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Luther Crest Senior Living Community
800 Hausman Road, Allentown, PA 18104
Featured Review
5
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August 10, 2021
The visit we had at Luther Crest in Allentown was good. We looked at the independent living and they had a pool and a very nice gym. There's a bistro we ate there and the food was delicious. We met 2 friends that live there and they took us out to dinner in their bistro restaurant. It's a very big place so we would not consider going there. The independent apartments are close to the auditorium and dining hall so there's a 10-minute walk if you're in the extremity of those wings. A 10-minute quick walk is too far with my wife in the wheelchair all the time. The closer that she is to activities, dining rooms, hairdressers, and therapy rooms, the better it is for us because I have to help her get to those places. If she can go right outside the door and find it on her own, it would be much better.
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About Luther Crest Senior Living Community in Allentown, Pennsylvania
At Limestone Lodge, we provide specialty care assisted living for individuals in the beginning stages of memory loss and those with end stages of Alzheimer�s disease. Our home-like environment allows residents with similar challenges and needs to live together. We offer a home-like environment where you and your loved ones can feel secure and every individual continues to have the best quality of life possible. Our well-trained care team provides structure, compassion and individual care for your loved one. The staff is continuously trained throughout the year to take care of our residents, especially those with dementia, a sometimes hard-to-manage progression and emotionally draining situation. Engaging activities and daily tasks are designed to meet the needs of resident. We love our seniors the way we love our families. We know the importance of staying connected. It�s what helps our residents feel more at home.
By creating a familiar environment, the residents at Limestone Lodge are part of a community of care and support. The Lodge is an ideal choice for seniors who need assistance 24-hours a day. Some residents enjoy the privacy of a private room and others prefer a semi-private with a roommate. Meals, housekeeping, laundry and assistance with activities of daily living are included in the amenities.
Technology and Entertainment:
- Cable TV in resident rooms
- Wi-Fi in residents' rooms and shared areas
- Emergency Call System
To learn more about this provider�s license and review other available state reports, please visit:
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services Provider Directory
Services and Amenities of Luther Crest Senior Living Community in Allentown, Pennsylvania
Aquatic Amenities
- Swimming Pool
Games Hobbies & Recreation
- Facilitated Field Trips/Outings
Languages
- English spoken
Personal Care
- Meal Preparation
Transportation & Shopping
- General Transportation Services
Dining
- Communal Dining
Health Services
- Skilled Nursing
- Medication Reminders
On-Site Services
- Religious Services
Specialized Staff
- Nurse on Staff (Part time)
Kitchen Types
- Kitchenette
Fitness & Wellness Programs
- Fitness & wellness facilities/equipment
- Salon Services
Housekeeping & Maintenance
- Housekeeping Services
- Linen Services
Parking Options
- Parking Lot
Therapies
- Occupational Therapy/Rehabilitation
- Physical Therapy/Rehabilitation
Room Amenities
- Kitchen Appliances In Unit
Additional Amenity Information
- State Licenses: 216290
Medicare
Health
4.0
Overall
4.0
Quality
3.0
Staff
3.0
Costs for Luther Crest Senior Living Community in Allentown, Pennsylvania
Nursing Homes
$11,000
Starting Price
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Reviews of Luther Crest Senior Living Community in Allentown, Pennsylvania
4.2
(16 reviews)
Facility
5.0
Staff
2.3
Activities
1.0
Value
1.0
Carol
5
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September 13, 2024
I like Luther Crest Senior Living Community, but I couldn't afford it. The tour was good. My husband and I went there first just to hear a talk, and they told you a lot about the setup and what they were building, adding to and all of that. We had a snack-type thing. Then we went back in time and we got to see one of the rooms. They were all filled. The staff was great. They had a lot of activities. We saw the activity sheets. They have a lot of outdoor things that would take them places like shopping or to theaters or things like that.
Vivian
3
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November 29, 2023
Went on a tour a while back and I must you need a more personable Marketing representative. When one of the first things said was “so let’s talk about money”. Didn’t have all the answers she should have had. Not sure why I didn’t get a warm and fuzzy feeling. Smile, personality and education should be key. HOWEVER, the apartments and the amenities are just fabulous!
David
5
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August 10, 2021
The visit we had at Luther Crest in Allentown was good. We looked at the independent living and they had a pool and a very nice gym. There's a bistro we ate there and the food was delicious. We met 2 friends that live there and they took us out to dinner in their bistro restaurant. It's a very big place so we would not consider going there. The independent apartments are close to the auditorium and dining hall so there's a 10-minute walk if you're in the extremity of those wings. A 10-minute quick walk is too far with my wife in the wheelchair all the time. The closer that she is to activities, dining rooms, hairdressers, and therapy rooms, the better it is for us because I have to help her get to those places. If she can go right outside the door and find it on her own, it would be much better.
Rich Hyland
1
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October 15, 2020
Very poor service. My mother called and asked me to contact the nurses station because she dropped her buzzer to call the nurses and couldn’t reach it. I called and spoke to them and asked the to go help her. An hour and 15 minutes later, my mother called again and asked if I called. They still hadn’t gone to help her. I had to call back a second time. No sense of urgency whatsoever!!!
Kweinert
1
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July 29, 2016
The patients wait up to an hour here when ringing to use the bathroom. They claim there is not enough help. Take heed
Caring Daughter121993550
5
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March 15, 2016
Luther Crest is the place my mother would like to go to, but it’s outrageously expensive. It has independent living, five different levels of assisted living, and hospice. People move in there in their 70s, then move into the cottages. From there, they can move into an apartment for independent living then into assisted living, go through the many levels of assisted living, and wind up at hospice. You can stay there forever. People living in the cottages can have their cars, so thy can go out and live their lives but have the security of knowing that they’re taken care of and their children don’t have to worry about it. It’s very elegant and everything is top notch. The rooms were beautiful and huge and had lots of storage. My mother happens to know about five people who have lived there, so she wants to move in there. Unfortunately, we can’t afford it; my mother would not have spending money left. In an ideal world, she would probably choose to go there. I didn’t see many people around. There was a big lecture hall with people in there, and others were doing exercises in an exercise room, but I didn’t see people gathering and talking. It didn’t seem very warm and welcoming. It’s much nicer than all of the others I've seen put together, but it’s not for my mother. I think it would be perfect for someone who’s very wealthy and going in there at a young age.
Lou13
5
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December 30, 2015
Luther Crest was very lovely and had a lot of amenities, but it was way beyond our price. The staff seemed very nice. There were the usual activities, but they also had a swimming pool and a hot tub. It was very lovely but much too expensive. We could have seen an apartment, but we honestly don't want an apartment; we would rather have a little cottage. It was very plush and very upscale.
Provider Response
Thank you, Lou13, for your feedback regarding your recent visit to Luther Crest. Luther Crest is owned and operated by Diakon and we have 9 campuses across PA and MD. Perhaps one of our other locations may be a better fit for your budget and what you are looking for. The Lutheran Home at Topton is less than 30 minutes from Luther Crest and offers cottages with lower priced entry fees. Feel free to contact us at 1-844-Diakon1 for more information about any of our 9 campuses.
Lisa108152350
5
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June 16, 2015
I was very impressed with Luther Crest. It was very attractive and very clean. My daughter and I showed up unannounced, and a very nice gentleman named Matt who was in charge of sales gave us a tour. There was not a cottage available to tour, but the apartments were very nice. We're on the young side of the scale, and that was pretty much the drawback. The average age that we were told was about 80, and we're not quite there yet. They also had a nursing facility, which was very nice and clean, no bad smells. I would give it a very positive review except for the age difference. Matt followed up and called me back, and I did voice that concern with him; he did say that the people living in the cottages were younger group, which I did not see when I was there. We also toured the dining room, and everybody seemed to enjoy themselves. There was a crafts room, a billiard room, a library, and a nice indoor pool.
Provider Response
Thank you so much for taking the time to give us your feedback from your recent tour with Matt at Luther Crest! Since you weren't able to see a cottage the day of your visit, we would love the opportunity to show you one when you are able to return. If you are able to give us a day or two's notice of when you plan on visiting again, we can arrange to show you a resident occupied cottage and to have you stay as our guest for lunch! Since we don't currently have a model cottage to show, we need to pre-arrange a cottage visit with our residents who have offered to show our guests their unit.
Richard83977250
4
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April 3, 2015
Luther Crest is a big place, but it’s pretty good in as far as the size of the bedroom apartment. It’s a long way from one end to the other, and It’s uncomfortably large for me. I’m not big on the buy-in feature. They cranked up a nice lunch and stuff.
Provider Response
Dear Richard83977250: Thank you so much for your recent visit to Luther Crest! Often, when touring a community such as ours, the community may appear to be extremely big as the sales and marketing staff want to ensure you see everything that the community has to offer. We completely understand your concern which is why we have convenient apartments centrally located near the main community center. We are glad you were able to experience lunch provided by our wonderful culinary team. Thank you for taking the time to comment on your experience at Luther Crest.
Caring66881
5
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June 13, 2013
Luther Crest invited us to hear their speaker, have lunch, and see the facility. The food was good. The facility was excellent although they are a little bit expensive. The common rooms were very good and extremely well organized. The only problem I could foresee is that all the new facilities they built involve a lot of walking. Me and my wife don't have the ability to walk very far as I have a bad back and my wife has a broken neck in which she walks with a walker. We are thinking of going back there again as we have a lot of friends who live there.
lynn6
5
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October 30, 2012
I went to visit my aunt at this facility and was very impressed with what I saw. The staff is very courteous and the facility is well maintained. I really felt that the facility looked more like a 5 star hotel than a retirement community. The facility was clean and there were activities available to keep residents active and entertained.
ESmith3
5
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October 30, 2012
Moving into the assisted living facility after my grandfather died was a terrific move for my grandmother. While she had lived in Allentown before and knew no one when she moved in she quickly made friends. There are many planned activities that allow her to remain social and the exercise facilities and pool are a great feature for her. The common areas are very clean and the staff is always friendly. We both enjoy the food at the dining facility. Upon move in, we did have some minor issues with the maintenance staff trying to get approval for replacement of the laminated coutertops with granite. Also, there is no garage parking (without buying a townhouse model), however during inclement weather, she can get assistance removing snow from her car. Overall, moving my grandmother into Luthercrest before it was absolutely necessary was the best thing we could have done. She is still active enough to meet new friends and healthy enough to enjoy many activities. Had we waited until she needed assistance for everyday tasks she most likely would have not been well enough to meet new people and would have been alone most of the time.
Chris10
5
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July 24, 2012
I was impressed when I visited Luther Crest. I was impressed with the intelligence of the people who actually live there. They seemed very happy. They wore their own clothing. They were well dressed and they behave as though they were living in their own luxury apartment building. They seemed very happy to be there. The only thing they were sorry about is they didn't go sooner. I had taken a look at one of their rooms and it's very nice. They had everything there. It's a luxury retirement community. The people there are like living in a gracious hotel with all the amenities and of course they pay for that. Price wise it's very high but you get what you pay for.
Appreciative Son with Elderly Parents
5
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July 2, 2012
My parents, 81 and 86, have lived in this first class facility for two years. They have a beautiful independent living apartment at Luther Crest, but my father has recent experience in the skilled nursing section in this Luther Crest complex. Luther Crest certainly has beautiful and well-maintained facilities, but what really impresses on a consistent basis is the incredibly caring attitude of all staff members. All nursing, cleaning, food service, maintenance, activities, rehab, and administrative personnel treat the residents like valued members of their own family and display a cheerful willingness to help the residents in any way they can. I recommend Luther Crest without reservation.
trackgirl
4
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April 25, 2012
I was very pleased with the environment. They were very nice and welcoming. The care that this facility would supply my grandmother is top notch. The surrounding area is not bad either. They have activities that are available. Also they make it feel like a home not another doctor office. The staff seemed to be very knowledgeable as well as nice and polite. The amenities and rooms are very species in order to make it once again feel like a home. I like the fact that they offer independent as well as dependent living and care. My grandma needs to be able to get help as well as be able to learn to be independent again. I feel that this facility will give her that opportunity. They have a great staff of physicians and nurses that have the dedication to help their residents. They are very nice to everyone. They will be the best for my grandma.
jennymturk
5
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March 7, 2012
As a relative of a resident, I have visited Luther Crest many times and every time the staff is very pleasant and kind. They have recently renovated the dining facilities and lounge, making them even nicer than before. They offer countless services to assist individuals with all levels of care requirements. The 2BR apartments have all the required amenities and are quite spacious.
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