Abode Care of Allentown
Abode Care of Allentown, located on 29th Street SW in southwest Allentown, Pennsylvania, is a 150-bed assisted living, memory care, and respite care community owned and operated by Abode Care of Allentown LLC. The facility is in its initial year of operation and runs at roughly 61 percent occupancy. The campus features indoor social lounges, a spacious outdoor patio, a strict no-pet policy, and gourmet-style meal services with structured snack periods.
Licensed nurses and certified nursing assistants manage the 24-hour clinical support structure, maintaining approximately 115 total staff members with 86 on duty during peak waking hours. Regulatory reviews have addressed administrative protocols, staff training compliance, medication tracking, and resident safety systems, which the facility managed through targeted employee retraining and completed corrective action plans.
The neighborhood carries a walkability score of 5 out of 100, indicating an entirely car-dependent layout where visits, medical appointments, and off-campus errands require a vehicle.
Prospective residents and family members exploring regional multi-level care options can reach the Allentown administrative office to check current bed availability.
About this community
Occupancy
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
vs. PA Avg-
1vs 0.9 avg↑ 11% higher 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.
Since 2022 vs. Pennsylvania state average• Total citations (21% above)
• Inspections with citations (125% above)
• Total complaints (200% above)
• Complaints per year (200% above) 2 Better Metrics better than Pennsylvania average:
• Citations per inspection (56% below)
• Inspection citation rate (18% below)
Citations
| This Facility | PA Average | vs. PA Avg |
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Total citations
| 76 | 63 | This facility has 21% more total citations than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (76 vs. PA avg 63).↑ 21% worse Rank #367 / 478 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 367th out of 478 homes in Pennsylvania for total citations. Shows this facility's total citations compared to the Pennsylvania average among 478 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Pennsylvania that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. |
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Citations per inspection
| 2.5 | 5.7 | This facility has 56% fewer citations per inspection than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (2.5 vs. PA avg 5.7).↓ 56% better Rank #130 / 478 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 130th out of 478 homes 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. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Pennsylvania that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. |
Inspections
| This Facility | PA Average | vs. PA Avg |
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Total inspections
| 30 | 11 | This facility has had 173% more total inspections than the Pennsylvania average (30 vs. PA avg 11). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 173% more |
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Inspections with citations
| 18 | 8 | This facility has 125% more inspections with citations than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (18 vs. PA avg 8).↑ 125% worse |
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Inspection citation rate
| 60% | 73% | This facility has 13 percentage points lower inspection citation rate than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (60% vs. PA avg 73%).↓ 13% better Rank #157 / 478 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 157th out of 478 homes 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. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Pennsylvania that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. |
Complaints & Investigations
| This Facility | PA Average | vs. PA Avg |
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Total complaints
| 12 | 4 | This facility has 200% more total complaints than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (12 vs. PA avg 4).↑ 200% worse Rank #477 / 478 Total complaints — State benchmarked This home is ranked 477th out of 478 homes in Pennsylvania for complaint inspections. Shows this facility's complaint inspections compared to the Pennsylvania average among 478 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Pennsylvania that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. |
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Complaints per year
| 3 | 1 | This facility has 200% more complaints per year than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (3 vs. PA avg 1).↑ 200% worse |
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2.4 miles from city center
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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.
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| Abode Care of Allentown | AL MC RC | Sw Allentown | 150
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150
PA AVG
94
Rank
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5
PA AVG
46
Rank
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70
PA AVG
83
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#377 / 460 | 30 | 20
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20
PA AVG
4
Rank
#477 / 478 | 60%
Facility
60%
PA AVG
72.7%
Rank
#157 / 478 | 76
Facility
76
PA AVG
63
Rank
#367 / 478 | 2.5
Facility
2.5
PA AVG
5.7
Rank
#130 / 478 | Profit | 115
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115
PA AVG
76.9
Rank
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PA AVG
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PA AVG
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PA AVG
4
Rank
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54%
PA AVG
72.7%
Rank
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53
PA AVG
63
Rank
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1.9
PA AVG
5.7
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103
PA AVG
76.9
Rank
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90
PA AVG
94
Rank
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56
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56
PA AVG
46
Rank
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91
PA AVG
83
Rank
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2
PA AVG
4
Rank
#184 / 478 | 58%
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58%
PA AVG
72.7%
Rank
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Facility
44
PA AVG
63
Rank
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3.7
PA AVG
5.7
Rank
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85
PA AVG
76.9
Rank
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| EverTrue Luther Crest | AL NH IL MC | Allentown (Trexler Estates) | 71
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28
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PA AVG
46
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93
PA AVG
83
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5
PA AVG
4
Rank
#343 / 478 | 46%
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46%
PA AVG
72.7%
Rank
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20
PA AVG
63
Rank
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1.5
PA AVG
5.7
Rank
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37
PA AVG
76.9
Rank
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Facility
48
PA AVG
94
Rank
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65
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PA AVG
46
Rank
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81
PA AVG
83
Rank
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0
PA AVG
4
Rank
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75%
PA AVG
72.7%
Rank
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18
PA AVG
63
Rank
#100 / 478 | 2.3
Facility
2.3
PA AVG
5.7
Rank
#106 / 478 | Non-Profit | - | - | 77.1% | Studio / Suite |
Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Pennsylvania
Abode Care of Allentown is located in SW ALLENTOWN, Pennsylvania.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Pennsylvania.
Frequently Asked Questions about Abode Care of Allentown
Is Abode Care of Allentown in a walkable area?
Abode Care of Allentown has a walk score of 5. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
What is the license number of Abode Care of Allentown?
According to PA state health department records, Abode Care of Allentown's license number is 230390.
What is the occupancy rate at Abode Care of Allentown?
Abode Care of Allentown's occupancy is 61%.
How long has Abode Care of Allentown been in business?
Abode Care of Allentown has been operating for approximately 1 year, based on available licensing and registration records.
Are pets allowed at Abode Care of Allentown?
No, Abode Care of Allentown has a no-pet policy.
Does Abode Care of Allentown operate as a for-profit or non-profit?
Abode Care of Allentown is registered as a for-profit in PA.
How many beds does Abode Care of Allentown have?
Abode Care of Allentown has 150 beds.
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