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The average cost of assisted living in the county is $3,750 a month. This guide is a starting point covering the cost of assisted living care in the county, as well as financing options to pay for it. You’ll find in-depth information on 15 assisted living facilities in Lehigh County and 30 in surrounding areas.
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Settled in a quiet residential neighborhood with manicured grounds and cozy feel, Woodland Terrace at the Oaks in Allentown, Pennsylvania is designed to evoke feelings of a comfortable home.
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Whitehall Manor is a senior living community and personal care facility that is committed to providing accommodations that are unmatched in the industry. The beautiful Whitehall Manor, located on Sixth Street in Whitehall, PA, is centrally located from Allentown, Macungie,…
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Heather Glen Senior Living’s Memory Care Community is grounded on a Philosophy of Wellness. We emphasize the Physical, Spiritual, Emotional, Social, Intellectual, and Environmental aspects of Wellness. Each resident with Alzheimer’s, or any other form of dementia, will be therapeutically…
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Atria Bethlehem is a retirement community that offers a range of senior living options in the Lehigh Valley region of Pennsylvania.
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Sacred Heart Senior Living is located at south of Lehigh valley area. It is a modern senior living facility in a rural setting. We offer our residents a great place to live where their independence, dignity and privacy is greatly valued.
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Attentive staff, homelike surroundings and all-inclusive care is what makes Cornerstone Living the community of choice for seniors who are in need of memory care to enjoy life.
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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…
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A small knit community that provides a loving and caring second home o seniors where they could make most of their retirement is Cretsigner Fremont. Here residents live a happy, contented and enhanced way of life.
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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. Tours are…
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Emeritus at Allentown is a cheerful retirement community that offers a variety of flexible care plans combined with spacious apartment living and exquisite dining.
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At Country Meadows, our philosophy is to understand the needs of our residents and offer them ways to improve their lives. The result is personalized senior living. Our beautiful 48 acre campus has four easily accessible single-floor buildings where we…
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At Country Meadows, our philosophy is to understand the needs of our residents and offer them ways to improve their lives. The result is persona...
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A new sense of home is what the Village at Willow Lane Senior Living community exemplifies. Celebrating life every day is not just our slogan, but a true philosophy we hold dear in every aspect. We begin with the resident…
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An engaging lifestyle where everything you could desire during retirement is found at Luther Crest, one of the finest senior living communities in the Lehigh Valley region.
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Refund Plan: 60% of Entrance Fee over 9 years. Assisted Living and Nursing Care on Fee-for-Service basis.
Our father was in Atria Bethlehem for about a month for respite. The facility was very nice, and we were very pleased with it. The staff was very caring, very attentive, and wonderful. You could not ask for a better staff. You would get fat because the food was good. They had a chef who went out of his way to make home...
Read more Atria Bethlehem reviewsMy mother is here. It seems to be OK. She has been there since the beginning of May. It's very neat and clean. The people are friendly. They seem to be taking good care of her. They provide 3 meals plus a snack. They have physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy. My mother is being evaluated if they c...
Read more Rittenhouse Village At Lehigh Valley reviewsIt was a wonderful place. They showed me a double room which was spacious enough, but there were no walls nor shared area, just two rooms. It was the only drawback. Otherwise, it was almost like a 5-star hotel. The common rooms were so nice. The activities were well thought out, and there were a lot to choose from. The...
Read more Rittenhouse Village At Lehigh Valley reviewsWe didn't have an appointment, but the staff was nice and accommodated us. The apartments were nice but not as good as the other community we saw. They showed us one that was spacious and one that was not very spacious. The dining hall was nice, sunny, and joyful.
Read more Rittenhouse Village At Lehigh Valley reviewsThe person that took me around was very nice. It seemed like it would be a very nice place to live. The facility was very clean. They serve three meals a day: breakfast, lunch, and supper.
Read more Rittenhouse Village At Lehigh Valley reviewsRittenhouse Village at Lehigh Valley is very affordable and clean, and the food is decent. The staff is very personable. My mother is happy there. She has a studio with a very small kitchen and a sink, but no stove. They don't allow cooking. It's a countertop with a dormitory refrigerator underneath and a microwave on ...
Read more Rittenhouse Village At Lehigh Valley reviewsAccording to the Genworth 2018 Cost of Care Study, the average monthly cost of assisted living in Lehigh County is right on par with the state average ($3,750). It’s slightly below the national average of $4,000 and considerably lower than the cost in several other major cities throughout Pennsylvania, including Erie ($4,588), Lancaster ($4,350) and Philadelphia ($5,318). While Lehigh County is less expensive than in some of the larger cities in the state, more affordable care can be found in several other areas, such as Gettysburg ($3,100), Pittsburgh ($3,150) and Williamsport ($3,225).
Specific senior care cost data isn’t available for Lehigh County. Data for the nearest major city, Allentown, has been used instead.
Cost of Assisted Living Comparison Chart
The cost of care depends greatly on the type of care an individual requires. In Lehigh County, this is evident when comparing the cost of nursing home care to other types of care. At $11,254, nursing home care is more than three times the average cost of assisted living. Home care costs, which average $4,195 per month, are approximately $445 higher than assisted living. For seniors considering living at home as an alternative to assisted living care, it’s important to also budget for expenses, such as rent, groceries and utilities, which are usually included in assisted living costs.
Cost of Homemaker/Home Health Aide Comparison Chart
In Pennsylvania, the state’s standard Medicaid plan is known officially as Medical Assistance (MA). It’s administered and funded by the state and receives financial support from the federal government. MA covers the cost of health care services for low-income residents of Pennsylvania. Covered services include doctor visits, prescription medications, hospitalization and dental care. Although the cost of assisted living isn’t covered by the standard MA plan, there are other Medicaid options available to seniors in Pennsylvania to cover these expenses.
To qualify for MA, Pennsylvania residents aged 65 and over must meet specific financial requirements, which stipulate that income may not exceed $2,313 per month. Countable assets may not surpass $2,000, although Pennsylvania allows an extra $6,000 disregard exemption to those with monthly income below $2,199.
To apply for MA or to learn more about eligibility and benefits, seniors can call (866) 550-4355 or apply online.
Community HealthChoices
The Community HealthChoices program is a waiver that’s available to seniors living in Pennsylvania who require a nursing level of care but wish to continue living at home or in their community. The program was created in 2018 with the intention of reducing the number of seniors entering into nursing home care, which is very expensive in Pennsylvania. The program covers the cost of personal care and assisted living services both at home and in assisted living facilities. Depending on the participant’s needs, it may also cover transportation, nurse visits, occupational or physical therapy and counseling services.
To qualify for the Community HealthChoices program, seniors must be dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid or require a nursing level of care as determined by a care assessment conducted by a medical professional. Financially, requirements for this waiver are the same as for MA.
To apply for this program or inquire about the benefits it includes, seniors can call (800) 932-0939.
The Aging Waiver
The Aging waiver is a home and community based services waiver that provides seniors with another option to receive financial assistance with the cost of assisted living. It covers a range of fees for seniors who live at home or in assisted living facilities, including personal care, accessibility equipment, nonmedical transportation, service coordination and counseling services.
To qualify for the aging waiver, applicants must be 60 years of age or older and require a skilled-nursing level of care. Financial requirements can be obtained by contacting the Lehigh County Assistance Office at (877) 223-5956. To apply for this waiver, seniors can call (800) 753-8827.
Optional State Supplement
Pennsylvania’s Optional State Supplement program provides a cash benefit to low-income seniors or disabled persons who receive long-term care. The benefit was created to help these individuals pay for costs that aren’t covered by Medicaid, such as room and board. The maximum monthly payout is $439.30 (individual) or $957.40 (couple) per month.
To qualify for this supplement, seniors must be receiving the federal Supplemental Security Income benefit. To apply for this benefit, seniors can contact the Social Security Administration office at (800) 772-1213.
LIFE
LIFE is an all-inclusive managed care program that’s available to elderly individuals throughout Pennsylvania. Those who participate in the program receive all health care services from LIFE providers, including assisted living, primary medical care, prescription medications and social services. Coverage is determined by a sliding scale, meaning those with the lowest income are eligible for no-cost care, while those with high income may be required to pay for services.
To be eligible for LIFE, applicants must be aged 55 or older and require a level of care that’s typically provided in a nursing or rehabilitation facility. They must also be able to live safely within their own home or community.
Seniors living in Lehigh County can apply for LIFE by calling Senior Life Lehigh Valley at (610) 954-5433.
Senior centers provide elderly individuals with a community gathering place. They typically offer an assortment of programs, such as fitness classes, bingo, card games and senior dances.
Lehigh County Neighborhood Senior Centers
(Various Locations)
(610) 782-3000
Veterans Affairs (VA) provides a range of benefits to those who have served in the military and their immediate family members. Typically, these benefits include financial assistance and free health care, which can be obtained in VA clinics throughout the country.
Lehigh County Veterans Affairs
17 South 7th Street, Allentown, Pennsylvania 18101
(610) 782-3295
Area Agencies on Aging work with seniors to connect them with resources and programming that enhance their quality of life. Other services that may be provided include long-term-care ombudsman services and benefits assistance.
Lehigh County Aging and Adult Services
17 South 7th Street, #230, Allentown, Pennsylvania 18101
(610) 782-3034
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