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Senior Care Options in Altoona, PA

Caregivers looking for senior care options in Altoona, Pennsylvania have a choice as to the services available. Below is a brief overview of aging in place solutions.

Altoona, Pennsylvania Assisted Living Facilities

Often referred to ALF communities, senior citizens in need of living with assistance can find licensed residential care homes or assisted living facilities.

Some assisted living facilities offer a continuation of care such as independent living apartments, memory care assisted living, skilled nursing and rehabilitation and long term, nursing home placement. Senior living with assistance is considered private pay however some consumers may qualify for assistance or through Aid and Attendance Benefits for Veteran's and Spouses/Widows.
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Altoona, Pennsylvania Respite Care

Respite Care allows caregivers the flexibility to have temporarily relief from caregiving.

Daily respite care can be found at Adult Daycare Centers, through licensed home health care organizations or non-medical home care providers, nursing homes and daily/weekly/monthly rates at assisted living facilities. Respite care is a great way for a caregiver or future resident to see what it's like to be a resident for a short period of time without a long term commitment. This "try before you buy" option, especially while in the selection process for searching for the best assisted living community can give consumers the ability to engage with staff and get a sample of what to expect at life in the facility.
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Adult Day Care Centers in Altoona, PA

Adult Day Care Centers allow seniors the flexibility to benefit from social activities during the day and retreat back home after hours.

Hours of operations are generally 7:30am to 6pm. Some centers are secured for those individuals with Alzheimer's disease or other memory impairments. Often times a caregiver may utilize Adult Day Care Services during the day allowing caregivers the ability to attend to work, have temporary rest or attend to other obligations.
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Home Care in Altoona, PA

Non-Medical Home care services allow licensed health care professionals the ability to assist frail adults in need of care in a home environment.

Licensed caregivers that provide live-in services, senior companionship and/or homemaker's services can come from licensed home health care agencies, nurse registries or homemaker/companion services. Caregivers should expect to pay on average $22 an hour for non-medical senior care with a minimum of 4 hours per visit. Private funding, Veteran's Aid and Attendance Benefits or Long Term Care Insurance are generally the acceptable forms of payment for this type of individualized care. (Also known as Private Duty Home Care, home health or Visiting Nurses)
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Blair Senior Services Inc.

Altoona, Pennsylvania 16601

As mandated by the Older Americans Act, Area Agencies on Aging (AAA) have responsibility for development of planning for all aging issues in their respective Planning…

  • Respite Care
  • Community Outreach Program
  • Meal Delivery
  • Area On Aging Agency
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Blair Senior Services, Inc.

Altoona, Pennsylvania 16601

Senior Centers serve as a gathering place where seniors can obtain support, socialization, fitness and other outreach services provided for older people. Senior centers are important…

  • Community Outreach Program
  • Meal Delivery
  • Senior Center
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Home Nursing Agency Hospice

Altoona, Pennsylvania 16601

Hospice Services provided by hospice have been defined by the Medicare Hospice Benefit and are the same whether hospice care is covered by Medicare, Medicaid (or…

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Crossroads Adult Training Facility

Altoona, Pennsylvania 16602

There are three types of adult day centers: social (which provides meals, recreation and some health-related services), medical/health (which provides social activities as well as more…

  • Alzheimer's/Dementia Care
  • Respite Care
  • Adult Day Care
  • Community Outreach Program
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Skills Of Central PA Inc - Adult Training Facility - Altoona

Altoona, Pennsylvania 16602

There are three types of adult day centers: social (which provides meals, recreation and some health-related services), medical/health (which provides social activities as well as more…

  • Alzheimer's/Dementia Care
  • Respite Care
  • Adult Day Care
  • Community Outreach Program
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Adult Day Activities Program

Altoona, Pennsylvania 16602

There are three types of adult day centers: social (which provides meals, recreation and some health-related services), medical/health (which provides social activities as well as more…

  • Alzheimer's/Dementia Care
  • Respite Care
  • Adult Day Care
  • Community Outreach Program
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Altoona Hospital

Altoona, Pennsylvania 16601

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Golden Living Center offering skilled nursing and rehab services and long term care in Hillview, PA

Golden Living Center - Hillview

Altoona, Pennsylvania 16602

Skilled nursing and rehabilitation facilities (SNFs) are designed to observe, manage and provide daily care under the direction of a physician.  In addition, Medicare requires inpatient hospital stay of…

  • Skilled Nursing Facilities/Nursing Homes
  • Respite Care
  • Long Term Care Facilities
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Altoona Center For Nursing Care

Altoona, Pennsylvania 16601

Skilled nursing and rehabilitation facilities (SNFs) are designed to observe, manage and provide daily care under the direction of a physician.  In addition, Medicare requires inpatient hospital stay of…

  • Alzheimer's/Dementia Care
  • Skilled Nursing Facilities/Nursing Homes
  • Respite Care
  • Long Term Care Facilities
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Fresenius Medical Care Altoona

Altoona, Pennsylvania 16602

Dialysis is also known as renal replacement therapy for those living with end-state renal disease (ESRD). A dialysis center allows individuals in need of hemodialysis or…

  • Dialysis Centers
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Us Renal Care Altoona

Altoona, Pennsylvania 16601

Dialysis is also known as renal replacement therapy for those living with end-state renal disease (ESRD). A dialysis center allows individuals in need of hemodialysis or…

  • Dialysis Centers
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Bellmeade Manor

Altoona, Pennsylvania 16602

Bellmeade Manor - Assisted Living Facility in Altoona, Pennsylvania Options for senior retirement communities with assistance can be found in home settings from group homes in…

  • Assisted Living
  • Respite Care
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Hillview Chateau

Altoona, Pennsylvania 16602

Hillview Chateau - Assisted Living Facility in Altoona, Pennsylvania Options for senior retirement communities with assistance can be found in home settings from group homes in…

  • Assisted Living
  • Respite Care