Walden III
Assisted Living & Independent Living · Allentown, PA

Walden III

Assisted Living & Independent Living · Allentown, PA

Overview of Walden III

Burrowed in a peaceful neighborhood in Wind Gap, PA, Walden III is a welcoming senior living community that empowers seniors to live a fulfilling lifestyle through their compassionate assisted living and independent living services. Retire in the comfort of tastefully furnished residences with central air conditioning, fire protection systems, and emergency call bells in bedrooms and bathrooms for convenient access to assistance during emergencies. Residents benefit from the convenience and comfort of having personal assistance with daily living activities, housekeeping and laundry services, transportation, and 24-hour Supervision.

Fostering a vibrant social life and living experience, the community organizes a comprehensive recreation program, including games, social hour, Bible study, movies, exercise classes, and much more. Other supportive care services, such as routine health checks by nurses, podiatry services, on-site lab services, and physical and occupational therapy services, ensure residents stay on top of their overall health. The community ensures residents’ nutrition is always in check by offering nutrition management services. With comprehensive services and amenities, residents are empowered to comfortably age in place in this beautiful community.

Bed community size
77-bed community Rank #315 / 555Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 315th out of 555 homes in Pennsylvania. 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.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: 31 / 100 Rank #457 / 668Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 457th out of 668 homes in Pennsylvania. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Pennsylvania facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.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
55%
Rank #404 / 514Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 404th out of 514 homes in Pennsylvania. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Pennsylvania average, with its Statewide rank out of 514. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.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
42 / 77
Average occupied beds in Pennsylvania homes 103 beds

License Details

Facility TypePersonal Care Homes
StatusLicensed
IssuanceMay 2, 2026
ExpirationMay 2, 2027
CountyNorthampton
License LevelFULL
License Number230720

Ownership & Operating Entity

Walden III is legally operated by Walden Care Llc.

Profit StatusProfit

Safety & Compliance

Wheelchair Accessible

Therapy & Rehabilitation

1 service
Rehabilitation Services

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Nursing Services
24-Hour Staffing

State Inspection Report (PA)

July 24, 2025
44 Total Daily Staff PA avg: 76.9 Rank #277 / 361 Total Daily Staff — State benchmarked This home is ranked 277th out of 361 homes in Pennsylvania. Shows this facility's total daily staff compared to the Pennsylvania average among 361 comparable communities in the ranking pool.
33 Waking Staff
0 Resident Support Staff
42 Residents Served
6 Current Residents

Resident Conditions (PA)

Age 60+ 42 (100%)
Mobility Need 2 (5%)

Amenities & Lifestyle

24-Hour Supervision
Medication Administration
Assistance With Daily Living Activities
Housekeeping
Personal Laundry
Spacious Grounds
Hair Salon
Private Lavatory In Every Bedroom
Comfortable Common Areas
Outdoor Seating Areas
Specific ProgramsWellness Programs

Dining & Nutrition

Food DescriptionResidents enjoy balanced, thoughtfully prepared meals in a comfortable dining setting that encourages connection and routine while supporting individual dietary needs.

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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.

Since 2022 · 4 years of data 86 citations 3 complaints 12 inspections 0 waivers
Inspection Score Info A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the Pennsylvania state average. The score below shows how many points this facility sits above or below the typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence score (the benchmark); higher is better.

4 points below the Pennsylvania average for assisted living residences (83/100)

Rank #300 / 460 in Pennsylvania Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 300th out of 460 homes in Pennsylvania. Shows this facility's inspection score compared to the Pennsylvania average among 460 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Inspection score: 79 out of 100. Letter grade C+. 4 points below the Pennsylvania average for assisted living residences (83/100)

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.

Since 2022 vs. Pennsylvania state average
Overall vs. PA average 6 Worse Metrics worse than Pennsylvania average:
• Total citations (37% above)
• Citations per year (36% above)
• Citations per inspection (26% above)
• Total inspections (9% above)
• Inspections with citations (25% above)
• Inspection citation rate (14% above)
2 Better Metrics better than Pennsylvania average:
• Total complaints (25% below)
• Complaints per year (20% below)
Latest Inspection July 24, 2025 Follow Up

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. 8663 This facility has 37% more total citations than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (86 vs. PA avg 63).↑ 37% worse Rank #390 / 482 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 390th out of 482 homes in Pennsylvania. Shows this facility's total citations compared to the Pennsylvania average among 482 comparable communities in the ranking pool.
Citations per year Info Average citations per year since 2022. 21.515.8 This facility has 36% more citations per year than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (21.5 vs. PA avg 15.8).↑ 36% worse
Citations per inspection Info Average citations per inspection. 7.25.7 This facility has 26% more citations per inspection than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (7.2 vs. PA avg 5.7).↑ 26% worse Rank #395 / 482 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 395th out of 482 homes in Pennsylvania. Shows this facility's citations per inspection compared to the Pennsylvania average among 482 comparable communities in the ranking pool.

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 routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations. 1211 This facility has 9% more total inspections than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (12 vs. PA avg 11).↑ 9% worse
Inspections with citations Info Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation. 108 This facility has 25% more inspections with citations than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (10 vs. PA avg 8).↑ 25% worse
Inspection citation rate Info Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one citation. 83%73% This facility has 10 percentage points higher inspection citation rate than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (83% vs. PA avg 73%).↑ 10% worse Rank #395 / 482 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 395th out of 482 homes in Pennsylvania. Shows this facility's % of inspections with citations compared to the Pennsylvania average among 482 comparable communities in the ranking pool.

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. 34 This facility has 25% fewer total complaints than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (3 vs. PA avg 4).↓ 25% better Rank #245 / 482 Total complaints — State benchmarked This home is ranked 245th out of 482 homes in Pennsylvania. Shows this facility's complaint inspections compared to the Pennsylvania average among 482 comparable communities in the ranking pool.
Complaints per year Info Average complaints per year since 2022. 0.81 This facility has 20% fewer complaints per year than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (0.8 vs. PA avg 1).↓ 20% better

Inspection Reports Summary Info An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

  • The July 24, 2025 follow-up inspection found all four medication management and fire safety deficiencies corrected with new procedures and staff retraining.
  • The May 14, 2025 renewal inspection cited 29 deficiencies including fire drill failures, incomplete staff training, medication errors, unsanitary conditions, and missing resident consents.
  • The March 14, 2025 complaint follow-up substantiated deficiencies for missing resident height/weight on medical evaluations and failure to update a support plan after a resident elopement.

What does this home offer?

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Housing Options: 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Building Type: Single-story

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Managed by Donna Reed

Administrator

Over 20 years of experience

Donna Reed serves as the Administrator of Walden III. She began her journey at Walden III as a caregiver and Med Tech, bringing over 20 years of experience in human services and caregiving as a Certified Nurse Assistant. Recently graduating with a degree in Psychology, Donna’s compassion and dedication exemplify the community’s standard of excellence.

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Address 26.4 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Wind Gap's city center to Walden III's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Pennsylvania

Walden III is located in Wind Gap, 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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Walden III

Who is the owner of Walden III?

The legal owner and operator of Walden III is Walden Care Llc.

Is Walden III in a walkable area?

Walden III has a walk score of 31. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What is the license number of Walden III?

According to PA state health department records, Walden III's license number is 230720.

When does Walden III's license expire?

According to PA state health department records, Walden III's license expires on May 2, 2027.

What is the occupancy rate at Walden III?

Walden III's occupancy is 55%.

How many beds does Walden III have?

Walden III has 77 beds.

Has Walden III had any recent deficiencies or citations?

Walden III has had 86 recently reported deficiencies.

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