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Luther Crest in Allentown, PA

Luther Crest is an assisted living and memory care community in Allentown, PA.

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Luther Crest Luther Crest

800 Hausman Road, Allentown, PA 18104

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

3.6 from 68 reviews
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Luther Crest Costs & Pricing

Luther Crest offers competitive monthly rates for its accommodations, significantly lower than both Lehigh County and the broader Pennsylvania averages. For instance, a studio at Luther Crest is priced at $1,950, which stands in stark contrast to the county's average of $4,504 and the state average of $3,737. Similarly, a one-bedroom unit at Luther Crest costs $2,580 compared to Lehigh County's rate of $4,418 and Pennsylvania's mean of $4,006. Even for two-bedroom spaces, Luther Crest maintains an attractive price point at $3,055 versus the county's $5,550 and the state's average of $4,242. This pricing strategy underscores Luther Crest's commitment to providing accessible living options without compromising on quality or comfort.

Floor plansLuther CrestLehigh CountyPennsylvania
Studio$1,950$4,504$3,737
1 Bedroom$2,580$4,418$4,006
2 Bedrooms$3,055$5,550$4,242

Overall Review of Luther Crest

common 11 reviews mention this

Food quality and flexible options

Dining is repeatedly described as high-quality and satisfying for residents.

Many residents and families praise the food, describing it as top quality, delicious, or something their loved ones looked forward to. Several reviews also mention dietary-appropriate eating, including residents saying they liked meals and that staff helped make meals work for their needs. A few visitors and family members contrast that with concerns about food quality when care fell short, but the overall tone toward dining is strongly positive.

caveat 15 reviews mention this

Staff care and responsiveness vary

Residents describe caring staff, but some experiences also point to slow or inconsistent response.

In positive reviews, families describe staff and nurses as compassionate, professional, patient, and attentive, with quick help when residents needed something. Other reviews raise serious concerns about response times, communication, and whether day-to-day assistance happened when expected, including examples involving call buttons and delayed care. Taken together, the reviews suggest that while many people feel well supported, some families experienced breakdowns severe enough to drive urgent concern.

common 14 reviews mention this

Clean, updated spaces with active amenities

Clean, well-maintained facilities and amenities are a frequent point of pride in reviews.

Multiple reviews call out the community as clean, pristine, and well maintained, including dining areas and resident rooms. Visitors also mention modern or updated amenities such as a pool and gym, and families describe having well-kept spaces that help create peace of mind. A smaller set of negative reviews contradict this by describing housekeeping gaps, so cleanliness appears consistent for many, but not universally.

common 6 reviews mention this

Broad activity calendar and faith services

Residents highlight a steady schedule of activities and community events.

Several reviews describe plenty to do, including scheduled activities, exercise, educational talks, and planned outings. Others also note religious programming as part of life at the community, with both on-site and off-site devotional options mentioned in the community’s offerings. Even in reviews that focus on care, families often add that their loved ones stayed engaged through activities when they were able.

caveat 2 reviews mention this

High costs are a recurring concern

Pricing is described as a major drawback by some families.

A couple of families say the community is too expensive and ruled it out even though they liked the facilities and amenities. Other reviews mention that the community can feel pricey overall, reinforcing that affordability is a key consideration for prospective residents.

How we summarize

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Features

Housing

  • 60 resident community capacity 60 resident community capacity
  • 1-bedroom apartments 1-bedroom apartments
  • 2-bedroom apartments 2-bedroom apartments
  • Condos / townhomes Condos / townhomes
  • Detached homes Detached homes
  • Studio apartments Studio apartments

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living
  • Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC)
  • Independent Living Independent Living
  • Memory Care Memory Care
  • Respite Care Respite Care
  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Pets

  • Cats allowed Cats allowed
  • Dogs allowed Dogs allowed

Amenities

  • Activities off-site Activities off-site
  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Bath tubs Bath tubs
  • Beautician on-site Beautician on-site
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Devotional services off-site Devotional services off-site
  • Devotional services on-site Devotional services on-site
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Full kitchen Full kitchen
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Ground floor units Ground floor units
  • Handicap accessible Handicap accessible
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Indoor common areas Indoor common areas
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Laundry Laundry
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor common areas Outdoor common areas
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Resident parking Resident parking
  • Respite or short term stays offered Respite or short term stays offered
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Swimming pool Swimming pool
  • Swimming pool / hot tub Swimming pool / hot tub
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wheelchair accessible showers Wheelchair accessible showers
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Lehigh Valley International (8 miles away) Lehigh Valley International (8 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation & parking Transportation & parking
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)

Care Services

  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Ambulatory care Ambulatory care
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Diabetic care Diabetic care
  • High acuity care High acuity care
  • Incontinence care Incontinence care
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Physical therapy Physical therapy
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Gluten-free Gluten-free
  • Guest meals Guest meals
  • International cuisine International cuisine
  • Kosher Kosher
  • Low / no sodium Low / no sodium
  • Meals provided Meals provided
  • No Sugar No Sugar
  • Professional chef Professional chef
  • Restaurant style dining Restaurant style dining
  • Room service Room service
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Special dining programs Special dining programs
  • Vegan Vegan
  • Vegetarian Vegetarian

Activities

  • Activities off-site Activities off-site
  • Art classes Art classes
  • Catholic services Catholic services
  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Cooking classes Cooking classes
  • Devotional activities offsite Devotional activities offsite
  • Devotional activities on-site Devotional activities on-site
  • Educational speakers / life long learning Educational speakers / life long learning
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Jewish services Jewish services
  • Live well programs Live well programs
  • Other religious services Other religious services
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Protestant services Protestant services
  • Religious services Religious services
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities
  • Visiting chaplain or priest Visiting chaplain or priest

Languages Spoken

  • English English

Nearby Places of Interest

Physicians

  • Medical Associates Of The Lehigh Valley (0.2 miles)
  • Integrated Health Campus (0.8 miles)
  • St. Luke's Center for Advanced Gynecologic Care (0.8 miles)
  • Dnese Mary Sokolowski (0.8 miles)
  • Center For Allergy & Asthma Care (0.8 miles)
  • Kevitch, Chung & Jan - Aesthetic Surgery Associates (0.8 miles)
  • Center For Oral Surgery At St Luke's (1.8 miles)

Restaurants

  • Trivet (0.5 miles)
  • Chris' Family Restaurant (1.4 miles)
  • McDonald's (1.8 miles)
  • Chipotle Mexican Grill (1.9 miles)
  • Saladworks (2 miles)
  • The Shelby (2 miles)
  • BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse (2 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (0.9 miles)
  • Starbucks (2 miles)
  • Starbucks (2.1 miles)
  • Panera Bread (2.8 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Wegmans (1.1 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.5 miles)
  • Rite Aid (2 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2 miles)
  • Central Admixture Pharmacy Services (2.3 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.5 miles)

Parks

  • Cedar Creek Park (1.4 miles)
  • Bob Rodale Cycling and Fitness Park (1.5 miles)
  • Grange Park (2.5 miles)
  • Church Lane Park (3.7 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Bethany United Methodist Church (2.5 miles)
  • St Thomas More Catholic Church (2.9 miles)
  • Faith Wesleyan Church (3.7 miles)
  • Christ Lutheran Church (4.1 miles)

Hospitals

  • Kaysch Pavilion (2.8 miles)
  • Lehigh Valley Hospital (2.8 miles)
  • Open Heart Unit (2.8 miles)
  • LVH Pediatric Unit (2.9 miles)
  • Lehigh Valley Hospital - Mother/Baby Unit (2.9 miles)
  • Lehigh Valley Hospital (3.6 miles)
  • St Luke's Radiology/X-Ray-Allentown Campus (3.6 miles)

Theaters

  • Movie Tavern Trexlertown (2.8 miles)
  • Shankweiler's Drive-In Theatre (3.8 miles)

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