The Birches of Lehigh Valley sits in a two-story building with many living choices including studios, one-bedrooms, two-bedrooms, deluxe studios, and companion apartments, and the apartments come with full baths, walk-in showers, and comfortable layouts so residents can pick what best fits their needs and budget and some of them have full-size beds and there are handicap-accessible features throughout, which is good for folks with mobility concerns. The facility offers personal care, memory care, assisted living, independent living, and even nursing home services, so those who need more care or only a little help can still live with comfort and peace of mind, and companions or aides are around to help all day, every day. The community is pet-friendly, welcomes visitors, and is close to major roads and St. Luke's Hospital Anderson Campus, which can make getting to appointments or seeing family a little easier. Meals come healthy and nutritious-prepared with fresh ingredients that support vitamins and minerals and are also designed to taste good, and the kitchen staff can adjust meals for food allergies or special diets when needed, so dietary needs are looked after. FOX Therapy Rehabilitation helps residents stay active and improve movement, and therapy services are state-of-the-art, using the newest technology. Memory care is there for people with Alzheimer's or other forms of dementia, and those areas are made to keep people safe and focused, with programs that try to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Staff members at The Birches of Lehigh Valley go through special training and seem to really take their time to get to know each resident, which makes the place feel warm, friendly, and respectful. There's a strong culture of kindness, and folks say you can feel it in how everyone treats each other, from residents and visitors to the people who work there. Amenities in the building include common rooms, a private dining room, a kitchen, a TV room, a courtyard, high-speed Wi-Fi, and activity spaces so everyone has somewhere to sit, eat, visit, or relax, and the building stays clean and tidy from what people say, which can matter to many. There are different living options with flexible floor plans, which can help families plan and make choices that fit what they're looking for.
Daily life at The Birches of Lehigh Valley means there are events, programs, and activities for all kinds of interests, and people are encouraged to stay as independent as possible, with activities and therapy aimed at enriching life and helping everyone keep as much independence as they can. Resident life programming includes everything from social events to outings, and the staff, called caregivers and aides, are there for needed support-whether that means help with bathing, getting dressed, or just figuring out the day. For those still able and wanting to live fully on their own, there are independent living apartments with hassle-free services, and some folks receive non-medical care and companionship at home if they prefer.
The Birches has received good reviews for cleanliness, the large rooms, friendly staff, and for paying attention to what people actually need instead of only following a checklist. The meals and activities have even won a "Best Meals and Dining" and "Best Activities" distinction. In addition to tours, there's a photo tour you can look at if you want to see what daily life and the apartments look like before visiting. The overall feeling people describe is of a calm, caring place with flexible choices, good meals, and a focus on making sure each resident is treated with dignity, respect, and care.
