Rittenhouse Village at Lehigh Valley in Allentown, PA

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  • Interior

    A spacious dining room with neatly arranged tables and chairs, decorated with plants and artwork.
  • Decor

    A cozy and well-decorated bedroom with a stylish blue bedding set.
  • Living Room

    A modern living room with comfortable seating and a large TV.
  • Building

    The exterior of a modern hotel with a driveway and well-maintained landscaping.
  • Architecture

    Aerial view of a large building nestled in lush greenery and rolling hills.
  • Bedroom

    A well-furnished bedroom with a large bed, carpeted floor, and natural light from the window.
  • Trees

    A spacious backyard with a patio and barbecue grill, featuring a well-maintained lawn and outdoor seating.
  • Windows

    A cozy library interior featuring tables, chairs, a fireplace, and well-stocked bookshelves.
  • Dining

    A modern kitchen and dining area with round tables and upholstered chairs on wooden flooring.
  • Landscaping

    A charming white gazebo surrounded by lush greenery in a garden setting.
  • Lighting

    A modern bathroom with a sink, toilet, and large mirror, featuring bright lighting fixtures.
  • Artwork

    A cozy and modern seating area with elegant armchairs, a round coffee table, and stylish artwork on the wall.
  • Seating Area

    A cozy living room with comfortable seating and a warm fireplace.
  • Fireplace

    A cozy library space with a fireplace, bookshelves, and seating for reading.

Rittenhouse Village at Lehigh Valley in Allentown, PA

Rittenhouse Village at Lehigh Valley is an assisted living and memory care community in Allentown, PA.

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1263 S Cedar Crest Blvd, Allentown, PA 18103

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

4.3 from 110 reviews
5 stars
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4 stars
16
3 stars
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2 stars
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1 stars
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Rittenhouse Village at Lehigh Valley Costs & Pricing

Rittenhouse Village at Lehigh Valley offers competitive pricing for its various room types when compared to both Lehigh County and the broader Pennsylvania market. The monthly cost for a semi-private room is $3,500, which is notably lower than the county average of $3,741 yet aligns closely with the statewide figure of $3,542. For those seeking more privacy, the studio option is available at $4,500; this price matches closely with the county's average of $4,504 while being significantly higher than Pennsylvania's average of $3,737. Lastly, the 1-bedroom units are priced at $5,900, which stands out as higher than both Lehigh County's average of $4,418 and Pennsylvania's state average of $4,006. Overall, Rittenhouse Village provides residents with a range of options that cater to different needs and budgets within a highly competitive landscape.

Floor plansRittenhouse Village at Lehigh ValleyLehigh CountyPennsylvania
Semi-Private$3,500$3,741$3,542
Studio$4,500$4,504$3,737
1 Bedroom$5,900$4,418$4,006

Overall Review of Rittenhouse Village at Lehigh Valley

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Staff and nursing support is frequent

Many residents describe a warm, attentive staff and day-to-day help that puts families at ease.

Multiple reviews highlight caring, responsive staff members, including nursing staff. Several residents’ families say concerns were addressed quickly and that communication felt reassuring, including during stressful transitions. A small number of reviewers also raise serious concerns about medical follow-through and staffing reliability, so it’s worth asking detailed questions about coverage and response times for your specific needs.

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Meals and dining feel like a plus

Dining stands out in reviews, with residents and families describing consistently good meals and a restaurant-style experience.

Reviews frequently mention food quality and an upgraded dining setting. Some residents describe enjoying meals and entertainment tied to dining experiences, while others reference the dining room’s look and meal planning. A few negative reviews criticize meal service and food quality, so experiences are not fully consistent across residents and time.

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Planned activities keep residents engaged

Resident activities and social engagement are a recurring point families notice.

Many reviews describe a busy activity calendar with opportunities for socializing, entertainment, and group events. Residents and families also mention events like brunch, tea, and other scheduled programming. At the same time, at least one review says they didn’t see memory care residents as active as they hoped, so it may be important to ask how activities are tailored by care level.

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Costs come up as a concern

Pricing is a recurring concern, with some families saying the community was out of reach or felt pricier.

Several reviews directly call out cost as a barrier, including comments that it was too expensive or out of their price range. One reviewer also describes price changes linked to care-level criteria updates. If you’re comparing options, residents’ experiences suggest confirming how level-of-care determinations affect what you pay.

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Mixed feedback on care consistency

Care consistency is mixed, with some reviews praising medical support and others reporting serious breakdowns.

Some reviews are strongly positive about care, including memory care programming and attention to safety and daily needs. Others, including several low-rating reviews, describe issues such as understaffing, call bells not being answered quickly, medication mistakes, or follow-through problems. If you’re considering a move—especially for memory care—reviews suggest you should confirm staffing coverage and how problems are escalated when family members can’t be onsite.

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Features

Housing

  • 110 resident community capacity 110 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living
  • Memory Care Memory Care

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
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Indoor common areas Indoor common areas
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor common areas Outdoor common areas
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Respite or short term stays offered Respite or short term stays offered
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • 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 (7 miles away) Lehigh Valley International (7 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Care Services

  • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour nursing 24-hour nursing
  • 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
  • Coordination with health care providers Coordination with health care providers
  • Dementia waiver Dementia waiver
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Diabetic care Diabetic care
  • Hospice waiver Hospice waiver
  • Incontinence care Incontinence care
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Mild cognitive impairment Mild cognitive impairment
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Specialized memory care programming Specialized memory care programming
  • Transportation arrangement (medical) Transportation arrangement (medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Dining

  • Anytime dining Anytime dining
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Gluten-free Gluten-free
  • Guest meals Guest meals
  • 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

  • Art classes Art classes
  • Catholic services Catholic services
  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Cooking classes Cooking classes
  • Day trips and outings Day trips and outings
  • Devotional activities offsite Devotional activities offsite
  • Devotional activities on-site Devotional activities on-site
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Happy hour Happy hour
  • Live dance or theater performances Live dance or theater performances
  • Live musical performances Live musical performances
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Protestant services Protestant services
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities
  • Visiting Rabbi Visiting Rabbi
  • Wine tasting Wine tasting
  • Yoga / chair yoga Yoga / chair yoga

Nearby Places of Interest

This part of Allentown, Pennsylvania, offers a convenient and accessible location for senior living. With several physicians and healthcare facilities within close proximity, including Smile Krafters and Lehigh Valley Hospital, residents can easily access medical care when needed. Additionally, there are pharmacies such as Cedar Care Pharmacy nearby for medication needs. Places of worship like St Thomas More Catholic Church and Bethany United Methodist Church cater to spiritual needs, while restaurants like Perkins Restaurant and Bakery and Carrabba's Italian Grill offer dining options. The presence of cafes like Starbucks provides opportunities for socializing and relaxation. Parks such as Cedar Creek Park allow for outdoor activities and enjoyment of nature. Overall, this area offers a mix of amenities and services that may appeal to seniors looking for a comfortable and well-rounded community to call home.

Physicians

  • Smile Krafters (0.1 miles)
  • Pennsylvania Pain Management (0.2 miles)
  • Fetzer-Clair Urology Associates (0.3 miles)
  • LVPG General, Bariatric and Trauma Surgery-1240 Cedar Crest (0.5 miles)
  • Pulmonary Associates PC (0.5 miles)
  • Sacred Heart Primary Care (1.1 miles)
  • LVPG Internal Medicine (1.1 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Cedar Care Pharmacy (0.2 miles)
  • GIANT Pharmacy (1.7 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.8 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.3 miles)
  • Wegmans (2.4 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.5 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.5 miles)

Hospitals

  • Lehigh Valley Hospital - Mother/Baby Unit (0.5 miles)
  • LVH Pediatric Unit (0.5 miles)
  • Open Heart Unit (0.5 miles)
  • Lehigh Valley Hospital (0.6 miles)
  • Kaysch Pavilion (0.6 miles)
  • Life Care Holdings (1.1 miles)
  • St Luke's Hospital (2.3 miles)

Places of Worship

  • St Thomas More Catholic Church (0.7 miles)
  • Bethany United Methodist Church (2.2 miles)
  • Christ Lutheran Church (2.8 miles)
  • Dubbs Memorial Ucc (3.9 miles)
  • City Limits Assembly of God (4.2 miles)

Restaurants

  • Perkins Restaurant and Bakery (1 miles)
  • Gourmet Buffet & Grill (1.1 miles)
  • Carrabba's Italian Grill (1.2 miles)
  • TGI Friday's (1.2 miles)
  • McDonald's (1.2 miles)
  • McDonald's (1.4 miles)
  • Cali Burrito (2 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (1.4 miles)
  • Starbucks (2.5 miles)
  • Starbucks (2.5 miles)
  • Starbucks (2.7 miles)
  • Panera Bread (3.6 miles)

Parks

  • Cedar Creek Park (2.8 miles)
  • Macungie Memorial Park (4 miles)
  • Grange Park (4.2 miles)

Theaters

  • Movie Tavern Trexlertown (3.4 miles)

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