Title

Rehabilitation and extended care at VA Altoona health care

VHA health service name and description
Description

We provide medical care and rehabilitation services to Veterans in our Community Living Center and in their homes. Services include home-based primary care, medical foster home support, and hospice and palliative care.  

Type of care
Specialty care
Health Service API ID
rehabilitation
This is a required Vet Center service
No
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VAMC system description

We want to help Veterans live safe, independent lives at home as they recover from extended illnesses. Veterans in stable condition with chronic (long-lasting) health problems can also receive long-term care at our community living center. We offer several care options:

  • Home-based primary care visits from our health care team
  • Remote health monitoring by computer or telephone
  • Respite care for family caregivers who need a break
  • Daily living assistance with bathing, dressing, and cooking
  • Skilled nursing and medical care
Facility descriptions

Rehabilitation and extended care - James E. Van Zandt Veterans' Administration Medical Center

VHA health service name and description
Description

We provide medical care and rehabilitation services to Veterans in our Community Living Center and in their homes. Services include home-based primary care, medical foster home support, and hospice and palliative care.  

Type of care
Specialty care
Health Service API ID
rehabilitation
This is a required Vet Center service
No
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VAMC system description of service

We want to help Veterans live safe, independent lives at home as they recover from extended illnesses. Veterans in stable condition with chronic (long-lasting) health problems can also receive long-term care at our community living center. We offer several care options:

  • Home-based primary care visits from our health care team
  • Remote health monitoring by computer or telephone
  • Respite care for family caregivers who need a break
  • Daily living assistance with bathing, dressing, and cooking
  • Skilled nursing and medical care
Appointments
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   Contact us to schedule, reschedule, or cancel your appointment. If a referral is required, you’ll need to contact your primary care provider first.

Is a referral required?
Yes
Are walkins accepted?
No
Is online scheduling available for this service?
No
Phone number for appointments
Phone
Type
Phone
Phone number
877-626-2500
Extension number
7214
Label
Appointments
Service location
Address
Address
Building name/number
Main building
Wing, Floor, or Room Number
Fifth and sixth floors
Street address
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On
Address

United States

Hours
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Hours
Monday: 24/7
Tuesday: 24/7
Wednesday: 24/7
Thursday: 24/7
Friday: 24/7
Saturday: 24/7
Sunday: 24/7
Additional Hours options (e.g. On-Call, Appointments may be available outside these hours, please call.)
Scheduled Visitation
Contact info
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Other phone numbers
Phone
Type
Phone
Phone number
814-860-2332
Extension number
7214
Label
Contact