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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.
Lower than the Pennsylvania average: 78.7%Legend of Allentown – Memory Care is legally operated by Lw Allentown Opco Llc.
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.
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.
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. Shows this facility's inspection score compared to the Pennsylvania average among 460 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Inspection score: 66 out of 100. Letter grade D. 17 points below the Pennsylvania average for assisted living residences (83/100)
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 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.
Citations
| This Facility | PA Average | vs. PA Avg |
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Total citations
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 221 | 63 | This facility has 251% more total citations than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (221 vs. PA avg 63).↑ 251% worse Rank #460 / 482 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 460th out of 482 homes in Pennsylvania. Shows this facility's total citations compared to the Pennsylvania average among 482 comparable communities in the ranking pool. |
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Citations per year
Average citations per year since 2022.
| 55.3 | 15.8 | This facility has 250% more citations per year than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (55.3 vs. PA avg 15.8).↑ 250% worse |
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Citations per inspection
Average citations per inspection.
| 10 | 5.7 | This facility has 75% more citations per inspection than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (10 vs. PA avg 5.7).↑ 75% worse Rank #436 / 482 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 436th out of 482 homes in Pennsylvania. Shows this facility's citations per inspection compared to the Pennsylvania average among 482 comparable communities in the ranking pool. |
Inspections
| This Facility | PA Average | vs. PA Avg |
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Total inspections
Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.
| 22 | 11 | This facility has 100% more total inspections than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (22 vs. PA avg 11).↑ 100% worse |
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Inspections with citations
Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation.
| 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
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 #431 / 482 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 431st out of 482 homes in Pennsylvania. Shows this facility's % of inspections with citations compared to the Pennsylvania average among 482 comparable communities in the ranking pool. |
Complaints & Investigations
| This Facility | PA Average | vs. PA Avg |
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Total complaints
Formal expressions of concern made by residents, families, or staff.
| 14 | 4 | This facility has 250% more total complaints than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (14 vs. PA avg 4).↑ 250% worse Rank #476 / 482 Total complaints — State benchmarked This home is ranked 476th out of 482 homes in Pennsylvania. Shows this facility's complaint inspections compared to the Pennsylvania average among 482 comparable communities in the ranking pool. |
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Complaints per year
Average complaints per year since 2022.
| 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 |
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
Pets Allowed
Housing Options: 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: Single-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
140.0 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.
— 2.56 miles to nearest hospital (Burn Recovery Center)
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Legend of Allentown – Memory Care is located in Macungie, Pennsylvania.
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The information below is reported by the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services and Department of Health.
| Sunrise of Dresher |
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
RC Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision. | Dresher | 105
Facility
105
PA AVG
94
Rank
#186 / 555 | Yes |
45
Facility
45
PA AVG
46
Rank
#342 / 668 | Hcri Sun III Tenant LP | 81
Facility
81
PA AVG
83
Rank
#274 / 460 | 13 | 3
Facility
3
PA AVG
4
Rank
#245 / 482 | 76.9%
Facility
76.9%
PA AVG
72.7%
Rank
#340 / 482 | 57
Facility
57
PA AVG
63
Rank
#316 / 482 | 4.4
Facility
4.4
PA AVG
5.7
Rank
#277 / 482 | Profit | 96
Facility
96
PA AVG
76.9
Rank
#113 / 361 | 1.57 |
62.9%
Facility
62.9%
PA AVG
68.8%
Rank
#309 / 485 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | A- |
| Legend of Allentown – Memory Care |
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Macungie (Lower Macungie Road) | 100
Facility
100
PA AVG
94
Rank
#203 / 555 | Yes |
34
Facility
34
PA AVG
46
Rank
#426 / 668 | Lw Allentown Opco LLC | 66
Facility
66
PA AVG
83
Rank
#410 / 460 | 22 | 14
Facility
14
PA AVG
4
Rank
#476 / 482 | 86.4%
Facility
86.4%
PA AVG
72.7%
Rank
#431 / 482 | 221
Facility
221
PA AVG
63
Rank
#460 / 482 | 10.0
Facility
10.0
PA AVG
5.7
Rank
#436 / 482 | Profit | - | - |
58.0%
Facility
58.0%
PA AVG
68.8%
Rank
#356 / 485 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - |
| Legend of Lancaster |
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Lancaster (Millersville Road) | 100
Facility
100
PA AVG
94
Rank
#203 / 555 | Yes |
66
Facility
66
PA AVG
46
Rank
#167 / 668 | Lancaster Pch LLC | 60
Facility
60
PA AVG
83
Rank
#448 / 460 | 20 | 12
Facility
12
PA AVG
4
Rank
#468 / 482 | 80%
Facility
80%
PA AVG
72.7%
Rank
#367 / 482 | 326
Facility
326
PA AVG
63
Rank
#474 / 482 | 16.3
Facility
16.3
PA AVG
5.7
Rank
#466 / 482 | Profit | - | - |
79.0%
Facility
79.0%
PA AVG
68.8%
Rank
#146 / 485 | 1 Bed | - |
| Sunrise of Haverford |
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
HC Home Care Professional care delivered in the person's own home — from companionship and errands to skilled nursing and therapy. Allows seniors to age in place. Medicare covers skilled home health when medically necessary. | Haverford | 98
Facility
98
PA AVG
94
Rank
#231 / 555 | Yes |
82
Facility
82
PA AVG
46
Rank
#68 / 668 | Szr Haverford Al Opco LLC | 75
Facility
75
PA AVG
83
Rank
#338 / 460 | 13 | 8
Facility
8
PA AVG
4
Rank
#430 / 482 | 61.5%
Facility
61.5%
PA AVG
72.7%
Rank
#185 / 482 | 61
Facility
61
PA AVG
63
Rank
#334 / 482 | 4.7
Facility
4.7
PA AVG
5.7
Rank
#297 / 482 | Profit | 84
Facility
84
PA AVG
76.9
Rank
#136 / 361 | 1.75 |
49.0%
Facility
49.0%
PA AVG
68.8%
Rank
#420 / 485 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | A+ |
| Westlake Woods by New Perspective |
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care). | Erie (Stonegate) | 79
Facility
79
PA AVG
94
Rank
#306 / 555 | Yes |
48
Facility
48
PA AVG
46
Rank
#304 / 668 | Erie Ops LLC | 63
Facility
63
PA AVG
83
Rank
#429 / 460 | 12 | 5
Facility
5
PA AVG
4
Rank
#347 / 482 | 83.3%
Facility
83.3%
PA AVG
72.7%
Rank
#395 / 482 | 136
Facility
136
PA AVG
63
Rank
#432 / 482 | 11.3
Facility
11.3
PA AVG
5.7
Rank
#449 / 482 | Profit | 58
Facility
58
PA AVG
76.9
Rank
#228 / 361 | 1.38 |
55.7%
Facility
55.7%
PA AVG
68.8%
Rank
#379 / 485 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - |
Legend of Allentown – Memory Care is in the Lower Macungie Road neighborhood of Macungie.
The legal owner and operator of Legend of Allentown – Memory Care is Lw Allentown Opco Llc.
Legend of Allentown – Memory Care has a walk score of 34. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
According to PA state health department records, Legend of Allentown – Memory Care's license number is 231390.
According to PA state health department records, Legend of Allentown – Memory Care's license expires on November 25, 2026.
Legend of Allentown – Memory Care's occupancy is 58%.
Legend of Allentown – Memory Care has 100 beds.
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