Independent Living Communities in Bethlehem, PA

Chestnut Ridge at Rodale is Phoebe's newest continuing care retirement community located in the Lehigh Valley. Our spacious, open-concept apartments start at 1,100 and go up to 1,470 sq. ft., with various options available. Choose the floor plan that works for your lifestyle! Offering a 1-bedroom with a den; 2-bedroom and a 2-bedroom with a den. Imagine yourself as part of an innovative, yet charming community buzzing with activity at its core and inspired by holistic wellness. The cultural attractions of Emmaus are supplemented by the unique options within the community — a social hub in its own right!

"Hudson Estates Gracious Retirement Living was nice. I got literature and stuff. They only have like one- and two-bedroom. They said that once they get it cleaned up, that place will go. All of the amenities and all of the offerings that they have sou..."

"The rooms are beautiful and well cared for. Kept so very well. We’re proud to show our friends and family. The food is very much like home. Not gourmet, but love most of chef’s preparations. The soups are positively delicious. Dining staff is w..."

"I toured Riverton Enhanced Senior Living. It has an open design so that you don't feel like you're in a narrow hall all the time, and it seems to be well supplied with furnishings, so nice atmosphere. The staff was a good communicator, answered all m..."

"We toured The Terrace at Phoebe Allentown. They showed us everything we needed to see, answered all of my questions, and showed us an apartment being renovated at the time. So, they gave us all the information we needed to decide. It's a full kitchen..."

"Our mom, who will turn 96 shortly, has been residing at Traditions of Lansdale for approximately six months now. While it is no secret that placing a family member into care is never an easy decision, I am pleased to say that mom is thriving under th..."

"I loved Legend of Allentown, but they could not give me the level of care that my dad needed. The facilities were beautiful. It's a new building. It's beautifully done, very homely looking, very inviting, and very clean. They have a lot of pretty are..."

"The Palmerton was very organized. We had to sign in upon arrival, and we had to log our temperature. We had to wear masks and there was a questionnaire about COVID. The facilities were spotless. Everything was absolutely immaculate. They had differen..."

"I got to see the rooms, the dining room, and everything at Holiday Walnut Woods. You have to bring in your home health care, which is a different expense. It's attractive when you walk in and it feels homey. The staff took me through and showed me ev..."

"What I liked best about Paradise Manor was it wasn't crowded. I like that they have their own rooms and that they don't share with anyone else. The staff was very friendly. It's easy to get around in that facility. There's nothing that I saw that wil..."

"My wife & I have visited this facility 3 times & each time we come away more satisfied that we have made the right decision to move here from our nearby house. They continue rennovating & improving the general layout, so each visit is a new experienc..."

"Mercer Hill was fabulous. It was upbeat, cheery, clean, and vibrant. I would pick that in a heartbeat. If my husband eventually does go in, he will go there. The staff was excellent. They spent a lot of time. They were very knowledgeable. They did fo..."

"I'm leaning towards Phoebe Allentown. They were very, very nice, I filled up all the applications, gave them the documents they wanted. The apartments were much smaller than what I have here. They have transportation, one meal a day, socialization an..."

"The people at St. Mary Center For Rehabilitation & Healthcare were wonderful, very helpful, very knowledgeable, very professional, very amiable, personable, and very concerned that I learned what I would need to know to see if my father would be comf..."