Memory Care in Allentown, PA
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
Heather Glen Senior Living
415 Blue Barn Road , Allentown, PA, 18104
I liked Heather Glen. My sister’s daughters were distressed by the fact that it was a locked unit and that is how they describe it, but I always rephrase that and say it’s a secured unit, meaning they
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I liked Heather Glen. My sister’s daughters were distressed by the fact that it was a locked unit and that is how they describe it, but I always rephrase that and say it’s a secured unit, meaning they’re going to be safe in there. I thought it was beautiful that they had all the different rooms off of it. As I recall, it was a square, and people were allowed to just kind of wander around its 7000-square foot area. They could go outside and not have to worry about wandering off because they felt like they were outside in a park, but they couldn’t go anywhere or get hurt, which I think is huge. They had greens and places where they could plant, do things, and connect with other people. They had little church services, or they watch TV together. There were just so many different activities for them that they could connect with however they are capable. They offered multiple opportunities to connect, and that to me is a big deal.
I went to see the memory care. The room and the people were awesome. The residents there seemed happy, and content and they weren’t agitated, although they told me that does happen. I came in at like 5:00 and it was dinner time and she told me that each of the little neighborhoods has its own meal plan. I kind of think some of them all eat at one table, family-style buffet, and others sit in a little cafe. They try to get to know the residents and to pair them so that they are most comfortable with the people they’re around, so, they’re more likely to engage. Everything I saw them do was intended to get that person to engage at a level that they were comfortable with. And that was clearly the piece that was missing in the other facility my loved one was previously in.
I thought they were wonderful. And I suggested that to all three of my sister’s daughters. I spoke with the older daughter who said she had met with another individual whose name I was familiar with. I met with another representative, Heather, and my niece met with the other woman. She also said it was beautiful, but she thought it was more expensive. She gave me a number that was higher than what I was told, and they couldn’t afford that.
I thought it was beautiful. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend that to anyone whose loved one is dealing with these issues. I did not interact with the staff there, but the marketing sales department people seemed very knowledgeable and very compassionate. I got the sense that the staff was truly trained in how to work with people with this disease. I saw that it was evident that they knew what they were doing. The marketing people and the activities person knew how to talk to people, and they knew the people.
I did not try the food, but when I came in around the dinner hour, they were in the general community room waiting for their meal. So obviously it was good because they were sitting out there waiting.
It was very clean, and it looked like a hotel. They had a bird thing and then they had an arboretum. There’s a little library and music area, too.
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I liked Heather Glen. My sister’s daughters were distressed by the fact that it was a locked unit and that is how they describe it, but I always rephrase that and say it’s a secured unit, meaning they
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I liked Heather Glen. My sister’s daughters were distressed by the fact that it was a locked unit and that is how they describe it, but I always rephrase that and say it’s a secured unit, meaning they’re going to be safe in there. I thought it was beautiful that they had all the different rooms off of it. As I recall, it was a square, and people were allowed to just kind of wander around its 7000-square foot area. They could go outside and not have to worry about wandering off because they felt like they were outside in a park, but they couldn’t go anywhere or get hurt, which I think is huge. They had greens and places where they could plant, do things, and connect with other people. They had little church services, or they watch TV together. There were just so many different activities for them that they could connect with however they are capable. They offered multiple opportunities to connect, and that to me is a big deal.
I went to see the memory care. The room and the people were awesome. The residents there seemed happy, and content and they weren’t agitated, although they told me that does happen. I came in at like 5:00 and it was dinner time and she told me that each of the little neighborhoods has its own meal plan. I kind of think some of them all eat at one table, family-style buffet, and others sit in a little cafe. They try to get to know the residents and to pair them so that they are most comfortable with the people they’re around, so, they’re more likely to engage. Everything I saw them do was intended to get that person to engage at a level that they were comfortable with. And that was clearly the piece that was missing in the other facility my loved one was previously in.
I thought they were wonderful. And I suggested that to all three of my sister’s daughters. I spoke with the older daughter who said she had met with another individual whose name I was familiar with. I met with another representative, Heather, and my niece met with the other woman. She also said it was beautiful, but she thought it was more expensive. She gave me a number that was higher than what I was told, and they couldn’t afford that.
I thought it was beautiful. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend that to anyone whose loved one is dealing with these issues. I did not interact with the staff there, but the marketing sales department people seemed very knowledgeable and very compassionate. I got the sense that the staff was truly trained in how to work with people with this disease. I saw that it was evident that they knew what they were doing. The marketing people and the activities person knew how to talk to people, and they knew the people.
I did not try the food, but when I came in around the dinner hour, they were in the general community room waiting for their meal. So obviously it was good because they were sitting out there waiting.
It was very clean, and it looked like a hotel. They had a bird thing and then they had an arboretum. There’s a little library and music area, too.
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Rittenhouse Village At Lehigh Valley
1263 S. Cedar Crest Blvd., Allentown, PA, 18103
My sister is a resident of Rittenhouse Village At Lehigh Valley. The choice was made because the availability was there. This facility mirrors the sentiments and the things that I saw in the communiti
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My sister is a resident of Rittenhouse Village At Lehigh Valley. The choice was made because the availability was there. This facility mirrors the sentiments and the things that I saw in the communities that I liked where there is just real compassion for the people who are there and a willingness to meet them on their level. They try and connect with them instead of trying to make that individual connect with them.
I only visited her once and I was there for about an hour and a half yesterday. I saw some true compassion. But only time will tell if that continues. My senses and my hope say that it will. Nonetheless, I was very pleased with the compassion and the staff, and just the calmness and the kindness with which they interacted with everybody. There were probably 20 residents in the secured facility and there were three or four helpers and a maintenance person, and they all knew each patient by name, and they spoke to them with respect and kindness.
She’s in the Shine memory care. She’s just beginning to start to explore the food there. She wasn’t eating, and I’m not sure why, but they asked me what she liked, and they’re working with her to try and encourage her to eat. They’re working hard to kind of appeal to her so that she starts to take some food and put a little weight on.
The board had probably six activities slated throughout the day, maybe even more. My sister’s experience in the other place was that she was forced to do things she didn’t like. Nonetheless, the staff asked me yesterday what she likes, and I said she likes to be read to and she likes music. So, anything like that that they could do to connect to her like if they did a story time, she would be engaged. I can tell you, music from the sixties and seventies, when she was a young adult, would connect with her and I love seeing that. That’s the kind of thing that gets her brain kind of active again.
It’s beautiful. This facility and the room that she’s in are larger, brighter, and cleaner than what she had in the other place. It feels like home to her because she’s got her own little bathroom, a little kitchen, a sofa area, and then a bed area. So, she feels like it’s her apartment.
I am very, very impressed with how everybody was when I walked in there yesterday.
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My sister is a resident of Rittenhouse Village At Lehigh Valley. The choice was made because the availability was there. This facility mirrors the sentiments and the things that I saw in the communiti
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My sister is a resident of Rittenhouse Village At Lehigh Valley. The choice was made because the availability was there. This facility mirrors the sentiments and the things that I saw in the communities that I liked where there is just real compassion for the people who are there and a willingness to meet them on their level. They try and connect with them instead of trying to make that individual connect with them.
I only visited her once and I was there for about an hour and a half yesterday. I saw some true compassion. But only time will tell if that continues. My senses and my hope say that it will. Nonetheless, I was very pleased with the compassion and the staff, and just the calmness and the kindness with which they interacted with everybody. There were probably 20 residents in the secured facility and there were three or four helpers and a maintenance person, and they all knew each patient by name, and they spoke to them with respect and kindness.
She’s in the Shine memory care. She’s just beginning to start to explore the food there. She wasn’t eating, and I’m not sure why, but they asked me what she liked, and they’re working with her to try and encourage her to eat. They’re working hard to kind of appeal to her so that she starts to take some food and put a little weight on.
The board had probably six activities slated throughout the day, maybe even more. My sister’s experience in the other place was that she was forced to do things she didn’t like. Nonetheless, the staff asked me yesterday what she likes, and I said she likes to be read to and she likes music. So, anything like that that they could do to connect to her like if they did a story time, she would be engaged. I can tell you, music from the sixties and seventies, when she was a young adult, would connect with her and I love seeing that. That’s the kind of thing that gets her brain kind of active again.
It’s beautiful. This facility and the room that she’s in are larger, brighter, and cleaner than what she had in the other place. It feels like home to her because she’s got her own little bathroom, a little kitchen, a sofa area, and then a bed area. So, she feels like it’s her apartment.
I am very, very impressed with how everybody was when I walked in there yesterday.
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Above & Beyond at the Knights
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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Arden Courts of Allentown
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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Legend of Allentown
6043 Lower Macungie Road, Macungie, PA, 18062
I toured Legend of Allentown and I thought that was incredible. It was the most expensive of all the places I liked and toured, but it was beautiful. They have these little neighborhoods where you kin
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I toured Legend of Allentown and I thought that was incredible. It was the most expensive of all the places I liked and toured, but it was beautiful. They have these little neighborhoods where you kind of congregate together, and they have four rooms, so you know who your neighbors are. They eat at a family-style table, or they can eat at bistro-style tables where it’s just them. They have a kitchen that has snacks out on the table for them if they want them. They have a general activity room for them and an art room. It’s just lovely.
I met with the activities director, and they showed me the tools and things that they have. We talked about how they calm people down who are upset, and it is not drug oriented but just an engagement. They know what these people like. They ask for information about the individual. They try and bring them back to a place where they’re happier. They have this biofeedback kind of seal that mimics a baby, and many people will either pet it like it’s a dog or hold it like it’s a baby. But those are the things they do to calm and redirect a person who’s agitated with dementia as opposed to scolding them or drugging them.
They sent me home with a little care package of brownies and a chocolate chip cookie that the chef had made as a thank you for coming in to visit them. Both my husband and I thought they were very good.
The place was beautiful and looked like a hotel. It looked like you were going on a summer vacation. It was bright and clean. There was a level of activity that was almost calming and reassuring like you knew you weren’t alone. The person who toured me showed me the rooms. She asked one woman and the woman got really proud and said "yeah, you can show her my room." They were lovely and adequate. They weren’t huge, but they don’t need to be. They just need to feel safe, comfortable, and cozy. Safe is probably the biggest word there. None of the rooms lock, which is good, but you can close the door.
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I toured Legend of Allentown and I thought that was incredible. It was the most expensive of all the places I liked and toured, but it was beautiful. They have these little neighborhoods where you kin
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I toured Legend of Allentown and I thought that was incredible. It was the most expensive of all the places I liked and toured, but it was beautiful. They have these little neighborhoods where you kind of congregate together, and they have four rooms, so you know who your neighbors are. They eat at a family-style table, or they can eat at bistro-style tables where it’s just them. They have a kitchen that has snacks out on the table for them if they want them. They have a general activity room for them and an art room. It’s just lovely.
I met with the activities director, and they showed me the tools and things that they have. We talked about how they calm people down who are upset, and it is not drug oriented but just an engagement. They know what these people like. They ask for information about the individual. They try and bring them back to a place where they’re happier. They have this biofeedback kind of seal that mimics a baby, and many people will either pet it like it’s a dog or hold it like it’s a baby. But those are the things they do to calm and redirect a person who’s agitated with dementia as opposed to scolding them or drugging them.
They sent me home with a little care package of brownies and a chocolate chip cookie that the chef had made as a thank you for coming in to visit them. Both my husband and I thought they were very good.
The place was beautiful and looked like a hotel. It looked like you were going on a summer vacation. It was bright and clean. There was a level of activity that was almost calming and reassuring like you knew you weren’t alone. The person who toured me showed me the rooms. She asked one woman and the woman got really proud and said "yeah, you can show her my room." They were lovely and adequate. They weren’t huge, but they don’t need to be. They just need to feel safe, comfortable, and cozy. Safe is probably the biggest word there. None of the rooms lock, which is good, but you can close the door.
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South Mountain Memory Care
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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Cornerstone Living
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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Saucon Valley Manor
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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Lehigh Commons
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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Country Meadows of Bethlehem
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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Whitehall Manor
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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Arden Courts of Old Orchard
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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Sacred Heart Senior Living
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.
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.
Resource
Contact
Description
(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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
