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Legend of Allentown

Offers Assisted Living and Memory Care

13 Reviews
2022
6043 Lower Macungie Road, Macungie, PA 18062
Call (800) 385-2527
Legend of Allentown (800) 385-2527
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Assisted Living Reviews for Legend of Allentown

October 26, 2021

By Mark

I visited this facility

We went and visited Legends of Allentown yesterday, and we were very impressed. We were very impressed with the customer service and the overall positive energy of the entire staff. Everybody has a great deal of positive energy coming out of them all the time, not just for us, but clearly for the people who were there. It did not feel like a nursing home. It felt like a hotel. I was joking when I came home, I said it felt like a summer camp for seniors. We visited both levels of care but we preferred the personal care unit for our particular needs. The memory care unit, as it is referred to, looks like it offers the support that the people over there need. The community is very attractive and comforting. We saw the menu and it looked both well-rounded and with good variety. They have a nice variety of activities that are appropriate for people in that situation. That's why I joked it was like summer camp for seniors because they have everything from art to music. I don't know that my mother-in-law particularly will get involved but there are great opportunities there for people. We preferred the personal care units, which were larger and more spacious than the memory care unit. The gardens that they have for people to go outside would still be contained within the building. We like the fact that they have a hairdresser and a manicurist so we were very impressed.

Provider Response

Thank you, Mark, for sharing your experience and leaving this great review. We're glad to hear you enjoyed your tour and we hope to earn the privilege of serving you and your family in the future.

September 05, 2021

By Doug

I visited this facility

Legend of Allentown is a very upscale facility. There is a lot of attention to detail and a lot of architectural details to make the entrance to each resident's room looks like the front door of a house (like carpets with very intricate designs, lots of attention to detail with things like the width of the aisles that would allow people in wheelchairs to pass each other). When you get into the room, the light switches on the walls are at the same level as the doorknob; so residents would only need to move their hand to the side to find the light switch, and they wouldn't have to go up or down. The bathrooms are excellent with all the same kinds of facilities that I've seen before. There's a fold down shower seat. There is a shower that can come off and be used as a hose. They have a beautiful theater for the residents and a beautiful dining area. It is a very new facility. It's probably only three years old. It's wonderful, and it is nearly fully occupied. For somebody who can afford this facility, it's great. The staff was wonderful. She was very informative and very personable. I got all the information I needed. There was no time when I asked a question that she didn't know the answer. She was always very willing to point me in the right direction. She was excellent. She told me that she's been there for five months or so. For five months, she knows her stuff. The place is immaculate.

Provider Response

Thank you, Doug, we're glad to hear that you enjoyed your visit to the residence. We hope to have the privilege to serve you and your family in the future.

August 23, 2021

By Mary

I visited this facility

Legend of Allentown was great, and everything was fine. The staff was very knowledgeable and they were also great. The facility was adequate, it was OK, and the rooms were fine. It's a good location and easy to get to. The dining area was fine. I tried the food, but I saw samples of the menu. It was a very good variety. For the price point, and what they offer, it was fine.

Provider Response

Thank you, Mary for sharing your experience and leaving this review. We appreciate the opportunity to introduce you to the residence.

August 10, 2021

By David

I visited this facility

We went to see Legend of Allentown, it's a personal care facility. I only met 3 people, the salesperson, the activities director, and a nurse. They were all fine, they were all good. The facility's maintenance and cleanliness are excellent too. They were getting ready for some activities when we're there. We weren't there to see the actual activity at that point though. They have a beautiful garden in the courtyard in the middle. All the rooms are around this beautiful courtyard. They had a garden there and they had a lot of professionally landscaped things. We had soup there, it was delicious food. We also had a brownie with it and some fruit.

Provider Response

Thank you, David for sharing your experience and this review of our community. We are glad to hear you enjoyed your visit and we hope to have the privilege of serving you and your family in the future.

March 17, 2021

By Lucy

I visited this facility

Legend of Allentown is a very nice place. It's expensive. The rooms were nice; they had a bedroom, a living room, and a kitchenette. They're very, very small, but for what you need -- for one person -- I think it's nice. Everybody there was wonderful.

October 28, 2020

By Linda

I visited this facility

Legend of Allentown was very nice. The rooms were very nice. They had a living area and a sitting area with a bedroom. The bathrooms were very nice and new. The living area was small, but the bedroom was very nice. I saw both assisted living and memory care.

November 14, 2019

By Lisa

I visited this facility

Legend of Allentown was brand new and extremely beautiful. It was not like a nursing care facility at all. It was more like town home living, but in a building type setting. It was very bright and very happy. The residents looked very happy as well. Their kitchen and their staff were very nice. Everyone said hello. I was very impressed. They had a lot of activities going on that day. They were having a celebration, so it was being prepped and catered at that moment. They make sure that the residents are included in all their celebrations and things that they do outside of the facility like shopping. It's very well done. Everyone was very cordial, very friendly, very informative, and very welcoming.

Provider Response

Thank you, Lisa, for this great review. We're glad that you were able to experience the joyful atmosphere of the community. We hope to have the privilege of serving you and your family.

September 11, 2019

By KristinaD.

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

We were looking for a place for my Mom last year after it was determined it was not good for her to live alone any longer. She was at another local facility in Center Valley for 3 weeks and was not happy there. I called Christina (Sales Director) at Legend to schedule an appointment to see the facility. My husband and I toured it and fell in love with it. The facility is just beautiful with great decorating and color scheme. We then brought my Mom over with my sister and they both thought it was wonderful. It took us a few days to decide but we after we make the final decision, we have not looked back. It was the very best decision for my mother. The staff has always been very friendly and helpful to us. I have no complaints about the staff. There have been some staffing changes but that is bound to happen--noted this overturn is mostly in the dining area. My mother likes quite a few of the activities offered--especially the ones where she gets to bake or cook. (which is something she cannot do on her own any longer-so the supervised baking is wonderful for her) She enjoys some movies, the trivia days, outing to the Dollar Store and the exercise classes. The apartments are beautiful. My mother loves that she can go out and be with other residents, be involved in activities, and then go back to her cozy apartment. Almost a year after she moved in she is still saying how much she loves her apartment. The main areas are always tastefully decorated for different holidays. Laundry is included as well as transportation to doctor/dentist appointment (must be scheduled with front desk). Most of the time we take Mom for her appointment, but it is great to know she would have a ride if needed. I think Legend does a good job with the food. There are some things my Mom doesn't like--but that is to be expected once and a while. There are other choice if one does not like the multiple choices for main meals. Even though it is a huge investment (money wise) for us and my mother, I am always recommending Legend to anyone that is in need of a personal care facility.

Provider Response

Thank you, Kristina, for this fantastic review! We are happy to hear that your mother is enjoying the many activities offered, her new friends and apartment at Legend of Allentown. Thank you for choosing our community and your recommendations. It's a privilege to serve you and your family.

September 08, 2019

By KRD2

Other

I recently visited a friend at Legend Of Allentown and although he seem to be happy and taken care of I was very disappointed in the employees that work at this establishment I’ve never seen so much hostility Among the coworkers. Whatever happened to teamwork it seems they lack the teamwork Do you to maybe their dislike of certain coworkers I was just exiting the hallway and I could hear loud arguments among several not good at all if it would’ve been in earshot of any residents do you to maybe their dislike of certain coworkers I was just exiting the hallway and I could hear loud arguments among several not good at all if it would’ve been in earshot of any residence. What is management doing to try to make the atmosphere and the teamwork more pleasant for those that visit ?

Provider Response

Hello, thank you for sharing your experience at our community! We are glad to hear that your loved one is enjoying their new home and receiving the care they need. We will look into the situation you described and work toward a solution to ensure that your next visit to our community is not disrupted.

March 18, 2019

By DST

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

I toured the community while under construction and was pleased with all that it had to offer. It wasn't until we moved our loved on in that I realized how lucky we really were to have chosen the community. The staff is kind and provides great care. The management team is attentive and responds to all of our questions (and we had a lot of them). There is always something to do, lots of activities and our loved one has even made friends. The food is great, I even enjoy lunch during my visits. Our loved one has flourished since moving into the community, I am glad we made the right decision.

Provider Response

Thank you, DST, for this wonderful review! We are glad that your loved one is thriving and enjoying all that is available at Legend of Allentown. Thank you for the privilege of serving you and your family.

March 13, 2019

By Alexiswhite

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

Legends of Allentown is a beautiful looking place but the PCA’s have to many job duty’s like dining, personal care ect. Which means residents are alone at times and could choke in dining room and don’t have access to walkers. Managment is the pits they are not considerate to family and residents feel like they don’t care about them or loved.Barbra (Allentown campus) works as a customer service administrator and words can not discribe how dishonest and horrible she can be. We also have excellent workers that cared about the residents and they have been let go when in reality some of managment should have been let go. This place needs changes fast. Resident was also asked to leave the eating area on super bowel Sunday because they had 2 family members to visit and there were several tables that were empty the whole time . Family is everything to residents make then feel like they are excepted in there home.

Provider Response

Hi Alexiswhite, thank you for making us aware of your concerns. Providing exceptional care for residents is our top priority and your descriptions fall short of our standards for care. Can you call our Customer Care Link so we can get a better understanding of the situations you describe and formally document your concerns? Thank you and we look forward to hearing from you.

January 04, 2019

By Jon

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

We've chosen Legend of Allentown because it's convenient, they have friendly staff members, and the food is good. The rooms are adequately sized, and it has the things that we were looking for. They have movies, games, they have cooking days, and things like that. The place is very nice, and it's basically very much like home.

Provider Response

Hi Jon, Thank you for this great review! We’re glad to hear that you enjoy the community and are taking advantage of the additional benefits of the community. We’re looking forward to continually serve your loved one and family.
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Memory Care Reviews for Legend of Allentown

June 27, 2021

By Michele

I visited this facility

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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Questions about Legend of Allentown

What ongoing training does the staff receive in dementia care?

Associates receive training through a thorough onboarding program and ongoing, annual training as required by the state regulations. Department heads are required to participate in bi-annual training in their designated field of expertise.

Describe the overall population of assisted living residents at Legend of Allentown. What is their average age? What are their favorite things to do?

This community is very proud to have a diverse community of residents who enjoy a wide range of activities from physical exercise, exploring their artistic talents, cooking classes and volunteering their time in various local community projects, just to name a few.

What programs or activities does Legend of Allentown offer to enrich residents' well-being?

Some of the life enrichment opportunities include: trips to the theater and art venues, outings to shopping and attractions, community and cultural events, informative lectures and educational speakers, volunteer opportunities, fitness classes, walking groups, social and themed parties, book clubs, family events and much more.

What transportation services does Legend of Allentown offer to assisted living residents?

This community offers scheduled transportation via shuttle buses for our assisted living resident’s convenience. Community is equipped with a porte-cochere for the convenience and safety of all residents.

What makes the chef or dining program at Legend of Allentown exceptional? What kind of menu can assisted living residents expect?

This community offers a Gold Leaf Dining experience for all residents which entail fresh prepared meals in our own kitchen by our staff of professional Gold Leaf Chefs. Breakfast consists of a wide array of traditional breakfast items, including eggs cooked to order. For lunch and dinner, you may choose a freshly prepared selection from the Gold Leaf Choice menu or the Café Select menu, and your choice will be brought to your table by one of our friendly wait staff. The Gold Leaf Choice menu is created by the chef and changes daily.

What safety features or security measures does Legend of Allentown offer to assisted living residents?

Trained associates are on the premises 24-hours a day, electromagnetic locking doors, specialty carpets near doors with alarms, etc.

How does Legend of Allentown keep residents' families informed about their loved ones?

This community publishes a monthly newsletter which often contains a calendar of planned events, a schedule of daily activities is posted at the community. Families will receive a phone call if there is any change in the health of the resident.

What is the care staff-to-resident ratio at Legend of Allentown during daytime and nighttime hours?

Staff-to-resident ratio will fluctuate depending on the number of residents.

If Legend of Allentown accepts dogs or cats, what indoor/outdoor areas can they enjoy?

Residents are allowed to have well-behaved pets and there is ample space outdoors for residents to enjoy with their pets.

What ongoing senior care training does the staff receive?

Associates receive training through a thorough onboarding program and ongoing, annual training as required by the state regulations. Department heads are required to participate in bi-annual training in their designated field of expertise.

How many staffers are on duty in the daytime and overnight?

Staff-to-resident ratio will fluctuate depending on the number of residents.

What safety features or security measures does Legend of Allentown provide to protect residents who wander?

When residents appear to be moving towards an exit, associates are trained to re-direct them back to their activities or apartments. Special carpet designed to deter residents are placed around fire exits and the doors in each community are installed with electro-magnetic locking systems.

What programs or activities does Legend of Allentown offer to keep residents engaged? How does the staff engage residents' long-term memories?

Programs and activities for Memory Care Residents are customized based on personal interest, cognitive and physical abilities using the resident’s life story.

Who assesses residents' health and cognitive functioning? How often is that assessment repeated?

Each resident’s health and cognitive functioning are assessed by the health care coordinator when they move into the community. Each resident is assessed again 30 days after move-in and every 120 days after that by the Healthcare Coordinator.

What techniques does Legend of Allentown use to support memory care residents during mealtimes?

A half hour before mealtimes, aroma therapy is used to stimulate synapses in the brain to recognize that it is time to eat, residents are escorted to the dining room and accompanied at the table by an associate who demonstrates mirroring techniques to enhance memories of proper eating techniques.

How does Legend of Allentown keep residents' families informed about their loved ones' health?

Anytime there is a change in the health or behavior of a resident, the family is notified with a phone call.

Describe the neighborhood around Legend of Allentown. Is it located in a residential neighborhood, a business district, a rural setting, or other type of locale?

This community is located in close proximity to residential neighborhoods with easy access to various hospitals and clinics for the convenience of the residents.

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Services and Amenities of Legend of Allentown

Room and housing options

  • 1-bedroom apartments
  • 2-bedroom apartments
  • Companion Suites: We Offer Companion Suites
  • Studio Apartments

General

  • Respite Care
  • Pets: Small Pets Allowed

Licenses

  • State Licenses: 227320 - PERSONAL CARE HOMES
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About Legend of Allentown

At Legend of Allentown, you’ll find a vibrant atmosphere that values both community and individuality. Gathering areas are purposefully designed to make life more engaging, convenient and social, while a variety of residential floorplans offer comfortable, private retreats in which you can express your individual taste and lifestyle. Even the services we provide are personalized to your unique needs and wishes, and delivered discreetly so that lifestyle always remains at the heart of your experience.

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