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The Lutheran Home at Topton

The Lutheran Home at Topton is an assisted living and memory care community in Topton, PA.

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  • Interior

    A cozy hotel lobby with a central fireplace and comfortable seating.
  • Decor

    A cozy bedroom with a neatly made bed, decorated with a geometric poster and stuffed animals.
  • Living Room

    A cozy living room with floral couches, a wooden coffee table, and traditional decor.
  • Building

    A historic brick church building with a prominent front facade and a cross on top.
  • Bedroom

    A cozy bedroom with a single bed, floral bedspread, and a TV on a wooden dresser.
  • Windows

    A well-lit restaurant dining area with neatly arranged tables and chairs, carpeted flooring, and large windows.
  • Dining

    An elegant dining room setup with neatly arranged tables and chairs.
  • Kitchen

    A cozy kitchen with wooden cabinets, a central island, and various appliances.
  • Appliances

    A cozy kitchen with wooden cabinets and modern appliances.

One South Home Avenue, Topton, PA 19562

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

3.1 from 47 reviews
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The Lutheran Home at Topton Costs & Pricing

The Lutheran Home at Topton offers competitive pricing for its living accommodations when compared to both Berks County and the broader state of Pennsylvania. For instance, a studio room is priced at $1,605 per month, significantly lower than the county average of $3,338 and the state average of $3,737. Similarly, the one-bedroom unit at $2,170 and two-bedroom unit at $2,520 provide exceptional value compared to their respective local averages of $4,043 and $4,289. Interestingly, while semi-private rooms at The Lutheran Home are listed at $4,650 - higher than both the county's average of $3,216 and the state average of $3,542 - the overall affordability for private rooms positions The Lutheran Home as an attractive option for individuals seeking quality care in a supportive environment.

Floor plansThe Lutheran Home at ToptonBerks CountyPennsylvania
Studio$1,605$3,338$3,737
1 Bedroom$2,170$4,043$4,006
2 Bedrooms$2,520$4,289$4,242
Semi-Private$4,650$3,216$3,542

Overall Review of The Lutheran Home at Topton

common 29 reviews mention this

Staff care and responsiveness vary

Residents and families describe both compassionate staff support and serious gaps in day-to-day responsiveness.

Across reviews, many residents and families say nurses, aides, and other caregivers are caring, respectful, attentive, and quick to resolve concerns. Others describe delays and missed needs, including long waits for the call bell, trouble getting basic assistance, and medication or follow-up problems. Even in more positive reviews, there’s an expectation that families stay engaged and monitor care rather than assuming everything will be handled.

common 9 reviews mention this

Activities keep residents engaged

Many reviews highlight scheduled activities that help residents stay busy.

Multiple residents describe days filled with activities, games, and themed events, including art projects and parties. Reviews also point to options that support staying connected, like outdoor time, group crafts, and using an on-site library. Not every visitor is equally impressed with activity engagement, but the overall theme is that activities are part of daily life.

common 8 reviews mention this

Food quality is a mixed point

Dining is frequently mentioned, with residents reporting both enjoyable meals and frustration with meal issues.

Some reviews praise the variety and quality of meals, describing generous portions and nutritious, well-balanced food. Others specifically mention food problems, including meals that need improvement or disappointment with what residents receive. Several reviews also tie dining to special diets and the overall service experience, including room service and guest meal options that fit different needs.

  • A well-lit restaurant dining area with neatly arranged tables and chairs, carpeted flooring, and large windows.
  • An elegant dining room setup with neatly arranged tables and chairs.
caveat 7 reviews mention this

Cleanliness and room upkeep split

Cleanliness and room condition receive mixed feedback across reviews.

Positive comments describe clean rooms, no unpleasant odors, and well-kept common spaces. Other reviews contradict that, citing dirty rooms, neglected floors, dust, and concerns about housekeeping not keeping up. Even when staff is described as kind, these cleanliness issues show up often enough to be a meaningful deciding factor for families.

caveat 6 reviews mention this

Care delays and staffing concerns

Several reviews describe long waits and breakdowns when residents need help quickly.

A recurring complaint is that residents wait extended periods for assistance, including help with toileting and basic care needs after using the call bell. Some reviews also describe issues around medication timing and follow-through, as well as therapy and nursing tasks not being completed as expected. Taken together, these reports emphasize responsiveness as an area that can fall short.

caveat 3 reviews mention this

Pricing feels expensive to some

Reviewers disagree on value, with some calling it expensive and others focused on care and outcomes.

At least a few reviews mention cost directly, including one saying it is expensive but worth it, and another expressing frustration with additional charges and pressured moves. The listing’s pricing pattern also indicates lower rates than county and state benchmarks across unit types. The split suggests that families’ sense of value may depend heavily on how well care and billing experiences match expectations.

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Features

Housing

  • 92 resident community capacity 92 resident community capacity

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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Lehigh Valley International (17 miles away) Lehigh Valley International (17 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • 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
  • Incontinence care Incontinence care
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Dining

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

  • 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
  • Mormon/LDS services Mormon/LDS services
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Protestant services Protestant services
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities
  • Visiting chaplain or priest Visiting chaplain or priest

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Nearby Places of Interest

This area of Topton, Pennsylvania offers a variety of amenities and services that would be beneficial for someone considering senior living. With multiple physicians, pharmacies, and hospitals within close proximity, residents have easy access to medical care. Additionally, there are numerous parks nearby for leisurely walks or outdoor activities, such as Kutztown Park and Grange Park. Several dining options, including local restaurants like Mark's Sandwich Shop and Kutztown Tavern, provide convenient meal choices. For those looking to relax with a cup of coffee or a quick bite to eat, cafes like Starbucks and Panera Bread are also located nearby. Furthermore, places of worship such as Bethany United Methodist Church and St Thomas More Catholic Church offer spiritual support for individuals seeking a sense of community in the area. Overall, this part of Topton provides a welcoming environment with essential services for seniors looking to settle down in a peaceful neighborhood.

Physicians

  • Topton Family Practice (0.4 miles)
  • Health Network Laboratories (4.2 miles)
  • Therese D Brennan Oral Surgeon (4.3 miles)
  • Kutztown Family Medicine (4.9 miles)
  • LVPG Arthritis & RHMTLGY - James M Ross MD (6.6 miles)
  • Village Lane Primary Care (7.2 miles)
  • Green Hills Direct Family Care (7.2 miles)

Restaurants

  • Burger King (3 miles)
  • Mark's Sandwich Shop (4.2 miles)
  • Donut Lover's Boom (4.2 miles)
  • Kutztown Tavern (4.2 miles)
  • Kutztown Pub And Grill (4.2 miles)
  • Landis Store Hotel (5.6 miles)
  • 1760 Pub N Grille (5.9 miles)

Parks

  • Kutztown Park (4 miles)
  • Church Lane Park (6.4 miles)
  • Grange Park (7.3 miles)
  • Fleetwood Park (7.4 miles)
  • Macungie Memorial Park (7.9 miles)
  • Bob Rodale Cycling and Fitness Park (10.3 miles)
  • Cedar Creek Park (11.1 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Rite Aid (4 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (4.1 miles)
  • Rite Aid (6.9 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (7.2 miles)
  • Walgreens (7.3 miles)
  • Omnicare Pharmacy Services of Eastern PA (7.7 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (8 miles)

Hospitals

  • Reading Hospital and Medical Center Radiologymgng Sts (4.9 miles)
  • Life Care Holdings (9.9 miles)
  • Kaysch Pavilion (10.3 miles)
  • LVH Pediatric Unit (10.3 miles)
  • Lehigh Valley Hospital (10.3 miles)
  • Open Heart Unit (10.3 miles)
  • Lehigh Valley Hospital - Mother/Baby Unit (10.4 miles)

Cafes

  • Panera Bread (7.3 miles)
  • Starbucks (8.4 miles)
  • Starbucks (8.6 miles)
  • Starbucks (10.3 miles)

Theaters

  • Movie Tavern Trexlertown (7.5 miles)
  • Shankweiler's Drive-In Theatre (11.4 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Bethany United Methodist Church (8.7 miles)
  • St Thomas More Catholic Church (11.1 miles)
  • Faith Wesleyan Church (11.4 miles)

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