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Caring Stars Winner
Atria Bethlehem
1745 West Macada Road, Bethlehem, PA 18017
"Atria Bethlehem personally looked good to me. It's a very nice place. I have no complaints. The people looked happy. We...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living
$3,650
Assisted Living Communities in Bethlehem, PA
Located in the heart of Lehigh Valley, Bethlehem serves as the principal city of the...
Bethlehem Metropolitan Area, where seniors have 93 assisted living residences to consider. These facilities charge around $5,274 per month in 2024, which falls below the state norm of $5,550 and the U.S. median of $5,350.
We find an average quality score of 4.3 out of 5 stars out of five stars among local assisted living communities. To learn more about this score, review the 1344 reviews testimonials in our directory.
93 Providers
Bethlehem Manor
815 Pennsylvania Avenue, Bethlehem, PA 18018
"Bethlehem Manor seemed very nice and well-staffed. I tried the food, and it seemed to be pretty nice. The rooms were...
Assisted Living
$3,995
Riverton Enhanced Senior Living
803 N Wahneta St, Allentown, PA 18109
"My mom moved into Riverton Enhanced Senior Living a week ago. I like the living style, the building inside looks more...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living
$3,500
The Birches of Lehigh Valley
5030 Freemansburg Ave, Easton, PA 18045
"I had a tour of the Birches on Friday. What a beautiful facility. I met with Jillian and she was very helpful and gave...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$4,495
Whitehall Manor
1177 6th Street, Whitehall, PA 18052
"We liked Whitehall Manor. As far as the price point, they're good. They're a little lower than other places. However...
Adult Day CareAssisted Living+1
$3,295
Renaissance Home Northampton
1001 Washington Avenue, Northampton, PA 18067
"Renaissance Home Northampton was a nice place. When I got there, the staff was helping out the residents. They were...
Assisted Living
$2,800
Miller Personal Care 19th and Chew
1925 W Turner St, Allentown, PA 18104
"The staff at Phoebe Home was very nice. They didn’t try to push me into getting it, that’s what a lot of them do; they...
Assisted LivingContinuing Care Communities+2
$4,830
Above All Senior Living
514 N 22nd St, Allentown, PA 18104
"They are fabulous. It is a great place. I am so glad that we took mom there. They are very caring, she is safe and...
Assisted Living
$2,000
Abode Care of Allentown
2232 29th Street, Allentown, PA 18103
"Had a great experience visiting this location to see my family. grounds are amazing, residents all seemed so happy and...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$3,299
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Renaissance Home Forks
2222 Sullivan Trail, Easton, PA 18040
"I like the dining room of Renaissance Home Forks the best. The facility seemed very nice and very clean. The kitchen was...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living
$3,000
Atrium of Allentown
5767 Cetronia Road, Allentown, PA 18106
"Atrium of Allentown was the newest facility we saw. It wasn't quite full. It was bright and shiny. Everything was clean...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$3,600
Caring Stars Winner
Heather Glen Senior Living
415 Blue Barn Road , Allentown, PA 18104
"We chose Heather Glen Senior Living for my dad because of several things. Unlike the other places they looked at, the...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$5,120
Phoebe Richland
108 S Main St, Richlandtown, PA 18955
"My sister moved up to Phoebe Richland Community. It was very welcoming. They gave her all the physical therapy she could...
Assisted LivingMemory Care+1
$5,670
Caring Stars Winner
The Willow
6488 Alburtis Road, Macungie, PA 18062
"I like all the windows and the nice views of the countryside. The rooms are very nice, very roomy and well appointed...
Assisted Living
$2,875
The Palmerton
71 Princeton Avenue, Palmerton, PA 18071
"The Palmerton is a lot smaller than another place we went. There are very few memory care patients compared to the other...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living+1
$2,727
Penn Assisted Care
68 Main St., Pennsburg, PA 18073
"My friend moved into Penn Assisted Care. It was a good match for him. It wasn't a hard process at all. The staff members...
Assisted Living
$1,500
Cornerstone Living
4605 Werleys Corner Road, New Tripoli, PA 18066
"I could not have chosen a better place for my husband. Everything was always clean, the nurses and staff always caring...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
Pricing unavailable
Mira Vie at Brookfield
1 Brookfield Ct, Belvidere, NJ 07823
"We visited a year ago, so everything was under COVID regulations. We only got to visit the rooms and dining room, but no...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$4,500
Paradise Manor
206 E Lincoln Ave, Hatfield, PA 19440
At Paradise Manor, we are a top-rated personal care home in Hatfield, Pennsylvania. We provide individually designed...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living
$1,500
Caring Stars Winner
Spring Village at Pocono
329 East Brown Street, East Stroudsburg, PA 18301
"My mother is in Spring Village at Pocono. All the people there were nice. The place itself was clean. There's a lot of...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$4,550
Reviews of Communities Nearby
Assisted Living
family
1.0
Review of Bethlehem Manor
I was disappointed. My mother had kind words. Unfortunately, she was unaware of some things that were occurring. She had no water in her room. Three days in a row, I put fresh water in her room....
Assisted Living
Connie Winters
5.0
Review of The Vero of Bethlehem
Exceptional experience! The gentleman that toured with us was very knowledgeable and kind. He wanted to know my mom and not just make a sale. Everything was beautiful. The food service was very...
Assisted Living
Colleen
5.0
Review of The Vero of Bethlehem
The Vero of Bethlehem was not what my mother was looking for at all. It was a very nice place and everything, but it was too vacation-like for her, and it didn't look like a home. We ate at that...
Provider response
Colleen, thank you for taking the time to visit The Vero of Bethlehem! We are happy to hear you enjoyed your visit. Let us know if you have any further questions, or if there is anything we can do...
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The Cost of Assisted Living in Nearby Cities
The 2024 Genworth Cost of Care Survey shows that seniors in Bethlehem pay around $5,274 per month for assisted living, putting local care costs about $300 below the state norm. While facilities in Reading charge about $360 less, fees run higher in most other nearby cities. For example, rates hover near $6,135 in Lancaster, and facilities in Philadelphia charge approximately $6,986.
Bethlehem
$5,274
Pennsylvania
$5,550
The United States
$5,350
Reading
$4,914
Lancaster
$6,135
York
$4,950
Philadelphia
$6,986
Paying for Assisted Living in Bethlehem, PA
Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Bethlehem
Seniors are always pleased to find helpful free resources in their communities. Bethlehem has several resources to help seniors pay for some of the costs of assisted living, protect them from abuse and even provide free legal aid when needed.
More Ways to Pay for Assisted Living
While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for assisted living, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance assisted living costs include:
- Veterans Benefits
- Life Insurance Policy
- Long-Term Care Insurance
- Reverse Mortgage
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Pennsylvania page.
The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care
Bethlehem's assisted living facilities set rates of approximately $5,274 per month. This amount runs a little lower than what seniors pay for private attendance, with agencies charging around $5,720 for home health care services and $5,339 for in-home care. However, nursing home costs track substantially higher at approximately $13,992 for shared accommodations.
In-Home Care
$5,339
Home Health Care
$5,720
Assisted Living Facilities
$5,274
Nursing Home (semiprivate room)
$13,992
Note: Since data for Bethlehem is unavailable, we used data for the nearest city, Allentown, instead.
Assisted Living Facility Care and Amenity Breakdown for Bethlehem, PA
Assisted Living Room Accommodation Types and Availability
According to our proprietary database, assisted living facilities in Bethlehem offer 4 studio apartments, 3 one-bedroom apartments, and 3 two-bedroom apartments.
Health and Personal Care Service Levels and Availability
Bethlehem has 3 facilities offering respite care services, 2 offering skilled nursing, and 1 offering bathing assistance.
Pet Policies and Popular Amenities
Pets are allowed in 5 facilities in Bethlehem, with and 3 others with a strict 'no-pet' policy. In terms of recreation and wellness amenities, Bethlehem offers 1 facility with a golf course, and 1 with a patio.
Non-English Languages Spoken
There are 15 Bethlehem facilities that support non-English languages, including:
- American Sign Language: 2
- Italian: 2
- French: 2
- Spanish: 2
- Korean: 2
- German: 2
- Mandarin: 1
- Vietnamese: 1
These statistics are current as of December 2024 using Caring's proprietary database of Assisted Living facilities across the United States, sourced largely from the facilities or from our team's research. We strive to maintain the largest database of senior living facilities and senior care resources online. Though we may not have full coverage, we will continue to update and validate this data for care seekers. These data points describe the facility's location offerings, which may include more types of care than Assisted Living.
Free Assisted Living Resources in Bethlehem
Seniors in the Bethlehem area have access to a number of free and low-cost resources. The county government, along with local nonprofit agencies, provides a range of supports including case management services, legal aid and advocacy for those who require long-term care.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Office for Veterans Affairs | (215) 381-3040 | Senior veterans, spouses or survivors who need assisted living may be eligible for admission to one of six veterans’ homes in Pennsylvania operated by the office. These facilities provide help with the activities of daily living and other needs and offer senior veterans the chance to be part of a larger community. |
| Northampton County Area Agency On Aging | (610) 829-6500 | The agency helps coordinate the activities of local organizations that provide resources for seniors. These resources enhance the independence of older adults while providing them with protection as well. Resources include help with tax preparation, transportation, health and wellness clinics, senior centers, assistance locating an appropriate assisted living facility, respite care and support groups for caregivers. |
| Office of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman | (717) 783-8975 | Ombudsmen act as advocates for seniors in disputes with long-term care facilities. They investigate complaints made by seniors and caregivers, then seek to resolve the issue with the facility. Ombudsmen also educate the broader community about the rights of seniors in long-term care facilities. |
| SeniorLAW Center | (877) 727-7529 | Seniors in Pennsylvania who need help with civil law matters can turn to the SeniorLAW Center. The center can provide direct representation on some issues and information on problems with housing, exploitation or abuse of seniors, powers of attorney, wills, advanced medical directives and many consumer issues. |
| Medical Assistance and Payment of Long-Term Care Services | (800) 692-7462 | Low-income seniors who need help paying for some of the costs for assisted living or aging in place are eligible for this program. It provides financial assistance, long-term care support and health care benefits. Older residents of Bethlehem can check their eligibility, based on income and age, at the state government's COMPASS website |
| Fountain Hill Senior Center | (610) 861-0816 | Center activities include speakers on topics of interest to seniors, daily lunches for seniors aged 60 and older (free but seniors are encouraged to make a donation if they can), bingo, trivia contests and word games. |
Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Bethlehem
Bethlehem-area assisted living communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all assisted living communities in Pennsylvania are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Pennsylvania page for more information about these laws.
