Green Avenue Towers Retirement Homes

 CONTACT
  Maggie Cooney
 ADMISSIONS DIR
  Sandra Hite.
 ACTIVITIES DIR
  Joe Nevling.
 MAINT DIR
  Jim Greenwald.
 INDEPENDENT LIVING
  Apts 208
   Avg monthly fees $0-$1,000
   Min age 51
 SERVICES
  Transportation
   Social work/Mental health
   Security
   Religious activities
   Maintenance
   Emergency call system
   Laundry
 OWNER TYPE
  Govt-owned
 OWNER
  Altoona Housing Authority
    Retirement Homes & Senior Housing

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