Lutheran Home At Hollidaysburg sits in a quiet spot at 916 Hickory St, Hollidaysburg, PA, and offers many options for older adults looking for a mix of care and independence, with choices like independent living in cottages and apartments, assisted living, memory care, and 24-hour skilled nursing, and you'll find that it's run by ALSM, a not-for-profit faith-based group connected to the Lutheran Church. The community has one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartment or condo units, all with full kitchens, bath and shower in the bathrooms, and plenty of natural light, as well as cottages that give residents single-floor living and lots of space, and there's parking and storage available too, which is nice, especially if someone still drives. Residents control their room's temperature and can bring pets in apartments or cottages if they follow some guidelines and pay a small deposit and a monthly fee.
There are many support services available, such as laundry and cleaning, an on-site pharmacy, a salon, and help with bathing, medications, or getting around, along with professional medical help from registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and certified nurse aides, plus outside specialists come in for things like therapy or counseling. The staff keeps up with medical needs, offer different types of therapy including physical, speech, and occupational, and there's skilled nursing for those who need closer care or are recovering from surgery, strokes, or injuries, even people who need help with IVs, nutrition, or psychological assessments get help here. Residents in independent living, assisted living, and skilled nursing get personal care plans, and the campus has a 24-hour call system for emergencies, and regular screenings help caregivers notice changes in someone's health.
Life at Lutheran Home At Hollidaysburg includes plenty of things to do, from gardening beds and walking paths outside, to activities like arts, music, fitness classes, enrichment programs that help with memory and movement, movie nights, and other community events or trips into town, and the resident-run groups help new people meet each other and make friends. There are gathering areas, a library, lounges, and private dining rooms, so there's always somewhere to spend time with guests or other residents. Those who need religious services can attend weekly Lutheran worship on campus, and spiritual care's part of the routine, which matters a great deal to some folks. Dining happens in a large community room with meals from a professional chef, plus there's restaurant-style dining, in-room kitchens, and options for special diets for allergies or diabetes. Housekeeping, linen service, and move-in help are provided, and transportation's available for errands or appointments outside the community, so it's pretty convenient for most needs.
The Hillcrest apartments recently got updates and now include Wi-Fi, cable, all utilities, medical alert systems, laundry on each floor, and community storage, along with a community lounge and courtyard, and cottages include things like snow removal, lawn care, and maintenance. The place is CARF-accredited, which means it meets certain national quality standards, and it's one of just two continuing care retirement communities in the county that earned this. The campus keeps a focus on safety, with emergency buttons in independent living apartments and safety measures like grab bars and plenty of space. People can keep their independence as long as possible, but if things change, the staff work with the residents to move them to the right level of care.
All in all, the Lutheran Home At Hollidaysburg offers a wide list of amenities and solid healthcare services, supports both independent adults and those who need more help, and tries to create a friendly, faith-centered, and active community for people aged 55 and older.
