Westminster Village in Allentown is a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) located in Allentown, Pennsylvania. This community provides multiple levels of care, allowing residents to transition between independent living, personal care, skilled nursing, and short-term rehabilitation as their needs change. The facility offers a total of 106 accommodations and has been certified by Medicare and Medicaid since February 23, 1967. In addition to its primary role as a CCRC, Westminster Village includes nursing home services and specialized support for memory care and hospice. The facility is equipped to accommodate residents requiring full assistance with activities of daily living such as bathing, eating, dressing, and toileting.
Medical and supportive care services at Westminster Village are broad in scope. Residents have access to diabetes care, medication management, pain management, wound care, and incontinence care. Vision care and optometry services, hearing care, dental care, and podiatry are available on site, along with support from nurses and therapists offering physical, occupational, and speech therapy. The facility offers ambulatory care for those with mobility needs and coordinates clubs and community activities for social engagement. Fitness programs and a fitness center are available, supporting the physical well-being of residents. Spiritual needs are also addressed, including on-site Catholic services.
The community provides access to resident and family counseling and maintains both resident and family councils. Amenities include laundry and dry-cleaning services, a barber and beauty salon, and oral support for residents who require Spanish language or podiatry services. Residents and their families may utilize complimentary transportation for various outings, and transportation at cost is also available for both medical and non-medical purposes.
Reviews from residents and families indicate variable experiences with care and staff at Westminster Village. Some report negative encounters related to hygiene, medical response, communication, and general cleanliness, expressing concerns about nursing responsiveness and adequacy of basic comforts. Allegations include neglect of health and safety protocols and poor facility upkeep. Conversely, at least one review highlights compassionate and attentive care provided by the 3rd-floor nursing staff during hospice care. Overall, feedback points to inconsistent standards in care and staff engagement, with multiple accounts urging caution when considering Westminster Village as a care option.
There have been no recent major renovations or significant developments at Westminster Village in Allentown as of 2024, according to publicly available information. The facility continues to provide a range of healthcare and lifestyle options tailored to the needs of older adults within a continuing care retirement community setting.
Costs at this community start at $1,700 and range up to $10,646. The average price in the community is $6,173, which is less than the average price in the area of $6,397. The cost of continuing care retirement communities in this area is essentially the same as the cost throughout the state. If the resident needs other services, additional services may increase the monthly cost.
