Legacy Place Cottages
Assisted Living, Memory Care & Residential Care · Allentown, PA

Legacy Place Cottages

Assisted Living, Memory Care & Residential Care · Allentown, PA

Overview of Legacy Place Cottages

Legacy Place Cottages offers a distinct and purposeful senior living experience tailored for Jehovah’s Witnesses. Steeped in the values cherished by this community, it provides a meaningful living environment where personal care and memory care households create a secure haven for residents. The incorporation of Bible principles infuses this community with a unique sense of comfort, ensuring families can rest assured that their loved ones are in a setting that aligns with their beliefs.

At Legacy Place Cottages, the commitment to excellence extends to every aspect. The secure environment is designed to foster a sense of tranquility, while the culinary offerings exceed expectations, providing residents with amazing meals. Moreover, the dedicated staff members uphold the highest standards of care, reflecting a profound dedication to the well-being of the residents. Through a careful fusion of spiritual and practical elements, Legacy Place Cottages stands as a testament to the nurturing and protective values that Jehovah’s Witnesses hold dear.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities. 48 Rank #456 / 552Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 456th out of 552 homes 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 cover every community we track in Pennsylvania that reports data for that category. 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.

Smaller home · May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Walk Score Info Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities. Rank #177 / 657Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 177th out of 657 homes 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 cover every community we track in Pennsylvania that reports data for that category. 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.
65 / 100
Occupancy rate Info Occupancy lower than 85% suggests more openings may be available. Rank #187 / 494Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 187th out of 494 homes we track in Pennsylvania for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Pennsylvania average, with its Statewide rank out of 494. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Pennsylvania that reports data for that category. 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.
77% This home usually has availability
Similar to the Pennsylvania average: 78.7%
Occupied beds
37 / 48

About this community

License Details

Facility TypePersonal Care Homes
IssuanceSeptember 20, 2025
ExpirationSeptember 20, 2026
CountyLehigh
License LevelFULL
License Number225510

Ownership & Operating Entity

Legacy Place Cottages is legally operated by Jah-Jireh Homes Of America - Allentown.

Profit StatusNonprofit

Type Of Units

Alzheimer's
18 units
Total beds
48 units

Safety & Compliance

Safety FeaturesStaff trained in fire safety and emergency procedures.

Therapy & Rehabilitation

1 service
Rehabilitation Services

Staffing & Medical

1 service
24-Hour Staffing

Additional Services

1 service
Personal Care

Amenities & Lifestyle

Activities
Religious Services

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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 1 Worse Metrics worse than Pennsylvania average:
• Inspection citation rate (12% above)
3 Better Metrics better than Pennsylvania average:
• Total citations (71% below)
• Citations per inspection (54% below)
• Inspections with citations (25% below)

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. 1863 This facility has 71% fewer total citations than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (18 vs. PA avg 63).↓ 71% better Rank #92 / 478 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 92nd out of 478 homes we track in Pennsylvania for total citations. Shows this facility's total citations compared to the Pennsylvania average among 478 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Pennsylvania that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Citations per inspection Info Average citations per inspection. 2.35.05 This facility has 54% fewer citations per inspection than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (2.3 vs. PA avg 5.05).↓ 54% better Rank #98 / 478 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 98th out of 478 homes we track 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. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Pennsylvania that reports data for that category. 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. 811 This facility has had 27% fewer total inspections than the Pennsylvania average (8 vs. PA avg 11). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 27% fewer
Inspections with citations Info Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation. 68 This facility has 25% fewer inspections with citations than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (6 vs. PA avg 8).↓ 25% better
Inspection citation rate Info Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one citation. 75%67% This facility has 8 percentage points higher inspection citation rate than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (75% vs. PA avg 67%).↑ 8% worse Rank #305 / 478 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 305th out of 478 homes we track 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. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Pennsylvania that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.

What does this home offer?

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No pets allowed

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Housing Options: Studio / Suite

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Building Type: Single-story

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Managed by Meghan Dunton

Pennsylvania Personal Care Administrator

Meghan Dunton has been with Legacy Place since 2017 and holds all required certification as a Pennsylvania Personal Care Administrator. She earned a bachelor’s degree from Kutztown University and a Master’s Degree from Wilkes University. Meghan provides strong spiritual support and understanding to residents and families while ensuring the community meets and exceeds all state requirements for resident care.

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Address 4.1 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Allentown's city center to Legacy Place Cottages'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 to lowest based on our ranking 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. RESC (Residential Care): Personal care and daily-living support in a smaller, more intimate residential setting. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
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.
Country Meadows of Allentown
AL
IL
MC
Allentown
118
Facility 118
PA AVG 94
Rank #144 / 552
Yes
25
Facility 25
PA AVG 47
Rank #500 / 657
Country Meadows Of Allentown LLC16
4
Facility 4
PA AVG 4
Rank #298 / 478
44%
Facility 44%
PA AVG 67.4%
Rank #51 / 478
28
Facility 28
PA AVG 63
Rank #174 / 478
1.8
Facility 1.8
PA AVG 5.1
Rank #53 / 478
For-Profit--
60.2%
Facility 60.2%
PA AVG 69.7%
Rank #338 / 494
-
Rittenhouse Village at Lehigh Valley
AL
MC
Allentown
110
Facility 110
PA AVG 94
Rank #164 / 552
Yes
14
Facility 14
PA AVG 47
Rank #577 / 657
1263 S Cedar Crest Blvd Senior Living I Opco LLC28
6
Facility 6
PA AVG 4
Rank #376 / 478
54%
Facility 54%
PA AVG 67.4%
Rank #110 / 478
53
Facility 53
PA AVG 63
Rank #300 / 478
1.9
Facility 1.9
PA AVG 5.1
Rank #63 / 478
For-Profit
103
Facility 103
PA AVG 76.9
Rank #89 / 357
1.43
69.1%
Facility 69.1%
PA AVG 69.7%
Rank #275 / 494
Studio / 1 Bed
Riverton Enhanced Senior Living
AL
IL
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Pa (Rittersville)
90
Facility 90
PA AVG 94
Rank #250 / 552
No
56
Facility 56
PA AVG 47
Rank #236 / 657
Riverton Operator LLC12
2
Facility 2
PA AVG 4
Rank #184 / 478
58%
Facility 58%
PA AVG 67.4%
Rank #141 / 478
44
Facility 44
PA AVG 63
Rank #259 / 478
3.7
Facility 3.7
PA AVG 5.1
Rank #219 / 478
For-Profit
85
Facility 85
PA AVG 76.9
Rank #132 / 357
1.23
76.7%
Facility 76.7%
PA AVG 69.7%
Rank #194 / 494
1 Bed / 2 Bed
EverTrue Luther Crest
AL
NH
IL
MC
Allentown (Trexler Estates)
71
Facility 71
PA AVG 94
Rank #346 / 552
No
28
Facility 28
PA AVG 47
Rank #480 / 657
Lutheran Senior Services East13
5
Facility 5
PA AVG 4
Rank #344 / 478
46%
Facility 46%
PA AVG 67.4%
Rank #62 / 478
20
Facility 20
PA AVG 63
Rank #113 / 478
1.5
Facility 1.5
PA AVG 5.1
Rank #38 / 478
Non-Profit
37
Facility 37
PA AVG 76.9
Rank #295 / 357
1.48
35.2%
Facility 35.2%
PA AVG 69.7%
Rank #484 / 494
-
Legacy Place Cottages
AL
MC
RESC
Allentown
48
Facility 48
PA AVG 94
Rank #456 / 552
No
65
Facility 65
PA AVG 47
Rank #177 / 657
Jah-Jireh Homes Of America - Allentown8
0
Facility 0
PA AVG 4
Rank #1 / 478
75%
Facility 75%
PA AVG 67.4%
Rank #305 / 478
18
Facility 18
PA AVG 63
Rank #92 / 478
2.3
Facility 2.3
PA AVG 5.1
Rank #98 / 478
Non-Profit--
77.1%
Facility 77.1%
PA AVG 69.7%
Rank #187 / 494
Studio / Suite

Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Pennsylvania

Legacy Place Cottages is located in Allentown, Pennsylvania.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Pennsylvania.

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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).
PA

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
PA

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.
PA

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).
PA

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.
PA

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
PA

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.
PA

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.
PA

Vouchers (~$50/season) via 52 AAAs; serves ~200,000 annually.

Benefits
Vouchers (~$50/season) for fresh produce at approved markets

Frequently Asked Questions about Legacy Place Cottages

Who is the owner of Legacy Place Cottages?

Legacy Place Cottages is legally operated by Jah-Jireh Homes Of America - Allentown.

Is Legacy Place Cottages in a walkable area?

Legacy Place Cottages has a walk score of 65. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

What is the license number of Legacy Place Cottages?

According to PA state health department records, Legacy Place Cottages's license number is 225510.

When does Legacy Place Cottages's license expire?

According to PA state health department records, Legacy Place Cottages's license expires on September 20, 2026.

What is the occupancy rate at Legacy Place Cottages?

Legacy Place Cottages's occupancy is 77%.

Are pets allowed at Legacy Place Cottages?

No, Legacy Place Cottages has a no-pet policy.

Does Legacy Place Cottages operate as a for-profit or non-profit?

Legacy Place Cottages is registered as a non-profit in PA.

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