Nursing homes in Altoona, PA
Compare 2 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Altoona, part of the Blair area. Average overall CMS Five-Star rating is 3★ — below the national average (3.1★). Ratings are sourced from the latest CMS Care Compare provider extract.
Residents of Altoona, Pennsylvania, have access to two skilled nursing facilities located within the 16602 ZIP code area of Blair County. According to the latest CMS Care Compare data, these local centers maintain an average overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars. Among the facilities serving the region, Hilltop Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center currently holds the highest designation, though no local homes have achieved the federal 5-star quality rating.
Rating distribution
avg 3★ · 2 homesProvider mix in Altoona
2 organisations operate homes in this suburb.
- ABRAHAM SMILOW1 home
- MB HEALTHCARE1 home
What to look for in Altoona
- 1 home scores below 3★ on compliance. Ask about recent regulatory audits and any current notices.
- No home in Altoona reaches 4★ on staffing. Ask each home about registered nurse coverage 24/7.
- No 5★ overall homes in this suburb. The strongest performer is HILLTOP HEALTHCARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER at 3★.
- 2 of 2 homes sit below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.
All homes in Altoona
| HILLTOP HEALTHCARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER ABRAHAM SMILOW · Large · For Profit | 3.0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 4 |
| MAYBROOK HILLS REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTE MB HEALTHCARE · Large · For Profit | 3.0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 5 |
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