Legend of Allentown – Memory Care

Legend of Allentown – Memory Care

Overview of 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. 

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A mid-sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities. 100 Rank #170 / 368Bed count — State benchmarkedThis memory care community is ranked 170th out of 368 memory care communities we track 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.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.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Medium-capacity home · Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

Walk Score Info Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation. Rank #255 / 404Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis memory care community is ranked 255th out of 404 memory care 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 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.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
34 / 100
Occupancy rate Info Occupancy lower than 85% suggests more openings may be available. Rank #237 / 332Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis memory care community is ranked 237th out of 332 memory care communities we track in Pennsylvania for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Pennsylvania average, with its Statewide rank out of 332. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.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.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
58% This home usually has availability
Lower than the Pennsylvania average: 68.5%
Occupied beds
58 / 100

About this community

License Details

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

Ownership & Operating Entity

Legend of Allentown – Memory Care is legally operated by Lw Allentown Opco LLC.

Profit StatusFor-profit

Type Of Units

Alzheimer's Units
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.

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.

Overall vs. PA average 6 Worse Metrics worse than Pennsylvania average:
• 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 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. 23191.0 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.
Citations per inspection Info Average citations per inspection. 8.64.3 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 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. 2711.0 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
Inspections with citations Info Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation. 218.0 This facility has 163% more inspections with citations than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (21 vs. PA avg 8).↑ 163% worse
Inspection citation rate Info Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one citation. 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 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. 194.0 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.
Complaints per year Info Average complaints per year since 2022. 4.81.0 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?

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Housing Options: 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Building Type: Single-story

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Fitness and Recreation

Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Legend of Allentown – Memory Care

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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 – 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.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Number of inspections triggered by complaints or allegations. Useful for spotting facilities that receive frequent complaint-driven scrutiny.
Share of inspections that resulted in citations, expressed as a percentage of total inspections in the window.
Total count of citations (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
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.
Reported profit orientation for the operator or facility (e.g. for-profit vs nonprofit), as provided in state licensing or disclosure data.
Total daily staff count from Pennsylvania inspection/licensing data (headcount snapshot), when reported.
The total number of staff employed per resident. A number greater than or = to 1 is a positive care signal.
Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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 Associates22
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 BedA+
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, LLC38
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 LLC32
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 BedA+
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 LLC27
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 LLC8
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 BedA+

Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each memory care community is ranked against every other PA memory care community we track that reports that metric, not just the 5 on this page. See how we rank facilities

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.

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