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Altoona Center For Nursing Care

1020 Green Avenue, Altoona, PA 16601

Nursing Home Respite Care Skilled Nursing Rehabilitation
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Estimated Pricing

Studio
Estimated $8,675

Price Comparison

  • Average City Price: $8,674
  • Average State Price: $9,844
  • Average National Price: $7,508


  • Altoona Center For Nursing Care Description

    Altoona Center For Nursing Care is a community that offers nursing care, respite care, skilled nursing and rehabilitation and is located in the town of Altoona, Pennsylvania. Residents who live at the facility are able to choose from a range of studio and semi-private or share or companion room layouts.

    The community has an average rating of 5.7 out of 10 making it the 6th highest rated community in the city out of 6 communities. See more information on reviews.

    The Nursing Home at this community has a 2 star rating out of 5 stars from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. To see more information from CMS you can check out the report here.

    To find information about the surrounding area including weather, crime, health facilities, parks, and more you can explore the neighborhood here.

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    Care Types at Community

    This community offers the following types of care

    Nursing Home

    Nursing Homes provide a nurturing environment offering round-the-clock care, personalized support, and community activities for seniors needing assistance with daily living.

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    Skilled Nursing

    Skilled nursing provides 24/7 medical care and support by licensed professionals for seniors needing continuous healthcare assistance.

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    Community Reviews

    5.5
    Altoona Center For Nursing Care
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 38 reviews across the web

    Ranking

  • Ranking in City: 6 out of 6 communities in Altoona
  • Ranking in State: 1332 out of 1451 communities in PA
  • Facility and Grounds B

    Care B

    Staff B



    Review Summary

    The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.

    Summary of Reviews for Altoona Center for Nursing Care:

    • Several reviews describe the facility as neglectful, with instances of abuse and poor management. Concerns include unaddressed patient needs, lack of communication, and inadequate staffing leading to long wait times for basic care.
    • Some reviewers have reported serious issues such as untreated wounds, unmanaged falls, and unsanitary conditions leading to bedsores and infections. There are also mentions of a lack of empathy and professionalism among the staff.
    • There are complaints about the facility's policies and environment, comparing it unfavorably to a prison and noting a lack of basic amenities like in-room phones.
    • However, there are a few positive reviews mentioning friendly staff, clean facilities, and satisfactory care and activities for residents.
    • One review highlights recent changes under new administration as of February 2023, suggesting efforts towards improvement and acknowledging the dedication of some staff members.

    Overall, the reviews present a mixed but predominantly negative view of the Altoona Center for Nursing Care, with several reviewers advising against placing loved ones in the facility due to concerns over care quality and management practices.


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    Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

    Nursing Home Ratings

    Overall rating: 2
    Health inspection rating: 2
    Staffing rating: 2
    Quality measure rating: 3
    Long-term quality measure rating: 4
    Short-term quality measure rating: 1


    Nursing Home Overview

    Participation date: April 18, 1996
    Ownership type: For Profit
    Provider type: Medicare and Medicaid
    Nursing home capacity: 120
    Total current residents: 71
    Facility is located in a hospital: No
    Automatic sprinkler system: Yes
    Resident and family council: Resident


    Facility Incident, Complaints and Fines

    Number of facility incidents: 1
    Number of substantiated complaints: 17
    Number of payment denials: 0
    Number of fines: 1
    Total cost of fines: $9750


    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services give each Nursing Home a Star Rating from 1-5 with 5 being the highest.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services gather information about the number of hours of care provided on average to each resident each day by staff as well as the turnover of staff.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around quality measures for residents of Nursing Homes.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around COVID-19 vaccination rates of Nursing Home residents and staff members.

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    Health and Fire Safety Deficiencies

    The Center for Medicare and Medicaid report health and fire safety deficiencies. Some of these deficiencies are more severe than others. The following table shows different levels of severity.

    Scope
    Severity of Deficiency Isolated Pattern Widespread
    Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety J K L
    Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy G H I
    No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy D E F
    No actual harm with potential for minimal harm A B C

    Fire Safety Deficiencies

    Survey Date Correction Date Letter Category Description
    2022-11-03 2022-12-19 F Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.
    2022-11-03 2022-12-19 F Smoke Deficiencies Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.
    2022-11-03 2022-12-19 E Smoke Deficiencies Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
    2022-11-03 2022-12-19 F Smoke Deficiencies Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
    2022-11-03 2022-12-19 F Smoke Deficiencies Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
    2022-11-03 2022-12-19 D Smoke Deficiencies Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
    2022-11-03 2022-12-19 D Smoke Deficiencies Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
    2022-11-03 2022-12-19 F Miscellaneous Deficiencies To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
    2022-11-03 2022-12-19 D Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.
    2022-11-03 2022-12-19 F Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
    2022-11-03 2022-12-19 F Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
    2022-11-03 2022-12-19 D Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
    2021-11-16 2021-12-13 C Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.
    2021-11-16 2021-12-13 C Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies List the names and contact information of those in the facility.
    2021-11-16 2021-12-13 C Construction Deficiencies Meet other general requirements.
    2021-11-16 2021-12-13 E Egress Deficiencies Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
    2021-11-16 2021-12-13 D Smoke Deficiencies Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
    2021-11-16 2021-12-13 E Smoke Deficiencies Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
    2021-11-16 2021-12-13 F Smoke Deficiencies Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
    2021-11-16 2021-12-13 D Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Have power receptacles that are properly grounded.
    2021-11-16 2021-12-13 F Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
    2021-11-16 2021-12-13 E Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
    2020-03-04 2020-03-31 C Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies Implement emergency and standby power systems.
    2020-03-04 2020-03-31 D Egress Deficiencies Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
    2020-03-04 2020-03-31 F Smoke Deficiencies Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.
    2020-03-04 2020-03-31 D Smoke Deficiencies Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
    2020-03-04 2020-03-31 D Smoke Deficiencies Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
    2020-03-04 2020-03-31 C Smoke Deficiencies Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
    2020-03-04 2020-03-31 D Smoke Deficiencies Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
    2020-03-04 2020-03-31 D Miscellaneous Deficiencies Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
    2020-03-04 2020-03-31 C Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Have power receptacles that are properly grounded.
    2020-03-04 2020-03-31 C Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

    Fines

    Fine Date Fine Amount
    2020-11-07 $9,750

    What is in the Neighborhood

    General Area Overview
    • The closest city is Altoona which is 0.3 miles away and has a population of 45,344 (mid sized town).
    • The average income is $53,094, which is low compared to other zip codes.
    • Weather
      • High Temperature: 75
      • Low Temperature: 28
      • Average Temperature: 52.0
      • Day Breakdown: The area gets 170 days of rain, 56 days of snow and 138 days of sun
      • Precipitation: 2.1 inches a year

    Health and Safety Overview
    • The average life expectancy in zip code is 77.54 years old, which is low compared to other zip codes.
    • Air Quality: Good Days 177.0, Moderate Days 42.0, Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Days 0.0, Unhealthy Days 0.0, Very Unhealthy Days 0.0, Hazardous Days 0.0

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    Supermarkets

    Weis
    1.1 miles away
    Aldi Food Store
    1.5 miles away
    Giant Eagle
    2.4 miles away
    Weis Market
    3.1 miles away
    Walmart Supercenter
    4.2 miles away

    Transportation

    Altoona
    0.2 miles away
    Horseshoe Curve Lower Station
    4.7 miles away
    Horseshoe Curve Upper Station
    4.7 miles away
    Everett Railroad
    6.3 miles away
    Kladder
    8.4 miles away

    Bus Stations

    Altoona Transportation Center
    0.3 miles away

    Banks

    M&T Bank
    1.1 miles away
    ARC credit union
    1.7 miles away
    First Commonwealth
    5.6 miles away
    M&T Bank
    6.7 miles away
    1st Summit Bank
    10.9 miles away

    Hospitals

    UPMC Altoona
    0.2 miles away
    Conemaugh Nason Medical Center
    12.2 miles away
    Tyrone Regional Health Network
    13.3 miles away
    Conemaugh Miners Medical Center
    18.7 miles away
    J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital
    20.4 miles away

    Pharmacies

    Rite Aid
    0.3 miles away
    Kopp Drugs
    1.1 miles away
    Thompson's Pharmacy
    1.2 miles away
    Greenwood Pharmacy
    2.9 miles away
    RiteAid
    6.0 miles away

    Dentists

    Michael Hoover DMD
    6.7 miles away
    Pierre Boumerhi DMD
    21.5 miles away

    Parks

    Fairview
    0.3 miles away
    Prospect Park
    0.7 miles away
    Alta Manor
    0.9 miles away
    Fairview Park
    0.9 miles away
    Geesey Park
    1.0 miles away

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    Shopping

    Ivyside Plaza
    1.3 miles away
    Logan Town Centre
    1.9 miles away
    Logan Town Centre
    2.2 miles away
    Greenwood Centre
    2.4 miles away
    Logan Valley Mall
    3.3 miles away

    Culture

    APRNHS Amphitheater
    8.8 miles away
    Amphitheater
    22.0 miles away

    Restaurants

    Texas Hotdogs
    0.1 miles away
    Tom and Joe's Restaurant
    0.1 miles away
    Nicoletta's Family Restaurant
    0.6 miles away
    Front Street Deli
    0.7 miles away
    The phoenix
    0.7 miles away

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