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Nursing homes and assisted living in Altoona, Pennsylvania

Our directory lists 7 places to live with care in Altoona, Pennsylvania: 3 nursing homes certified by Medicare or Medicaid, 3 assisted living communities, and 1 residential care home. 3 of the 3 nursing homes are certified by Medicaid. All of them are in Blair County.

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Nearby cities

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Frequently asked questions

How many nursing homes and assisted living communities are in Altoona?
Our directory lists 7 places in Altoona, Pennsylvania: 3 nursing homes certified by Medicare or Medicaid and 4 state-licensed assisted living or residential care homes. The data comes from CMS and the state’s licensing records.
How many accept Medicaid in Altoona?
3 of the 3 nursing homes are certified by Medicaid. Being certified doesn’t guarantee an open Medicaid spot: ask when you call. How Medicaid works.
How much does a nursing home cost in Altoona?
Each place sets its own prices. As a reference, the median cost of a nursing home in Pennsylvania is $393 a day for a semi-private room (about $11,954 a month), and assisted living is $6,480 a month, according to CareScout 2025. Costs in Pennsylvania.
Are there places with Spanish-speaking staff in Altoona?
No place in Altoona has told us yet whether its staff speaks Spanish. Ask when you call: it’s on the list of questions on every listing.
What’s the difference between a nursing home and assisted living?
A nursing home provides nursing and personal care for people who need a lot of help or are recovering after a hospital stay. Assisted living is housing with help bathing, dressing and taking medications, for people who don’t need nursing care around the clock. Types of care, explained.

Family guide to Pennsylvania: what care settings are called there and how Medicaid helps. Questions about Medicaid, Medicare or a license? Who to call in Pennsylvania.

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