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Memory care in Allentown offers 24-hour care and supervision, trained staff, and specialized activities to accommodate the needs of seniors with Alzheimer’s or dementia. These communities typically offer advanced security features and engaging activities to help ensure residents’ well-being. The cost of memory care in Allentown is about $5,370 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 25 communities, read 843 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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Photo of Abode Care of Allentown
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9.0
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My mom’s stay at Abode care rehabilitation was very good. The caregivers my mom had during her stay was more than satisfactory. I was very happy with everything and the whole experience. Everyone is so nice...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Abode Care of Allentown is a welcoming Personal Care Community nestled in the heart of Lehigh Valley in Allentown Pennsylvania. Offering a full range of personal care services, and just-like-home amenities. Abode of Allentown is a comfortable setting to live, relax, and enjoy your golden...
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8.9
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63 reviews
8.9
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63 reviews
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I am so grateful for the wonderful care my mother receives at Heather Glen. She truly enjoys her time here, and it warms my heart to see her thriving in such a supportive environment. The staff is incredibly...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Heather Glen offers a tranquil setting where seniors can maintain their independence with access to professional staff 24/7. Both residents and families find comfort in knowing that our experienced staff provides personalized services and nursing care.Based from the Six components of Health,...
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9.7
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80 reviews
9.7
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80 reviews
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Mom was only there for 4 months. She passed away after a cancer diagnosis in October. The director and nurses were extremely kind and kept me informed of issues with mom's health & welfare. The entire...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
South Mountain Memory Care was built on the “Small House” concept. This concept has been found to be most the most successful environment for those with memory issues in that it creates a sense of home, confidence of surroundings, and ultimately happiness with residents.Research indicates that...
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1111 Floor plans available
9.5
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193 reviews
9.5
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193 reviews
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I would truly recommend the complex. We picked this community because of the price, location, the staff and the room size and convenience.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Saucon Valley Manor is a senior living community located in the beautiful borough of Hellertown, PA. Surrounded by lush greenery, you will never find yourself disappointed with the view. At Sacuon Valley Manor, you can be sure that your loved ones are taken care of. With twenty-four hour care,...
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9.4
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100 reviews
9.4
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100 reviews
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My sister's care was phenomenal from start to finish. Whitehall Manor Staff are caring kind and a hard workers. They are like family to me. They worked very well without hospice and outside medical. Thank...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Whitehall Manor opened its doors to its first residents in Fall 1998. Our local owners are personally committed to providing the quality of care that is surpassed in the industry. Our organized healthcare service team brings to you many years of experience in all aspects of healthcare and...
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9.3
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18 reviews
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18 reviews
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Atrium of Allentown is a beautiful facility. The care giving team there knows each resident and genuinely engages with all of them on a regular basis. The residents are also friendly and seem very happy. My...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Welcome to Atrium of Allentown, a brand-new Personal Care & Memory Care community. Our Executive Team has over 50 years of combined experience in senior care. Our community is privately owned which allows flexibility is meeting the needs of our residents and creates an individualized...
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77 Floor plans available
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9.2
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34 reviews
9.2
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34 reviews
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We have been very happy with Lehigh Commons. They are very accommodating when having to schedule doctors appointments and travel back-and-forth. They make sure my father is up, showered and dressed every day...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
For more than 25 years, Lehigh Commons has been providing quality health care services in a comfortable and safe environment to our residents. Together, with our team of dedicated staff members, we are committed to providing customized care and attention that fosters independence in a respected...
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9.1
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25 reviews
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25 reviews
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What we like the most about Arden Courts is the staff. The staff seem to work well together and seem to care about their residents. I am very comfortable leaving my mother at Arden Courts on Hamilton Ave
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Arden Courts of Allentown is the first memory care community of the Lehigh Valley, serving residents and their families for over 25 years. We spent more than 5 years researching and developing the design, layout and programming of the community. It is NOT a dementia unit, locked hall or wing like...
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8.5
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8.5
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I would recommend the Vero. We picked this community because it was the newest, location, light, activities, and meal quality.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
The Vero at Bethlehem offers two types of senior living in Bethlehem, PA: personal care and memory care. Every resident enjoys luxury amenities and services tailored to their personal preferences and abilities. Here, we promote independence with just the right amount of assistance.The beautiful...
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7.4
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35 reviews
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35 reviews
5 star
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All fives except for activities. Days when there is no activities for the memory care residents. Yes, I would recommend this community to other families. They are undergoing new management positions which...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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...
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Photo of Above and Beyond at the Knights
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This community is very good value, they have a good selection of care services, different levels of care which is what we really liked. They would go on field trips, also have organized games and bingo. Live...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
We offer a home like setting and cheerful smiles from our professional staff who greet you everyday. Our caring staff offers the assistance you need while respecting your independence. Our peaceful setting, restaurant style dining experience, activities and beautiful setting combine to create...
Photo of Rittenhouse Village at Lehigh Valley
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5 across the board. Love the staff members very caring of my mother in law who lives there but also my father in law who visits and has dinner with her daily. He raves about the food. Gloria doesn't really...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Rittenhouse Village at Lehigh Valley is conveniently located in an upscale medical and professional park across from Lehigh Valley Hospital. Our residents enjoy stunning views of Lehigh Parkway and the convenience of having top-notch physicians and specialty medical practices just minutes away....
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My loved one is currently a resident at Parkland Manor and overall her experience has been very good. I will say, they are short staffed at this facility. The food is good. There are lots of activities that...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Photo of Bethlehem Manor Senior Living
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1.0
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27 reviews
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Our loved one received more skilled nursing and the staff were amazing. They were so friendly, helpful and accommodating. They really showed genuine care towards our loved one.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
The beautiful new Bethlehem Manor, located on Pennsylvania Avenue in Bethlehem, PA, is centrally located from Allentown, Easton, and Northampton. Premier Senior Living offering several levels of care. The all inclusive community offers suites with a home-like setting. Our affordable rates start...
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Things are starting to settle down after the big move and merging of the residents which caused confusion. However when we do bring up questions or concerns to the staff they are very cooperative and try...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
At the Birches of Lehigh Valley, you'll find a beautiful new building and a culture of care where the focus is on living! Our personal care and memory care neighborhoods will provide as little or as much assistance as needed while creating an environment where seniors can live their best...
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My mom has been living at Country Meadows, in the Pathways Unit, for over a year and a half. She has a lovely apartment with many of her own items from home, creating a warm, comfortable and familiar...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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8.0
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I really enjoyed visiting my mom. The people were so sweet and kind. I think the rate was very reasonable. The facility is beautiful and very clean.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Turn Retirement Dreams into a RealityLocated in heart of Pennsylvania’s Lehigh Valley is a community filled with activity and connections, providing countless ways to lead a healthy, fulfilling lifestyle. Life at our community offers generous opportunities to enjoy friendships, improve your...
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My Father has been at Sacred heart about 4 months. We have had a very positive experience with his living there. Almost all of the staff is absolutely wonderful, caring and loving. A few leave a bit to be...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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My mom was at the Kirkland Village Health Center for several days, and my family spent many hours a day with her there. It is a cheerful and bright building with cozy rooms, a friendly and helpful staff, and...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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The care provided for my loved one at Sacred Heart Senior Living by the Creek has been exceptional. The staff is very friendly and take good care of her needs. The atmosphere is really homey and warm. I have...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.

Cost of memory care in Allentown, PA

The average cost of senior living in Allentown is $5,370 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Alburtis, PA with an average of $5,313 per month.

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Allentown, PA vs. nearby cities

Allentown, PA
$5,370/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Allentown, PA vs. the state and national average

Allentown, PA
$5,370/mo
U.S. national average
$5,446/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Allentown vs. other types of senior living

Memory Care
$5,370/mo

Median monthly costs of Memory Care in Allentown, PA by room type

Semi-Private
$4,529/mo
Studio
$5,180/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,758/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,240/mo

Average cost of Memory Care in Allentown over time

Allentown, PAPA stateNational

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What families are saying about memory care in Allentown

Recent reviews for memory care in Allentown

Bethlehem Manor Senior Living

5.0
We have been very happy with Bethlehem Manor, we would highly recommend them to any family. They are a very caring group of people. Our loved one was nervous her first day but they were so helpful with the transition and made her feel comfortable right away. She now has fit right in and is very ...
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South Mountain Memory Care in Emmaus, PA

5.0
My Mother has been a resident at South Mountain for 2 months now. Every time we come to visit her, she tells us how nice the place is, how clean it is, how good the food is and how she looks every day for something to be wrong with it, but she cannot find anything. If you knew my Mother you ...
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Atrium of Allentown

3.5
The facility is very well maintained. The staff is friendly. They are understaffed for the amount of residents they have. In memory care, my loved one needs a little more attention than she's getting. Recently it looked like she hadn't been showered in a week. And her teeth were not clean. ...
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Allentown review score based on 196 family reviews

7.0
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This proprietary review score is based on 196 reviews of 24 Allentown memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Allentown review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how memory care residents and family members rate memory care in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Allentown review score compared against nearby cities

7.0
Allentown, PA24 facilities
7.1
Catasauqua, PA26 facilities
7.0
Fountain Hill, PA25 facilities

Review subcategories for Allentown memory care

When memory care residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 196 reviews of 24 Allentown memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Allentown resident and family memory care satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
Allentown, PA averageNational average
Cleanliness
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Friendliness
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Care services
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4.2
Staff
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Meals & dining
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Activities
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Allentown memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Allentown memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Allentown, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Allentown memory care

Memory care communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of memory care partners in Allentown that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Allentown, PANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
66.7%
65.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
50%
48.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
95.8%
82.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
75%
71.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
37.5%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
95.8%
89.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
66.7%
61.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
66.7%
72.3%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Allentown memory care

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Allentown Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Allentown, PANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
79.2%
74.2%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
62.5%
46.1%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
66.7%
70.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
25%
26.4%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Allentown memory care

Memory care communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Allentown partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Allentown, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
25%
27.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
66.7%
44.5%
No sugar
No sugar
66.7%
41.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
50%
50.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
25%
17.8%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Allentown memory care

Our memory care communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Allentown communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Allentown, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
45.8%
31.9%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
70.8%
39.8%
Room service
Room service
33.3%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
25%
23%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Allentown memory care

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered memory care communities in Allentown offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Allentown, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
62.5%
45.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
41.7%
33.6%
Community service programs
Community service programs
29.2%
28.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
62.5%
54.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
66.7%
51.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
70.8%
60.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50%
39.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
45.8%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
33.3%
36.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
62.5%
47.3%
Live performances
Live performances
66.7%
47.7%
Dances
Dances
37.5%
31.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
33.3%
21.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
58.3%
46.4%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Frequently Asked Questions

Chestnut Knoll, South Mountain Memory Care and Hidden Meadows on the Ridge are the top-rated memory care facilities near Allentown, Pennsylvania. See full list of communities.

There are 25 memory care facilities near Allentown, Pennsylvania. See the full list.

The best memory care facilities near you in Allentown, Pennsylvania are Chestnut Knoll, South Mountain Memory Care and The Birches at Harleysville. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

The 25 memory care facilities near you in Allentown, Pennsylvania typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Allentown, Pennsylvania, browse our detailed listings showing photos, floor plans, amenities, activities, and reviews from real families.

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The cost of memory care facilities in Allentown, Pennsylvania ranges from $1130 to $11220. The average Memory Care cost in Allentown, Pennsylvania is $5,370. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Allentown, Pennsylvania typically starts at $1130. A Place for Mom’s local, expert senior living advisors can help you find affordable memory care facilities near you and offer advice on how to lower costs and pay for care with VA benefits or public payment options.

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