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Altoona Center For Nursing Care
1020 Green Avenue, Altoona, PA 16601
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Altoona Center For Nursing Care Description
Altoona Center for Nursing Care, conveniently located in Downtown Altoona, is a 120-bed skilled nursing center
Each resident has an attending physician of their choice. A broad range of specialists including podiatrists, dentists, optometrists, audiologists, psychiatrist, and psychologist are available to provide treatment as medically necessary.
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Care Types at Community
This community offers the following types of care
Nursing Home
Nursing Homes provide a nurturing environment offering round-the-clock care, personalized support, and community activities for seniors needing assistance with daily living.
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Skilled Nursing
Skilled nursing provides 24/7 medical care and support by licensed professionals for seniors needing continuous healthcare assistance.
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Review Summary
The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.
Summary of Reviews for Altoona Center for Nursing Care:
- Several reviews describe the facility as neglectful, with instances of abuse and poor management. Concerns include unaddressed patient needs, lack of communication, and inadequate staffing leading to long wait times for basic care.
- Some reviewers have reported serious issues such as untreated wounds, unmanaged falls, and unsanitary conditions leading to bedsores and infections. There are also mentions of a lack of empathy and professionalism among the staff.
- There are complaints about the facility's policies and environment, comparing it unfavorably to a prison and noting a lack of basic amenities like in-room phones.
- However, there are a few positive reviews mentioning friendly staff, clean facilities, and satisfactory care and activities for residents.
- One review highlights recent changes under new administration as of February 2023, suggesting efforts towards improvement and acknowledging the dedication of some staff members.
Overall, the reviews present a mixed but predominantly negative view of the Altoona Center for Nursing Care, with several reviewers advising against placing loved ones in the facility due to concerns over care quality and management practices.
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Health
Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Nursing Home Ratings
Overall rating: 2
Health inspection rating: 2
Staffing rating: 2
Quality measure rating: 3
Long-term quality measure rating:
4
Short-term quality measure rating:
1
Nursing Home Overview
Participation
date: April 18, 1996
Ownership type: For Profit
Provider
type: Medicare and Medicaid
Nursing home capacity: 120
Total current residents: 71
Facility is located in a hospital: No
Automatic sprinkler system: Yes
Resident and family council: Resident
Facility Incident, Complaints and Fines
Number of
facility
incidents: 1
Number of
substantiated complaints: 17
Number of payment denials: 0
Number of fines: 1
Total cost of fines: $9750
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services give each Nursing Home a Star Rating from 1-5 with 5 being the highest.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services gather information about the number of hours of care provided on average to each resident each day by staff as well as the turnover of staff.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around emergency department and hospital visits for residents of Nursing Homes.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around quality measures for residents of Nursing Homes.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around COVID-19 vaccination rates of Nursing Home residents and staff members.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointHealth and Fire Safety Deficiencies
The Center for Medicare and Medicaid report health and fire safety deficiencies. Some of these deficiencies are more severe than others. The following table shows different levels of severity.
| Scope | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Severity of Deficiency | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J | K | L |
| Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy | G | H | I |
| No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy | D | E | F |
| No actual harm with potential for minimal harm | A | B | C |
Fire Safety Deficiencies
| Survey Date | Correction Date | Letter | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-11-03 | 2022-12-19 | F | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach. |
| 2022-11-03 | 2022-12-19 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft. |
| 2022-11-03 | 2022-12-19 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. |
| 2022-11-03 | 2022-12-19 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. |
| 2022-11-03 | 2022-12-19 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. |
| 2022-11-03 | 2022-12-19 | D | Smoke Deficiencies | Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. |
| 2022-11-03 | 2022-12-19 | D | Smoke Deficiencies | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. |
| 2022-11-03 | 2022-12-19 | F | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. |
| 2022-11-03 | 2022-12-19 | D | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems. |
| 2022-11-03 | 2022-12-19 | F | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. |
| 2022-11-03 | 2022-12-19 | F | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. |
| 2022-11-03 | 2022-12-19 | D | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. |
| 2021-11-16 | 2021-12-13 | C | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Address subsistence needs for staff and patients. |
| 2021-11-16 | 2021-12-13 | C | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | List the names and contact information of those in the facility. |
| 2021-11-16 | 2021-12-13 | C | Construction Deficiencies | Meet other general requirements. |
| 2021-11-16 | 2021-12-13 | E | Egress Deficiencies | Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector. |
| 2021-11-16 | 2021-12-13 | D | Smoke Deficiencies | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. |
| 2021-11-16 | 2021-12-13 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. |
| 2021-11-16 | 2021-12-13 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. |
| 2021-11-16 | 2021-12-13 | D | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Have power receptacles that are properly grounded. |
| 2021-11-16 | 2021-12-13 | F | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. |
| 2021-11-16 | 2021-12-13 | E | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. |
| 2020-03-04 | 2020-03-31 | C | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Implement emergency and standby power systems. |
| 2020-03-04 | 2020-03-31 | D | Egress Deficiencies | Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector. |
| 2020-03-04 | 2020-03-31 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft. |
| 2020-03-04 | 2020-03-31 | D | Smoke Deficiencies | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. |
| 2020-03-04 | 2020-03-31 | D | Smoke Deficiencies | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. |
| 2020-03-04 | 2020-03-31 | C | Smoke Deficiencies | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. |
| 2020-03-04 | 2020-03-31 | D | Smoke Deficiencies | Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. |
| 2020-03-04 | 2020-03-31 | D | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. |
| 2020-03-04 | 2020-03-31 | C | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Have power receptacles that are properly grounded. |
| 2020-03-04 | 2020-03-31 | C | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. |
Fines
| Fine Date | Fine Amount |
|---|---|
| 2020-11-07 | $9,750 |
What is in the Neighborhood
- The closest city is Altoona which is 0.3 miles away and has a population of 45,344 (mid sized town).
- The average income is $53,094, which is low compared to other zip codes.
- Weather
- High Temperature: 75
- Low Temperature: 28
- Average Temperature: 52.0
- Day Breakdown: The area gets 170 days of rain, 56 days of snow and 138 days of sun
- Precipitation: 2.1 inches a year
- The average life expectancy in zip code is 77.54 years old, which is low compared to other zip codes.
- Air Quality: Good Days 177.0, Moderate Days 42.0, Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Days 0.0, Unhealthy Days 0.0, Very Unhealthy Days 0.0, Hazardous Days 0.0
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Supermarkets
Weis
1.1 miles awayAldi Food Store
1.5 miles awayGiant Eagle
2.4 miles awayWeis Market
3.1 miles awayWalmart Supercenter
4.2 miles awayTransportation
Altoona
0.2 miles awayHorseshoe Curve Lower Station
4.7 miles awayHorseshoe Curve Upper Station
4.7 miles awayEverett Railroad
6.3 miles awayKladder
8.4 miles awayBus Stations
Altoona Transportation Center
0.3 miles awayBanks
M&T Bank
1.1 miles awayARC credit union
1.7 miles awayFirst Commonwealth
5.6 miles awayM&T Bank
6.7 miles away1st Summit Bank
10.9 miles awayHospitals
UPMC Altoona
0.2 miles awayConemaugh Nason Medical Center
12.2 miles awayTyrone Regional Health Network
13.3 miles awayConemaugh Miners Medical Center
18.7 miles awayJ.C. Blair Memorial Hospital
20.4 miles awayPharmacies
Rite Aid
0.3 miles awayKopp Drugs
1.1 miles awayThompson's Pharmacy
1.2 miles awayGreenwood Pharmacy
2.9 miles awayRiteAid
6.0 miles awayDentists
Michael Hoover DMD
6.7 miles awayPierre Boumerhi DMD
21.5 miles awayParks
Fairview
0.3 miles awayProspect Park
0.7 miles awayAlta Manor
0.9 miles awayFairview Park
0.9 miles awayGeesey Park
1.0 miles awayNone Found
Shopping
Ivyside Plaza
1.3 miles awayLogan Town Centre
1.9 miles awayLogan Town Centre
2.2 miles awayGreenwood Centre
2.4 miles awayLogan Valley Mall
3.3 miles awayCulture
APRNHS Amphitheater
8.8 miles awayAmphitheater
22.0 miles awayRestaurants
Texas Hotdogs
0.1 miles awayTom and Joe's Restaurant
0.1 miles awayNicoletta's Family Restaurant
0.6 miles awayFront Street Deli
0.7 miles awayThe phoenix
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