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Good Shepherd Home Raker Center
601 St John Street, Allentown, PA 18103
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Good Shepherd Home Raker Center, in Allentown, Pennsylvania, is certified for 99 beds under non-profit, church related ownership.
CMS gives it 4 of 5 stars overall, above the Pennsylvania median of 3; the health inspection rating is 4, staffing 4 and quality measures 4.
Inspectors recorded 11 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (3, 4, 4 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 11.1 per 100 beds, fewer than the state median of 22.2.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 4.8 hours per resident per day (1.4 RN), above the Pennsylvania median of 3.6; nursing staff turnover is 32.1%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Lehigh Co. median | Pennsylvania median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 4 | 5 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 11 | 13 | 26 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 11.1 | 9.9 | 22.2 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 4.8 | 3.8 | 3.6 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 1.4 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 32.1% | 40.1% | 44.3% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (16 in the county, 656 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Pennsylvania average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 23 Sep 2025, 22 Aug 2024.
Severity mix: D ×7 E ×1 F ×2 C ×1
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Sep 2025 | F0605 | Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. | D | Standard survey | 3 Oct 2025 |
| 23 Sep 2025 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 3 Oct 2025 |
| 23 Sep 2025 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 3 Oct 2025 |
| 22 Aug 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 21 Oct 2024 |
| 22 Aug 2024 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Standard survey | 21 Oct 2024 |
| 22 Aug 2024 | F0640 | Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. | D | Standard survey | 21 Oct 2024 |
| 22 Aug 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 21 Oct 2024 |
| 13 Oct 2023 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 3 Nov 2023 |
| 13 Oct 2023 | F0584 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | E | Standard survey | 3 Nov 2023 |
| 13 Oct 2023 | F0688 | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. | D | Standard survey | 3 Nov 2023 |
| 13 Oct 2023 | F0814 | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. | C | Standard survey | 3 Nov 2023 |
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this facility in the period covered.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Pennsylvania average. Turnover: nursing staff 32.1%, RNs 27.3%; 0 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Pennsylvania median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 10.9% | 15.9% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 0.0% | 2.9% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 7.1% | 4.5% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 14.2% | 17.2% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: non-profit, church related. Legal business name: Good Shepherd Home Long Term Care Facility, Inc.
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Network | Indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/16/1988 |
| Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Network | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/16/1988 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Lehigh County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced Health Care of Hanover | Bethlehem | 46 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 21 | 45.7 | $3K | 8 May 2026 |
| Cedarbrook Senior Care and Rehabilitation | Allentown | 670 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 16 | 2.4 | — | 17 Apr 2026 |
| Fellowship Manor | Whitehall | 121 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 2.5 | — | 26 Jun 2025 |
| Good Shepherd Home-Bethlehem | Bethlehem | 60 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 5.0 | — | 8 Jan 2026 |
| Lehigh Valley Hospital Tsu | Allentown | 52 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 3.8 | — | 21 May 2026 |
| Luther Crest Nursing Facility | Allentown | 60 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 11.7 | — | 5 Jun 2025 |
| Mosser Nursing Home | Trexlertown | 60 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 8.3 | — | 2 Apr 2026 |
| Riverton Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center | Allentown | 111 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 11 | 9.9 | — | 18 Mar 2026 |
All 16 facilities in Lehigh County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Good Shepherd Home Raker Center been cited for?
11 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 0 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Pennsylvania median is 26 per facility.
Has Good Shepherd Home Raker Center been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Good Shepherd Home Raker Center compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 4.8 hours per resident per day against a Pennsylvania median of 3.6 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Good Shepherd Home Raker Center?
Ownership type is non-profit, church related. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Network and Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Network. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Good Shepherd Home Raker Center last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 23 Sep 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 23 Sep 2025.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.