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Altoona is home to many senior care options, including nursing homes. The term “nursing home” is often used as a catchall for any type of senior care. But it can also refer to actual nursing homes, or skilled nursing facilities, which provide the highest level of medical and rehabilitative care outside of a hospital. Of the 23 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Altoona, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Altoona is about $4,344, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 391 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Altoona, FL

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Downsizing from such a large house was difficult but everyone here has gone through it. Lots of neighbors have been very supportive since we moved in and we are trying to learn our way around at this point....
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.
Waterman Village is Central Florida's TOTAL retirement/senior living community. Not-for-profit, faith-based tradition, locally operated, no off-site management company, no off-site corporate ownership. Truly mission over margin since 1989. Independent living homes and apartments, an assisted...
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9.3
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My experience with Brookdale was very nice, my mom was there for 5 months before she passed! The care my mom received while there was very caring, when she passed the staff all hugged and it showed real...
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.
At Celebration Villa of Tavares, every day is an opportunity to live life to the fullest. Our residents build meaningful friendships with peers who share similar life stories, whether it’s reminiscing about college days, retelling career adventures, or honoring time served in the military. And...
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33 Floor plans available
9.3
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Staff does a great job keeping the residents actively involved in entertainment. They genuinely care about the residents also. Rooms are very large for this type of a facility. Is it a top notch memory care...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
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I would definitely recommend it to others. Mom isn't an easy one to please and she even talks highly of Brookdale Lakes. I think it's a great place! Mom may be getting to the point she won't be able to do...
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.
A lakefront home in sunny Florida. It doesn’t get much better than this. Our picturesque lakeside assisted living community is the perfect place to call home. Explore our fully stocked book shelves in the library. Stroll our lakefront walkways. Enjoy the view from the patio. Our community in...
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8.6
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From the front desk to the cafeteria staff, excellent, professional and above all family oriented. The care our loved one had while there was exceptional. The skilled staff in MC was attentive, well educated...
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.
Less than a mile from Lake Harris in beautiful Tavares FL exists a leisurely life at The Cove at Tavares Village. About 25 miles northwest of Orlando, you will find a group of senior citizens who wake up each morning greeted by sunshine and secure in the knowledge their lives are comfortable in...
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A lot of the staff has many years of experience in the field and have worked at Alto for many years. It says a lot about the facility that it's not a revolving door for staff. Staff want to stay there. It's...
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.
Welcome to Osprey Lodge! We are Central Florida's premiere Assisted Living and Memory Care community. Our unparalleled reputation is founded on high-quality health care services and exceptional lifestyle amenities. Our standards for these services and amenities are upheld by our dedicated and...
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the staff was incredible but the cleanliness not so much. However, I would recommend this community to other families especially those who are lower income
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.
Eustis Senior Care lies quietly in the small community of beautiful Eustis, Florida. Just a few streets away from the glistening waters of Lake Eustis, warm Florida sunshine and a gentle breeze over the lake help make Eustis Senior Care a tropical lifestyle to sooth the soul. Eustis is known to...
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We went to our first visit just to have something to compare with facilities closer to me, but the staff was so warm and inviting. The residents were gathering downstairs for bingo and they were also...
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.
Discover a place where comfort, care, and community come together. Regency Park Assisted Living Facility offers a warm and welcoming community where residents can enjoy a fulfilling and active lifestyle. Our mission is to provide exceptional care and support while ensuring a comfortable and...
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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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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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When it came time to look for an Assisted Living facility for my mom I knew what I had envisioned for her. I wanted a Bed and Breakfast type atmosphere with lots of social interaction with other residents...
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, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Nursing Homes
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Cost of nursing homes in Altoona, FL

The average cost of senior living in Altoona is $4,344 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Pierson, FL with an average of $4,095 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Altoona, FL, vs. nearby cities

Altoona, FL
$4,344/mo
$4,354/mo
$4,521/mo

Nursing homes costs in Altoona, FL, vs. state and national averages

Altoona, FL
$4,344/mo
$5,341/mo
U.S. national average
$5,004/mo

Nursing homes costs in Altoona, FL, vs. other senior living options

$4,344/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,344/mo

Nursing homes costs in Altoona, FL, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,513/mo
Studio
$5,098/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,879/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,893/mo

Senior living costs in Altoona vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 4 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Altoona, FL
Column state: Florida
Column national: U.S.
Community typeAltoona, FLFloridaU.S.
Nursing Homes$4,344/mo$5,341/mo$5,004/mo
Assisted Living$4,226/mo$4,639/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$4,344/mo$5,341/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living$4,237/mo$4,993/mo$4,203/mo
Nursing Homes
Altoona, FL:$4,344/mo
Florida:$5,341/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Assisted Living
Altoona, FL:$4,226/mo
Florida:$4,639/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
Altoona, FL:$4,344/mo
Florida:$5,341/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Altoona, FL:$4,237/mo
Florida:$4,993/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Altoona, FL, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in 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.

Altoona, FLFL stateNational

Nursing homes cost trends in Altoona, FL

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in 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
Altoona, FL$4,858/mo$4,957/mo-2.0%
Florida$4,742/mo$4,495/mo+5.5%
National$5,667/mo$5,383/mo+5.3%
Altoona, FL
2024 average cost:$4,858/mo
2023 average cost:$4,957/mo
Percent change:-2.0%
Florida
2024 average cost:$4,742/mo
2023 average cost:$4,495/mo
Percent change:+5.5%
National
2024 average cost:$5,667/mo
2023 average cost:$5,383/mo
Percent change:+5.3%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about nursing homes in Altoona

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Altoona

Elan Buena Vista in The Villages, FL

5.0
We chose this community because out of the ones that we looked into for my friend, this one was the best. The room sizes are good and spacious. I have eaten here and the food is very good, they have a lot of variety. I would recommend Elan Buena Vista to a friend or family member.

Grand Living Park at Lake Mary

5.0
Excellent facility. Wonderful staff. Amazing experience. My step father moved in within 2 weeks and has received top care ever since! We are so lucky to have found such an amazing place. Thank you "Aplaceformom" for helping us locate this facility.

Villages Rehab & Nursing Center in Lady Lake, FL

4.6
Came here not expecting the encouragement care that all nursing staff extended. Special attention given to those with the most needs. A blessing we found this facility! Would recommend to anyone looking for a senior care provider.

Altoona nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Altoona nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in 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 Altoona nursing homes

Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in Altoona that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Altoona, FLNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
35.3%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
41.2%
9.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
88.2%
23.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
23.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
47.1%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
35.3%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
94.1%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
35.3%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
41.2%
17.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Altoona nursing homes

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 Altoona Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Altoona, FLNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
41.2%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
29.4%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
35.3%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
17.6%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Altoona nursing homes

Nursing homes communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Altoona partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Altoona, FLNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
23.5%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
35.3%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
29.4%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
35.3%
3.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Altoona nursing homes

Our nursing homes communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Altoona communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Altoona, FLNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
35.3%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
29.4%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
29.4%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
11.8%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Altoona nursing homes

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in Altoona offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Altoona, FLNational
Activity director
Activity director
41.2%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
29.4%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
23.5%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
35.3%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
41.2%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
41.2%
6.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
29.4%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
35.3%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
35.3%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
35.3%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
41.2%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
11.8%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
23.5%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
41.2%
0.4%
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