Memory Care Communities in Allentown, PA

"I liked the "at home" feel of the place and the staff treated everyone with kindness..."

"Arden Courts is top notch. The food was good, and she has adapted to the activities. The care is very good, I’m well acquainted with almost everybody there because I go there at least 2 times a week. "

"My sister moved up to Phoebe Richland Community. It was very welcoming. They gave her all the physical therapy she could handle, which was great. She had physical therapy almost every day and occupational therapy almost every day when she got there. She still gets it quite frequently. The staff is very nice. She enjoys the other residents there. She says she has a wonderful time getting to know them and they're very caring also. I was there one Saturday when the director himself was helping someone move into their memory care area. He was moving the clothing and stuff in himself on a Saturday. They're just delightful. There's an exercise class of some kind every morning, wheelchair volleyball, chair, or tai-chi. There's at least one activity every morning and one or two activities every afternoon. Every day I call or when I talk to my sister, she'll say, "Oh yes, we had an exercise this morning." It's a smaller place, so they can't offer the diversity of activities that a larger facility might offer. The assisted living has a beautiful lounge area when you walk in. The dining room is lovely. You couldn't ask for anything better. I get no complaints from my sister except there's no salt, but she can bring some herself. That's for health reasons. I saw two small library reading areas, a game room, a big lounge, and a dining room. She's in a temporary room right now because there were no rooms available, so it's a little small but very nice and furnished. It has a dresser, a wardrobe, a chair, a bed, a little kitchenette, and a beautiful bathroom that's handicapped accessible. It is less expensive than others for definitely something better. Their staff is especially caring. This place is much more consistent with their staffing, which means the staff gets to know their people better."

"The Palmerton is a lot smaller than another place we went. There are very few memory care patients compared to the other one. So it's not as big an area for the memory care residents, but it's still very nice. It's very clean. When we were there, there were not a lot of people in and around there. We did get to look at the rooms. The rooms seemed a little bit bigger, and the bathrooms did have bathtubs or showers. The amenities were nice. They have a salon, they also have physical and occupational, and speech therapy. Their outside area was not as large for the memory care residents. However, it was secure, so no one could walk off. The residents were included in any of the outings that the other residents would go on in assisted living. The staff is very nice, we met with the person who gave us the tour, and we met a few of the nurses that were in the memory care unit. I think a lot of the residents were at a religious service, so there weren't a lot of people down there. The staff was sitting with one or two of the residents that were in the common area, but they seemed very nice. We met them and we met the chef. She was very nice. They were a little more willing to work with us financially if we needed to."

"The meadows has been a great for my father with the loss of his wife. Reasonable rates, good food, good staff, nice rooms. "

"February 17, 2020 My father was diagnosed with late-onset Alzheimer's. It became clear after a few months that I could not provide the care that he needed. I could not be there 24 hours a day, nor did I have the medical knowledge or patience that is so necessary. He would no longer be safe at home. I was fortunate to find Chestnut Knoll. I confess that I looked at other facilities, but on balance Chestnut Knoll seemed to be the best fit and had what my Dad needed. Other facilities my have been bigger, but I knew he would never take advantage of any of those extra features. I would soon learn that the facility is only a small part of the picture. By far the most invaluable feature of Chestnut Knoll is that it is staffed by patient, knowledgeable, compassionate people. As his condition worsened, 24 hour care was required, so naturally I turned to the affiliated company Chestnut Knoll at Home. Again it was an unexpected pleasure to find a collection of dedicated folks who looked after my Dad as if he was a part of their family. As with the resident staff, each caregiver has their own style and personality, but each was conscientious and kind. He became increasingly withdrawn, but responded when the caregivers began referring to him as “Uncle Bud”. This had originally been used by only a few close nieces and nephews, but somehow it connected and he could be drawn back to a certain degree of lucidity. We could again get a glimpse of the man he once was. I will always remember one particularly bad day. I had maintained my composure just long enough to get out of my Dad's room and make it a few steps down the hall. Several of the busy Chestnut Knoll staff saw my distress and gave me the encouragement and then the space I needed to pull myself together. The staff stepped up to not just caring for the resident, but the entire family. Many times I would come home and tell my wife how happy I was to find a facility like Chestnut Knoll and an organization like Chestnut Knoll at Home. These folks allowed me to leave my Dad and sleep well knowing that he was in good hands. I don't have words to express how precious a gift that is. With utmost gratitude, I THANK YOU ALL and hope that perhaps I will be so lucky as to benefit from such compassionate care when I take my turn. With best regards, Stephen Roadcap"

"The staff and service at Brookdale Dublin are exceptional. They have an obvious and sincere love for their patients and show such compassion. The facility is cozy and welcoming, and every effort is made to make residents, friends and family comfortable and welcome. Their medical expertise with Alzheimer's and dementia is outstanding. Brookdale Dublin is a hidden gem. "

"We like The Birches at Harleysville, but it is just too expensive. Their apartments were very nice. They have music every so often and they have game rooms. Amenities were pretty standard, but the food was very good."

The Village at Perkiomen! We are located in a beautiful & historic region of Montgomery County, about 40 miles northwest of Center City Philadelphia. Schwenksville is the gateway to the Perkiomen Trail, which is a 19-mile scenic trail running along the Perkiomen Creek. We are conveniently located near Routes 29, 73 and 422. Our residents live among friends while enjoying a blend of planned social, cultural and recreational activities in an inviting apartment-style setting. A variety of well-appointed suites assure privacy and a comfortable lifestyle. Built in the 1920's as a school, this community has a welcoming charm like no other. Our warm and friendly staff makes every effort to ensure that the needs of each resident are met. If your loved one is independent and looking for a more socially supportive environment, or if they may need a bit more support with personal care or memory care, we are here to help. We can provide a spectrum of support from medication management and reminders to assistance with activities of daily living. Our Memory Care community is uniquely designed to provide a secure environment while offering every opportunity for personal freedom and the enjoyment of life. To learn more about this provider's license and review other available state reports, please visit: Pennsylvania Department of Human Services Provider Directory

"I've had many family members here over the past few years but most recently, there was a management change and from what I've been told the owners are much more involved. What a remarkable change and most recently the new Director has been more engaged with residents. There is a genuine level of care and compassion at Mapleshade and I'm thankful to have my relatives there."

"I love living at Keystone Villa Independent living in Douglassville. I have made many friends. I was shy at first, was unsure of leaving my home. I am so glad I made the move. Staff is very good to me. Someone is always here in case something happens. I love my large one bedroom apartment. I have my dog, Buddy here. Everything is so close to me. I do not have to struggle at home alone anymore. My family is so happy. They know I am safe. "

"After two weeks in the hospital my mom developed skin breakdown. When we moved her to Manatawny Manor for her rehab, she was there for two months and she never had a skin breakdown. They were obviously taking good care of her needs so that she wouldn't have a skin breakdown. I thought they really took excellent care of my mother and I was pleased with that. "

"I went to look at Traditions of Lansdale. The community is pretty strong. The facilitator of the tour was very clear about expectations and costs. There were a couple of people in the hallway, and they were clean. They were as engaged as they could be. The facilitator greeted them by name. The other staff members were also greeting them by name and checking in with them. The rooms were fairly big and clean. They talked about how you can put anything on the walls, so you're free to decorate however you want. The showers were walk-in, so it's easier for somebody with leg or hip problems to get in and out. It just seemed very safe. The facility is not as fancy as some of the others, but it's safe and secure. They log in to get into certain wings. They had outdoor areas that were secure as well."

"We moved my mom to Saint Mary Manor. We choose it because it is closer to us, there seems to be some activities, and it is a Catholic community. People seem very nice, very friendly, and very helpful. She is in a shared room. The food has been good. They have mass every day, bingo, Pinochle, exercise class every day, and movies. They do take them out of the home once every couple of weeks to dinner or on a trip to Walmart or something like that. "