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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.
Community insights.
About this community
Legacy Place Cottages is legally operated by Jah-Jireh Homes Of America - Allentown.
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
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This Facility
PA Average
vs. PA Avg-
2vs 0.9 avg↑ 122% higher 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.
• 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
| This Facility | PA Average | vs. PA Avg |
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Total citations
| 18 | 63 | 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. |
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Citations per inspection
| 2.3 | 5.05 | 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
| This Facility | PA Average | vs. PA Avg |
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Total inspections
| 8 | 11 | 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 |
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Inspections with citations
| 6 | 8 | This facility has 25% fewer inspections with citations than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (6 vs. PA avg 8).↓ 25% better |
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Inspection citation rate
| 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?
No pets allowed
Housing Options: Studio / Suite
Building Type: Single-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
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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4.1 miles from city center
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.
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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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| 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 LLC | 16 | 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 LLC | 28 | 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 LLC | 12 | 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 East | 13 | 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 - Allentown | 8 | 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.
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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