Senior LIFE Altoona

Senior LIFE Altoona is a community-based care program in Altoona, Pennsylvania, serving as an alternative to nursing homes for older adults who qualify for Medicaid. The program enables participants to receive medical and support services while living safely and independently in their own homes for as long as possible.

The program provides comprehensive services including rehabilitation, in-home care services, and transportation, available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Senior LIFE's interdisciplinary team of healthcare professionals specializes in geriatric care and includes doctors, nurses, specialists, physical therapists, home care aides, and other practitioners dedicated to meeting each participant's individual needs.

To qualify, individuals must be age 55 or older, meet the level of care determined by the State, live within the Senior LIFE coverage area in Blair County, and be able to safely live within the community. For those who qualify for Medicaid and reside in the service area, there is no cost to join the program. The LIFE Health and Wellness Center is open Monday through Friday from 8 am to 4:30 pm.

Senior LIFE is a voluntary program, and participants may disenroll at any time. All services with the exception of emergency care must be preapproved by the interdisciplinary team. In-network and out-of-network emergency services are covered by Senior LIFE.