Altoona Center for Nursing Care
Altoona Center for Nursing Care
1020 Green Avenue
Altoona, PA 16601
Phone: 814-946-2700
Fax: 814-946-1420
Altoona Center for Nursing Care — conveniently located in Downtown Altoona — is a 120-bed Skilled Nursing Center. The first floor houses a Rehabilitation Unit, complete with physical, occupational, and speech-language therapies.
The Center for Nursing Care has about 140 attending physicians, who are credentialed following guidelines for long-term care. Another 20 consulting physicians are available. We employ two case managers, a director of nursing, and an assistant director of nursing. We also feature:
* A Restorative Program, which offers retraining in daily activities such as ambulation and social dining
* An Activities Program, which works to bring each resident to his or her highest level of function
* A Social Services Program, which serves the resident as well as family and friends
Each resident has an attending physician. Other staff includes:
* Registered Nurses
* Certified Licensed Practical Nurses
* Nursing Assistants
* Rehabilitation Therapists (providing PT, OT and SLT)
* Dietary Technician and Consulting Dietitian
* Housekeeping, Laundry, and Maintenance Staff
* Administrative Staff (Admissions, Social Services, Case Management, and Business Office)
* Recreational Therapists and Activities Staff
Located on floors four through seven of the Center for Nursing Care is Amber Terrace, a licensed facility providing Assisted Living Care. Amber Terrace includes 34 well-appointed private and semi-private rooms.
Need More Information?
To learn more about Altoona Center for Nursing Care, please call us at 814-946-2700. We’ll be happy to send you a detailed information packet, conduct a pre-screening, schedule a time for you to visit, and answer any questions or concerns you may have.
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