Nursing Home Star Ratings in Altoona, PA

Yes — Pennsylvania Medicaid (PA CHC Waiver / OPTIONS Program) can cover skilled nursing facility room, board, and care for eligible residents. Income is typically limited to ~$2,829/mo with a 60-month asset look-back. Use our free Medicaid screener for Altoona.

CMS Care Compare lists 3 Medicare-certified skilled nursing facilities in Altoona. This does not include assisted living communities, which are state-licensed separately.

Overall ratings combine health inspection results, staffing levels, and quality measures on a 1–5 scale. Five stars is above average; one or two stars warrants extra research before choosing.

Medicare may cover short-term skilled nursing after a qualifying hospital stay — not long-term custodial care. For long stays, Medicaid or private pay typically applies.

Altoona nursing homes average 1.7 overall stars across 3 CMS-rated facilities — 1.5 stars below the CMS national average (~3.2). 0 facilities earn 4–5 stars; 3 rate 1–2 stars and warrant extra research.

Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care and are CMS-rated. Assisted living in Altoona supports daily activities but not skilled nursing — avg ~$3,800/mo. PA CHC Waiver / OPTIONS Program may cover long-term nursing care for eligible residents; assisted living room and board is typically private pay.