Legend of Allentown – Memory Care
Legend of Allentown is a haven nestled in the suburban tranquility of Macungie, Pennsylvania. Here, residents bask in a refreshing atmosphere that carries the whispers of peace in the air. What sets this community apart is its commitment to fostering social connections and maximizing independence. Their distinctive approach to memory care unfolds within a well-lit, accessible one-story design, ensuring residents feel at ease and empowered. With a team of expert caregivers and associates, seniors not only receive exceptional care but also find encouragement and support in their daily journey.
Legend of Allentown presents a world of amenities, from the allure of a private movie theater to the pampering touch of a salon and spa. Every detail matters at Legend of Allentown, from the welcoming ambiance to the thoughtful amenities that include an on-site chapel, fitness center, and recreation room. Embrace a lifestyle that thrives on comfort, care, and camaraderie, where every moment is infused with the warmth of home.
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About this community
Occupancy
Legend of Allentown – Memory Care is legally operated by Lw Allentown Opco LLC.
Inspection History
In Pennsylvania, the Department of Human Services (for assisted living facilities) and the Department of Health (for nursing homes) conduct unannounced inspections to verify adherence to state regulations.
Waivers
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This Facility
PA Average
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0vs 0.9 avg↓ 100% fewer than PA avg
Inspection Scorecard
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Pennsylvania state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
• Total citations (251% above)
• Citations per inspection (98% above)
• Inspections with citations (138% above)
• Inspection citation rate (28% above)
• Total complaints (250% above)
• Complaints per year (250% above) 0 Better No metrics in this bucket.
Citations
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Total citations
| 221 | 63 | This facility has 251% more total citations than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (221 vs. PA avg 63).↑ 251% worse Rank #456 / 478 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 456th out of 478 homes we track in Pennsylvania for total citations. Shows this facility's total citations compared to the Pennsylvania average among 478 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Pennsylvania that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric. |
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Citations per inspection
| 10.0 | 5.05 | This facility has 98% more citations per inspection than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (10 vs. PA avg 5.05).↑ 98% worse Rank #433 / 478 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 433rd out of 478 homes we track in Pennsylvania for citations per inspection. Shows this facility's citations per inspection compared to the Pennsylvania average among 478 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Pennsylvania that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric. |
Inspections
| This Facility | PA Average | vs. PA Avg |
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Total inspections
| 22 | 11 | This facility has had 100% more total inspections than the Pennsylvania average (22 vs. PA avg 11). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 100% more |
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Inspections with citations
| 19 | 8 | This facility has 138% more inspections with citations than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (19 vs. PA avg 8).↑ 138% worse |
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Inspection citation rate
| 86% | 67% | This facility has 19 percentage points higher inspection citation rate than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (86% vs. PA avg 67%).↑ 19% worse Rank #410 / 478 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 410th out of 478 homes we track in Pennsylvania for % of inspections with citations. Shows this facility's % of inspections with citations compared to the Pennsylvania average among 478 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Pennsylvania that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric. |
Complaints & Investigations
| This Facility | PA Average | vs. PA Avg |
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Total complaints
| 14 | 4 | This facility has 250% more total complaints than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (14 vs. PA avg 4).↑ 250% worse Rank #472 / 478 Total complaints — State benchmarked This home is ranked 472nd out of 478 homes we track in Pennsylvania for complaint inspections. Shows this facility's complaint inspections compared to the Pennsylvania average among 478 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Pennsylvania that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric. |
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Complaints per year
| 3.5 | 1 | This facility has 250% more complaints per year than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (3.5 vs. PA avg 1).↑ 250% worse |
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Housing Options: 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: Single-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Legend of Allentown – Memory Care
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2.3 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Macungie's city center to Legend of Allentown – Memory Care's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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Info below is compiled from the PA Depts. of Human Services & Health, senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.
Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.
Care Types in This Table
AL (Assisted Living):
Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing.
NH (Nursing Home):
24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs.
SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility):
Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness.
MC (Memory Care):
Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia.
RC (Respite Care):
Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break.
RESC (Residential Care):
Personal care and daily-living support in a smaller, more intimate residential setting.
IL (Independent Living):
Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
HC (Home Care):
Professional care delivered in the person's own home, from companionship to skilled nursing.
HOS (Hospice Care):
Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment.
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City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
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Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
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Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
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Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
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Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
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Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
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Number of inspections triggered by complaints or allegations. Useful for spotting facilities that receive frequent complaint-driven scrutiny.
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Share of inspections that resulted in citations, expressed as a percentage of total inspections in the window.
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Total count of citations (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
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The average number of citations this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total citations ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
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Reported profit orientation for the operator or facility (e.g. for-profit vs nonprofit), as provided in state licensing or disclosure data.
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Total daily staff count from Pennsylvania inspection/licensing data (headcount snapshot), when reported.
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The total number of staff employed per resident. A number greater than or = to 1 is a positive care signal.
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Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
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Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
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Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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| Brookdale Latrobe | MC AL RESC | Latrobe (Unity Township) | 150
Facility
150
PA AVG
94
Rank
#51 / 552 | Yes |
7
Facility
7
PA AVG
47
Rank
#621 / 657 | Emeritus Corporation | 8 | 1
Facility
1
PA AVG
4
Rank
#108 / 478 | 38%
Facility
38%
PA AVG
67.4%
Rank
#27 / 478 | 18
Facility
18
PA AVG
63
Rank
#92 / 478 | 2.3
Facility
2.3
PA AVG
5.1
Rank
#98 / 478 | For-Profit | 93
Facility
93
PA AVG
76.9
Rank
#119 / 357 | 1.39 |
44.7%
Facility
44.7%
PA AVG
69.7%
Rank
#455 / 494 | Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms | A+ |
| Paramount Senior Living at South Hills | MC AL HC HOS IL NH RC SNF | Pittsburgh | 127
Facility
127
PA AVG
94
Rank
#99 / 552 | Yes |
58
Facility
58
PA AVG
47
Rank
#223 / 657 | Paramount Senior Living At South Hills, LLC | 11 | 1
Facility
1
PA AVG
4
Rank
#108 / 478 | 45%
Facility
45%
PA AVG
67.4%
Rank
#60 / 478 | 17
Facility
17
PA AVG
63
Rank
#88 / 478 | 1.5
Facility
1.5
PA AVG
5.1
Rank
#38 / 478 | For-Profit | 160
Facility
160
PA AVG
76.9
Rank
#11 / 357 | 1.68 |
70.9%
Facility
70.9%
PA AVG
69.7%
Rank
#255 / 494 | Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms | - |
| Legend of Allentown – Memory Care | MC | Macungie | 100
Facility
100
PA AVG
94
Rank
#202 / 552 | Yes |
34
Facility
34
PA AVG
47
Rank
#425 / 657 | Lw Allentown Opco LLC | 22 | 14
Facility
14
PA AVG
4
Rank
#472 / 478 | 86%
Facility
86%
PA AVG
67.4%
Rank
#410 / 478 | 221
Facility
221
PA AVG
63
Rank
#456 / 478 | 10.0
Facility
10.0
PA AVG
5.1
Rank
#433 / 478 | For-Profit | - | - |
58.0%
Facility
58.0%
PA AVG
69.7%
Rank
#364 / 494 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - |
| The Manor at Market Square | MC AL IL | Reading | 80
Facility
80
PA AVG
94
Rank
#292 / 552 | No |
93
Facility
93
PA AVG
47
Rank
#18 / 657 | Three Reading, LP | 14 | 1
Facility
1
PA AVG
4
Rank
#108 / 478 | 64%
Facility
64%
PA AVG
67.4%
Rank
#197 / 478 | 38
Facility
38
PA AVG
63
Rank
#226 / 478 | 2.7
Facility
2.7
PA AVG
5.1
Rank
#147 / 478 | For-Profit | 103
Facility
103
PA AVG
76.9
Rank
#89 / 357 | 1.43 |
91.3%
Facility
91.3%
PA AVG
69.7%
Rank
#52 / 494 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | A+ |
| SouthWoods by New Perspective | MC AL | Titusville | 52
Facility
52
PA AVG
94
Rank
#430 / 552 | Yes |
82
Facility
82
PA AVG
47
Rank
#67 / 657 | Titusville Ops LLC | 5 | 1
Facility
1
PA AVG
4
Rank
#108 / 478 | 20%
Facility
20%
PA AVG
67.4%
Rank
#12 / 478 | 1
Facility
1
PA AVG
63
Rank
#11 / 478 | 0.2
Facility
0.2
PA AVG
5.1
Rank
#11 / 478 | For-Profit | 47
Facility
47
PA AVG
76.9
Rank
#264 / 357 | 1.15 |
86.5%
Facility
86.5%
PA AVG
69.7%
Rank
#88 / 494 | Studio / 1 Bed | A+ |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Legend of Allentown – Memory Care
Who is the owner of Legend of Allentown – Memory Care?
Legend of Allentown – Memory Care is legally operated by Lw Allentown Opco LLC.
Is Legend of Allentown – Memory Care in a walkable area?
Legend of Allentown – Memory Care has a walk score of 34. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
What is the license number of Legend of Allentown – Memory Care?
According to PA state health department records, Legend of Allentown – Memory Care's license number is 231390.
When does Legend of Allentown – Memory Care's license expire?
According to PA state health department records, Legend of Allentown – Memory Care's license expires on November 25, 2026.
What is the occupancy rate at Legend of Allentown – Memory Care?
Legend of Allentown – Memory Care's occupancy is 58%.
Are pets allowed at Legend of Allentown – Memory Care?
Yes, Legend of Allentown – Memory Care allows residents to bring their pets.
Does Legend of Allentown – Memory Care operate as a for-profit or non-profit?
Legend of Allentown – Memory Care is registered as a for-profit in PA.
















