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Legend of Allentown
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Macungie, PA
Entrance of a senior living facility with a covered porch Indoor garden area with chairs and plants Interior view of a cozy common area in a senior living facility Interior of a cozy movie theater with seating

Legend of Allentown

Assisted Living & Memory Care · Macungie, PA
6043 Lower Macungie Rd, Macungie, PA 18062 View map Calculator: See prices in your area
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Overview of Legend of Allentown

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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.

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100-bed community Rank #202 / 553Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 202nd out of 553 homes 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.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.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: 33 / 100 Rank #436 / 667Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 436th out of 667 homes 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.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.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

License Details

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

Ownership & Operating Entity

Legend of Allentown is legally operated by Lw Allentown Opco LLC.

Profit StatusFor-profit

Type Of Units

Alzheimer's
40 units
Total beds
100 units

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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 221 citations 14 complaints 22 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.This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score.

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

Rank #410 / 460 in Pennsylvania Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 410th out of 460 homes in Pennsylvania for inspection score. Shows this facility's inspection score compared to the Pennsylvania average among 460 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. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score. Inspection score: 66 out of 100. Letter grade D. 17 points below the Pennsylvania average for assisted living residences (83/100)

Waivers Info 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.
    0
    vs 0.9 avg
    ↓ 100% fewer than PA avg
Data reflects the most recent 4 years (since 2022).

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 (251% above)
• Citations per inspection (75% above)
• Inspections with citations (138% above)
• Inspection citation rate (18% 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 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.
Citations per inspection Info Average citations per inspection. 105.7 This facility has 75% more citations per inspection than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (10 vs. PA avg 5.7).↑ 75% worse Rank #433 / 478 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 433rd 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 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%73% This facility has 13 percentage points higher inspection citation rate than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (86% vs. PA avg 73%).↑ 13% worse Rank #428 / 478 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 428th 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 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 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.
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
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No pets allowed

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Housing Options: Suite / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Building Type: Single-story

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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'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.

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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.

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Legend of Allentown

What neighborhood is Legend of Allentown in?

Legend of Allentown is in the Lower Macungie Road neighborhood of Macungie.

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.

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