Medium-capacity home · Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.
Legend of Allentown – Memory Care
Legend of Allentown is a haven nestled in the suburban tranquility of Macungie, Pennsylvania. Here, residents bask in a refreshing atmosphere that carries the whispers of peace in the air. What sets this community apart is its commitment to fostering social connections and maximizing independence. Their distinctive approach to memory care unfolds within a well-lit, accessible one-story design, ensuring residents feel at ease and empowered. With a team of expert caregivers and associates, seniors not only receive exceptional care but also find encouragement and support in their daily journey.
Legend of Allentown presents a world of amenities, from the allure of a private movie theater to the pampering touch of a salon and spa. Every detail matters at Legend of Allentown, from the welcoming ambiance to the thoughtful amenities that include an on-site chapel, fitness center, and recreation room. Embrace a lifestyle that thrives on comfort, care, and camaraderie, where every moment is infused with the warmth of home.
Community insights.
About this community
Legend of Allentown – Memory Care 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
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-
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 (154% above)
• Citations per inspection (100% above)
• Inspections with citations (163% above)
• Inspection citation rate (32% above)
• Total complaints (375% above)
• Complaints per year (380% above) 0 Better No metrics in this bucket.
Citations
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Total citations
| 231 | 91.0 | This facility has 154% more total citations than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (231 vs. PA avg 91).↑ 154% worse Rank #301 / 324 Total citations — State benchmarked This memory care community is ranked 301st out of 324 memory care communities we track in Pennsylvania for total citations. Shows this facility's total citations compared to the Pennsylvania average among the 324 memory care communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every memory care community we track in Pennsylvania that reports data for that category. Memory care communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric. |
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Citations per inspection
| 8.6 | 4.3 | This facility has 100% more citations per inspection than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (8.6 vs. PA avg 4.3).↑ 100% worse Rank #286 / 324 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This memory care community is ranked 286th out of 324 memory care communities we track in Pennsylvania for citations per inspection. Shows this facility's citations per inspection compared to the Pennsylvania average among the 324 memory care communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every memory care community we track in Pennsylvania that reports data for that category. Memory care communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric. |
Inspections
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Total inspections
| 27 | 11.0 | This facility has had 145% more total inspections than the Pennsylvania average (27 vs. PA avg 11). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 145% more |
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Inspections with citations
| 21 | 8.0 | This facility has 163% more inspections with citations than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (21 vs. PA avg 8).↑ 163% worse |
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Inspection citation rate
| 78% | 59% | This facility has 19 percentage points higher inspection citation rate than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (78% vs. PA avg 59%).↑ 19% worse Rank #268 / 324 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This memory care community is ranked 268th out of 324 memory care communities we track in Pennsylvania for % of inspections with citations. Shows this facility's % of inspections with citations compared to the Pennsylvania average among the 324 memory care communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every memory care community we track in Pennsylvania that reports data for that category. Memory care communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric. |
Complaints & Investigations
| This Facility | PA Average | vs. PA Avg |
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Total complaints
| 19 | 4.0 | This facility has 375% more total complaints than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (19 vs. PA avg 4).↑ 375% worse Rank #318 / 324 Total complaints — State benchmarked This memory care community is ranked 318th out of 324 memory care communities we track in Pennsylvania for complaint inspections. Shows this facility's complaint inspections compared to the Pennsylvania average among the 324 memory care communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every memory care community we track in Pennsylvania that reports data for that category. Memory care communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric. |
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Complaints per year
| 4.8 | 1.0 | This facility has 380% more complaints per year than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (4.8 vs. PA avg 1).↑ 380% worse |
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Housing Options: 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: Single-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Legend of Allentown – Memory Care
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2.3 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Macungie's city center to Legend of Allentown – Memory Care'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-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our 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.
HC (Home Care):
Professional care delivered in the person's own home, from companionship to skilled nursing.
HOS (Hospice Care):
Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment.
CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community):
A campus with multiple care levels so residents can age in place without moving.
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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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Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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| Country Meadows Retirement Community | MC AL CCRC HOS IL NH RC SNF | Hershey | 190
Facility
190
PA AVG
105
Rank
#19 / 368 | Yes |
49
Facility
49
PA AVG
45
Rank
#172 / 404 | Country Meadows Of Hershey Associates | 22 | 2
Facility
2
PA AVG
4
Rank
#105 / 324 | 55%
Facility
55%
PA AVG
59.3%
Rank
#124 / 324 | 40
Facility
40
PA AVG
63
Rank
#68 / 324 | 1.8
Facility
1.8
PA AVG
4.3
Rank
#44 / 324 | Profit | 183
Facility
183
PA AVG
76.9
Rank
#3 / 248 | 1.34 |
66.8%
Facility
66.8%
PA AVG
68.5%
Rank
#185 / 332 | Studio / Alcove / 1 Bed | A+ |
| Paramount Senior Living at South Hills | MC AL HC HOS IL NH RC SNF | Pittsburgh | 127
Facility
127
PA AVG
105
Rank
#81 / 368 | Yes |
58
Facility
58
PA AVG
45
Rank
#126 / 404 | Paramount Senior Living At South Hills, LLC | 38 | 1
Facility
1
PA AVG
4
Rank
#62 / 324 | 32%
Facility
32%
PA AVG
59.3%
Rank
#16 / 324 | 40
Facility
40
PA AVG
63
Rank
#68 / 324 | 1.1
Facility
1.1
PA AVG
4.3
Rank
#13 / 324 | Profit | 160
Facility
160
PA AVG
76.9
Rank
#11 / 248 | 1.68 |
70.9%
Facility
70.9%
PA AVG
68.5%
Rank
#161 / 332 | Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms | - |
| Sunrise of Lafayette Hill | MC AL HOS | Lafayette Hill | 105
Facility
105
PA AVG
105
Rank
#156 / 368 | Yes |
59
Facility
59
PA AVG
45
Rank
#121 / 404 | Welltower Opco Group LLC | 32 | 4
Facility
4
PA AVG
4
Rank
#181 / 324 | 59%
Facility
59%
PA AVG
59.3%
Rank
#151 / 324 | 64
Facility
64
PA AVG
63
Rank
#143 / 324 | 2.0
Facility
2.0
PA AVG
4.3
Rank
#58 / 324 | Profit | 114
Facility
114
PA AVG
76.9
Rank
#59 / 248 | 1.68 |
64.8%
Facility
64.8%
PA AVG
68.5%
Rank
#199 / 332 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | A+ |
| Legend of Allentown – Memory Care | MC | Macungie | 100
Facility
100
PA AVG
105
Rank
#170 / 368 | Yes |
34
Facility
34
PA AVG
45
Rank
#255 / 404 | Lw Allentown Opco LLC | 27 | 14
Facility
14
PA AVG
4
Rank
#318 / 324 | 78%
Facility
78%
PA AVG
59.3%
Rank
#268 / 324 | 231
Facility
231
PA AVG
63
Rank
#301 / 324 | 8.6
Facility
8.6
PA AVG
4.3
Rank
#286 / 324 | Profit | - | - |
58.0%
Facility
58.0%
PA AVG
68.5%
Rank
#237 / 332 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - |
| SouthWoods by New Perspective | MC AL | Titusville | 52
Facility
52
PA AVG
105
Rank
#320 / 368 | Yes |
82
Facility
82
PA AVG
45
Rank
#37 / 404 | Titusville Ops LLC | 8 | 1
Facility
1
PA AVG
4
Rank
#62 / 324 | 25%
Facility
25%
PA AVG
59.3%
Rank
#7 / 324 | 3
Facility
3
PA AVG
63
Rank
#2 / 324 | 0.4
Facility
0.4
PA AVG
4.3
Rank
#2 / 324 | Profit | 47
Facility
47
PA AVG
76.9
Rank
#207 / 248 | 1.15 |
86.5%
Facility
86.5%
PA AVG
68.5%
Rank
#54 / 332 | Studio / 1 Bed | A+ |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Legend of Allentown – Memory Care
Who is the owner of Legend of Allentown – Memory Care?
Legend of Allentown – Memory Care is legally operated by Lw Allentown Opco LLC.
Is Legend of Allentown – Memory Care in a walkable area?
Legend of Allentown – Memory Care has a walk score of 34. Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
What is the license number of Legend of Allentown – Memory Care?
According to PA state health department records, Legend of Allentown – Memory Care's license number is 231390.
When does Legend of Allentown – Memory Care's license expire?
According to PA state health department records, Legend of Allentown – Memory Care's license expires on November 25, 2026.
What is the occupancy rate at Legend of Allentown – Memory Care?
Legend of Allentown – Memory Care's occupancy is 58%.
Are pets allowed at Legend of Allentown – Memory Care?
Yes, Legend of Allentown – Memory Care allows residents to bring their pets.
Does Legend of Allentown – Memory Care operate as a for-profit or non-profit?
Legend of Allentown – Memory Care is registered as a for-profit in PA.















