Allentown Nursing Homes

For a small city, Allentown packs a lot to see and do for retirees. And if you're looking for an Allentown assisted living facility (ALF), you'll find all you need here to get started.

Allentown ALF costs vary depending on many factors: location, demand/supply, and amenities. According to a Genworth Financial survey, a one-bedroom in an Allentown assisted living facility averages $3,498 per month. Because nursing homes have higher levels of care (e.g. skilled nursing care 24/7), their costs are higher, sometimes considerably so. A private room in an Allentown nursing home averages $10,686 month, while a semi-private averages $9,353. At-home care options such as home health aides (help with bathing, dressing, etc.) average $4,004 a month and homemaker services (cooking, running errands, etc.) average $3,995. The overall cost of living in Allentown is 5% lower than the national average.

Get outside on one of the 2,000 acres of parks in the city - more acres per resident than any other city of its size in the U.S. One hundred-year-old West Park is home to over 200 species of trees and hosts a summer concert series. The Old-Fashioned Garden features over 100 rose varieties and many other flowers.

Among the annual events are the Mayfair Festival of the Arts with concerts, exhibits, dancers and storytellers. Since 1852, the Great Allentown Fair has engaged and educated visitors about the area's agricultural life with exhibits, concerts, food, and games.

The popular America On Wheels museum showcases transportation from the carriage to the bicycle to Indy racecars. Stop by the Da Vinci Science Center for some hands-on learning about science, math and technology..

Make your search for the right Allentown assisted living facility easier. Read "How to Select a Facility," Be sure to read the resident reviews included in some of the listings.

Allentown has ten skilled nursing homes, with eight rated by Medicare. The average rating is 4.2 stars out of five. Seven homes score four stars or higher, including the top-rated five-star facility. One home has a rating of two stars or lower. These federal scores are the only reliable measure of care quality here.

Staffing averages 4.2 nursing hours per resident daily, but only 1.2 hours come from a registered nurse. Annual nursing staff turnover is 33%, meaning caregivers change frequently. This turnover rate and low RN hours are key factors families should consider alongside the star ratings.

Lehigh County has two hospitals with emergency departments, including Lehigh Valley Hospital. Statewide, a shared room in a nursing home costs about $91,652 yearly. Families should review each home's specific federal rating, not just the city average, and check if a higher-rated facility exists within Allentown before considering neighboring areas.