Medium-capacity home · Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.
Legend of Allentown
Situated on Lower Macungie Road in Macungie, Pennsylvania, just outside Allentown, this assisted living community provides assisted living and memory care in a single-story setting with 100 beds, including 40 dedicated to memory care. Operated by LW Allentown OpCo LLC, it offers suites, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom floor plans for older adults.
The memory care area features a bright, one-level layout intended to simplify navigation and promote independence for residents living with cognitive impairment. Transportation services are also available for medical appointments and community outings.
Residents have access to a variety of amenities, including a private movie theater, salon and spa, fitness center, chapel, and recreation room, providing opportunities for both leisure and activity. The surrounding neighborhood has a Walk Score of 33, allowing a few errands to be completed on foot, although most destinations are more easily reached by car.
Community insights.
About this community
Legend of Allentown 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
vs. PA Avg-
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
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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?
No pets allowed
Housing Options: Suite / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: Single-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Legend of Allentown
Places of interest near Legend of Allentown
2.3 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Macungie's city center to Legend of Allentown'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.
IL (Independent Living):
Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
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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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| Country Meadows of Allentown | AL IL MC | Allentown | 118
Facility
118
PA AVG
94
Rank
#144 / 552 | Yes |
25
Facility
25
PA AVG
47
Rank
#500 / 657 | Country Meadows Of Allentown LLC | 16 | 4
Facility
4
PA AVG
4
Rank
#298 / 478 | 44%
Facility
44%
PA AVG
67.4%
Rank
#51 / 478 | 28
Facility
28
PA AVG
63
Rank
#174 / 478 | 1.8
Facility
1.8
PA AVG
5.1
Rank
#53 / 478 | For-Profit | - | - |
60.2%
Facility
60.2%
PA AVG
69.7%
Rank
#338 / 494 | - |
| Rittenhouse Village at Lehigh Valley | AL MC | Allentown | 110
Facility
110
PA AVG
94
Rank
#164 / 552 | Yes |
14
Facility
14
PA AVG
47
Rank
#577 / 657 | 1263 S Cedar Crest Blvd Senior Living I Opco LLC | 28 | 6
Facility
6
PA AVG
4
Rank
#376 / 478 | 54%
Facility
54%
PA AVG
67.4%
Rank
#110 / 478 | 53
Facility
53
PA AVG
63
Rank
#300 / 478 | 1.9
Facility
1.9
PA AVG
5.1
Rank
#63 / 478 | For-Profit | 103
Facility
103
PA AVG
76.9
Rank
#89 / 357 | 1.43 |
69.1%
Facility
69.1%
PA AVG
69.7%
Rank
#275 / 494 | Studio / 1 Bed |
| Legend of Allentown | AL MC | Macungie | 100
Facility
100
PA AVG
94
Rank
#202 / 552 | No |
33
Facility
33
PA AVG
47
Rank
#436 / 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 | - | - | - | Suite / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Riverton Enhanced Senior Living | AL IL MC NH RC SNF | Pa (Rittersville) | 90
Facility
90
PA AVG
94
Rank
#250 / 552 | No |
56
Facility
56
PA AVG
47
Rank
#236 / 657 | Riverton Operator LLC | 12 | 2
Facility
2
PA AVG
4
Rank
#184 / 478 | 58%
Facility
58%
PA AVG
67.4%
Rank
#141 / 478 | 44
Facility
44
PA AVG
63
Rank
#259 / 478 | 3.7
Facility
3.7
PA AVG
5.1
Rank
#219 / 478 | For-Profit | 85
Facility
85
PA AVG
76.9
Rank
#132 / 357 | 1.23 |
76.7%
Facility
76.7%
PA AVG
69.7%
Rank
#194 / 494 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| EverTrue Luther Crest | AL NH IL MC | Allentown (Trexler Estates) | 71
Facility
71
PA AVG
94
Rank
#346 / 552 | No |
28
Facility
28
PA AVG
47
Rank
#480 / 657 | Lutheran Senior Services East | 13 | 5
Facility
5
PA AVG
4
Rank
#344 / 478 | 46%
Facility
46%
PA AVG
67.4%
Rank
#62 / 478 | 20
Facility
20
PA AVG
63
Rank
#113 / 478 | 1.5
Facility
1.5
PA AVG
5.1
Rank
#38 / 478 | Non-Profit | 37
Facility
37
PA AVG
76.9
Rank
#295 / 357 | 1.48 |
35.2%
Facility
35.2%
PA AVG
69.7%
Rank
#484 / 494 | - |
Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Pennsylvania
Legend of Allentown is located in Macungie, Pennsylvania.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Pennsylvania.
Frequently Asked Questions about Legend of Allentown
Who is the owner of Legend of Allentown?
Legend of Allentown is legally operated by Lw Allentown Opco LLC.
Is Legend of Allentown in a walkable area?
Legend of Allentown has a walk score of 33. 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?
According to PA state health department records, Legend of Allentown's license number is 231390.
When does Legend of Allentown's license expire?
According to PA state health department records, Legend of Allentown's license expires on November 25, 2026.
Are pets allowed at Legend of Allentown?
No, Legend of Allentown has a no-pet policy.
Does Legend of Allentown operate as a for-profit or non-profit?
Legend of Allentown is registered as a for-profit in PA.
How many beds does Legend of Allentown have?
Legend of Allentown has 100 beds.
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