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,353/mo
U.S.:$4,167/mo
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Assisted living costs in East Altoona, PA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in East Altoona and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Assisted living cost trends in East Altoona, PA

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in East Altoona have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
East Altoona, PA$4,915/mo$4,240/mo+15.9%
Pennsylvania$5,273/mo$5,008/mo+5.3%
National$5,264/mo$4,973/mo+5.9%
East Altoona, PA
2024 average cost:$4,915/mo
2023 average cost:$4,240/mo
Percent change:+15.9%
Pennsylvania
2024 average cost:$5,273/mo
2023 average cost:$5,008/mo
Percent change:+5.3%
National
2024 average cost:$5,264/mo
2023 average cost:$4,973/mo
Percent change:+5.9%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in East Altoona, 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 East Altoona.

What families are saying about assisted living in East Altoona

Recent reviews for assisted living in East Altoona

Celebration Villa of Altoona in Duncansville, PA

5.0
I'm very happy. Mom is very happy and getting the care she needs. Food is good - they make her food she likes. Room kept clean. Nursing very friendly. For the cost I think it is worth it.

Colonial Courtyard Tyrone

5.0
They are a bit short staffed but most health care facilities are. Our mom is in memory care and we are not displeased with any of the services at Tyrone. I would rank everything a 5. We feel very fortunate your staff found this facility for us - 20 minutes from our childhood home! The memory ...
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The Winds at Mattern Orchard in Duncansville, PA

4.0
The Winds was nice, but the families have to be aware that it is assisted living, not equipped to handle more than that. My husband was not able to handle the change. The problem I had was them not being honest about taking him back from the hospital.

East Altoona assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in East Altoona assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in East Altoona, 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 East Altoona 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 East Altoona that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
East Altoona, PANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
36.4%
52.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
27.3%
33.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
36.4%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
18.2%
30%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
45.5%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
45.5%
52.4%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in East Altoona 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 East Altoona Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
East Altoona, PANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
27.3%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
18.2%
32.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
18.2%
41.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in East Altoona 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 East Altoona partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
East Altoona, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
18.2%
27.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
36.4%
40.9%
No sugar
No sugar
27.3%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
18.2%
36.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
27.3%
17.3%
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Availability of select dining options in East Altoona assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of East Altoona communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
East Altoona, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
18.2%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
36.4%
42.3%
Room service
Room service
9.1%
36.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in East Altoona 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 East Altoona offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
East Altoona, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
36.4%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
27.3%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
18.2%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
27.3%
49.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
36.4%
49.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
36.4%
52.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
36.4%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
27.3%
35.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
36.4%
38.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
36.4%
46.8%
Live performances
Live performances
36.4%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
9.1%
30.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
36.4%
46%
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State regulations for assisted living in East Altoona

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Pennsylvania assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in East Altoona protect seniors.
Learn about Pennsylvania assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

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