Allentown, Pennsylvania is a large city of more than 120,000 located in the Lehigh Valley. This sprawling valley includes the cities of Bethlehem and Easton, just an hour northwest of Philadelphia. There are approximately 25,000 residents in the Lehigh Valley diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, but the death rate from the disease in Allentown between 2014-2018 showed an increase of only 4.2%, just half of the rate increase of all deaths in the area.
Memory care services can help keep the number of deaths from Alzheimer’s from increasing in Lehigh County and the surrounding valley. Through memory care services, seniors have access to occupational and physical therapy to improve manual dexterity, coordination tasks, and cognitive programming that can help seniors maintain or improve their memory and other cognitive functions.
In this guide to Memory Care in Allentown, we provide a comprehensive overview of the financial costs of memory care in the region and how families can pay for these services through government funding or private pay programs. We also provide a list of free or low-cost resources in Allentown for seniors and their families who are impacted by Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia.
Memory Care Facilities in Allentown, PA
415 Blue Barn Road , Allentown, PA, 18104
Heather Glen Senior Living is very nice and the people are attentive. The room is very spacious and clean and the staff assisting my mother there are very pleasant. There’s a calendar of activities ev
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Heather Glen Senior Living is very nice and the people are attentive. The room is very spacious and clean and the staff assisting my mother there are very pleasant. There’s a calendar of activities every month, for instance, they have daily devotions, chair exercise, hangman, umbrella bowl, group chitchat, bingo, jukebox singalong, and manicures.
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Heather Glen Senior Living is very nice and the people are attentive. The room is very spacious and clean and the staff assisting my mother there are very pleasant. There’s a calendar of activities ev
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Heather Glen Senior Living is very nice and the people are attentive. The room is very spacious and clean and the staff assisting my mother there are very pleasant. There’s a calendar of activities every month, for instance, they have daily devotions, chair exercise, hangman, umbrella bowl, group chitchat, bingo, jukebox singalong, and manicures.
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4636 Crackersport, Allentown, PA, 18104
2232 29th Street, Allentown, PA, 18103
5767 Cetronia Road, Allentown, PA, 18106
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1263 S. Cedar Crest Blvd., Allentown, PA, 18103
There is no “care” in the “Memory Care” unit. This place is where you put your loved one to rot away.
The sales staff tell you about how they engage your loved one, but the reality is that t
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There is no “care” in the “Memory Care” unit. This place is where you put your loved one to rot away.
The sales staff tell you about how they engage your loved one, but the reality is that their rooms are filthy, they don’t get proper medical care, and unless you personally are there every week to make sure your loved one is getting any kind of care beyond some food pushed in front of them, you’re being deceived. I can’t wait to move my father to a place that can actually take care of him. I think he’d be dead now if I hadn’t been following up on his care there. After Covid, when I was allowed into his room, it was beyond filthy, and he had been using his bath towels as toilet paper. I was told it was because he wouldn’t let the staff clean his room. While I was there, I had staff come in and clean his bathroom, and he was fine.
I don’t understand how a facility can claim they give a patient meds, keep them clean, keep their room clean, and take care of their medical needs when they literally do none of that without being berated into doing so.
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There is no “care” in the “Memory Care” unit. This place is where you put your loved one to rot away.
The sales staff tell you about how they engage your loved one, but the reality is that t
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There is no “care” in the “Memory Care” unit. This place is where you put your loved one to rot away.
The sales staff tell you about how they engage your loved one, but the reality is that their rooms are filthy, they don’t get proper medical care, and unless you personally are there every week to make sure your loved one is getting any kind of care beyond some food pushed in front of them, you’re being deceived. I can’t wait to move my father to a place that can actually take care of him. I think he’d be dead now if I hadn’t been following up on his care there. After Covid, when I was allowed into his room, it was beyond filthy, and he had been using his bath towels as toilet paper. I was told it was because he wouldn’t let the staff clean his room. While I was there, I had staff come in and clean his bathroom, and he was fine.
I don’t understand how a facility can claim they give a patient meds, keep them clean, keep their room clean, and take care of their medical needs when they literally do none of that without being berated into doing so.
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1545 W Greenleaf Street, Allentown, PA, 18102
Located close to a sprawling green area with attractive views, Above & Beyond at the Knights is an independent living, assisted living and memory care facility in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Resident
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Located close to a sprawling green area with attractive views, Above & Beyond at the Knights is an independent living, assisted living and memory care facility in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Residents appreciate the large rooms which let them move around easily and provide plenty of space for visitors. They enjoy keeping busy with the facility’s many activities where they can play bingo three times per week, socialize with each other over a game of cards and keep fit with exercise classes. Weekly outings to diverse fun events such as volleyball games and the movies also get top marks.
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Located close to a sprawling green area with attractive views, Above & Beyond at the Knights is an independent living, assisted living and memory care facility in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Resident
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Located close to a sprawling green area with attractive views, Above & Beyond at the Knights is an independent living, assisted living and memory care facility in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Residents appreciate the large rooms which let them move around easily and provide plenty of space for visitors. They enjoy keeping busy with the facility’s many activities where they can play bingo three times per week, socialize with each other over a game of cards and keep fit with exercise classes. Weekly outings to diverse fun events such as volleyball games and the movies also get top marks.
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800 Hausman Road, Allentown, PA, 18104
5151 Hamilton Blvd, Allentown, PA, 18106
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
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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.
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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
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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.
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6043 Lower Macungie Road, Macungie, PA, 18062
I toured Legend of Allentown for my mom. It was beautiful because it’s relatively new. They have a lot of amenities like a movie theater. I’m not exactly sure what it would be called, but there was li
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I toured Legend of Allentown for my mom. It was beautiful because it’s relatively new. They have a lot of amenities like a movie theater. I’m not exactly sure what it would be called, but there was like a whirlpool bath in the one area, I guess I don’t know if it’s like where the therapist would normally be, but it’s open to all residents and it’s not like you just go in if you’re looking for therapy. The staff was kind and knowledgeable.
The only thing that bothers me about this one is they will not quote me a staff-to-resident ratio, which makes me uncomfortable. Sometimes they’re saying it depends on how many residents they have. And I’m like, "well, not really," because if your ratio is six to one and you have 24 patients, then you need to have four staff. If you all of a sudden have like 40 some people, then you need to have more staff. If you’re going to maintain six to one, it can’t be like 40 to one. I realize it might be different at certain times of the day because certain things are going on, but when I came to Legend, I was put off by the fact that they wouldn’t nail down a ratio. I like them about everything else. The facility was gorgeous, but it bothered me that they wouldn’t tell me that.
They were a front runner for us at first because I saw it and I thought it was beautiful. And I liked the people that toured me around the place. I was toured by, I think, the director of activities, and then the director of memory care came with us. They were very, very knowledgeable because it was their area.
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I toured Legend of Allentown for my mom. It was beautiful because it’s relatively new. They have a lot of amenities like a movie theater. I’m not exactly sure what it would be called, but there was li
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I toured Legend of Allentown for my mom. It was beautiful because it’s relatively new. They have a lot of amenities like a movie theater. I’m not exactly sure what it would be called, but there was like a whirlpool bath in the one area, I guess I don’t know if it’s like where the therapist would normally be, but it’s open to all residents and it’s not like you just go in if you’re looking for therapy. The staff was kind and knowledgeable.
The only thing that bothers me about this one is they will not quote me a staff-to-resident ratio, which makes me uncomfortable. Sometimes they’re saying it depends on how many residents they have. And I’m like, "well, not really," because if your ratio is six to one and you have 24 patients, then you need to have four staff. If you all of a sudden have like 40 some people, then you need to have more staff. If you’re going to maintain six to one, it can’t be like 40 to one. I realize it might be different at certain times of the day because certain things are going on, but when I came to Legend, I was put off by the fact that they wouldn’t nail down a ratio. I like them about everything else. The facility was gorgeous, but it bothered me that they wouldn’t tell me that.
They were a front runner for us at first because I saw it and I thought it was beautiful. And I liked the people that toured me around the place. I was toured by, I think, the director of activities, and then the director of memory care came with us. They were very, very knowledgeable because it was their area.
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201 S. 7th Street, Emmaus, PA, 18049
South Mountain Memory Care was gorgeous and reasonably priced. Had my mom not gone the route she went, I would have picked this place for the facility and the fact that they’re very welcoming and very
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South Mountain Memory Care was gorgeous and reasonably priced. Had my mom not gone the route she went, I would have picked this place for the facility and the fact that they’re very welcoming and very informative. They have a nice little secured garden area for the residents. They also have some fish tanks and some bird cages to give the residents there some animal life to look at. It was very nice.
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South Mountain Memory Care was gorgeous and reasonably priced. Had my mom not gone the route she went, I would have picked this place for the facility and the fact that they’re very welcoming and very
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South Mountain Memory Care was gorgeous and reasonably priced. Had my mom not gone the route she went, I would have picked this place for the facility and the fact that they’re very welcoming and very informative. They have a nice little secured garden area for the residents. They also have some fish tanks and some bird cages to give the residents there some animal life to look at. It was very nice.
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4605 Werleys Corner Road, New Tripoli, PA, 18066
Cornerstone Living was clean but it looked older. The rooms were smaller and it wasn’t overly updated for the price that they were charging. The staff seemed kind and caring. The activities lady seeme
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Cornerstone Living was clean but it looked older. The rooms were smaller and it wasn’t overly updated for the price that they were charging. The staff seemed kind and caring. The activities lady seemed energetic. It was far from my house and in the middle of nowhere. A lot of the residents seemed a little bit past where my dad would be. So, it just wasn’t the right fit.
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Cornerstone Living was clean but it looked older. The rooms were smaller and it wasn’t overly updated for the price that they were charging. The staff seemed kind and caring. The activities lady seeme
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Cornerstone Living was clean but it looked older. The rooms were smaller and it wasn’t overly updated for the price that they were charging. The staff seemed kind and caring. The activities lady seemed energetic. It was far from my house and in the middle of nowhere. A lot of the residents seemed a little bit past where my dad would be. So, it just wasn’t the right fit.
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1050 Main St, Hellertown, PA, 18055
Located in Hellertown, Pennsylvania, Saucon Valley Manor is within walking distance of the Saucon Rail Trail and has convenient access to Interstate 78. Relatives describe this as a clean, comfortable
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Located in Hellertown, Pennsylvania, Saucon Valley Manor is within walking distance of the Saucon Rail Trail and has convenient access to Interstate 78. Relatives describe this as a clean, comfortable facility, and they say it has a good vibe and a convenient location in a safe neighborhood. Residents have a choice of floor plans, and family members comment that the rooms are spacious, beautiful and set up for easy navigation. According to loved ones, the community offers a variety of activities, including bingo and church services each Sunday. Family members also note that staff members are friendly and helpful.
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Located in Hellertown, Pennsylvania, Saucon Valley Manor is within walking distance of the Saucon Rail Trail and has convenient access to Interstate 78. Relatives describe this as a clean, comfortable
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Located in Hellertown, Pennsylvania, Saucon Valley Manor is within walking distance of the Saucon Rail Trail and has convenient access to Interstate 78. Relatives describe this as a clean, comfortable facility, and they say it has a good vibe and a convenient location in a safe neighborhood. Residents have a choice of floor plans, and family members comment that the rooms are spacious, beautiful and set up for easy navigation. According to loved ones, the community offers a variety of activities, including bingo and church services each Sunday. Family members also note that staff members are friendly and helpful.
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1680 Spring Creek Road, Macungie, PA, 18062
I toured Lehigh Commons for my mom, and I liked it. It was clean and nice. The staff is knowledgeable.
They were doing an activity when I went through. A lot of them were involved in the activity, bu
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I toured Lehigh Commons for my mom, and I liked it. It was clean and nice. The staff is knowledgeable.
They were doing an activity when I went through. A lot of them were involved in the activity, but then there were a few that were choosing to do their own thing in their room. They also seemed friendly and knowledgeable. I didn’t get to see a lot of specific interaction, only the ones that are working on the activity, and they obviously were involved.
The layout was kind of like a V. There’s like a central area, and in that central area there’s a dining area and kitchen area. Then there’s also like a common like living room area and visiting section. There’s also a courtyard that goes out the door right in that area. Off of that central area, there are two wings, and there’s approximately seven rooms down the one end and seven rooms down the other end.
The rooms are nice and spacious. You can make them your own however you want to decorate them.
I think they offer craft like things. I can’t remember what they call the thing that they were doing when I was there, but it was kind of a recall activity; they would say the first half of something and then the resident would have to try to complete the sentence or complete the thought. I liked it.
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I toured Lehigh Commons for my mom, and I liked it. It was clean and nice. The staff is knowledgeable.
They were doing an activity when I went through. A lot of them were involved in the activity, bu
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I toured Lehigh Commons for my mom, and I liked it. It was clean and nice. The staff is knowledgeable.
They were doing an activity when I went through. A lot of them were involved in the activity, but then there were a few that were choosing to do their own thing in their room. They also seemed friendly and knowledgeable. I didn’t get to see a lot of specific interaction, only the ones that are working on the activity, and they obviously were involved.
The layout was kind of like a V. There’s like a central area, and in that central area there’s a dining area and kitchen area. Then there’s also like a common like living room area and visiting section. There’s also a courtyard that goes out the door right in that area. Off of that central area, there are two wings, and there’s approximately seven rooms down the one end and seven rooms down the other end.
The rooms are nice and spacious. You can make them your own however you want to decorate them.
I think they offer craft like things. I can’t remember what they call the thing that they were doing when I was there, but it was kind of a recall activity; they would say the first half of something and then the resident would have to try to complete the sentence or complete the thought. I liked it.
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4035 Green Pond Road, Bethlehem, PA, 18020
My father is in the Country Meadows of Bethlehem. He’s in memory care. He’s happy with their food. They’re shorthanded, but they’re helpful. It’s not what I thought it was gonna be. I thought it would
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My father is in the Country Meadows of Bethlehem. He’s in memory care. He’s happy with their food. They’re shorthanded, but they’re helpful. It’s not what I thought it was gonna be. I thought it would be a little bit homier. It felt more of an institution going through and looking at the room. There was a promise of a lot more attention on a day-to-day basis and that’s not occurring. I think there was an understanding that there would be more day-to-day activities and that’s not occurring either.
Right now, due to Covid lockdowns, they’re not doing much of anything. Because it’s a memory care unit, I don’t think there’s a lot of group activities going on at all whether that’s a Covid thing or just overpromised and underdelivered. I’m not there enough to see the day-to-day activities, but I know he’s not getting enough because he is complaining about it. They kind of keep him in his room more so than being out and amongst other people. I tried the food and it was good. They provide laundry care and help with showering. They’re not checking his day-to-day hygiene. He needs diabetic socks and they weren’t upkeeping that from a medical perspective.
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My father is in the Country Meadows of Bethlehem. He’s in memory care. He’s happy with their food. They’re shorthanded, but they’re helpful. It’s not what I thought it was gonna be. I thought it would
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My father is in the Country Meadows of Bethlehem. He’s in memory care. He’s happy with their food. They’re shorthanded, but they’re helpful. It’s not what I thought it was gonna be. I thought it would be a little bit homier. It felt more of an institution going through and looking at the room. There was a promise of a lot more attention on a day-to-day basis and that’s not occurring. I think there was an understanding that there would be more day-to-day activities and that’s not occurring either.
Right now, due to Covid lockdowns, they’re not doing much of anything. Because it’s a memory care unit, I don’t think there’s a lot of group activities going on at all whether that’s a Covid thing or just overpromised and underdelivered. I’m not there enough to see the day-to-day activities, but I know he’s not getting enough because he is complaining about it. They kind of keep him in his room more so than being out and amongst other people. I tried the food and it was good. They provide laundry care and help with showering. They’re not checking his day-to-day hygiene. He needs diabetic socks and they weren’t upkeeping that from a medical perspective.
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1177 6th Street, Whitehall, PA, 18052
Whitehall Manor in Easton, Pennsylvania, is near U.S. Route 22, Lehigh River and Fullerton Memorial Community Center. Living spaces consist of companion suites and studio apartments. Visitors are impr
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Whitehall Manor in Easton, Pennsylvania, is near U.S. Route 22, Lehigh River and Fullerton Memorial Community Center. Living spaces consist of companion suites and studio apartments. Visitors are impressed with the outdoor patio overlooking a small duck pond. There is a hair salon on site. They note the building is secure, clean and well-maintained, with plentiful outdoor seating for seniors and their guests. According to family members, the spacious rooms are homey, nicely furnished and the food is good. Residents can enjoy such activities as bingo, checkers, television and visiting entertainment with singing and music.
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Whitehall Manor in Easton, Pennsylvania, is near U.S. Route 22, Lehigh River and Fullerton Memorial Community Center. Living spaces consist of companion suites and studio apartments. Visitors are impr
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Whitehall Manor in Easton, Pennsylvania, is near U.S. Route 22, Lehigh River and Fullerton Memorial Community Center. Living spaces consist of companion suites and studio apartments. Visitors are impressed with the outdoor patio overlooking a small duck pond. There is a hair salon on site. They note the building is secure, clean and well-maintained, with plentiful outdoor seating for seniors and their guests. According to family members, the spacious rooms are homey, nicely furnished and the food is good. Residents can enjoy such activities as bingo, checkers, television and visiting entertainment with singing and music.
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4098 Freemansburg Avenue, Easton, PA, 18045
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 furnishe
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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.
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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 furnishe
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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.
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One South Home Avenue, Topton, PA, 19562
4851 Saucon Creek Rd., Center Valley, PA, 18034
Sacred Heart Senior Living is nestled between the historic downtown district of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, and Center Valley’s urban landscape, just a block away from Saucon Valley Medical Center. Famil
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Sacred Heart Senior Living is nestled between the historic downtown district of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, and Center Valley’s urban landscape, just a block away from Saucon Valley Medical Center. Family members appreciate the convenient location and the variety of opportunities for their loved ones to enjoy local shopping and dining outings. They also praise the community’s upscale amenities such as restaurant-style meals, modern buildings and a carefully manicured landscape that includes a tranquil pond and walking paths. Residents are grateful for the respect they receive from staff and their focus on inclusive care.
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Sacred Heart Senior Living is nestled between the historic downtown district of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, and Center Valley’s urban landscape, just a block away from Saucon Valley Medical Center. Famil
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Sacred Heart Senior Living is nestled between the historic downtown district of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, and Center Valley’s urban landscape, just a block away from Saucon Valley Medical Center. Family members appreciate the convenient location and the variety of opportunities for their loved ones to enjoy local shopping and dining outings. They also praise the community’s upscale amenities such as restaurant-style meals, modern buildings and a carefully manicured landscape that includes a tranquil pond and walking paths. Residents are grateful for the respect they receive from staff and their focus on inclusive care.
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OVID-19 Rules for Memory Care in Allentown
Since most COVID-19 rules for Memory Care Communities and other Senior Living Facilities are set at the state level, you can view the specific rules for your state on our Guide to Memory Care in Pennsylvania. Keep in mind that every community has specific policies that they put in place to protect their residents, so you should contact your local community for more information. Additionally, you can contact your local Area Agency on Aging to learn more – find contact information here.
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.
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.
Nursing Home (Semi-private)
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
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.
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.
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.
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: 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.
