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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.
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October 26, 2021
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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
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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
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Thank you, Mary for sharing your experience and leaving this review. We appreciate the opportunity to introduce you to the residence.
August 10, 2021
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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
October 28, 2020
November 14, 2019
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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
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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
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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
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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
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
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.
June 27, 2021
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.
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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