1037 South Logan Boulevard, Hollidaysburg, PA 16648 · Blair County
The mission at Garvey Manor is to promote and provide personal and professional quality of care in an atmosphere which reflects Christ’s compassion, love and concern for the elderly. Service and ministry to the elderly since 1965.
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Typically 95% full (125 of 132 beds occupied on an average day). Openings here tend to go fast.
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Source: federal census data (average daily residents vs. certified beds, CMS Care Compare). Confirm current openings with an advisor — availability changes weekly.
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Garvey Manor is a non-profit skilled nursing facility in Hollidaysburg, PA, with 132 certified beds and an average of about 125 residents per day. It operates as part of the Carmelite Sisters for the Aged & Infirm network. It is part of a continuing care retirement community, so residents can often move between levels of care on one campus.
Medicare rates it 4 out of 5 stars overall — above the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 3/5 on health inspections, 3/5 on staffing, 5/5 on quality measures.
Staff provide about 4.60 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.61 of them from registered nurses), above the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 83.1%, higher than the ~52% national average. On the safety record, CMS notes 7 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey, and 1 federal fine totaling $40,641 in the recent record.
From the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on a 1–5 star scale.
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| Level of care | Monthly cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Skilled Nursing | $10,310–$13,080/mo (median $11,370) | Local market estimate |
| Continuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan) | $2,660–$7,120/mo (median $5,600) | Local market estimate |
2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local Altoona prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. How we estimate costs
More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.
Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.
The most recent findings from federal health inspections (29 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Verify that a nurse aide has been trained; and if they haven't worked as a nurse aide for 2 years, receive retraining.
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity uses the CMS scope/severity scale: D–F = potential for harm, G–I = actual harm, J–L = immediate jeopardy. Source: CMS Care Compare health citations; data as of the latest federal release. Discuss any finding directly with the community on a tour.
Federal fines and Medicare/Medicaid payment denials on record.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-08-01 | Fine | $40,641 |
1037 South Logan Boulevard, Hollidaysburg, PA
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Talk to an advisor about this communityGarvey Manor does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Hollidaysburg, PA area typically runs $10,310–$13,080 per month (median $11,370, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.
Medicare (CMS) rates Garvey Manor 4 out of 5 stars overall, including 3/5 for health inspections, 3/5 for staffing, 5/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
Staff provide about 4.60 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 83.1% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.
Garvey Manor has 29 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2025-07-24). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Typically 95% full (125 of 132 beds occupied on an average day). Openings here tend to go fast. Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.
Garvey Manor in Hollidaysburg, PA offers skilled nursing, continuing care (ccrc / life plan) and is licensed for 132 beds.
Most families start this search after a fall, a hospital stay, or a caregiver reaching a breaking point — and end up choosing from whatever has a bed open that week. Families who plan even a few weeks ahead get to choose on quality, fit, and price instead of availability alone.
Last verified 2026-07-06. We refresh inspection data monthly and reviews continuously.
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