Personal Care Homes in Altoona, PA
3 licensed personal care homes in Altoona, Pennsylvania, serving up to 173 residents (Blair County). PA Department of Human Services license data. What is a personal care home? · How to choose →
Altoona and Blair County form a central PA hub with a focused licensed personal care inventory. Hospital-discharge placements should call same-week for open beds and keep nearby towns as backups.
Altoona has 3 licensed personal care homes across ZIP codes 16601, 16602. The largest is Graystone Manor Altoona (capacity 85). Families comparing options in Altoona can use the free shortlist form below — we check availability so you only tour homes with open beds.
Of 3 homes with a reported capacity, 1 small (10–39 residents), 2 mid (40–99 residents).
All 3 listings are classified as Personal Care Homes in the PA DHS dataset.
Paying for care near Altoona (Blair County)
We do not publish facility-by-facility rates for Altoona (Blair County) — each home sets its own price.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 Altoona (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 Altoona
Source: PA Department of Human Services personal care home license registry. Bed availability changes often — call the home or request a shortlist to confirm.
Personal care homes near Altoona
Assisted living & memory care near Altoona
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 Altoona, PA?
- There are 3 licensed personal care homes in Altoona, Pennsylvania, with a combined licensed capacity of 173 residents.
- What ZIP codes do Altoona personal care homes serve?
- Personal care homes in Altoona are located across ZIP codes 16601, 16602.
- What is the average size of a personal care home in Altoona?
- The average Altoona personal care home is licensed for 58 residents, with the largest (Graystone Manor Altoona) licensed for 85.
- How much does personal care cost near Altoona?
- PA Care Finder does not have a published rate for every home near Altoona. 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.
- How do I verify a Altoona personal care home is licensed?
- Every listing on PA Care Finder is sourced from the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) license registry. You can also verify any facility directly on the PA DHS provider search. Only currently licensed homes appear in this directory.
- Can I get a free shortlist of personal care homes near Altoona?
- Yes. Submit the free shortlist form on this page with your timeframe. Within one business day we'll email 3–5 licensed homes near Altoona that are currently accepting residents — no account or payment required.
Guides for families searching in Altoona
- Getting startedHow to Choose a Personal Care Home in PA (2026 Guide)
- Getting startedCare Homes Near Me in PA — Licensed Directory
- Costs & paying for careHow Much Does a Personal Care Home Cost in PA? (2026)
- Getting startedPA DHS Personal Care Home Directory (Licensed)
- Getting startedWhat Is a Licensed Personal Care Home in PA?
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