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Reviewed by Victoria Collier, VA-Accredited Attorney Patriot Angels has helped 14 families in Allentown access the VA benefits they've earned.
Allentown Assisted Living at a Glance
Patriot Angels Assisted Living Partners in Allentown
The community below is a Patriot Angels partner in Allentown, ready to work with veterans and surviving spouses on VA benefits.
Other Options for Veterans Near Allentown
Compare a few more partner communities a short drive from Allentown.
What Assisted Living Costs in Allentown
No separate Allentown figure is published, so the best benchmark is the Pennsylvania median of $6,480 a month (CareScout 2025), $280 above the U.S. median of $6,200. For current rates and rules in one place, see the Aid & Attendance fact sheet. In Allentown, as elsewhere, the care level written into the plan moves the price more than the apartment does.
| Benchmark | Per month | Left after up to $3,845 |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania assisted living median | $6,480 | $2,635 |
| U.S. assisted living median | $6,200 | $2,355 |
| Pennsylvania in-home care | $6,483 | $2,638 |
Find Out What an Allentown Veteran or Surviving Spouse Could Receive
Assisted living is paid care, which is what Aid & Attendance is for. An Allentown veteran or surviving spouse who needs help with daily activities may qualify for up to $3,845 a month. A spouse of a living veteran can sometimes qualify too; see whether a spouse of a living veteran can get Aid & Attendance.
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How Many Veterans Live in Allentown
About 3,650 veterans live in Allentown, and 1,978 of them are 65 or older. Across Lehigh County, there are 16,518 veterans, 9,450 of them 65 or older. Figures come from the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
What Allentown Families Should Ask Before Choosing
Dementia down the road
This Allentown partner also runs memory care, so a move may not be needed if memory declines.
Care-level pricing
Ask how an Allentown community decides care levels and how much the bill rises with each step.
Medical appointments
Ask whether the community’s transportation covers doctor visits from Allentown and how far it goes.
Check the state record
Look up any Allentown community’s inspection history with DHS before you sign.
Assisted Living in Cities Near Allentown
Other Pennsylvania assisted living pages within driving distance of Allentown.
Veteran Families We’ve Helped
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Allentown Assisted Living Questions
Can an Allentown veteran use Aid & Attendance for assisted living?
Yes. A qualifying wartime veteran or surviving spouse in Allentown who needs help with daily activities can receive up to $3,845 a month toward the community’s bill.
What does assisted living cost in Allentown?
No Allentown-only figure is published. The Pennsylvania median is $6,480 a month (CareScout 2025).
How many assisted living partners are in Allentown?
Just one, in Allentown, plus 36 across Pennsylvania.
Which Allentown communities also offer memory care?
Our Allentown partner does. Look for the Memory Care tag on each card.
Does an Allentown community have to accept VA benefits?
No. Aid & Attendance is paid to the veteran or surviving spouse, so it can go toward the bill at any private Allentown community.
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Related Patriot Angels guides
Looking beyond Allentown? See Assisted Living in Pennsylvania or the national guide.
