Legend of Allentown – Memory Care

Legend of Allentown – Memory Care

Overview of 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. 

Capacity and availability

Residents per day
58
Bed community size
100-bed community Rank #202 / 552Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 202nd out of 552 homes we track in Pennsylvania for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Pennsylvania facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.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.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 34 / 100 Rank #425 / 657Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 425th out of 657 homes 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 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.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
58%
Rank #364 / 494Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 364th out of 494 homes we track in Pennsylvania for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Pennsylvania average, with its Statewide rank out of 494. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.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.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Lower than the Pennsylvania average: 78.7%
Occupied beds
58 / 100
Average occupied beds in Pennsylvania homes 103 beds

License Details

Facility TypePersonal Care Homes
IssuanceNovember 25, 2025
ExpirationNovember 25, 2026
CountyLehigh
License Number231390

Ownership & Operating Entity

Legend of Allentown – Memory Care is legally operated by Lw Allentown Opco LLC.

Profit StatusFor-profit

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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.

Inspection Scorecard Info 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.

Overall vs. PA average 6 Worse Metrics worse than Pennsylvania average:
• 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 Info Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityPA Averagevs. PA Avg
Total citations Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 22163 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.
Citations per inspection Info Average citations per inspection. 10.05.05 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 Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityPA Averagevs. PA Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility. 2211 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
Inspections with citations Info Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation. 198 This facility has 138% more inspections with citations than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (19 vs. PA avg 8).↑ 138% worse
Inspection citation rate Info Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one citation. 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 Info Complaints are formal concerns filed by residents, families, or staff. Investigations are on-site follow-ups.

This FacilityPA Averagevs. PA Avg
Total complaints Info Formal expressions of concern made by residents, families, or staff. 144 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.
Complaints per year Info Average complaints per year since 2022. 3.51 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?

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Pets Allowed

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Housing Options: 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Building Type: Single-story

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Fitness and Recreation

Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Legend of Allentown – Memory Care

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Address 2.3 miles from city center Info 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.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Number of inspections triggered by complaints or allegations. Useful for spotting facilities that receive frequent complaint-driven scrutiny.
Share of inspections that resulted in citations, expressed as a percentage of total inspections in the window.
Total count of citations (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
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.
Reported profit orientation for the operator or facility (e.g. for-profit vs nonprofit), as provided in state licensing or disclosure data.
Total daily staff count from Pennsylvania inspection/licensing data (headcount snapshot), when reported.
The total number of staff employed per resident. A number greater than or = to 1 is a positive care signal.
Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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 Corporation8
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 RoomsA+
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, LLC11
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 LLC22
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, LP14
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 BedA+
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 LLC5
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 BedA+

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.

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