Presbyterian Village at Hollidaysburg

    220 Newry St, Hollidaysburg, PA 16648
    • Independent Living
    • Assisted Living
    • Memory Care
    • Skilled Nursing

    Mom thriving in excellent care

    I've been very pleased with how my mom has thrived in the Personal Care Unit - the beautiful, well-maintained building and renovated private room are clean and comfortable with many meal options. Staff and volunteers are attentive, friendly, and follow up promptly; the helpful cooking/cleaning services, exercise classes, group activities and rehab care keep her engaged and improving.

    Loved one of resident
    Jul 2026

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Medication management

    Healthcare staffing

    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Kitchenettes
    • Private bathrooms
    • Wifi

    Transportation

    • Community operated transportation
    • Transportation arrangement
    • Transportation arrangement (non-medical)

    Community services

    • Fitness programs
    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Resident-run activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    Reviews

    3.59·(17)

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      3.2
    • Staff

      3.5
    • Meals

      2.5
    • Amenities

      4.0
    • Value

      1.7

    Pros

    • compassionate and attentive nursing and aide staff
    • supportive rehab and short-term care
    • clean, well-maintained building and renovated rooms
    • private living spaces with independent housekeeping support
    • varied meal options and multiple menu choices
    • regular exercise classes and group events
    • active volunteer program and coordinated activities
    • prompt staff follow-up on routine requests

    Cons

    • limited management responsiveness and follow-up
    • high staff turnover and understaffing pressures
    • medication-management and pharmacy-control weaknesses
    • billing and charge transparency issues
    • inconsistent meal temperature and food preparation
    • unreliable activity scheduling with frequent cancellations
    • Staff conduct and communication tone
    • limited monitoring and safety oversight practices

    Summary of reviews

    Reviews present a mixed but consistent pattern: many families and residents praise frontline caregivers while expressing frustration with higher-level operations. Direct-care nurses and aides are frequently described as attentive, compassionate, and responsive; the facility also receives positive notes for short-term rehabilitation care, exercise classes, group events, volunteers, and a generally clean, well-maintained physical environment with renovated rooms and private living options.

    At the same time, reviewers identify several operational concerns. A prevalent theme is uneven management responsiveness — families report difficulty getting timely answers from administration and a perception that administrative staff are less engaged than frontline caregivers. High staff turnover and what reviewers characterize as understaffing are cited as contributors to inconsistent service levels and scheduling disruptions. Medication management was called out specifically, with concerns about administration processes and pharmacy controls that should be explored during a tour or admissions discussion.

    Dining and activities receive both praise and criticism. The facility offers multiple meal choices and active programming, including exercise and social events, which many residents enjoy. However, there are recurring complaints about meal temperature, vegetable preparation, and cancelled activities, suggesting variability in kitchen and programming operations. The community's volunteers and planned events are seen as strengths that support resident engagement.

    Several reviews raise concerns about staff conduct and communication tone; these accounts describe interactions that families found unprofessional or dismissive. There are also specific allegations regarding conduct by an identified social worker, which families may wish to discuss directly with management. Financial concerns appear in multiple comments as well — families report worries about unclear charges and frequent extra fees.

    For prospective residents and families: the facility's strengths are its frontline caregiving, rehab services, activity offerings, and the physical environment. Before committing, ask targeted questions about staffing ratios and turnover, medication-administration protocols and pharmacy oversight, billing practices and fee transparency, procedures for resolving complaints, and how the community ensures consistent meal quality and activity scheduling. Observing interactions between staff and residents during a visit and requesting documentation of recent inspections or incident-handling policies can help clarify whether the facility’s operations match the positive aspects many reviewers noted.

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    Medicare Ratings

    3·/ 5
    Cited by CMS for abuse, or potential for abuse, on its most recent survey cycle.
    • Overall

    • Health Inspection

    • Staffing

    • Quality Measures

    Ratings from the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (Care Compare). View on Medicare.gov

    Location

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    Presbyterian Village at Hollidaysburg is located at 220 Newry St, Hollidaysburg, PA, 16648.

    About Presbyterian Village at Hollidaysburg

    Presbyterian Village at Hollidaysburg sits in a quiet neighborhood with old homes and big trees, not too far from Altoona, Pennsylvania, and tries to give older people many choices when they need a place to live or want some help as their needs change over time. They have a Life Plan Community, which means you can pick from cottages or apartments, including ground floor units, wheelchair accessible showers, and kitchenettes, and if you want, you can even bring your pet along since the place is pet-friendly, so that might be important to some folks. The staff does things like independent living for active seniors, personal care for people who need a bit of help, assisted living, skilled nursing, and even End of Life and Comfort Care when that kind of help is needed, and you can stay in this same place and still get the care you need if your health changes, which can give a person peace of mind in their later years.

    They provide nursing with a 24-hour nurse on staff and also have a part-time nurse, and there's a whole skilled nursing area that can take care of both regular needs and higher medical needs, so people who might use Medicare or Medicaid can get care, as well as those looking for rehabilitation services if they're getting better after hospital stays. Seniors with memory issues, like Alzheimer's or dementia, can have a secure place that's designed to help prevent wandering and confusion, and the memory care staff looks out for engagement and simple routines that help with quality of life.

    There's a Masterpiece Living® program that aims for growth in body, mind, spirit, and social life, which means they offer activities that keep people thinking and moving, with arts rooms, a library, gardening, walking paths, a fitness center, a beauty and barber salon, scheduled transportation, and other ways to stay involved. Housekeeping, laundry, and move-in help are available if needed, along with dining services that offer things like all-day restaurant-style meals, pureed options, and choices for folks who need low sodium, no sugar, gluten-free, or special vegetarian meals, and there's air conditioning, cable or satellite TV, Wi-Fi, even electric charging stations for folks with cars.

    They have at-home support called At-Home Services for people who want to stay in their own homes but need some help, and that includes non-medical things like companionship provided by trained aides. The community stays focused on faith-based values from the Presbyterian background and has a chaplain on site, but people from other backgrounds live and work here too, and they work hard to be welcoming, offering things like aging and health resources, dementia friendly information, and an Affordable Housing Toolkit for those who want to plan or need some help figuring out their options. Residents can join the resident council or take part in community activities both run by residents and staff, and there are chances for things like movie nights and tending the garden. The facility is set up for people with disabilities too, with wheelchair access and showers, emergency alert systems, help with medication, high acuity care, diabetic care, and incontinence support. The setup allows older adults to age in place with dignity, and you can schedule a tour if you want to see the buildings, meet the staff, and get a feel for the neighborhood firsthand, and you can find support for every stage from active retirement to end-of-life care, always with a focus on keeping choice and personal freedom for each resident.

    People often ask...

    Presbyterian Village at Hollidaysburg offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing.

    There are 22 photos of Presbyterian Village at Hollidaysburg on Mirador.

    Yes, Presbyterian Village at Hollidaysburg allows residents to age in place and adjust their level of care as needed.

    The full address for this community is 220 Newry St, Hollidaysburg, PA 16648.

    No, Presbyterian Village at Hollidaysburg does not offer respite care. Respite care in assisted living communities provides temporary, short-term relief for primary caregivers by offering professional care for their loved ones. It allows individuals to stay in an assisted living community for a limited time, giving caregivers a break while ensuring residents receive necessary support and assistance with daily activities.

    Safety & Compliance

    In Pennsylvania, the Department of Human Services licenses personal care homes and assisted living residences and publishes its licensing inspection summaries.

    License number343400
    Facility typeFull
    License classLicensed
    Capacity50 residents
    LicenseePRESBYTERIAN HOME IN THE PRESBYTERY OF HUNTINGDON
    Care servedPersonal Care Homes
    EffectiveMarch 17th, 2026
    ExpiresMarch 17th, 2027
    View the official license record

    Inspection Reports

    28

    Reports

    72

    Citations

    0

    Complaints

    16

    Years

    05 Mar 2026Inspection
    Found no deficiencies; no violations cited.
    17 Dec 2025Inspection
    Found multiple deficiencies across infestation control, dietary documentation, staff training, vehicle paperwork, medication management, and resident assessments. A live bed bug was found and several compliance issues were noted.
    • 2600.85.bInfestation
    • 2600.162.cMenus Posted
    • 2600.171.bStaff Training
    • 2600.171.cHome's Vehicle Documents
    • 2600.185.aImplement Storage Procedures
    • 2600.187.dFollow Prescriber's Orders
    • 2600.225.cAdditional Assessment
    12 Aug 2025Inspection
    Investigated and identified deficiencies in abuse reporting, medical evaluations, medication management, and staff training.
    • Older Adult Protective Services Act, 35 P.S. §§ 10225.701—10225.707; 6 Pa. Code §§ 15.21—15.27Resident Abuse Reporting
    • 2600.16(c)Written Incident Reporting
    • 2600.65.d.2Initial Direct Care Training
    • 2600.132(h)Designated Meeting Place for Fire Drills
    • 2600.141.aMedical Evaluation Timing
    • 2600.141.a.1-10Medical Evaluation Components
    • 2600.182.bPrescription Medication Administration by Unlicensed Staff
    • 2600.183.dPrescription Current
    • 2600.184.aMeds Labeled
    • 2600.185.aImplement Storage Procedures
    • 2600.187.dFollow Prescriber's Orders
    • 2600.224.aPreadmission Screen Form
    • 2600.225.cAdditional Assessments
    • 2600.227.eSelf-Administer Medication
    • 2600.227.gSupport Plan Signatures
    20 May 2025Inspection
    Identified numerous deficiencies across safety, staffing, medication management, and resident care processes, leading to revocation of the certificate of compliance and issuance of a provisional license.
    • 2600.14cBuilding Renovations
    • 2600.26cQM Improvement
    • 2600.57c2 Hours/Day
    • 2600.57dWaking Hours
    • 2600.65bRights/Abuse
    • 2600.66aStaff Training Plan
    • 2600.82aPoisonous Materials
    • 2600.85eTrash Outside Home
    • 2600.101rBedroom - shades/drapes/window covering
    • 2600.105gLint Removal and Duct Cleaning
    • 2600.121aUnobstructed Egress
    • 2600.124Notice to Fire Department
    • 2600.132dEvacuation
    • 2600.132hDesignated Meeting Place
    • 2600.132iTesting Fire Alarm
    • 2600.133.2Exit Signs
    • 2600.141b1Annual Medical Evaluation
    • 2600.143aEmergency Medical Plan
    • 2600.161dDietary Needs
    • 2600.161eDietary Alternatives
    • 2600.183bMeds and Syringes Locked
    • 2600.183dPrescription Current
    • 2600.183eStoring Medications
    • 2600.184bLabeling OTC/CAM
    • 2600.185aImplement Storage Procedures
    • 2600.187aMedication Record
    • 2600.187cRefusal of Medication
    • 2600.225cAdditional Assessment
    • 2600.227cSupport Plan Revision
    • 2600.227dSupport Plan Medical/Dental
    • 2600.227eSelf Administer Medication
    • 2600.252Record Content
    28 Jan 2025Inspection
    Found deficiencies related to updating medical evaluations and RASPs when residents' conditions significantly changed.
    • 141.b.2Medical Evaluation Changes
    • 225.cAdditional Assessment
    19 Oct 2023Inspection
    Found that during several shifts with 33 residents, no staff on duty were certified in first aid or CPR.
    • 2600.63aFirst Aid/CPR Training
    08 Feb 2023Inspection
    Identified deficiencies related to posting the current license, access to staff records, hot water temperature, medical evaluations, medication administration observations, and initial resident assessments.
    • 2600.3.c.Post Current License
    • 2600.5.a.DHS Access
    • 2600.89.b.Hot Water Temperature
    • 2600.141.a.Medical Evaluation Information
    • 2600.190.a.Completion Medication Course
    • 2600.225.a.Assessment 15 Days
    25 Aug 2021Inspection
    Found no deficiencies.
    15 Jun 2021Inspection
    Issued a regular license following renewal; planned a site visit within the next year.
    14 Apr 2021Inspection
    Found no deficiencies.
    03 Mar 2020Inspection
    Issued a regular license following renewal; no deficiencies cited.
    24 Apr 2019Inspection
    Verified compliance with licensing standards after the annual evaluation. No deficiencies were cited.
    08 Mar 2019Inspection
    Granted a regular operating license renewal and issued the license; annual onsite inspections will be conducted.
    18 Sept 2018Inspection
    Identified a violation under the regulations governing personal care homes. The issue was noted on a September 18, 2018 visit.
    • 55 Pa.Code Ch. 2600Personal Care Homes
    13 Jun 2018Inspection
    Confirmed compliance after the licensing annual inspection.
    28 Mar 2018Inspection
    Renewal approved and license issued following renewal application.
    07 Jun 2017Inspection
    Found no deficiencies and concluded compliance with the applicable rules.
    09 Mar 2017Inspection
    Renewed the license to operate a Personal Care Home with a 50-bed capacity for a one-year period.
    30 Jun 2016Inspection
    Concluded the operation was in compliance with state licensing standards after the annual inspection.
    06 May 2016Inspection
    Renewed the license for a Personal Care Home and confirmed a maximum capacity of 50 residents.
    29 Apr 2015Inspection
    Found in compliance with 55 Pa.Code Ch. 2600 after licensing inspection. A regular license for June 20, 2015 to June 20, 2016 was issued.
    31 Mar 2015Inspection
    Issued a regular license and enclosed the license. Renewal completed.
    16 Apr 2014Inspection
    Approved the renewal and issued a regular license with a maximum of 50 residents.
    02 Apr 2014Inspection
    Found in compliance with state rules for personal care homes.
    23 Apr 2013Inspection
    Concluded the facility was in compliance with the regulations and issued a regular license.
    12 Apr 2012Inspection
    During an inspection, several safety deficiencies were identified, including missing handrails, incomplete first aid kit contents, improper emergency procedures submission, and unprotected heat sources.
    • 55 Pa.Code §2600Heat sources
    • 55 Pa.Code §2600Handrails on ramps and stairs
    • 55 Pa.Code §2600First aid kit contents
    • 55 Pa.Code §2600Emergency procedures - annual review/submission
    23 Mar 2011Inspection
    Identified violations related to fire safety and medication management during the licensing review.
    • 55 Pa.Code §2600Fire safety provisions
    • 55 Pa.Code §2600Medication management
    09 Mar 2010Inspection
    Investigated and found two deficiencies related to safety: annual inspection of fire extinguishers in a designated smoking area was not performed, and a mechanical room door was unlocked with exposed piping accessible to residents.
    • 55 Pa.Code § 2600Regulation 55 Pa.Code § 2600
    • 55 Pa.Code § 2600Regulation 55 Pa.Code § 2600

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