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Nursing Home Communities in Allentown, Pennsylvania

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The Cost of Nursing Home Care in Nearby Cities

Pennsylvania has relatively high nursing home costs with an average rate of $10,038 per month for a semiprivate room. The national average cost for such a room is $7,756. Allentown, like its home state, is noticeably more expensive than the majority of the country. The local cost of care averages $12,471.

Allentown also stands out as pricier than nearby cities. Reading, for instance, has a lower monthly average cost of $11,724. Philadelphia and East Stroudsburg also have cheaper median costs of $11,285 and $11,323 respectively. Scranton at $9,885 on average is even more affordable.

Allentown

$12,471

Pennsylvania

$10,038

United States

$7,756

East Stroudsburg

$11,323

Scranton

$9,885

Reading

$11,724

Philadelphia

$11,285

Nursing Home Costs in Allentown, PA

In Allentown, seniors in semiprivate nursing home rooms pay an average of $12,471 per month. Those in private rooms pay $13,688 on average.

Financial Assistance for Nursing Home Care in Allentown, PA

Many seniors and their families use some form of financial assistance to help them pay for nursing care. The main options available are Medicare, Medicaid, and veterans benefits. These programs can be complicated, especially when it comes to benefit terms. Below, we give a brief overview of how these programs may be used towards paying for skilled nursing care.

  • Medicare: Medicare will typically cover all skilled nursing costs for the first 20 days of one’s stay in a nursing home and a portion of the costs until day 100. After 100 days in a skilled nursing facility, Medicare will not cover any part of the cost of the stay. While this is adequate when short-term care is needed, those in need of long-term care will need to either pay out-of-pocket or use another source of financial assistance.
  • Medicaid: Medicaid covers most of the costs of living in a skilled nursing facility for those who qualify. Care, room, and board are covered with no time limit, but residents may be charged for extras like specially prepared food or cosmetic services. Medicaid eligibility standards are strict and complex, so not all seniors are eligible for Medicaid benefits.
  • Veterans Benefits: Veterans receiving a VA pension may also be eligible for the Aid and Attendance benefit administered by the VA. Aid and Attendance is a monthly allowance that beneficiaries may use to pay for their long-term care, including skilled nursing care.

If these options aren’t available to you, check if your loved one has long-term care insurance or contact your Area Agency on Aging to ask about any local financial assistance programs for seniors.

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

Many seniors and their families find it helpful to review data on the costs of different long-term care arrangements. Each month, the average nursing home in Allentown charges $12,471 for a semiprivate room and $13,688 for a private room. Seniors in the city pay less for home care and home health care with both services typically coming in around $4,576. Meanwhile, assisted living facilities have a median monthly cost of $3,550. The cheapest arrangement is adult day health care. On average, its recipients pay $1,625.

Home care

$4,576

Home health care

$4,576

Adult day health care

$1,625

Assisted living

$3,550

Nursing home (semiprivate room)

$12,471

Nursing home (private room)

$13,688

Free Resources for Seniors in Allentown, PA

Although the aging process may seem complicated, local resources like those below can make it easier for seniors and their families to navigate. Depending on an organization’s or program’s focus, some services may support seniors who still live in their own homes. Others aid seniors who have transitioned to higher levels of care or are considering such a change. 

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Pennsylvania's Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program(717) 783-8975The LTC Ombudsman Program assists residents of long-term care facilities, including nursing homes, who have complaints. The program's trained volunteer ombudsmen advise residents on their rights and provide advocacy. The LTC Ombudsman Program's office also oversees the Pennsylvania Empowered Expert Residents initiative that trains long-term care residents to help improve the lives of their peers.
Lehigh County Office of Aging and Adult Services(610) 782-3034Lehigh County's Office of Aging and Adult Services offers information about area programs. The office also helps seniors apply for benefits, including the Property Tax/Rent Rebate covered below. Additionally, the office has a listing of home health care agencies, nursing homes and other senior care providers. Health insurance counseling is available for older adults to make Medicare- and Medicaid-related decisions easier.
Meals on Wheels of the Greater Lehigh Valley(610) 691-1030Meals on Wheels delivers meals to support homebound individuals who can't meet their nutritional needs in other ways. Accommodations are available for lactose-intolerant clients and those who require diabetic, pureed, soft or renal menu choices. Meal costs may be partially or fully subsidized based on a client's financial situation. Along with prepared meal deliveries, the organization also offers a grocery shopping service and ready-to-prepare frozen meals.
Veterans Affairs Office(610) 782-3295The Veterans Affairs Office can be of assistance to seniors who served in the military as well as their families. It provides information on local, state and federal benefits. Additionally, the office helps veterans apply for pensions and service-connected disability compensation, among other forms of aid.
Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program(888) 222-9190The Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program supplies hundreds of dollars in rebate funds to individuals who qualify. Both homeowners and renters may apply, but income limits vary for each. Seniors may be eligible for additional benefits beyond the program's baseline offerings.

Reviews of Communities Nearby

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Disgusted

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Review of ManorCare Health Services-Allentown

The treatment both provided and NOT provided was a disgrace. The staff is disrespectful and unkempt. It appeared that very few staff members actually had the time or interest in performing their...

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Geri Music Horse

I am/was a resident of this facility

Review of ManorCare Health Services-Allentown

This facility is now called Cedar Crest Post Acute & is now owned by Marquis Health Consulting Services. They took ownership in January, 2023. I’ve lived here since 2017. The nursing care is...

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Robert Grodecki

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Review of Cedarbrook Senior Care and Rehab

Beware, visitors only once a week. This includes close family and only one a week.

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