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3232 Photos available
1111 Floor plans available
9.3
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237 reviews
9.3
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237 reviews
5 star
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4 star
37%
3 star
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Overall good -nothing is perfect. My Mom is in a much better place than being home alone. I feel she is doing more now than she has for many years. The only draw back is the size of the room. Thank you! My...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Saucon Valley Manor is a senior living community located in the beautiful borough of Hellertown, PA. Surrounded by lush greenery, you will never find yourself disappointed with the view. At Sacuon Valley Manor, you can be sure that your loved ones are taken care of. With twenty-four hour care,...
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1010 Photos available
8.5
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10 reviews
8.5
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10 reviews
5 star
50%
4 star
20%
3 star
10%
2 star
10%
1 star
10%
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All the help seem to know everything about the residents. No matter what you ask. And address any concern you have. I think they are really trying to make things better all the time!
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
At the Birches of Lehigh Valley, you'll find a beautiful new building and a culture of care where the focus is on living! Our personal care and memory care neighborhoods will provide as little or as much assistance as needed while creating an environment where seniors can live their best...
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Photo of Meadow Glen at Phoebe Richland
55 Photos available
1111 Floor plans available
8.5
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13 reviews
8.5
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13 reviews
5 star
84%
4 star
8%
3 star
0%
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1 star
8%
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[name removed] and his team made the move-in process as simple and easy as it could be for our circumstances. The staff has been very supportive in helping our senior acclimate to the new environment. [name...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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8.0
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14 reviews
8.0
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14 reviews
5 star
21%
4 star
58%
3 star
0%
2 star
14%
1 star
7%
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For the activities, I can't really give any opinions on this. My husband was bedridden and couldn't participate. My husband declined and Family Pillar's hospice care came in every day and care for him until...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Alexandria Manor is elegant, affordable and home like. - A safe and secure atmosphere - All CPR certified employees - Full sprinkler systems - Monthly fire drills - Proper ventilation and lighting - Pull Bell System in every bathroom - Department of Public Welfare — licensed - Certified in...
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8.5
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7 reviews
8.5
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7 reviews
5 star
71%
4 star
29%
3 star
0%
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I live about 5 hours from mom and got the call from a family member late one Saturday night that she had a fall and was being taken to the hospital for evaluation. I arrived the next morning and knew that...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Abington Manor is located in the gorgeous rolling hills of Morgan Hill in Williams Township south of Easton Pennsylvania. We are easily accessible from the I- 78, Route 33, Route 22 and Route 611.Enriching the lives of our residents is our underlying philosophy . we are committed to providing...
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5 star
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3 star
33%
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The private rooms and bathrooms are very nice, we wanted our loved one to have some personal space. The community was very clean, and the staff all seem friendly. It doesn't feel like a nursing home, it's...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
The Easton Home is a Presbyterian senior living community. Residents are encouraged to live as independently as possible in this Victorian Mansion. Our Lehigh Valley location is like a bed and breakfast. Residents will be able to enjoy many planned activities, while still designing their own...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
ABBE Hall serves the greater Lehigh Valley with exceptional assisted living and personal care services at a beautifully revitalized South Bethlehem campus. Located close to Lehigh University, ABBE Hall offers excellent access to senior centers, libraries, churches, shops, restaurants and...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Cost of assisted living in Durham, PA

The average cost of senior living in Durham is $4,588 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include North Catasauqua, PA with an average of $4,024 per month.

Assisted living costs in Durham, PA, vs. nearby cities

Durham, PA
$4,588/mo
$4,361/mo

Assisted living costs in Durham, PA, vs. state and national averages

Durham, PA
$4,588/mo
U.S. national average
$4,612/mo

Assisted living costs in Durham, PA, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$4,588/mo
$5,620/mo

Assisted living costs in Durham, PA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,011/mo
Studio
$4,535/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,595/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,995/mo

Senior living costs in Durham vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Durham, PA
Column state: Pennsylvania
Column national: U.S.
Community typeDurham, PAPennsylvaniaU.S.
Assisted Living$4,588/mo$4,271/mo$4,612/mo
Memory Care$5,620/mo$5,453/mo$5,372/mo
Independent Living$3,520/mo$4,265/mo$4,070/mo
Assisted Living
Durham, PA:$4,588/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,271/mo
U.S.:$4,612/mo
Memory Care
Durham, PA:$5,620/mo
Pennsylvania:$5,453/mo
U.S.:$5,372/mo
Independent Living
Durham, PA:$3,520/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,265/mo
U.S.:$4,070/mo
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Assisted living costs in Durham, PA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Durham and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

Durham, PAPA stateNational

Assisted living cost trends in Durham, PA

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Durham have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Durham, PA$3,773/mo$3,726/mo+1.3%
Pennsylvania$5,315/mo$5,145/mo+3.3%
National$5,375/mo$5,129/mo+4.8%
Durham, PA
2024 average cost:$3,773/mo
2023 average cost:$3,726/mo
Percent change:+1.3%
Pennsylvania
2024 average cost:$5,315/mo
2023 average cost:$5,145/mo
Percent change:+3.3%
National
2024 average cost:$5,375/mo
2023 average cost:$5,129/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Durham, PA

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Durham.

What families are saying about assisted living in Durham

Recent reviews for assisted living in Durham

Liza's House in Danielsville, PA

4.3
Pro Food is nutritious and prepared and served to please individuals...very accommodating for food and beverages. Welcoming environment Staff tends to be very pleasant and seem to care about the residents. Staff seems to know the residents. Staff members respond when concerns are brought to ...
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Country Meadows of Allentown

5.0
As my mother began to decline a few years ago, I began looking for a retirement community for her. I visited about ten communities in the Lehigh Valley. It was apparent from the beginning that Country Meadows is special. My mother was very reluctant to leave her home but she quickly adjusted ...
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Legend of Allentown

5.0
my family member has received excellent care at Legend. The staff has gone out of their way to help adjust to his circumstances

Durham review score based on 110 family reviews

8.6
Review score10 facilities110 reviewsWrite a review
This proprietary review score is based on 110 reviews of 10 Durham assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Durham review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Durham review score compared against nearby cities

8.6
Durham, PA10 facilities
8.5
Riegelsville, PA13 facilities
8.4
Glendon, PA20 facilities

Review subcategories for Durham assisted living

When assisted living residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 110 reviews of 10 Durham assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Durham resident and family assisted living satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
Durham, PA averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.8
4.0
Friendliness
4.0
4.1
Care services
3.7
3.8
Staff
3.9
4.0
Meals & dining
3.2
3.6
Activities
3.2
3.7
Value for cost*
3.8
3.7
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
*Learn more about cost details

Durham assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Durham assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Durham, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Durham assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Durham that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Durham, PANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
60%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
30%
34.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
60%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
30%
30.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
50%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
50%
54.5%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Durham assisted living

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Durham Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Durham, PANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
50%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
20%
32.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
30%
42.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
10%
14%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Durham assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Durham partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Durham, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
10%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
30%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
20%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
60%
36%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
30%
13.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Durham assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Durham communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Durham, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
10%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
30%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
10%
36.3%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Durham assisted living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Durham offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Durham, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
30%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
20%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
10%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
60%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
30%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
60%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
20%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
20%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
20%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
30%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
30%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
20%
29.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20%
24.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
30%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Durham

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Pennsylvania assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Durham protect seniors.
Learn about Pennsylvania assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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