I moved my mom to Country Meadows Allentown and have been very pleased - welcoming, attentive staff who know residents by name, excellent memory care and on-site hospice, clean attractive apartments, fresh well-prepared meals, and engaging activities that keep her active and social. Communication with families is strong and I have real peace of mind. I highly recommend it.
Loved one of resident
Jul 2026
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Amenities
Healthcare services
Activities of daily living assistance
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Medication management
Mental wellness program
Healthcare staffing
12-16 hour nursing
24-hour call system
24-hour supervision
Meals and dining
Diabetes diet
Meal preparation and service
Restaurant-style dining
Special dietary restrictions
Room
Air-conditioning
Cable
Fully furnished
Housekeeping and linen services
Kitchenettes
Private bathrooms
Telephone
Wifi
Memory care community services
Mild cognitive impairment
Specialized memory care programming
Transportation
Community operated transportation
Transportation arrangement
Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
Common areas
Beauty salon
Computer center
Dining room
Fitness room
Gaming room
Garden
Outdoor space
Small library
Wellness center
Community services
Concierge services
Fitness programs
Move-in coordination
Activities
Community-sponsored activities
Planned day trips
Resident-run activities
Scheduled daily activities
Reviews
4.35·(82)
Overall rating
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Care
4.4
Staff
4.4
Meals
4.7
Amenities
4.6
Value
2.5
Pros
Compassionate, attentive caregiving staff
Stable staffing and low staff turnover
Personalized resident care and family communication
Dedicated memory-care program and secure units
On-site medical, dental, and podiatric services
24/7 nursing and wellness oversight
Gourmet, chef-driven dining and family-style meals
Spacious, airy apartments with personalization options
Comprehensive housekeeping and laundry services
Organized transportation to medical appointments
On-site hospice and end-of-life planning support
Family- and pet-friendly visitation policies
Well-maintained grounds and clean interiors
Helpful admissions and transition assistance
Cons
Inconsistent management professionalism
Variability in care quality across different care levels
Staffing shortages and training gaps in some assisted/memory units
Departmental coordination and communication gaps
High cost and limited affordability for some residents
Sharp price increases when care level escalates
Opaque sales and billing practices
Gaps in medication and vaccine-handling procedures
Perceived institutional or less home-like atmosphere in certain areas
Inconsistent staff conduct and responsiveness
Summary of reviews
Country Meadows Allentown presents as a well-appointed, multi-building retirement campus with many operational strengths and a generally positive reputation among families. Reviewers consistently praise the caregiving staff as compassionate and attentive, with examples of long-term staff relationships, low turnover, and personalized communication with families. The community offers broad clinical support—on-site medical, dental, and podiatric services, 24/7 nursing oversight, and on-site hospice—which many families cited as providing reassurance during transitions and end-of-life care.
Dining, activities, and amenities are commonly mentioned as highlights. The campus features chef-driven menus and family-style dining options, multiple amenity spaces (salon, chapel, coffee shop, conference room), and comprehensive housekeeping and laundry services. Residents benefit from an extensive activities calendar—arts, music, outings, classes, and memory-support programming—which contributes to an active social environment. Apartments are frequently described as spacious and airy, and the community accommodates personal furniture and family visitation, including pets.
Despite these strengths, several operational concerns recur. Families describe variability in care quality between independent living and assisted/memory units; some assisted-level units are characterized as having staffing and training shortfalls that affect responsiveness. There are also intermittent reports of inconsistent management professionalism and departmental coordination gaps that can complicate transitions or raise communication issues between clinical and support teams. Financial transparency and affordability are additional areas of concern: reviewers note a relatively high cost of care, instances of sharp price increases when higher-acuity care is needed, and perceptions of opaque sales or billing practices.
Clinically significant procedural issues were raised by a subset of families, including concerns around medication and vaccine-handling practices and the conduct or responsiveness of certain staff members. These accounts do not reflect the overall pattern of praise for caregiving but suggest variability in operational consistency. Prospective residents and families should tour specific units, ask for staffing ratios and training protocols for assisted and memory-care areas, review contract language about rate increases, and request documentation of medication- and vaccine-handling procedures.
In summary, Country Meadows Allentown appears to offer strong clinical resources, robust social programming, and well-maintained facilities, making it a compelling option for families seeking an active, medically supported retirement community. At the same time, variability in management, staffing, and billing practices means that individual experiences can differ; careful, unit-specific inquiries and contract review are recommended before placement.
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Location
Country Meadows Retirement Communities is located at 410 N Krocks Rd, Allentown, PA, 18106.
About Country Meadows Retirement Communities
Country Meadows Retirement Communities gives seniors different choices for where to live and how much help they want, so folks find everything from independent apartments for people who like to do things themselves, to assisted living and personal care when someone needs help with bathing, dressing, or taking medicine, and then they've got specialized Connections Memory Support neighborhoods for people living with memory loss like Alzheimer's, and over there at the Bethlehem campus, they've got Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation with 24-hour care for both short-term rehab and long-term stays, so really, it goes from light care to heavy care depending on what you need. Folks can start in independent living and stay as needs change, so people get to age in place instead of moving from one place to another if they need more care. Meals come with the rent, and they have restaurant-style dining rooms where chefs make food, with snacks and drinks out all day, plus you can choose to eat in your room if you want, and they make meals for guests too, which is handy for family visits. The staff stays up all night, so someone's always there for emergencies, and there's security, transportation for errands or appointments, housekeeping, laundry, lots of spaces to get together like indoor common rooms, walking paths, outdoor patios, and even a salon or barber right there on the property, and people can bring their pets along because the place is pet-friendly.
They have scheduled social stuff all week long, like games, gardening clubs, shopping trips, religious services, performances, crafts, birthdays, and holiday parties, so it's easy to stay busy or meet folks, and there's even a fitness center with a professional running things. There's Wi-Fi and cable TV in every room, apartment-style options with kitchens and washers and dryers right inside, heat and AC and all utilities included, and floor plans go from studios to two-bedrooms, so singles or couples can find something that fits. If someone needs help getting up or moved from bed to wheelchair, staff helps with that, and they'll help with blood sugar checks but won't give insulin shots, and folks who have accidents need to manage that mostly themselves.
They have resources for people figuring out what care they'll need, including how much places like this can cost, with monthly rentals and personalized prices, so people don't need to pay a big buy-in to start out, and if someone's a couple or wants to share a friendship suite, that's there too. Community Life programs aim to keep people active in body, mind, and spirit, offering everything from outings to counseling and wellness checks. The Connections Memory Support is meant for people with dementia, with activities that help residents feel useful and engaged. With staff on hand 24 hours a day-from nurses and aides to dining and maintenance people-residents get help when they need it, and the environment is built with safety and security in mind, focusing on helping people keep their independence as long as possible. Country Meadows offers a wide range of senior care, with independent living, assisted living, memory support, restorative care, skilled nursing, rehab, and even hospice or respite care for those needing it for a short while, and the whole place aims to give seniors a safe and comfortable place to live as their needs change. Country Meadows of Allentown and other locations have received recognition for their activity offerings and focus on resident wellbeing, so families looking for a dependable retirement spot in Pennsylvania find a connected community with choices for every stage of aging.
People often ask...
Country Meadows Retirement Communities offers competitive pricing, with rates starting at a cost of $6,543 per month.
Country Meadows Retirement Communities offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, continuing care retirement community, and skilled nursing.
There are 11 photos of Country Meadows Retirement Communities on Mirador.
Yes, Country Meadows Retirement Communities allows residents to age in place and adjust their level of care as needed.
The full address for this community is 410 N Krocks Rd, Allentown, PA 18106.
No, Country Meadows Retirement Communities does not offer respite care.
Respite care in assisted living communities provides temporary, short-term relief for primary caregivers by offering professional care for their loved ones. It allows individuals to stay in an assisted living community for a limited time, giving caregivers a break while ensuring residents receive necessary support and assistance with daily activities.
Safety & Compliance
In Pennsylvania, the Department of Human Services licenses personal care homes and assisted living residences and publishes its licensing inspection summaries.
Identified abuse-related concerns and missing documentation in care plans after a recent incident; two deficiencies were cited.
Type B2600Abuse prohibition
2600Support Plan Revision
21 Aug 2025Inspection
21 Aug 2025Inspection
Concluded that corrective actions were fully implemented, but cited multiple deficiencies related to resident information confidentiality and medication management, including labeling, storage, and MAR documentation.
2600.17Record Confidentiality
2600.65.gAnnual Training Content
2600.183.eStoring Medications
2600.184.aResident's Meds Labeled
2600.187.aMedication Record
22 Jan 2025Inspection
22 Jan 2025Inspection
Found no deficiencies. No violations were cited.
30 Oct 2024Inspection
30 Oct 2024Inspection
Determined no deficiencies were found after the licensing review.
08 Oct 2024Inspection
08 Oct 2024Inspection
Identified multiple deficiencies in incident reporting, medication management and documentation, confidentiality controls, safety equipment maintenance, and emergency information posting.
2600.16(c)Written Incident Report
2600.17Record Confidentiality
2600.18Compliance With Laws
2600.91Emergency Telephone Numbers
2600.101jLighting/Operable Lamp
2600.103iOutdated Food
2600.187aMedication Record
2600.187cRefusal of Medication
2600.187dFollow Prescriber's Orders
2600.188bMedication Error Reporting
22 Aug 2024Inspection
22 Aug 2024Inspection
Found deficiencies across sanitation, outdated food, fire safety, medical evaluations, self-administration documentation, and care plan signatures; follow-up indicated full implementation and ongoing compliance is required.
2600.85.a.Sanitary conditions
2600.103.i.Outdated Food
2600.105.g.Lint Removal and Duct Cleaning
2600.141.a.Medical Evaluation Information
2600.141.b.1Annual Medical Evaluation
2600.181.cSelf-administration Assessment
2600.185.a.Implement Storage Procedures
2600.227.cSupport Plan Revision
2600.227.gSupport Plan Signatures
19 Jul 2024Inspection
19 Jul 2024Inspection
Investigated an incident and found no deficiencies.
10 Jul 2024Inspection
10 Jul 2024Inspection
Investigated and found no deficiencies.
19 Jan 2024Inspection
19 Jan 2024Inspection
Found deficiencies related to labeling of leftovers, prescription medication administration, and bed cane information in resident care planning.
2600.103.eLeftovers
2600.182.bPrescription Medication Administration
2600.227.dSupport Plan Medical/Dental
14 Aug 2023Inspection
14 Aug 2023Inspection
Investigated and found failures to follow prescriber directions, including glucometer misuse, improper medication administration, and missing vital signs documentation for parameter-based orders.
2600.187.dFollow prescriber's directions
13 Jan 2023Inspection
13 Jan 2023Inspection
Verified no deficiencies were identified.
31 Aug 2022Inspection
31 Aug 2022Inspection
Found multiple deficiencies, including failure to post the current license and inspection summary in a public area, outdated carbon monoxide detector batteries, missing weekly menus, and improper medication handling.
2600Post Current License
2600Applicable Health and Safety Laws
2600Menus Posted
2600Prescription Medication
2600Prescription Current
2600Implement Storage Procedures
19 Jul 2022Inspection
19 Jul 2022Inspection
Found no deficiencies.
13 Jul 2022Inspection
13 Jul 2022Inspection
Found no deficiencies. The survey indicated compliance with all requirements.
15 Mar 2022Inspection
15 Mar 2022Inspection
Found that staff did not follow the prescriber's wound care orders for a resident.
2600.187.dFollow Prescriber's Orders
14 Jan 2022Inspection
14 Jan 2022Inspection
Found no deficiencies during the visit.
09 Dec 2021Inspection
09 Dec 2021Inspection
Found deficiencies related to abuse and care plan documentation, with corrective actions implemented.
2600.42bAbuse
2600.227dSupport Plan Medical/Dental
23 Aug 2021Inspection
23 Aug 2021Inspection
Found no deficiencies.
30 Jul 2021Inspection
30 Jul 2021Inspection
Issued a regular license for a personal care home in Allentown for a one-year term from 2021-08-31 to 2022-08-31.
30 Jul 2021Inspection
30 Jul 2021Inspection
Issued a regular license following renewal application. Noted ongoing oversight and potential enforcement for noncompliance.
07 Jul 2021Inspection
07 Jul 2021Inspection
Found deficiencies in fire safety, egress, lighting at bedside, notice to the fire department, combustible storage, smoke detector testing, and medication storage.
2600FS Orientation
2600Lighting/Operable Lamp
2600Unobstructed Egress
2600Notice to Fire Department
2600Combustible Storage
2600Testing Smoke Detectors
2600Implement Storage Procedures
01 Jul 2021Inspection
01 Jul 2021Inspection
Identified deficiencies related to posting licenses, staff fire-safety orientation, medication administration training, medication storage procedures, and following prescriber orders.
2600.3.cPost Current License
2600.65aFS Orientation 1st Day
2600.182.bPrescription Medication
2600.185.aImplement Storage Procedures
2600.187.dFollow Prescriber's Orders
19 Mar 2021Inspection
19 Mar 2021Inspection
Found no deficiencies.
05 Mar 2021Inspection
05 Mar 2021Inspection
Found no deficiencies. No regulatory citations identified.
01 Sept 2020Inspection
01 Sept 2020Inspection
Identified no regulatory citations after the licensing review.
21 Jul 2020Inspection
21 Jul 2020Inspection
Found no deficiencies.
17 Jul 2020Inspection
17 Jul 2020Inspection
Found deficiencies related to failing to report a suspected abuse incident within 24 hours and to updating the resident's plan after unwitnessed falls.
Type A2600. 15.a.Resident Abuse Reporting
2600. 227.d.Support Plan Medical/Dental
23 Jun 2020Inspection
23 Jun 2020Inspection
Granted a regular license for the site and noted that annual inspections will occur.
23 Jun 2020Inspection
23 Jun 2020Inspection
Issued a regular license for the personal care home at 430 North Krocks Road, Allentown, PA 18106, valid through August 31, 2021.
12 May 2020Inspection
12 May 2020Inspection
Found no deficiencies. Inspections conducted on listed dates identified no regulatory citations.
16 Mar 2020Inspection
16 Mar 2020Inspection
Determined the submitted plan of correction was fully implemented; continued compliance must be maintained.
20 Feb 2020Inspection
20 Feb 2020Inspection
Determined that the submitted plan of correction was fully implemented and ongoing compliance must be maintained.
30 Oct 2019Inspection
30 Oct 2019Inspection
Determined that compliance was achieved after a review, and continued compliance must be maintained.
11 Jul 2019Inspection
11 Jul 2019Inspection
Identified violations of state regulations governing personal care homes.
10 May 2019Inspection
10 May 2019Inspection
Granted a regular license renewal after review of renewal materials.
10 May 2019Inspection
10 May 2019Inspection
Renewed and issued a regular license following the renewal application. The document notes that an on-site inspection is required at least annually and will take place within the next twelve months.
18 Oct 2018Inspection
18 Oct 2018Inspection
Found violations related to resident safety and care documentation, including resident-to-resident violence and incomplete care-plan updates.
Type A2600.42(b)A resident may not be neglected, intimidated, physically or verbally abused, mistreated, subjected to corporal punishment or disciplined in any way.
Type A2600.227(d)Documentation in the resident's support plan.
Type A2600.234(d)The support plan shall be revised at least annually and as the resident's condition changes.
11 Oct 2018Inspection
11 Oct 2018Inspection
Determined that the consolidated Certificate of Compliance was issued in error and reinstated the separate Certificates of Compliance with their original capacities.
11 Oct 2018Inspection
11 Oct 2018Inspection
Found that a single Certificate of Compliance was issued in error and rescinded, with separate certificates reinstated.
15 Aug 2018Inspection
15 Aug 2018Inspection
Issued a revised license reflecting updated capacity after adjusting the home's physical space.
15 Aug 2018Inspection
15 Aug 2018Inspection
Concluded that the location's license was no longer operated at this site and consolidated with another license.
09 Aug 2018Inspection
09 Aug 2018Inspection
Cited a violation for resident mistreatment after a resident struck another with a purse, causing an injury.
55 Pa.Code §2600.42(b)Protection from neglect, abuse, mistreatment
29 Jun 2018Inspection
29 Jun 2018Inspection
Issued a regular license after determining compliance with applicable regulations.
22 May 2018Inspection
22 May 2018Inspection
Issued a certificate of compliance after renewal; found no deficiencies.
22 May 2018Inspection
22 May 2018Inspection
Issued a regular license following renewal application.
17 Oct 2017Inspection
17 Oct 2017Inspection
Investigated a failure to provide required daily living assistance after a resident requested help; staff did not assist and left the resident without needed support.
Type A55 Pa.Code §2600.23(a)A home shall provide each resident with assistance with activities of daily living as indicated in the resident's assessment and support plan
28 Aug 2017Inspection
28 Aug 2017Inspection
Identified violations related to reporting requirements and description of violations during a licensing review.
2600.16(c)Regulation 55 Pa.Code §2600
28 Aug 2017Inspection
28 Aug 2017Inspection
Identified multiple regulatory deficiencies involving resident dignity and privacy, safety hazards, and inadequate medical/administrative documentation.
2600.17Resident records confidentiality
2600.42(c)Dignity and respect for residents
2600.100(a)Building exterior and grounds in good repair
2600.121(a)Unobstructed exits
2600.234(a)Plan of correction for admissions and care planning
2600.225(a)Written initial assessment
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