Senior care in Altoona.
Across Altoona, we recommend home care agencies near you. Free for families.
Example
Your care match
Personalized for Mom · near 16601
Harbor Home Care
Home care agency · 2.1 mi away
Offers personal care
Serves 16601
Available weekday mornings
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Only this agency gets your request
Finding care in Altoona.
Altoona is the largest city in Blair County, and Blair Senior Services, the county’s aging agency, is based here. We help families across Juniata, Fairview, Eldorado and Pleasant Valley.
In Pennsylvania, the Department of Health licenses home care agencies, including those that provide personal care, companionship and respite.
Tell us where in Altoona you are and what you need, and we’ll recommend options that serve your area.
Example
Care profile for Mom
Silver Lake, Los Angeles, CA 90026
Care needed
Personal care
Schedule
Weekday mornings
Starting
Within 2 weeks
Paying with
Private pay + LTC insurance
Help with
Profile complete
Today, 9:14 AM
Matched with Harbor Home Care
Home care agency · 1.8 mi away
Agency reaches out
Usually the same day
Ways to pay in Blair County.
Private pay
Most families pay the provider directly. You agree on hours and rates before care starts.
Long term care insurance
Many policies cover in home care or assisted living after a waiting period.
VA benefits
Veterans and surviving spouses may qualify for Aid and Attendance or VA home care programs.
Medicaid
Your state’s Medicaid program may pay for some care at home for people who qualify.
Medical Assistance in Blair County
Medical Assistance is Pennsylvania’s Medicaid program. For adults who need nursing home level care and meet its limits, Community HealthChoices may pay for services that help them keep living at home. To start, call the PA Independent Enrollment Broker at 877-550-4227. Blair Senior Services can also explain the OPTIONS program for people 60 and older: 814-946-1235.
All ways to payYour first consultation with the agency is free, and so is our help finding it. Tell us what you need in Altoona and the agency reaches out to set it up.
Get my free consultationFree help in Altoona.
These services are free, whether or not you use Hailo Care.
Central Blair Senior Center
Run by Blair Senior Services, on Twelfth Avenue. It shares the agency’s number.
814-946-1235Blair Senior Services
Blair County’s aging agency: in-home services, rides, protective services, Medicare counseling and meals.
814-946-1235Alzheimer’s Association 24/7 Helpline
Free, confidential help for people living with dementia and their families, any time of day.
800-272-3900Do you serve all of Altoona?
Yes. We help families across Altoona and nearby communities, including Logan Township, Hollidaysburg and Duncansville.
How much does home care cost in Altoona?
It depends on the type of care, the hours and where in Blair County you live. Agencies share their rates before care starts, and the first consultation is free.
Who do I call about senior services in Altoona?
Start with Blair Senior Services at 814-946-1235. In Altoona, Central Blair Senior Center is at 814-946-1235.
How do I apply for Medicaid home care in Altoona?
Call the PA Independent Enrollment Broker at 877-550-4227. It arranges a needs assessment and helps with the Medical Assistance application for Community HealthChoices.
What if my parent doesn’t qualify for Medicaid in Altoona?
Pennsylvania’s OPTIONS program helps people 60 and older who need help with daily tasks. It has no income limit, though there may be a co-pay. Apply through Blair Senior Services at 814-946-1235.
Where can I find dementia support in Altoona?
The Alzheimer’s Association runs a free helpline for families, day and night, at 800-272-3900.
Is a home care consultation free in Altoona?
Yes. Your first consultation with the home care agency in Altoona is free, and so is our help finding the agency. There is no obligation to start care.
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