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.
Legend of Allentown
Offers Assisted Living and Memory Care
8 Reviews
6043 Lower Macungie Road, Macungie, PA 18062
Call
(800) 385-2527
Reviews of Legend of Allentown
Assisted Living Reviews for Legend of Allentown
March 17, 2021
I visited this facility
October 28, 2020
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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.
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
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.
Get CostsMap of Legend of Allentown
Senior Living Communities near Lehigh County, PA
Senior Living Communities near Macungie, PA
Other Senior Care in Macungie, PA
Helpful Articles
- 11 Signs It Might Be Time for Assisted Living
- Nursing Home, Assisted Living, or Independent Living?
- Assisted Living or In-Home Care?
- Assisted Living Checklist: What to Look for, What to Ask
- Cost of Assisted Living
- How to Pay for Assisted Living
- How Levels of Care Affect Assisted Living Cost
- Tips on Moving to Assisted Living
