Country Meadows Retirement Communities

Charlene

We went to Country Meadows Retirement Communities. It was very nice. The apartments are very nice, they're very well equipped. It's a little different, it has a different layout. It was very nice, but just not as homey and not as comfortable as the other place. The staff was fine, she was very welcoming. It's older but clean and well kept. They have a salon, a chapel, and they have activities.

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Mary

I toured Country Meadows Retirement Communities twice. My parents are used to upscale living, and they provided that. The interactions I've had with the staff were great. I noticed that when we were touring the facility, they knew everybody's name. They knew people by name so that impressed me. It was very clean, it was well cared for inside and out. It just popped, and it almost looked more like an upscale hotel than an assisted living facility. When it comes to the rooms, they had several different styles to choose from and in different sizes and varieties. So you get a good pick. Everything wasn't the same, there were several different options. I saw their menu and I inquired, they have their own chef. They don't bring in an outside food vendor, and that's important also.

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ReviewerFC092920B

I visited Country Meadows - Allentown. Everything was good. They do pretty much what everybody else is doing, like house cleaning, linens, meals, and activities. It's pretty standard. They were playing indoor bocce at that time.

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JOAN W

We chose Country Meadows of Allentown for my Mother almost 4 years ago because of the professionalism of the marketing staff, the many activities that are offered and the various floor plans offered. We definitely made the right decision. The entire staff is caring and compassionate. Mom was recently hospitalized and when she came home I had the pleasure of experiencing life at Country Meadows 24/7 as she needed a lot of assistance. Again the staff was excellent, often going above the call of duty. Kudos to all. Activities coordinators, wait staff in the dining room, and those who prepare food, housekeeping, clergy, and maintenance department. Pastor Diane has helped me personally through some trying times. Couldn’t ask for a more compassionate and empathetic person. Kathy, Mom’s housekeeper always keeps her apartment very clean. She is professional and personable. Executive Chef Ed Galgon is constantly striving to create new and exciting dishes to the menu. There aren’t enough words to express my gratitude to Wendy Balik who keeps the facility running like a fine tuned car. She oversees the daily operation of this facility with all she has. I sleep well at night knowing that Mom is in the best hands that the Lehigh Valley has to offer.

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Ron

My mother was in independent living at Country Meadows - Allentown for four years and I would rate that very highly. She went from independent living to assisted living and the price jumped dramatically with all the extra care added. We also put her in their skilled nursing when she broke her ankle. It's a campus with four buildings. The two buildings are independent living, one is assisted living, and one is called Pathways, which is between assisted living and skilled nursing. When she was in the independent living, she had a one-bedroom apartment with a living room and a full kitchen. The staff was fantastic. The food was gourmet. Everything was wonderful there. As far as activities went, one person couldn't fit everything into a day. There was always something going on. You get what you pay for.

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Elliot

Country Meadows was the largest population place, so everything was big. It is all in one floor; it is spread out. It is a little more rural, so there's a lot more grass around it and what-not. It gives you a feel that you're in a town. There were people playing crafts, puzzles, scrabbles and they had a game room. There were also lots of people gathered in the dining room. The units were about the same square-footage as anywhere else. It was a bit pricey than others, but they offered two meals a day. The public areas were large, the dining area looked like a big grand dining room, and the foyers were bigger. I saw more people because of the population size.

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Dorothy

Country Meadows of Allentown was excellent. I would love to live there if I could afford it. They had all kinds of activities, took people places, had an exercise class, and did a lot of different things. We were invited there to have dinner with them, and the food was excellent. It was like a buffet with so much variety, and you could pick whatever you want. The staff did an excellent job touring us. They were nice and came around to the tables to see if we were happy or if they could do anything. We loved everything, except for the price.

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Alison850014

My dad is at Country Meadows of Allentown, and so far, it has been very good. The staff is friendly and competent. He is in a secured unit, and he really gets diligent care. They also do activities like they go out to lunch, outings, do crafts, and music; they keep the residents occupied. He is very happy with the place, and I would gladly recommend the place.

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Anonymous328311

Country Meadows has a nice open area and looked like it had lots of activities. It was clean and very nice. They have lots of trips to shopping and shows.

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ParentHelper

My parent has lived in Independent Living, Assisted Living and the Alzheimer's unit. All the rooms were quite large and fit much furniture. I can't even explain how great the staff is. They care so much about the residents and work very hard . They frequently have new protocols for how to better care for residents. When going to doctor visits we are often told things like "Oh, Country Meadows, they are excellent at wound care." ( or whatever care we are discussing that parent needs) Food is great, lots of activities and they encourage my parent to participate.

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Caring Daughter121993550

At Country Meadows, their independent and assisted living were in the same section, so, if my mother moved from independent to assisted living, she would still be living in the same one-bedroom apartment. The apartments were very big and lovely, so we liked them even more, and my mother met other people there who had similar interests. She is Pennsylvania-Dutch and she met a woman, who spoke Pennsylvania-Dutch, so they spoke together. Then, I found out that they give Pennsylvania-Dutch lessons there, and my mother would love that. It’s definitely a possibility and closer to where she lives. We loved the staff and didn’t eat the food, but it smelled wonderful. They have ice cream and snacks all of the time, so you just go and help yourself. They also have a lot of activities and charity events. I think she would be happier there because it’s closer to her church and to the people that she knows.

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Anonymous110286950

Country Meadows of Allentown have a very good independent living program, but assisted living is very poor. My parents do not get the care they need. They do not have the proper amount of training or amount of staff. The apartments are very nice. The only complaint I get from my parents is that it is a little too fancy for that age group. I would not recommend their assisted living to anyone.

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Gerald6

We have a lot of friends at Country Meadows of Allentown. The only thing I didn't like was the size of the room in their assisted living facility. They have small rooms, and the money you have to put down is very high. The facility is beautiful. They have all kinds of speakers, and they show movies. They have a 6" TV set in each one of the building lobbies.

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pierreblackbelt

Excellent community. Separate buildings designed for different levels of care. Sectioned rooms for dementia patients. All faculty nice and smiling, patient and encouraging to the residents to remain as independent as possible. Many activities offered along with outside of the facility events, such as a trip to a Lehigh Valley Iron Pigs game. The care providers are rarely off their feet, always moving to complete some task to assist the residents. Staff is knowledgeable in all affairs. Food is fair quality. Staff makes their best attempt to meet all the needs of the residents. For example, most residents receive their own room. However, one couple requested a single room and they were graciously granted the room together. Moreover, the staff also assist the residents for their end of life procedures, such as creating a book that relays the resident's life to his/her friends and family. All in all, a great place to work and live as made possible by the dedicated staff of Country Meadows.

Pink Panther1

My brother has the power of attorney to decide for my grandmother. He chose this facility over the others because he thinks she's better safer in there. The surroundings are beautifully kept and the inside is clean. The staff are very helpful and kind. My grandmother has Alzheimer's but she still converse with the residents there. I can't think of anything that this facility needs to improve, its already very good.