Allentown, Pennsylvania, is consistently ranked as one of the best locations for seniors and retirees to live. It’s part of AARP’s age-friendly city network. Surveys also reveal the city has some of the safest senior services.
Rittenhouse Village at Lehigh Valley represents Allentown’s appeal to seniors and families. This thriving senior community is designed to promote senior wellness, including memory care programs.
Learn more about the best senior living in Allentown, PA, in this comprehensive guide.
Safe and Comfortable Allentown Senior Housing
First and foremost, every community must have senior apartments built for comfort, safety, and independence. Personal care assistance is also available at Rittenhouse Village at Lehigh Valley to help with daily regimens like hygiene.
Apartments are also designed with the following features for seniors:
- Spacious, open layouts that allow plenty of movement
- Senior-friendly bathrooms with shower handlebars
- Walk-in closets and plenty of storage
- On-site laundry
- Renovated living areas
Housekeeping, laundry, and trash removal services are also available to help seniors enjoy daily life at Rittenhouse Village.
There are three types of floor plan styles available:
- Aristocrat (355 square foot suite with one bathroom)
- Imperial (710 Sq. feet one-bedroom, two-bathroom apt.)
- Monarch (one-bathroom suite, 355 sq. ft)
Residents are suggested floorplans based on needs. For example, a senior enrolled in the SHINE memory care program may be offered the Monarch suite for its accessibility features and proximity to memory care programs.
All apartments are just steps away from community living staples like dining halls and common areas for socializing.
Senior Care Options for Memory Conditions
What makes Rittenhouse Village at Lehigh Valley stand out among other communities is its nationally recognized memory program, SHINE. This certified SHINE program is officially recognized by the Alzheimer’s Association, a leader in Alzheimer’s research. Rittenhouse Village’s program uses the latest memory care methods backed by the science community.
All memory care professionals at Rittenhouse Village are trained in data-driven methods and undergo mandatory training thereafter to keep up with the latest Alzheimer’s care methods. The three goals of the program are to boost self-esteem, confidence, and independence in seniors with memory-related conditions.
Rittenhouse Village leverages the following community design strategies:
- Managing senior nutrition through chef-prepared dining services
- Neighborhood design that promotes safety, health, and happiness
- Ongoing team member training
- Solo and group activities designed to improve cognitive skills
- A communication system that connects seniors, care providers, and
- families
All SHINE seniors are given a “My Story” memory book they craft themselves. Residents work on this book daily to improve memory preservation and recall. They may include scrapbook art, photos, text, and any other medium to stimulate memory.
The program also includes participation in daily activities. Schedules are customized to include a range of engagement, from creative to physical fitness. Memory milestones are also celebrated to instill a sense of purpose within seniors.
The Best Senior Communities Have Engaging Activities
The hallmark of any high-quality senior living community is a packed social calendar of activities and events. Rittenhouse Village at Lehigh Valley is no exception. The community’s activities calendar is managed by the nationally-recognized Celebrations Activities & Events.
The calendar also includes educational activities to enrich seniors’ minds. These activities may include guest speakers, documentaries, or outings to local Allentown museums. Daily discussions about the news over coffee are also on the calendar.
Some of the most popular activities on the calendar are games designed to engage cognitive skills.
Senior games include:
- Classic card games, including UNO
- Bingo nights and afternoons
- Jeopardy and trivia
- Word search games
- Family feud
- Skippo
- Crossword puzzles
- Classic boardgames like monopoly
You’ll also find daily physical fitness activities scheduled on the Celebrations calendar. These classes are designed for senior health in mind. Exercises are lighter in nature, but there’s still a variety of physical activities to choose from.
Senior exercises include:
- Movement classes (move to the music)
- Light beach ball volleyball
- Daily walks in the courtyard and community
- Monday stretches
- Chair exercises
- Light aerobics
Residents in the SHINE memory care program also participate in the above physical activities to improve memory capacity. Studies show that exercise aids in the neurogenesis process by forming new brain neurons; these neurons are vital for brain organization and preventing confusion.
Independent seniors are also free to explore the city with fellow retirees. Group outings are a wonderful way to combat isolation and improve cognitive skills through socialization. Remaining independent also helps prevent senior anxiety and depression.
Enjoy Retirement In Lehigh Valley
Residents are encouraged to get out and explore the Allentown area. There’s no shortage of things to do for active seniors and retirees. The Celebrations calendar is also packed with monthly outings and entertainment events.
Calendar outings may include:
- Shopping trips at Aldi, Dollar Tree, and Walmart
- Breakfasts and lunches at local eateries
- Ice cream outings
- Trips to the Mall
- Church and spiritual outings
Creativity is highly encouraged at Rittenhouse Village. It’s also part of the SHINE memory care program.
The community hosts artists to lead creative classes like drawing, art talks, and music appreciation sessions. Movie nights are hosted almost daily and feature a range of genres.
Feel free to discover the many senior living activities that exist outside of the community. Outings are an excellent way to spend quality time with family and new friends.
Popular senior-friendly sites include:
- Allentown Art Museum
- Miller Symphony Hall
- Museum of Indian Culture
- Da Vinci Science Center
- Trexler Memorial Park
- Liberty Bell Museum
- Lehigh Valley Heritage Museum
Families can draw inspiration from the above list when planning visits to the community. It’s a perfect way to spend Grandparents day! There are also plenty of popular Allentown shopping and dining experiences, like the downtown Allentown market and the Lehigh Valley Mall.
Discover the Promise of Senior Living in Allentown, PA
Take this time to review the guide above to make the most informed choice possible. Senior life at Rittenhouse Village at Lehigh Valley is more than an Allentown retirement home. It’s an enriching community experience designed to thrive.
Schedule a tour today to experience the community firsthand and discuss your goals with a licensed senior living professional. Walk the grounds, and learn more about our dining experience, and social calendars.
Contact us today to learn more about senior living in Allentown, PA.
