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The 10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Allentown, PA for 2024

Home to nearly 126,000 people, just over 12% of Allentown’s residents are seniors aged 65 and older, and these individuals are at a growing risk of developing some form of memory loss. More than one-tenth of American seniors are currently living with Alzheimer’s disease, and studies project that by 2050, roughly 12.9 million seniors will be diagnosed with some form of dementia. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the number of Alzheimer’s-related deaths in Allentown has increased more than 37% from 2016 to 2020, which is almost double the increase in deaths of all causes during that period.

As these numbers grow, so does the need for dementia care. Seniors in Allentown have access to numerous memory care facilities where they can receive personalized care and support, along with specialized programming, thoughtfully planned activities and cognitive therapies. This guide outlines key information about living with dementia in Allentown, including available community resources, how much memory care services cost and some of the positive and negative aspects of living in the city.

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What to Consider About Memory Care in Allentown

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. 

Benefits and Drawbacks of Memory Care in Allentown

  • Allentown is a safe place for seniors to live, offering a lower property and violent crime rate than the national average, with a value of 164 violent crimes committed per 100,000 residents and 1,301 property crimes per 100,000 reported in 2019. While the U.S. and the state of Pennsylvania both experienced an increase in violent crimes from 2019-2020, Allentown’s violent crime rate decreased by nearly 65%.  
  • Seniors in the Allentown area have access to high quality medical treatments through three different county hospitals, including the high-performing Lehigh Valley Hospital, ranked high performing in Geriatrics and Neurology by U.S. News and World Report. They also have access to the Penn Memory Center, located just an hour away in Philadelphia, which offers support services and access to cognitive fitness programs.
  • The Lehigh Valley is a sprawling area connecting the cities of Allentown, Bethlehem and Easton, and stretching far into the rural segments on the outskirts of Lehigh county. The LANta Bus Service runs throughout these areas, providing access to medical facilities and government offices. Seniors also have access to LANtaVan, a rideshare program for seniors and disabled individuals that provides next-day door-to-door service at a low price for those over the age of 65 for areas that the bus doesn’t reach.
  • Retirees in Pennsylvania find it tax-friendly. The state does not tax Social Security or retirement account payments, such as those with 401(k) and IRA accounts. The state also exempts senior pension income for those aged 60+ and has a low sales tax rate, so seniors can do more with the money they make. 
  • For those who enjoy a four season climate, Allentown represents an ideal location. Summers can often be hot and humid, but spring and fall are temperate, and with more than 200 days of sunshine per year–about the same as the nation’s average–there are plenty of opportunities to enjoy the moderate temperatures. Allentown also has a UV index of less than the national average, minimizing the harmful effects of the sun. 

Paying for Memory Care in Allentown

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.

The Cost of Memory Care in Nearby Cities

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

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

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

Financial Assistance for Memory Care in Allentown

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.

More ways to pay for memory care in PA

More Ways to Pay for Memory Care

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:

  • Veterans Benefits
  • Life Insurance Policy
  • Long-Term Care Insurance
  • Reverse Mortgage

For more information about different ways to finance memory care, visit our Memory Care in Pennsylvania page.

Free Memory Care Resources in Allentown

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. 

ResourceContactService
Lehigh County Aging and Adult Services(610) 782-3200The 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 Program800-753-8827The 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 County610-758-8010This 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 Association800-272-3900Delaware 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.

Memory Care Laws and Regulations in Allentown

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.

Memory Care Laws and Regulations in Pennsylvania

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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...

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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...

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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....

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Review of Country Meadows Retirement Communities

Country Meadows Retirement Communities was very nice. The person that gave me the tour of the memory care was very knowledgeable. It was the biggest facility that I viewed, but the buildings...

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