Best Senior Living in Altoona, Pennsylvania
10 communities found
MyLivingChoice lists 13 senior care options in Altoona: 10 communities and 3 home care agencies. Families rate them 4.1 out of 5 on average, across 406 public reviews.
- 13options listed
- 4.1average rating, 11 rated
- 406family reviews read
Gentiva Hospice
Altoona, Pennsylvania
4.9(72)
Assisted Living
Blair Senior Services Inc
Altoona, Pennsylvania
4.3(109)
Independent Living
Keith Hilltop Terrace
Altoona, Pennsylvania
4.3(15)
Independent Living
The Villages of Midtown Oaks
Altoona, Pennsylvania
4.3(6)
Assisted Living
Graystone Manor Altoona
Altoona, Pennsylvania
4.1(17)
Assisted Living
Maybrook Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center
Altoona, Pennsylvania
4.1(73)
Independent LivingSkilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Graystone Manor Bellmeade
Altoona, Pennsylvania
4(10)
Assisted Living
Hilltop Healthcare and Rehab
Altoona, Pennsylvania
3.6(52)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Midtown Oaks Health & Rehab Center
Altoona, Pennsylvania
3.3(15)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Senior LIFE Altoona
Altoona, Pennsylvania
3.3(29)
Independent Living
Best-rated senior living in Altoona
Ranked by family rating, weighted by how many families have reviewed each one. No community pays to appear here.
- 1
4.9 (72 reviews)· Assisted Living
Gentiva Hospice provides in-home, palliative, and hospice care support rather than operating as a residential facility, and families reviewing it consistently praise the compassion and professionalism of its nurses,…
- 2
4.3 (109 reviews)· Independent Living
Reviews of Blair Senior Services are mixed, with several visitors praising the warmth and helpfulness of the staff, especially around social visits and transportation assistance, while others report frustration with case…
- 3
4.3 (15 reviews)· Independent Living
There isn't detailed review text available for Keith Hilltop Terrace, though it holds a 4.3 average from 15 Google reviews. It's an affordable, income-qualified apartment community for older adults in a renovated former…
- 4
4.3 (6 reviews)· Assisted Living
The Villages of Midtown Oaks is a small assisted living community in Altoona, Pennsylvania, with a limited number of Google reviews. Feedback is mixed, with one reviewer praising attentive, caring staff while another…
- 5
4.1 (17 reviews)· Assisted Living
Graystone Manor Altoona is an assisted living community in Altoona, Pennsylvania, with a 4.1 out of 5 rating based on 17 Google reviews. No detailed review text, amenity lists, or pricing information were provided, so…
- 6
Maybrook Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center
4.1 (73 reviews)· Independent Living, Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 240 units
- 7
4 (10 reviews)· Assisted Living
- 8
3.6 (52 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 133 units
Hilltop Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center is a skilled nursing and long-term care community in Altoona, Pennsylvania, holding a 3.6 out of 5 rating from 52 Google reviews. Beyond the rating itself, no detailed review…
- 9
Midtown Oaks Health & Rehab Center
3.3 (15 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 120 units
Reviews of Midtown Oaks are sharply mixed, ranging from families who felt their loved ones received attentive, compassionate care to a family who described serious neglect and medication problems. Several reviewers also…
- 10
3.3 (29 reviews)· Independent Living
What families say about senior living in Altoona
Counted across the review summaries of 10 Altoona communities: the share whose families mention each theme.
Praised most
- Caring, attentive staff 60%
- Activities and social life 30%
- Value for money 20%
- Medical and nursing care 20%
- Building and grounds 20%
Concerns raised
- Cost and billing 60%
- Communication with families 50%
- Staff attitude 40%
- Building and upkeep 30%
“My father-in-law received exceptional care. He was blessed by the best in his final days. Everyone showed such a genuine compassion towards not only him, but our whole family. We are truly grateful. Thank you for caring so much. ❤️”
“Getting ready to move in soon. Leslie has taken awesome care of me. She's done things to make sure that I'm comfortable with my move in. At 66 and moving from my home into this 55+ residence is overwhelming to say the least. Leslie has made it something to look forward to. 8days togo.”
“Great variety of services, I had the opportunity to use their transportation services in the past. The staff made the application for qualification flow smoothly. The staff as well as the drivers are very friendly as well as efficient.”
Senior Living in Altoona: the figures
- •3 nursing homes carry a Medicare star rating, averaging 2 out of 5: 0 rated four stars or better, 1 rated one star.
- •Most common amenities: wheelchair accessible (7), 24-hour staff (7), emergency call system (7), private rooms (6), medication management (6), housekeeping (5).
Senior Living near Altoona
Cities within about 35 miles with senior living inventory, and how families rate it.
| City | Communities | RatingAverage rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hollidaysburg5.1 mi | 5 | 3.7 / 5 | 5.1 mi |
| Tyrone13.2 mi | 5 | 4.7 / 5 | 13.2 mi |
| Johnstown30.4 mi | 30 | 4 / 5 | 30.4 mi |
| State College33.4 mi | 12 | 4.2 / 5 | 33.4 mi |
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About these figures
Computed on September 28, 2026 from the 13 communities listed in Altoona, 406 public family reviews on Google, Yelp and MyLivingChoice, state licensing records and, for nursing homes, CMS Care Compare. The best-rated list ranks communities by average family rating weighted by how many families have reviewed each one, so a 4.9 from three reviews does not outrank a 4.7 from two hundred. No community pays to appear in the best-rated list or in these figures; sponsored listings in the directory results are marked as such. Figures refresh as listings and reviews change.
Senior Living in Altoona: Common Questions
How many senior living communities are in Altoona, Pennsylvania?
MyLivingChoice lists 13 senior living communities in Altoona, Pennsylvania, each with photos, care details, and reviews from families.
Which senior living communities in Altoona are rated highest?
Based on combined ratings across Google, Yelp, and MyLivingChoice reviews, top-rated options include Gentiva Hospice (4.9★, 72 ratings), Advantage Home Health & Hospice (4.5★, 8 ratings), Blair Senior Services Inc (4.3★, 109 ratings).
What types of senior care are available in Altoona?
Beyond senior living, Altoona has assisted living (4 communities), independent living (4 communities), home health (3 communities), skilled nursing / long term care (3 communities). Every option is listed with photos, reviews, and contact details.
How do families rate senior living in Altoona?
Families rate Altoona senior living communities 4.1 out of 5 on average, across 406 public Google reviews of local communities.
What do families praise, and complain about, in Altoona senior living communities?
Across the review summaries of 10 Altoona communities, the most common praise is caring, attentive staff (mentioned for 60%), activities and social life (mentioned for 30%), value for money (mentioned for 20%). The most common concerns are cost and billing (60%), communication with families (50%), staff attitude (40%).
How do Altoona nursing homes score on Medicare's star ratings?
3 Medicare-certified nursing homes in Altoona carry an overall star rating, averaging 2 out of 5. 0 are rated four stars or better and 1 is rated one star. Each listing shows its rating and three years of inspection history from CMS Care Compare.