Abode Care of Allentown

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Q: When does Abode Care of Allentown's license expire?

According to PA state health department records, Abode Care of Allentown's license expires on September 12, 2025.

Q: What is the occupancy rate at Abode Care of Allentown?

Abode Care of Allentown's occupancy is 61%.

Q: 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.

Q: How many beds does Abode Care of Allentown have?

Abode Care of Allentown has 150 beds.

Q: Has Abode Care of Allentown had any recent citations?

Abode Care of Allentown has had 76 recently reported citations.

Overview of Abode Care of Allentown

Operating for one year, Abode Care of Allentown is a nursing home in Allentown, PA, with a 150-bed capacity. Focusing on communal spaces, the community features a spacious patio and grounds for outdoor time, with multiple interior areas designed for socializing and lounging. Through these spaces, residents have flexible options for how and where to spend time, whether through socializing or alone.

With 115 staff members daily, the community has 86 staff during waking hours that currently serves 92 residents. 24-hour care and coverage is also supported. Following gourmet standards, meals are served with snacks available between meals.

Though the home is within Allentown proper, its location on 29th Street SW means the setting is car-dependent, indicating that most errands will require transportation. With one year into operation, it has shown improvement in its inspection record, particularly in areas of documentation, medication management, safety, and food handling. The community is also in full compliance based on its recent inspections.

With about 61% occupancy currently, Abode Care of Allentown continues to develop its resident base.

Facility Direct Line (610) 797-4651 info@abodecare.com

150-bed community

A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.

1 year in operation

A newer community that may feature more recent facilities and programs.

Walk Score: 5 / 100

Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate

61%

Lower than the Pennsylvania average: 78.7%

Occupied beds

92 / 150

Average occupied beds in Pennsylvania homes 103 beds

Facility TypePersonal Care Homes

IssuanceSeptember 12, 2024

ExpirationSeptember 12, 2025 Expired

CountyLehigh

License Number230390

Owner NameAbode Care Of Allentown LLC

Profit StatusFor-profit

Licensed Nurses/CNAs

24-Hour Staffing

115 Total Daily Staff PA avg: 76.9

86 Waking Staff

0 Resident Support Staff

93 Residents Served

3 Current Residents

Since 2022 · 4 years of data 76 citations 12 complaints 30 inspections 1 waiver

Inspection Score

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

Waivers A higher number of waivers may indicate the facility relies on staff who don't fully meet standard credential requirements. A lower number may suggest the facility meets staffing qualification standards without exemptions.

This Facility PA Average vs. PA Avg

Waivers are Pennsylvania Department of Health exemptions that let a facility operate outside required staffing ratios or staff credential rules. A higher count can signal that the facility regularly relies on exceptions — for example, fewer nursing hours per resident or staff who don't fully meet qualification standards — which may affect day-to-day care.
1
vs 0.9 avg
↑ 11% higher than PA avg

Data reflects the most recent 4 years (since 2022).

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

Overall vs. PA average

Latest Inspection October 15, 2025 Complaint Investigation

Citations Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.	This Facility	PA Average	vs. PA Avg
Total citations Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.	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. Shows this facility's total citations compared to the Pennsylvania average among 478 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Rankings are based only on facilities in Pennsylvania that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.
Citations per year Average citations per year since 2022.	19	15.8	This facility has 20% more citations per year than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (19 vs. PA avg 15.8).↑ 20% worse
Citations per inspection Average 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. Shows this facility's citations per inspection compared to the Pennsylvania average among 478 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Rankings are based only on facilities in Pennsylvania that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.

Inspections State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.	This Facility	PA Average	vs. PA Avg
Total inspections Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.	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
Inspections with citations Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation.	18	8	This facility has 125% more inspections with citations than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (18 vs. PA avg 8).↑ 125% worse
Inspection citation rate Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one citation.	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. Shows this facility's % of inspections with citations compared to the Pennsylvania average among 478 comparable communities in the ranking pool. 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 Complaints are formal concerns filed by residents, families, or staff. Investigations are on-site follow-ups.	This Facility	PA Average	vs. PA Avg
Total complaints Formal expressions of concern made by residents, families, or staff.	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. Shows this facility's complaint inspections compared to the Pennsylvania average among 478 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Rankings are based only on facilities in Pennsylvania that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.
Complaints per year Average complaints per year since 2022.	3	1	This facility has 200% more complaints per year than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (3 vs. PA avg 1).↑ 200% worse

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

The most recent inspection on October 15, 2025 found no deficiencies and substantiated no complaints during a complaint investigation.
The January 17, 2024 renewal inspection identified 25 deficiencies including safety hazards, incomplete staff training, medication errors, and documentation failures, all corrected by May 19, 2024.
Complaints substantiated between 2023 and 2024 involved resident abuse, neglect, medication documentation errors, and financial abuse, with accepted plans of correction and staff retraining implemented.

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2.4 miles from city center Estimated distance in miles from Allentown's city center to Abode Care of Allentown's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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The information below is reported by the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services and Department of Health.


Abode Care of Allentown	AL MC RC	Allentown	150 Facility 150 PA AVG 94 Rank #52 / 555	No	5 Facility 5 PA AVG 46 Rank #635 / 668	-	70 Facility 70 PA AVG 83 Rank #377 / 460	30	20 Facility 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 Facility 115 PA AVG 76.9 Rank #57 / 356	1.24	61.3% Facility 61.3% PA AVG 68.7% Rank #315 / 480	-
Rittenhouse Village at Lehigh Valley	AL MC	Allentown (South Cedar Crest Boulevard)	110 Facility 110 PA AVG 94 Rank #166 / 555	Yes	14 Facility 14 PA AVG 46 Rank #578 / 668	1263 S Cedar Crest Blvd Senior Living I Opco LLC	71 Facility 71 PA AVG 83 Rank #372 / 460	28	6 Facility 6 PA AVG 4 Rank #376 / 478	53.6% Facility 53.6% PA AVG 72.7% Rank #118 / 478	53 Facility 53 PA AVG 63 Rank #305 / 478	1.9 Facility 1.9 PA AVG 5.7 Rank #71 / 478	Profit	103 Facility 103 PA AVG 76.9 Rank #89 / 356	1.43	69.1% Facility 69.1% PA AVG 68.7% Rank #257 / 480	Studio / 1 Bed
Riverton Enhanced Senior Living	AL IL MC NH RC SNF	Allentown (Rittersville)	90 Facility 90 PA AVG 94 Rank #251 / 555	No	56 Facility 56 PA AVG 46 Rank #237 / 668	Riverton Operator LLC	91 Facility 91 PA AVG 83 Rank #112 / 460	12	2 Facility 2 PA AVG 4 Rank #184 / 478	58.3% Facility 58.3% PA AVG 72.7% Rank #150 / 478	44 Facility 44 PA AVG 63 Rank #266 / 478	3.7 Facility 3.7 PA AVG 5.7 Rank #227 / 478	Profit	85 Facility 85 PA AVG 76.9 Rank #132 / 356	1.23	76.7% Facility 76.7% PA AVG 68.7% Rank #172 / 480	1 Bed / 2 Bed
Legacy Place Cottages	AL MC RESC	Allentown	48 Facility 48 PA AVG 94 Rank #457 / 555	No	65 Facility 65 PA AVG 46 Rank #178 / 668	Jah-Jireh Homes Of America - Allentown	81 Facility 81 PA AVG 83 Rank #274 / 460	8	0 Facility 0 PA AVG 4 Rank #1 / 478	75% Facility 75% PA AVG 72.7% Rank #312 / 478	18 Facility 18 PA AVG 63 Rank #100 / 478	2.3 Facility 2.3 PA AVG 5.7 Rank #106 / 478	Non-Profit	-	-	77.1% Facility 77.1% PA AVG 68.7% Rank #166 / 480	Studio / Suite
Briarwood Senior Living	AL ADC RESC RC	Newfoundland	26 Facility 26 PA AVG 94 Rank #547 / 555	Yes	12 Facility 12 PA AVG 46 Rank #591 / 668	Goldencare At Newfoundland LLC	86 Facility 86 PA AVG 83 Rank #193 / 460	7	0 Facility 0 PA AVG 4 Rank #1 / 478	85.7% Facility 85.7% PA AVG 72.7% Rank #417 / 478	27 Facility 27 PA AVG 63 Rank #172 / 478	3.9 Facility 3.9 PA AVG 5.7 Rank #247 / 478	Profit	10 Facility 10 PA AVG 76.9 Rank #354 / 356	1.11	34.6% Facility 34.6% PA AVG 68.7% Rank #472 / 480	Private / Deluxe Private / Friendship Suite

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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).

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

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.

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).

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.

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

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.

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.

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

Benefits

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

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.

When does Abode Care of Allentown's license expire?

According to PA state health department records, Abode Care of Allentown's license expires on September 12, 2025.

What is the occupancy rate at Abode Care of Allentown?

Abode Care of Allentown's occupancy is 61%.

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.

Has Abode Care of Allentown had any recent citations?

Abode Care of Allentown has had 76 recently reported citations.

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