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Senior Helpers of the Lehigh Valley in Allentown, PA

Senior Helpers of the Lehigh Valley is a senior community in Allentown, PA.

Information last verified:

1251 S. Cedar Crest Blvd Suite 209, Allentown, PA 18103

To contact a resident: (610) 770-2036

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

4.6 from 28 reviews
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Overall Review of Senior Helpers of the Lehigh Valley

common 19 reviews mention this

Caregivers feel dependable and caring

Residents and families repeatedly describe caregivers as kind, supportive, and easy to trust.

Across many reviews, families say the caregivers provide practical help while also treating their loved ones with patience and genuine care. Several note strong day-to-day support and reassurance, including help during challenging times like after hospital stays. People also describe communication and professionalism as consistent, with staff responding to concerns and coordinating care as needs change.

common 3 reviews mention this

Matching caregivers to personalities

Families especially appreciate that the caregiver match feels right for the person.

A few reviewers highlight that Senior Helpers found a caregiver their loved one connects with, describing a “perfect” fit and strong ongoing comfort. Others mention finding a match that aligns with personal preferences and even faith, which helped reduce friction and improve cooperation. The common thread is that the team doesn’t just send help—it aims to place the right person for the situation.

common 7 reviews mention this

Peace of mind for staying home

Reviews frequently tie the service to peace of mind and continued independence at home.

Multiple families describe how having caregivers in the home made daily life easier and reduced stress, especially when managing health changes. Residents and families mention support with routine needs and recovery-focused time at home, so their loved one could focus on healing. Several reviews also explicitly connect the help to staying in their own home rather than transitioning to a nursing facility.

common 3 reviews mention this

Hospital coordination and follow-up

Residents and families mention support that extends beyond the hospital into follow-up care.

Some reviewers describe caregivers and case management showing up around hospital events and helping coordinate what happens next. That includes visiting during a subsequent rehab stay and arranging coverage when families are away. Reviewers also mention staff documenting care and keeping families informed so they feel prepared for the transition back home.

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Timeliness and communication can slip

A smaller set of reviews report problems with punctuality, reliability, or office communication.

While most feedback is positive, a few families describe caregivers not arriving on time or not showing up, along with concerns about availability. One other review mentions communication problems, though that reviewer also notes the agency was working on issues. Separately, there is a complaint about how a phone call was handled, which adds to the reliability concerns for that experience.

How we summarize

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Features

Transportation

  • Lehigh Valley International (7 miles away) Lehigh Valley International (7 miles away)

Dining

  • Gluten-free Gluten-free
  • Low / no sodium Low / no sodium
  • No Sugar No Sugar

Nearby Places of Interest

Physicians

  • Pennsylvania Pain Management (0 miles)
  • Fetzer-Clair Urology Associates (0.1 miles)
  • Smile Krafters (0.1 miles)
  • LVPG General, Bariatric and Trauma Surgery-1240 Cedar Crest (0.3 miles)
  • Pulmonary Associates PC (0.3 miles)
  • Sacred Heart Primary Care (0.9 miles)
  • LVPG Internal Medicine (1.1 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Cedar Care Pharmacy (0 miles)
  • GIANT Pharmacy (1.8 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2 miles)
  • Wegmans (2.2 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.3 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.3 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.5 miles)

Hospitals

  • Lehigh Valley Hospital - Mother/Baby Unit (0.3 miles)
  • LVH Pediatric Unit (0.4 miles)
  • Open Heart Unit (0.4 miles)
  • Lehigh Valley Hospital (0.4 miles)
  • Kaysch Pavilion (0.4 miles)
  • Life Care Holdings (1 miles)
  • St Luke's Hospital (2.4 miles)

Places of Worship

  • St Thomas More Catholic Church (0.7 miles)
  • Bethany United Methodist Church (2 miles)
  • Christ Lutheran Church (2.9 miles)
  • Dubbs Memorial Ucc (4 miles)

Restaurants

  • Perkins Restaurant and Bakery (1 miles)
  • Gourmet Buffet & Grill (1 miles)
  • McDonald's (1 miles)
  • Carrabba's Italian Grill (1.1 miles)
  • TGI Friday's (1.1 miles)
  • McDonald's (1.6 miles)
  • Cali Burrito (2 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (1.6 miles)
  • Starbucks (2.3 miles)
  • Starbucks (2.4 miles)
  • Starbucks (2.5 miles)
  • Panera Bread (3.5 miles)

Parks

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

Theaters

  • Movie Tavern Trexlertown (3.2 miles)

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