The Birches of Lehigh Valley

Q: Is The Birches of Lehigh Valley in a walkable area?

The Birches of Lehigh Valley has a walk score of 44. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

Q: What is the license number of The Birches of Lehigh Valley?

According to PA state health department records, The Birches of Lehigh Valley's license number is 232310.

Q: When does The Birches of Lehigh Valley's license expire?

According to PA state health department records, The Birches of Lehigh Valley's license expires on February 13, 2027.

Q: What is the occupancy rate at The Birches of Lehigh Valley?

The Birches of Lehigh Valley's occupancy is 68%.

Q: Are pets allowed at The Birches of Lehigh Valley?

Yes, The Birches of Lehigh Valley allows residents to bring their pets.

Q: Does The Birches of Lehigh Valley operate as a for-profit or non-profit?

The Birches of Lehigh Valley is registered as a for-profit in PA.

Overview of The Birches of Lehigh Valley

Tucked in the harmonious neighborhood of Freemansburg Avenue, Easton, PA, The Birches of Lehigh Valley is a distinct senior living community that offers personal care and memory care. Keep your dignity with the snug and spacious studios and one-bedroom apartments of the community. Moreover, a dedicated and highly trained team goes above and beyond to lend extra hands around the clock for seniors to make the most of their best years.

Exciting activities and engaging programs accompany seniors as they go about their day. The community utilizes FOX Therapy Rehabilitation for residents to maintain an active lifestyle. Eat well and feel great with delicious and healthy meals that cater to nutritional needs and preferences. The Birches of Lehigh Valley is ideal for seniors who want to maximize their freedom.

Facility Direct Line (484) 549-0110

130-bed community

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

Walk Score: 44 / 100

Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate

68%

Lower than the Pennsylvania average: 78.7%

Occupied beds

88 / 130

Average occupied beds in Pennsylvania homes 103 beds

Facility TypePersonal Care Homes

IssuanceFebruary 13, 2026

ExpirationFebruary 13, 2027

CountyNorthampton

License LevelFULL

License Number232310

The Birches of Lehigh Valley is legally operated by The Birches Of Lehigh Opco LLC.

Profit StatusFor-profit

Alzheimer's

57 units

Total beds

130 units

146 Total Daily Staff PA avg: 76.9

110 Waking Staff

0 Resident Support Staff

95 Residents Served

13 Current Residents

57 Capacity

41 Residents Served

Since 2024 · 2 years of data 25 citations 4 complaints 12 inspections 0 waivers

Inspection Score

5 points above 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.
0
vs 0.9 avg
↓ 100% fewer than PA avg

Data reflects the most recent 2 years (since 2024).

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 2024 vs. Pennsylvania state average

Overall vs. PA average

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.	25	63	This facility has 60% fewer total citations than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (25 vs. PA avg 63).↓ 60% better Rank #157 / 478 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 157th 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 Average citations per inspection.	2.1	5.7	This facility has 63% fewer citations per inspection than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (2.1 vs. PA avg 5.7).↓ 63% better Rank #84 / 478 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 84th 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 State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.	This Facility	PA Average	vs. PA Avg
Total inspections Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility.	12	11	This facility has had 9% more total inspections than the Pennsylvania average (12 vs. PA avg 11). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 9% more
Inspections with citations Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation.	9	8	This facility has 13% more inspections with citations than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (9 vs. PA avg 8).↑ 13% worse
Inspection citation rate Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one citation.	75%	73%	This facility has 2 percentage points higher inspection citation rate than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (75% vs. PA avg 73%).↑ 2% worse Rank #312 / 478 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 312th 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 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.	4	4	This facility has total complaints in line with the Pennsylvania average (4 vs. PA avg 4).— At avg Rank #297 / 478 Total complaints — State benchmarked This home is ranked 297th 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 Average complaints per year since 2024.	2	2	This facility has complaints per year in line with the Pennsylvania average (2 vs. PA avg 2).— At avg

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

The most recent inspection on September 11, 2025, found one deficiency for failure to supervise a resident who wandered off, with the plan of correction accepted and fully implemented.
The April 17, 2025, inspection found serious violations including staff impairment by THC and resident elopement, resulting in license revocation and substantiated complaints of neglect and abuse.
Multiple complaint investigations from January to June 2025 showed recurring issues with resident abuse reporting, support plan updates, and equipment repair, but accepted plans of correction were implemented.

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What does this home offer?

Pets Allowed

Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

Building Type: 2-story

Transportation Services

Fitness and Recreation

5.1 miles from city center Estimated distance in miles from Easton's city center to The Birches of Lehigh Valley's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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The Birches of Lehigh Valley	AL MC	Easton	130 Facility 130 PA AVG 94 Rank #89 / 553	Yes	44 Facility 44 PA AVG 46 Rank #349 / 667	The Birches Of Lehigh Opco LLC	88 Facility 88 PA AVG 83 Rank #162 / 460	12	4 Facility 4 PA AVG 4 Rank #297 / 478	75% Facility 75% PA AVG 72.7% Rank #312 / 478	25 Facility 25 PA AVG 63 Rank #157 / 478	2.1 Facility 2.1 PA AVG 5.7 Rank #84 / 478	Profit	146 Facility 146 PA AVG 76.9 Rank #19 / 356	1.54	67.7%	Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
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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

Who is the owner of The Birches of Lehigh Valley?

The Birches of Lehigh Valley is legally operated by The Birches Of Lehigh Opco LLC.

Is The Birches of Lehigh Valley in a walkable area?

The Birches of Lehigh Valley has a walk score of 44. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What is the license number of The Birches of Lehigh Valley?

According to PA state health department records, The Birches of Lehigh Valley's license number is 232310.

When does The Birches of Lehigh Valley's license expire?

According to PA state health department records, The Birches of Lehigh Valley's license expires on February 13, 2027.

What is the occupancy rate at The Birches of Lehigh Valley?

The Birches of Lehigh Valley's occupancy is 68%.

Are pets allowed at The Birches of Lehigh Valley?

Yes, The Birches of Lehigh Valley allows residents to bring their pets.

Does The Birches of Lehigh Valley operate as a for-profit or non-profit?

The Birches of Lehigh Valley is registered as a for-profit in PA.

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