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Luther Crest Retirement Community

800 Hausman Road,, Allentown, PA 18104

Independent Living Assisted Living Memory Care Skilled Nursing Rehabilitation
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Estimated Pricing

Studio
Estimated $4,706
One Bedroom
Estimated $5,927
Two Bedroom
Estimated $7,290

Price Comparison

  • Average City Price: $5,953
  • Average State Price: $5,482
  • Average National Price: $4,181


  • Luther Crest Retirement Community Description

    Luther Crest Retirement Community is a large 71 bed community that offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing and rehabilitation and is about 2.0 miles outside the small town of Wescosville, Pennsylvania. Residents who live at the facility are able to choose from a range of studio, one-bedroom, two-bedroom and suite room layouts.

    The community has an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 making it the 20th highest rated community in the city out of 24 communities. See more information on reviews.

    The Nursing Home at this community has a 3 star rating out of 5 stars from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. To see more information from CMS you can check out the report here.

    To find information about the surrounding area including weather, crime, health facilities, parks, and more you can explore the neighborhood here.

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    Care Types at Community

    This community offers the following types of care

    Independent Living

    Independent living offers seniors the freedom to enjoy their retirement in a supportive community setting, with amenities and activities tailored to their active lifestyle.

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    Assisted Living

    Assisted living offers a supportive community environment with personalized care and assistance for seniors who value their independence but need help with daily activities.

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    Memory Care

    Memory care offers specialized support for seniors with Alzheimer's and dementia, focusing on safety, personalized care, and enhancing life quality.

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    Skilled Nursing

    Skilled nursing provides 24/7 medical care and support by licensed professionals for seniors needing continuous healthcare assistance.

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    Community Reviews

    6.5
    Luther Crest Retirement Community
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 66 reviews across the web

    Ranking

  • Ranking in City: 20 out of 24 communities in Allentown
  • Ranking in State: 1167 out of 1451 communities in PA
  • Food and Dining A

    Activities A

    Facility and Grounds B

    Care B

    Staff B

    Cleanliness A



    Review Summary

    The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.

    Summary of Reviews for Luther Crest:

    • Several reviews express significant dissatisfaction with the level of care, citing unmet medical needs, poor staff responsiveness, and overall neglect.
    • Complaints include inadequate communication, unprofessional behavior from staff, and a lack of compassion and professionalism.
    • Issues with cleanliness, medication management, and proper feeding were highlighted, alongside instances of discrimination and poor treatment of residents.
    • Some reviewers reported severe health declines in their loved ones due to the facility's negligence, including untreated infections and unaddressed medical conditions.
    • On the positive side, a few reviews praise the facility, mentioning happy residents, good staff-resident interactions, and satisfactory living conditions.
    • Positive comments highlight the caring nature of some staff members, the quality of therapy received, and the overall environment of the facility.
    • There are mentions of good experiences with specific staff members and the facility's ability to provide a comfortable and caring atmosphere for some residents.

    Conclusion: While there are a few positive testimonials about Luther Crest, the majority of reviews raise serious concerns about the quality of care, staff behavior, and facility management. Prospective residents and their families are advised to consider these reviews carefully.


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    Health

    Wellness services

    24-hour assistance from a caring, friendly staff

    Around-the-clock nursing staff

    24/7 access to on-site nursing

    Medication management

    Treatment for medically complex conditions


    Services

    Support with daily tasks

    Support with tasks of daily living

    Assistance with activities of daily living

    Full residence maintenance

    Linen and housekeeping services

    Enhanced care available for additional rates


    Activities

    Dynamic wellness and activity programs

    Access to all community amenities

    Pastoral care services

    Cultural, recreational and education programs

    Organized outings

    Social parties and holiday celebrations


    Community Amenities

    Housekeeping and linen services

    Access to community amenities

    Scheduled transportation

    24-hour emergency call system and security

    Beautiful campus setting

    Ekstrand Cardio-Theater exercise suite


    Room Amenities

    Private suites

    Emergency response system

    Fully equipped kitchens

    Individually controlled heat and air

    Washer and dryer

    Plush carpeting


    Dining

    Three nutritious, chef-prepared meals per day

    Three meals per day, served in our dining room

    Restaurant-style dining

    Formal and casual dining venues

    Dining venues

    Dining services


    Transportation

    Scheduled transportation

    Transportation for community outings

    Scheduled transportation for shopping and errands

    Attached garages



    Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

    Nursing Home Ratings

    Overall rating: 3
    Health inspection rating: 3
    Staffing rating: 3
    Quality measure rating: 3
    Long-term quality measure rating: 2
    Short-term quality measure rating: 4


    Nursing Home Overview

    Participation date: July 1, 1983
    Ownership type: Non Profit
    Provider type: Medicare and Medicaid
    Nursing home capacity: 60
    Total current residents: 54
    Facility is located in a hospital: No
    Automatic sprinkler system: Yes
    Resident and family council: Resident


    Facility Incident, Complaints and Fines

    Number of facility incidents: 0
    Number of substantiated complaints: 5
    Number of payment denials: 0
    Number of fines: 2
    Total cost of fines: $4876


    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services give each Nursing Home a Star Rating from 1-5 with 5 being the highest.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services gather information about the number of hours of care provided on average to each resident each day by staff as well as the turnover of staff.

    The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around emergency department and hospital visits for residents of Nursing Homes.

    The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around quality measures for residents of Nursing Homes.

    The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around COVID-19 vaccination rates of Nursing Home residents and staff members.

    The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.

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    Health and Fire Safety Deficiencies

    The Center for Medicare and Medicaid report health and fire safety deficiencies. Some of these deficiencies are more severe than others. The following table shows different levels of severity.

    Scope
    Severity of Deficiency Isolated Pattern Widespread
    Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety J K L
    Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy G H I
    No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy D E F
    No actual harm with potential for minimal harm A B C

    Fire Safety Deficiencies

    Survey Date Correction Date Letter Category Description
    2022-06-14 2022-07-01 E Construction Deficiencies Install a two-hour-resistant firewall separation.
    2022-06-14 2022-07-01 D Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
    2021-08-31 2021-09-10 E Smoke Deficiencies Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
    2021-08-31 2021-09-10 E Smoke Deficiencies Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
    2021-08-31 2021-09-10 E Smoke Deficiencies Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
    2020-02-12 2020-04-07 E Construction Deficiencies Use approved construction type or materials.
    2020-02-12 2020-04-07 E Egress Deficiencies Have exits that are accessible at all times.
    2020-02-12 2020-04-07 E Smoke Deficiencies Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
    2020-02-12 2020-04-07 E Smoke Deficiencies Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.
    2020-02-12 2020-04-07 E Smoke Deficiencies Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

    Fines

    Fine Date Fine Amount
    2021-11-29 $650
    2022-08-08 $4,226
    2022-08-08 $4,194

    What is in the Neighborhood

    General Area Overview
    • The closest city is Wescosville which is 2.0 miles away and has a population of 5,872 (very small town).
    • The average income is $85,912, which is very high compared to other zip codes.
    • Weather
      • High Temperature: 78
      • Low Temperature: 31
      • Average Temperature: 54.2
      • Day Breakdown: The area gets 159 days of rain, 28 days of snow and 177 days of sun
      • Precipitation: 2.3 inches a year

    Health and Safety Overview
    • The average life expectancy in zip code is 79.35 years old, which is high compared to other zip codes.
    • Air Quality: Good Days 257.0, Moderate Days 40.0, Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Days 0.0, Unhealthy Days 0.0, Very Unhealthy Days 0.0, Hazardous Days 0.0

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    Supermarkets

    Grocery Outlet
    0.6 miles away
    Wegmans
    1.0 miles away
    Weis
    1.8 miles away
    Target
    1.8 miles away
    Costco
    1.9 miles away

    Transportation

    Zephyr Station
    1.8 miles away
    Cedar Creek Station
    2.0 miles away

    Bus Stations

    Bieber Bus Terminal - Wescosville
    2.0 miles away
    11th&Hamiltonw
    4.4 miles away
    Hamilton&fountne
    4.5 miles away

    Banks

    Provident Bank
    0.6 miles away
    BB&T
    0.7 miles away
    Lafayette Ambassador Bank
    0.8 miles away
    Embassy Bank for the Lehigh Valley
    0.8 miles away
    American Bank
    0.8 miles away

    Hospitals

    Integrated Health Campus
    0.7 miles away
    Lehigh Valley Hospital
    2.5 miles away
    Lehigh Valley Hospital - 17th Street Campus
    3.5 miles away
    St. Luke's Hospital Allentown
    3.6 miles away
    St. Luke’s Sacred Heart Campus
    4.9 miles away

    Pharmacies

    CVS Pharmacy
    1.5 miles away
    Rite Aid
    2.0 miles away
    Dorneyville Pharmacy
    2.3 miles away
    CVS
    2.5 miles away
    Walgreens
    2.9 miles away

    Dentists

    Ghosh Orthodontics
    2.0 miles away
    Brookside Dental Care
    2.2 miles away
    Dorneyville Dental
    2.2 miles away
    Fairmont Dental
    3.8 miles away
    Advanced Oral Dynamics
    4.5 miles away

    Parks

    Cedar Creek Parkway West
    0.9 miles away
    Jordan Creek County Park
    1.3 miles away
    Trexler Memorial Park
    1.4 miles away
    Blue Barn Park
    1.4 miles away
    Ceder Creek West
    1.5 miles away

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    Shopping

    Allen Street Shopping Center
    3.8 miles away
    Lehigh Valley Mall
    4.9 miles away
    Whitehall Mall
    4.9 miles away
    Allentown Commons
    6.9 miles away
    Fairmont Village Shopping Center
    10.7 miles away

    Culture

    Center Stage
    1.8 miles away
    Peanuts Showplace
    1.9 miles away
    Good Time Theater
    2.0 miles away
    Greek Theater
    2.4 miles away
    Trexler Pavillion for Theater and Dance
    2.7 miles away

    Restaurants

    Trivet
    0.5 miles away
    Red Robin
    0.5 miles away
    Zoe's Pizzeria
    0.5 miles away
    Oishi Japan
    0.6 miles away
    Liu's House
    0.8 miles away

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    Licensing

    This community is licensed by the state of PA. It is a large-sized community with 71 total beds.

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