PROMOTION!
2232 29th Street, Allentown, PA 18103
3.3
(6 reviews)
"Had a great experience visiting this location to see my family. grounds are amazing, residents all seemed so happy and staff was so friendly and accommodating!"
$3,299
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PROMOTION!
2232 29th Street, Allentown, PA 18103
3.3
(6 reviews)
"Had a great experience visiting this location to see my family. grounds are amazing, residents all seemed so happy and staff was so friendly and accommodating!"
$3,299
5151 Hamilton Blvd, Allentown, PA 18106
3.2
(7 reviews)
"My Father-in-Law was deteriorating from ALZ. We needed a safe place for him to live with dignity. He used to be afraid all them time. At Arden Courts he was always cared for. He looked presentable, he was never afraid. He was a very proud man, even with dementia. The staff were amazing and supported him all the way until the end. When Hospice was there, so many staff came to say their goodbyes to him. He was cared for until the end. "
$6,650
1177 6th Street, Whitehall, PA 18052
3.8
(30 reviews)
"I like everything about Whitehall Manor. It's clean, and there's always someone around to help the residents if they want to have something special done. The caretakers are clean, and most of them have masks on them. My friend's room is always clean, and he likes the food. They have a very wide spectrum of entertainment and things to do. They have bingo, services, singing, crafts, and other entertainment. The meals always had a nice presentation. The lighting is good. The hallways are always clear. There isn't anything that needs to be upgraded on my side of things."
$3,295
5767 Cetronia Road, Allentown, PA 18106
4.8
(8 reviews)
"Our second choice for my parents would be the Atrium of Allentown. The marketing sales team was good there. They were super helpful. It's a newer facility, so the building is nice. They have a more active memory care facility. Every time we went to visit there, there was always a large group of people doing activities together. The activities there were more robust than what was going on at the other place. They had a lot of onsite services available, too. It's a large rectangle. There's a courtyard for memory care that's accessible for residents. They have a spot where they can go. The tour experience was great. They were very accommodating. It was very good. The staff who gave the tour was great, too."
$3,600
CARING STARS WINNER
415 Blue Barn Road , Allentown, PA 18104
4.7
(30 reviews)
"I toured the memory care of Heather Glen Senior Living. It was very well maintained. A beautiful facility. The person who gave the tour was very knowledgeable and very informative. It was top-notch. It was very good. I saw the dining area and I was very happy with the setup. The attendants were there with the residents and it was very good."
$5,120
CARING STARS WINNER
6043 Lower Macungie Road, Macungie, PA 18062
4.5
(19 reviews)
"The Legend of Allentown provided a warm and inviting family environment. The facility was excellently maintained and very clean. The staff was very friendly and helpful. We worked with the Sales Director who was amazing- she helped our brother find a wonderful apartment and did everything possible to help us prepare for his arrival. She met with our brother in his rehab facility and spent much time helping him understand the facility and was very welcoming to him and our family. The Legend’s front desk staff and the maintenance person were tremendous in preparing his apartment for his arrival. The respect afforded the residents was very evident and was important in our choice. In our preparation for choosing Legend of Allentown, we toured many facilities in the area and none compared to the cleanliness, newness of appearance and the friendliness of staff and residents. We felt at home at the facility even before our brother was due to arrive. As we worked very closely with the Sales Director and ensured all was ready for his arrival, his admission was canceled due to multiple medical emergencies and he eventually passed away before ever going to Legend of Allentown. Our sadness over losing our brother was supported by the staff at Legend who was so kind and caring over our sadness and loss. In summary, we would recommend Legends of Allentown as an excellent facility and a loving destination for a family member and although we could not experience with our brother, our personal experience in preparing for his stay was tremendous."
$5,670
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4700 Bath Pike, Bethlehem, PA 18017
4.4
(12 reviews)
"Exceptional experience! The gentleman that toured with us was very knowledgeable and kind. He wanted to know my mom and not just make a sale. Everything was beautiful. The food service was very good and the server was very good. All of our meals delicious and the dessert of chocolate cream pie was fantastic. The rooms are very spacious and laid out well. Vero is also pet friendly which is a huge plus so my mom will be bringing her sidekick Skipper with her. Truly I can't say enough good things about this community!"
$3,955
5030 Freemansburg Ave, Easton, PA 18045
4.4
(5 reviews)
"The Birches of Lehigh Valley is nice and new. The nurses seemed to be doing different things and interacting with the residents. They were very helpful. I saw the menus, and they looked pretty good. The facility is very clean, inside and out. They have big rooms."
$4,495
4605 Werleys Corner Road, New Tripoli, PA 18066
4.0
(7 reviews)
"We looked at numerous facilities before deciding upon Cornerstone for my mother's care. Many of these facilities were beautiful, but somehow cold. Cornerstone on the other hand is very homey and warm. We were able to decorate my mother's room to make it truly hers. They continue to make upgrades to the facility, but aside from the facility the staff is wonderful. They have a dedicated staff that truly cared for my mother. It is a hard decision to place a parent with dementia, but I know that I made the right one when I chose Cornerstone. "
$6,000
PROMOTION!
4098 Freemansburg Avenue, Easton, PA 18045
4.8
(6 reviews)
"My father is in Arden Courts of Old Orchard. We chose it because of the fenced-in outdoor space. He's in memory care. The staff is very attentive. His room is fine. It's big enough and it was furnished. It has a bed, a side table, a chest of drawers, a small chair, and then a recliner that he brought with him. He has no complaints about the food, though I wouldn't say he has a refined palate. The dining area is another reason we chose it. The facility is broken up into four different groups, so the dining area is quite small. It probably only serves about 15 people, as opposed to many of the other facilities, which had one large dining area which would service 45 people. We like the dining area concept. I know there are two activities every day that they have for them, but I don't know what they are. The living atmosphere is quite pleasant. The outside is fine. It's not pretentious. We're quite happy. We're quite pleased with the staff."
$8,230
108 S Main St, Richlandtown, PA 18955
3.5
(14 reviews)
"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."
$5,670
71 Princeton Avenue, Palmerton, PA 18071
4.5
(9 reviews)
"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 different sized rooms. The smaller rooms seemed a little cramped. The larger rooms were decent sized, but they're immaculate. They had walk-in showers and grab rails. In terms of interactions, we were very impressed. The gentleman who took us on the tour, as we walked around, was talking with everyone. Everyone knew him, and he knew the residents by name. There were residents out and about and actively engaged in activities. There seemed to be a sense of life there, which we were happy to see. The people who worked in different departments took time out of what they were doing to talk to us. My mother-in-law needs a pureed diet and the staff spoke to us about it. She explained that it would not be a problem. She answered our questions. We spoke to the speech therapist, their activities director, and the physical therapist. They all took time out of what they were doing to talk to us, asked questions, and answered any questions we had. They're very accommodating. We were very impressed."
$4,547
CARING STARS WINNER
340 Farmers Lane, Sellersville, PA 18960
4.5
(21 reviews)
"I toured Hidden Meadows on the Ridge. That's a beautiful place, and that woman that I met with, is a fabulous woman. It's just, everything was great up there, but it's just too costly for me. Even their menu for their dinners and all was fabulous. I come from a cooking family, so that's something I can spot right away. You see a lot when you come in. It's beautiful. I met some people and the people are very happy. That tells you a lot when you see how happy the tenants are. I liked the cleanliness and the care. They're very thorough with every area. They offer everything, doctor's care, doctors that come in that you can use. So, I wouldn't have to take my mother out for appointments. I believe they take your mother or father out to a dentist. They have a contract with the dentist. They will do everything, anything you need. It's just that if you need extra care for your mother, it costs money. There's my demise because we don't have a lot of money."
$3,960
CARING STARS WINNER
120 West 5th Street, Boyertown, PA 19512
4.8
(58 reviews)
"My husband's sister has resided in Assisted Living for 3=years. The rooms and facility is clean and well maintained. The food, according to her, is very good. The entire staff, well, I cannot say enough good things about the staff, their attentiveness, their friendliness, and the activities and socialization they provide for residents"
$4,700
160 Elephant Road, Dublin, PA 18917
4.5
(13 reviews)
"I like Brookdale Dublin. It's small. The staff is extremely caring and attentive. I think I made the best choice. The place is clean, and the food is good. There's nothing bad to say about them. It's just a very homey place. My husband loves their food. He has been there for a little over a week now. With regards to activities, I've seen a couple, but I'm not there all the time, so I don't see all of them. Unfortunately, all these places are expensive, but you do what you have to do because it's your loved one. You have to pay for good care."
$6,265
CARING STARS WINNER
691 Main Street, Harleysville, PA 19438
4.5
(43 reviews)
"This is a nice place to live. I was at another community, and they could not handle my care. Here they are able to care for me just fine. I've had no problems here."
$4,390
50 East Locust Street, Nesquehoning, PA 18240
4.0
(8 reviews)
"My mom stayed at MapleShade Meadows Senior Living on a respite. She did well there. She wasn't there that long. She had a couple of confused moments, but they took good care of her. It was good. There were always a lot of activities going on. People seemed to be happy. They were very attentive to me when I had questions. They were fully staffed, too. The food was adequate. For activities, they had chair yoga, trivia, and games."
$5,100
CARING STARS WINNER
1152 Ben Franklin Highway East, Douglassville, PA 19518
4.8
(52 reviews)
"I am so happy we chose keystone villa independent living as the place for my mom to make her home. Everyone is so welcoming and pleasant! The staff truly make you feel like part of their family! I have to mention just a few. Jordan, the executive Director, Kim in the business office, Dawn, Resident Life, Jeremy in dining services, Donna, activities director, and Michelle who supervises all their wonderful activties, Kristine in marketing, Steve , maintenance, And Jenna and Laura at the front desk , who always great visitors and residents with smiles and are full of great information. Lori in housekeeping who maintains and makes sure the rooms are clean and fresh. Keystone Villa is a dynamic place to live. My mom has found her second family!"
$2,600
30 Old Schuylkill Road, Pottstown, PA 19464
4.5
(2 reviews)
"It seemed like a caring place with plenty of activities. The staff was very nice. We toured the entire facility and saw more than one room. "
$3,800
CARING STARS WINNER
1800 Walnut Street, Lansdale, PA 19446
4.6
(37 reviews)
"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 their care ! She has her own private room, with a shared bath. She has all of her personal belongings with her, which truly makes it her home. The staff take wonderful care of her and respond quickly when ever she either needs or wants something. She enjoys the meals that are served and has made good friends with her table mates in the dining room. She especially enjoys the activities that are offered every day, from bingo to flower arrangements. The running joke in our family is that we almost have to make an appointment with mom to visit, so we don't cramp her style. All in all, we cannot recommend Traditions of Lansdale enough."
$2,950
Memory Care
Sherri
5.0
Review of Atrium of Allentown
Our second choice for my parents would be the Atrium of Allentown. The marketing sales team was good there. They were super helpful. It's a newer facility, so the building is nice. They have a more...
Provider response
Thank you for sharing your experience at the Atrium of Allentown. It’s wonderful to hear that the tour felt accommodating and reflective of the vibrant environment we strive to provide!
Memory Care
Debbie
5.0
Review of Atrium of Allentown
I went to look at the Atrium in Allentown. They had a nurse. They had a sunroom area with a table that was there. It was kind of more of a home setting. There were cabinets. There were people...
Provider response
Thank you for your review. We’re glad you felt supported and welcomed!
Memory Care
Michelle
5.0
Review of Heather Glen Senior Living
I toured the memory care of Heather Glen Senior Living. It was very well maintained. A beautiful facility. The person who gave the tour was very knowledgeable and very informative. It was...
Provider response
Hi Michelle, thank you for coming to visit us! We appreciate your kind words and are happy that you enjoyed your tour. Please let us know if you have any questions or would like to visit again....
Memory care costs in Allentown are also higher than the cost of memory care in the more centrally-located city of Scranton, where seniors can access memory care options for around $3,600, nearly $2,400 less per month than in Allentown. On the other hand, Allentown seniors pay less for memory care than many seniors in eastern Pennsylvania. In fact, they pay nearly $430 less per month than those in East Stroudsburg and almost $1,200 less than those in Reading. Memory care in Allentown is also much less expensive than it is in its closest eastern neighbor, Trenton, where seniors pay an average of $4,200 more per month for care.
Allentown
$5,980
Pennsylvania
$5,125
The United States
$5,625
East Stroudsburg
$6,408
Reading
$7,150
Trenton area, New Jersey
$10,181
Scranton
$3,594
Note: Residential memory care is usually offered in assisted living facilities, and in general, memory care rates tend to be 20-30% higher than assisted living rates. No national database currently tracks memory care costs in the United States, so we’ve estimated the monthly memory care costs listed below by adding 25% to the rates listed in Genworth’s 2021 Cost of Care Survey.
The cost of memory care in Allentown is approximately $6,000 per month. This is higher than both the state average and the national average for memory care, amounting to a difference of around $850 and $350, respectively.
In Allentown, there are options for seniors who need financial assistance paying for Memory Care. For more information about other options, who qualifies, and how to apply, Memory Care in Pennsylvania page.
While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for memory care, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance memory care costs include:
For more information about different ways to finance memory care, visit our Memory Care in Pennsylvania page.
Memory care costs more than that of other types of senior care, including home-based care and assisted living. In Allentown, this rings true, as memory care services cost $780 more than home care and $740 more than home health care. It is also around $400 more per month than an assisted living community. However, the biggest discrepancies in cost occur between memory care and the Genworth study’s least expensive and most expensive care types. Memory care is nearly $3,600 more per month than adult day health care but more than $7,200 less expensive than the cost of a semi-private room in a nursing home.
Memory Care
$5,980
Home Care
$5,196
Home Health Care
$5,243
Adult Day Health Care
$1,625
Assisted Living
$4,784
Nursing Home (Semi-private)
$12,461
Allentown is a large community that connects with other cities in the region to create one general service area for senior care. This extensive area can make it difficult for seniors and their families to distinguish between the choices to find the resources they need for their loved ones. The table below provides a list of free memory care resources designed to cater to seniors who live throughout the Lehigh Valley, including seniors and their families in Allentown.
Resource | Contact | Service |
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Lehigh County Aging and Adult Services | (610) 782-3200 | The Department of Aging and Adult Services for Lehigh County provides the seniors of the county a variety of program options to help them thrive, including access to a Long Term Care Ombudsman that can advocate for and assist seniors with claims of abuse or mistreatment. It also facilitates the PA MEDI program to help seniors understand their health insurance options. |
PA Link Program | 800-753-8827 | The Link program is part of the state's Aging and Disability Resource Center, providing seniors with a network of agencies they can call for assistance in a wide variety of areas, from transportation to medical appointments to information and referral services regarding long-term living resources. |
Dementia-Friendly Lehigh County | 610-758-8010 | This is a good source of information for seniors and their families who live in the Lehigh Valley. It is sponsored in part by the United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley and manages the Project Lifesaver and Silver Alert programs in the region, which help locate and track seniors who wander from their communities. |
Delaware Valley Chapter of Alzheimer's Association | 800-272-3900 | Delaware Valley Chapter of Alzheimer's Association: Serving the Lehigh Valley and greater Philadelphia, this organization provides information and support to those living with Alzheimer's and their families. This includes access to community-based classes on healthy living, support groups and clinical trials through its free Trial Match service. |
In Pennsylvania, memory care communities and other senior care centers, nursing homes and home-based care programs are regulated and licensed through the Pennsylvania Department of Health. This agency is responsible for approving the design of new facilities, investigating complaints about a facility and ensuring that they meet the needs of their residents by conducting regular inspections.
Allentown Memory Care Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Memory Care Facilities in Pennsylvania are required to follow. Visit our Memory Care in Pennsylvania page for more information about these laws.