Personal Care Homes in Blair County, PA
14 licensed personal care homes across Blair County, with capacity for up to 854 residents. Sourced from PA Department of Human Services license data.
Blair County (Altoona) has a modest licensed inventory. Call early about availability, confirm the care level is personal care rather than skilled nursing, and keep Cambria or Centre County on the list if beds are tight.
Of 14 homes with a reported capacity, 4 small (10–39 residents), 8 mid (40–99 residents), 2 large (100+ residents). All 14 listings are classified as Personal Care Homes in the PA DHS dataset.
Cities in Blair County with licensed homes
Paying for care near Blair County
We do not publish facility-by-facility rates for Blair County — each home sets its own price. Statewide, CareScout's 2025 survey puts Pennsylvania assisted living / personal care at a median $6,480/month, versus $11,954 for a semi-private nursing-home room. Families comparing options around Blair County can estimate how long private-pay savings last in the free PA nursing-home calculator, or review Oct 2026 Medicaid income and resource limits in the Medicaid planner.
Statewide figures as of Oct 2026. Not a quote for any home on this page.
Licensed personal care homes in Blair County
Hollidaysburg 4 homes
Altoona 3 homes
Tyrone 3 homes
Martinsburg 2 homes
Claysburg 1 home
Assisted living & memory care near Blair County
3 of the 14 personal care homes above have a DHS-licensed secure dementia care unit (marked Memory care): Homewood Living Martinsburg, Inc. (15 beds), Celebration Villa Of Altoona (17 beds), The Preserve At Cedarwood (12 beds). Memory care in Blair County →
Licensed assisted living residences in Blair County — a separate PA license (Chapter 2800) for higher care needs:
- The Winds At Mattern Orchard AlDuncansville · 70 residents
- The Villages Of Midtown OaksAltoona · 40 residents · memory care unit
Frequently asked questions
- How many personal care homes are in Blair County?
- There are 14 PA DHS-licensed personal care homes in Blair County, with a combined licensed capacity of 854 residents.
- Which cities in Blair County have personal care homes?
- Homes in this directory are listed in Hollidaysburg (4), Altoona (3), Tyrone (3), Martinsburg (2), Claysburg (1), Duncansville (1).
- Do I need to live in Blair County to move into a home there?
- No. Pennsylvania personal care homes do not require county residency. Many families choose a home closer to the adult child who will visit most often.
- Can I get a free shortlist for Blair County?
- Yes. Submit the shortlist form on this page with your timeframe. We'll email 3–5 licensed homes in or near Blair County that are currently accepting residents — free, no account.
- How much does personal care cost near Blair County?
- PA Care Finder does not have a published rate for every home near Blair County. Statewide, the CareScout 2025 median for assisted living / personal care is $6,480/month (CareScout 2025 Cost of Care Survey, state tables). Call homes on this page for current room rates, and use the PA savings calculator or Medicaid planner for spend-down context.
Guides for families in Blair County
- Getting startedPersonal Care Home vs Nursing Home in PA: Key Differences
- Getting startedHow to Choose a Personal Care Home in PA (2026 Guide)
- Rights & safetyHow to Verify a PA Personal Care Home License
- Getting startedPersonal Care Home vs Assisted Living in PA (2026)
- Getting started12 Signs It May Be Time for a Personal Care Home