Sterling Heights Gracious Retirement Living

Sterling Heights Gracious Retirement Living

Overview of Sterling Heights Gracious Retirement Living

Located on Fairview Street, Sterling Heights Gracious Retirement Living is a retirement community in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, that offers independent living. It has a variety of studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom accommodations in a three-story setting, providing older adults with flexible living options to suit different preferences and lifestyles.

Chef-prepared meals, transportation, and weekly housekeeping are provided to help residents maintain independence. Events are also available, promoting an active lifestyle. Additionally, the surrounding neighborhood has a Walk Score of 42, making it somewhat walkable. Although a few nearby destinations can be reached on foot, most errands, appointments, and outings require personal or community-provided transportation.

Furthermore, families interested in the community are encouraged to schedule an in-person tour to explore the living spaces, learn about available services and programs, and gain a better understanding of the daily living environment.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Walk Score Info Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation. Rank #144 / 272Walk Score — State benchmarked This independent living community is ranked 144th out of 272 independent living communities we track in Pennsylvania for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Pennsylvania facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every independent living community we track in Pennsylvania that reports data for that category. Independent living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
42 / 100

About this community

Additional Services

2 services
Housekeeping Services
Transportation Services

Additional Policies & Features

Pets not allowed

Amenities & Lifestyle

ActivitiesRecreational Activities
Specific ProgramsExercise Programs

Room Accommodations

Building Type3-story
Room Sizes
382-563 sq. ft 542-1,016 sq. ft 937-1,056 sq. ft
Room Types
Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed

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Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Sterling Heights Gracious Retirement Living

1 Bedroom
Studio
2 bedroom

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Address 2.8 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Bethlehem's city center to Sterling Heights Gracious Retirement Living's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Financial Assistance for
Independent Living in Pennsylvania

Sterling Heights Gracious Retirement Living is located in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Pennsylvania.

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Community HealthChoices (CHC)

PA Medicaid CHC

Age 65+ or disabled
General Pennsylvania resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple) (excludes home, car).
PA

Managed care model; high urban demand (e.g., Philadelphia, Pittsburgh).

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day, e.g., bathing, dressing) Respite care (up to 240 hours/year) Adult day care ($70/day) Home modifications ($1,500 avg.)

Pennsylvania OPTIONS Program

PA OPTIONS

Age 60+
General Pennsylvania resident, at risk of nursing home placement.
Income Limits ~$2,000/month individual, varies by region
Asset Limits $8,000 individual
PA

Cost-sharing required above certain income; rural/urban balance.

Benefits
In-home care (3-5 hours/week) Respite (up to 10 days/year) Adult day care (~$70/day) Transportation (~5 trips/month)

Living Independence for the Elderly (LIFE)

Pennsylvania LIFE (PACE)

Age 55+
General PA resident (specific counties), NFLOC, safe with LIFE support.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month (Medicaid-eligible); private pay option available.
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple) for Medicaid enrollees.
PA

16 providers in 25 counties (e.g., Allegheny, Luzerne); LIFE branding unique to PA.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Medical care Meals Transportation Respite Therapies

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Pennsylvania Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General PA resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
PA

Three tiers; includes Extra Help for Part D; no waitlist.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP)

Pennsylvania Family Caregiver Support Program

Age —
General Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; PA resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).
Income Limits (2025) No strict cap; reimbursements up to $600/month if care recipient income < ~$2,322/month 185% FPL
Asset Limits Not assessed; need-based.
PA

High demand; includes grandparent caregivers.

Benefits
Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year) Adult day care ($60/day) Supplies (~$2,000/year) Caregiver training

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Pennsylvania VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General PA resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth limit
PA

High veteran population; supports rural/urban care needs.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living)

Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program (PTRR)

Pennsylvania Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program

Age 65+
General PA resident, homeowner/renter (or widow/er 50+, disabled 18+).
Income Limits (2025) ~$45,000/year individual or couple, excludes half of Social Security
Asset Limits Not assessed; income-focused.
PA

Rebates up to $1,000; ~600,000 eligible annually.

Benefits
Rebates ($250-$1,000 based on income; e.g., $1,000 if income < $8,000)

Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)

Pennsylvania SFMNP

Age 60+
General PA resident, low-income.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,322/month individual, 185% FPL
Asset Limits Not assessed.
PA

Vouchers (~$50/season) via 52 AAAs; serves ~200,000 annually.

Benefits
Vouchers (~$50/season) for fresh produce at approved markets

Frequently Asked Questions about Sterling Heights Gracious Retirement Living

What neighborhood is Sterling Heights Gracious Retirement Living in?

Sterling Heights Gracious Retirement Living is in the Shimer neighborhood of Bethlehem.

Is Sterling Heights Gracious Retirement Living in a walkable area?

Sterling Heights Gracious Retirement Living has a walk score of 42. Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

Are pets allowed at Sterling Heights Gracious Retirement Living?

No, Sterling Heights Gracious Retirement Living has a no-pet policy.

Are there photos of Sterling Heights Gracious Retirement Living?

Yes — there are 4 photos of Sterling Heights Gracious Retirement Living in the photo gallery on this page.

What levels of care does Sterling Heights Gracious Retirement Living provide?

Sterling Heights Gracious Retirement Living offers Independent Living.

What is the address of Sterling Heights Gracious Retirement Living?

Sterling Heights Gracious Retirement Living is located at 3500 Fairview St, Bethlehem, PA 18017.

What is the phone number of Sterling Heights Gracious Retirement Living?

(610) 868-4600 will put you in contact with the team at Sterling Heights Gracious Retirement Living.

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