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Elmcroft Of Altoona

170 Red Fox Drive,, Duncansville, PA 16635

Assisted Living Respite Care
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Estimated Pricing

Studio
Estimated $4,330
One Bedroom
Estimated $5,454

Price Comparison

  • Average City Price: $4,328
  • Average State Price: $4,922
  • Average National Price: $3,754


  • Elmcroft Of Altoona Description

    Elmcroft Of Altoona is a large 66 bed community that offers assisted living and respite care and is located in the small town of Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania. Residents who live at the facility are able to choose from a range of studio and one-bedroom room layouts.

    The community has an average rating of 8.8 out of 10 making it the highest rated community in the city out of 2 communities. See more information on reviews.

    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

    Assisted Living

    Assisted living offers a supportive community environment with personalized care and assistance for seniors who value their independence but need help with daily activities.

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    Community Reviews

    8.9
    Elmcroft Of Altoona
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 44 reviews across the web

    Ranking

  • Ranking in City: 1 out of 2 communities in Duncansville
  • Ranking in State: 296 out of 1451 communities in PA
  • Food and Dining A

    Activities B

    Facility and Grounds A

    Care A

    Staff A

    Cleanliness A



    Review Summary

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

    Positive Reviews:

    • Many reviewers highlight the attentive and caring nature of the staff, treating residents like family.
    • Facilities are described as gorgeous, with good-sized rooms and excellent in-house therapy options for rehab stays.
    • Food quality is praised, especially important for those concerned about their loved ones' dining experiences.
    • Several employees express satisfaction with their work environment, describing it as fun, caring, and like being part of a family.
    • Special mention of staff members going out of their way to assist and make residents feel comfortable and at home.
    • Events like family nights are well attended and provide enjoyable experiences for residents and their families.

    Negative Reviews:

    • One review details a negative employment experience, citing unprofessional behavior by management and a lack of follow-through on complaints.
    • Another review criticizes the work environment as unethical, with good employees being pushed out and a high turnover rate implied.

    Overall:

    The majority of reviews are positive, focusing on the caring and dedicated staff, quality of care, and the pleasant work environment for employees. However, there are concerns regarding management practices and the treatment of employees in some instances.


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    Health

    Medication assistance and administration

    Mobility assistance

    Continence maintenance

    24-hour care staffing

    Personal emergency call systems

    Medical center


    Services

    Personal care assistance with activities of daily living

    Bathing

    Dressing

    Grooming

    Free utilities, not including telephone

    Restaurants


    Activities

    Common areas for socializing and activities

    Access to the Life Enrichment Center

    Outings

    Book club

    Museums

    Parks


    Community Amenities

    Weekly light housekeeping and laundry

    Concierge

    Salon and spa services

    On-site beauty salon

    Maintenance services

    Short-term respite care


    Room Amenities

    Private apartments with a private bathroom

    Individual climate control

    Large windows


    Dining

    Nutritious meals three times a day

    Snacks

    Dining area

    Home-cooked meals

    Dining room

    Restaurant-style dining


    Transportation

    Transportation assistance


    Pet

    Pet therapy visits



    What is in the Neighborhood

    General Area Overview
    • The closest city is Hollidaysburg which is 1.7 miles away and has a population of 5,784 (very small town).
    • The average income is $78,991, which is high compared to other zip codes.
    • Weather
      • High Temperature: 75
      • Low Temperature: 29
      • Average Temperature: 52.3
      • Day Breakdown: The area gets 170 days of rain, 53 days of snow and 141 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

    Sam's Club
    0.3 miles away
    Walmart Supercenter
    0.4 miles away
    Martin's
    1.3 miles away
    Weis Market
    1.5 miles away
    Hollidaysburg Hometown Market
    1.6 miles away

    Transportation

    Everett Railroad
    1.8 miles away
    Kladder
    3.7 miles away
    Altoona
    4.5 miles away
    Horseshoe Curve Lower Station
    5.4 miles away
    Horseshoe Curve Upper Station
    5.5 miles away

    Bus Stations

    Altoona Transportation Center
    4.5 miles away

    Banks

    First Commonwealth
    1.0 miles away
    M&T Bank
    4.4 miles away
    ARC credit union
    6.3 miles away
    1st Summit Bank
    10.0 miles away
    M&T Bank
    11.1 miles away

    Hospitals

    UPMC Altoona
    4.9 miles away
    Conemaugh Nason Medical Center
    7.6 miles away
    Tyrone Regional Health Network
    17.4 miles away
    J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital
    20.8 miles away
    Conemaugh Miners Medical Center
    21.4 miles away

    Pharmacies

    RiteAid
    1.7 miles away
    Kopp Drugs
    4.3 miles away
    Rite Aid
    4.9 miles away
    Thompson's Pharmacy
    5.7 miles away
    Greenwood Pharmacy
    6.8 miles away

    Dentists

    Michael Hoover DMD
    10.8 miles away

    Parks

    Alto Rest Park
    0.6 miles away
    Dell Delight Legion Park
    1.0 miles away
    Lakemont Park
    1.6 miles away
    Canal Basin Park
    1.6 miles away
    Kelly Park
    1.7 miles away

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    Shopping

    Logan Valley Mall
    1.4 miles away
    Logan Town Centre
    2.4 miles away
    Logan Town Centre
    2.6 miles away
    Ivyside Plaza
    6.0 miles away
    Greenwood Centre
    6.3 miles away

    Culture

    APRNHS Amphitheater
    7.6 miles away

    Restaurants

    Jethro's
    0.6 miles away
    TGI Friday's
    0.7 miles away
    Outback Steakhouse
    0.8 miles away
    \;King's
    0.8 miles away
    China Buffet
    1.2 miles away

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    Licensing

    This community is licensed by the state of PA. It is a large-sized community with 66 total beds.

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