Lehigh Valley Center for Independent Living
Independent Living & Assisted Living · Allentown, PA

Lehigh Valley Center for Independent Living

Independent Living & Assisted Living · Allentown, PA

Overview of Lehigh Valley Center for Independent Living

Lehigh Valley Center an inclusive community for all ages seeking independent living support with disabilities. This non-profit champions a healthy and fulfilling life, bridging generational gaps and empowering residents. Lehigh Valley champions self-reliance through a variety of amenities and services. Residents enjoy social events, recreational activities, fitness classes, and convenient transportation.

Beyond these, Lehigh Valley offers specialized programs tailored to individual needs, aligning with their core mission of empowering people with disabilities. Their philosophy centers on “Information and Referral,” ensuring residents have access to essential resources. Peer support groups connect individuals with shared experiences, fostering a sense of belonging. Lehigh Valley also champions “Advocacy,” safeguarding resident rights and promoting positive change within the community. Ultimately, they envision a world “free of barriers” where everyone can live their dreams. This commitment to inclusivity and empowerment makes Lehigh Valley Center a beacon of hope for individuals seeking independent living support.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Walk Score Info Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk. Rank #35 / 431Walk Score — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 35th out of 431 assisted living communities we track 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. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Pennsylvania that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
84 / 100

About This Community

Additional Services

1 service
Transportation

Amenities & Lifestyle

Activities
Youth Social Groups

Room Accommodations

Building TypeTwo-story
Room Types
Private Rooms

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Managed by Seth Hoderewski

Executive Director

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Address 1.7 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Allentown's city center to Lehigh Valley Center for Independent Living's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 0.72 miles to nearest hospital (Lehigh Valley Hospitalu201317th Street)

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Programs that may help with care and living costs in Pennsylvania

Lehigh Valley Center for Independent Living is in Allentown, Pennsylvania. These programs may support different care settings or living expenses. A listing does not confirm this community participates; our concierge team can help confirm.

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Long-term care coverage

Community HealthChoices (CHC)

Community HealthChoices (CHC)

Eligibility

General
Age 21+ and enrolled in both Medicare and Medicaid, or receiving qualifying Medicaid long-term services and supports, subject to listed exclusions. Nursing-facility level of care is not a requirement for every dual-eligible CHC enrollee.
PA specifics
CHC is a managed-care coordination program; separate service and financial criteria govern long-term supports. Certain developmental-disability program participants and state-facility residents are excluded.

What it provides

  • Coordination of health coverage and authorized long-term services and supports when eligible.
Cash support · veterans

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Who it is for
Veterans or survivors with VA pension eligibility and an Aid and Attendance or Housebound medical need
Income limit
2026 · Countable income is compared with the applicable maximum annual pension rate (MAPR), which varies by dependents and benefit category. For a veteran with one dependent and Aid and Attendance, MAPR is $34,488/year.
Asset limit
VA pension net-worth ceiling is $163,699 from December 1, 2025 through November 30, 2026. Net worth includes countable assets plus income for VA purposes; exclusions and transfer rules apply.

Eligibility

General
Aid and Attendance or Housebound is an increased VA pension rate for eligible veterans or surviving spouses who meet pension and additional care/disability requirements; it is not a stand-alone state benefit.
PA specifics
Federal VA pension rules apply nationwide.

What it provides

  • Monthly pension is based on the applicable MAPR less countable annual income; divided by 12. Maximum annual veteran Aid and Attendance rates are $29,093 without dependents and $34,488 with one dependent; actual payments may be lower.
In-home support

Pennsylvania OPTIONS Program

Pennsylvania OPTIONS Program

Income limit
No income requirement to participate; income-based sliding copayments may apply.

Eligibility

General
Pennsylvania resident age 60+ needing help to remain at home, subject to assessment and program availability.

What it provides

  • Assessed support to help remain at home; service mix and copayment depend on individual assessment.
Caregiver support

Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP)

Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP)

Who it is for
Family or informal caregivers of an adult 60+ or of someone of any age with dementia
Income limit
Financial reimbursement is income-based: care-receiver household income up to 200% of federal poverty guidelines receives the full applicable percentage; 200%–380% receives reduced reimbursement; above 380% no reimbursement, although nonreimbursable services may remain available.

Eligibility

General
Pennsylvania caregivers and care recipients in qualifying categories: adult caregivers of functionally dependent adults age 60+ or people with dementia; and eligible relative caregivers age 55+ caring for children or disabled adults. Enrollment in Medicaid long-term-care programs excludes participation.

What it provides

  • Reimbursement of approved caregiving services and supplies up to $600/month; multiplied by the applicable income-based reimbursement percentage; care management; education and support. No fixed respite-hours package is guaranteed.
Medicare costs

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Who it is for
Medicare beneficiaries with limited income who need help with premiums or cost sharing

Eligibility

General
Medicare beneficiary; the state determines the applicable Medicare Savings Program. QMB helps with premiums and Medicare cost sharing; SLMB and QI generally help with Part B premiums.
PA specifics
QI requires annual application and is funded first-come, first-served with priority for prior recipients. QMB, SLMB and QI confer Part D Extra Help.

What it provides

  • QMB pays eligible Part A/Part B premiums and Medicare deductibles and cost sharing; SLMB and QI pay Part B premiums. The exact benefit depends on the approved program.
Energy assistance

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

Who it is for
Income-eligible households responsible for home heating or energy costs

Eligibility

General
Income-eligible households with qualifying home-energy costs; the administering agency applies household-size and program eligibility rules.

What it provides

  • Grants to help eligible households pay heating bills.
Homeowner tax relief

Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program (PTRR)

Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program (PTRR)

Income limit
2025 claims filed in 2026 · Eligible annual household income no more than $48,110, applying program exclusions including one-half of Social Security income.

Eligibility

General
Pennsylvania homeowners or renters age 65+; widows or widowers age 50+; or adults age 18+ with disabilities, subject to household-income and tax or rent-payment requirements.
PA specifics
The deadline to apply for a rebate of 2025 property taxes or rent is December 31, 2026. A future tax-year ceiling is not interchangeable with this application year.

What it provides

  • Standard rebate up to $1,000; based on eligible income and property tax or rent paid; special supplemental rules may apply.
Prescription-cost assistance

PACE and PACENET Prescription Assistance

PACE and PACENET Prescription Assistance

Income limit
PACE: up to $14,500 single or $17,700 married. PACENET: $14,501–$33,500 single or $17,701–$41,500 married; based on the prior calendar year.

Eligibility

General
Pennsylvania residents 65+ who lived in the state at least 90 days before applying and are not enrolled in the state Medicaid prescription benefit. Prior-calendar-year income determines eligibility.

What it provides

  • Prescription-cost assistance coordinated with Medicare Part D and other drug coverage; PACE and PACENET use different income tiers.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Lehigh Valley Center for Independent Living

Quick answers from public records and the community's own listing.
01 What neighborhood is Lehigh Valley Center for Independent Living in?
Lehigh Valley Center for Independent Living is in the Center City neighborhood of Allentown.
02 Is Lehigh Valley Center for Independent Living in a walkable area?
Lehigh Valley Center for Independent Living has a walk score of 84. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
03 Are pets allowed at Lehigh Valley Center for Independent Living?
No, Lehigh Valley Center for Independent Living has a no-pet policy.
04 What is the best email address for Lehigh Valley Center for Independent Living?
The team at Lehigh Valley Center for Independent Living can be reached at info@lvcil.org.
05 Are there photos of Lehigh Valley Center for Independent Living?
Yes — there are 5 photos of Lehigh Valley Center for Independent Living in the photo gallery on this page.
06 What levels of care does Lehigh Valley Center for Independent Living provide?
Lehigh Valley Center for Independent Living offers Independent Living & Assisted Living.
07 What is the address of Lehigh Valley Center for Independent Living?
Lehigh Valley Center for Independent Living is located at 713 N 13th St, Allentown, PA 18102.