ABOUT UPMC ALTOONA
UPMC Altoona is a nonprofit hospital located in Altoona, Pennsylvania. It serves more than 20 counties in Central Pennsylvania and is licensed as a 380-bed hospital. The facility also provides educational programming for youth facing drug and alcohol abuse challenges.
TREATMENT & ASSESSMENT
Specific details about UPMC Altoona’s drug and alcohol program are limited. The hospital works in partnership with local organizations and agencies to offer an educational program that aims to reduce alcohol availability to minors and decrease illicit drug use. This program includes skills training, alternative activities, and referrals for more intensive care or outpatient treatment options.
STAFF CREDENTIALS
UPMC Altoona is proud to have a large team of over 300 physicians.
ACCOMMODATIONS & AMENITIES
Unfortunately, the hospital does not provide information regarding the living arrangements and related offerings in its inpatient environment. However, according to a surveyor from Best-rehabs.com, UPMC Altoona has received five stars for both the quality of meals and accommodations.
WHAT ALUMNI SAY
Based on a review from a single alum polled by Best-rehabs.com, UPMC Altoona received five stars for various categories including the staff’s level of training and experience, counseling options, treatment for co-occurring problems, and exercise and leisure offerings. However, the reviewer felt that the hospital was understaffed during their time of attendance.
WHAT FRIENDS & FAMILY SAY
Feedback from loved ones is limited. An anonymous reviewer mentioned that the drug and alcohol treatment program at UPMC Altoona did not help their family member and casually referred to it as a “place to stay.”
FINANCING
UPMC Altoona accepts major health insurance plans such as Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, and Cigna. It also accepts Medicare and state-Medicaid.