Allentown, PA

Good Shepherd Home Raker Center

4-star overall rating with 4-star inspections with 3 recent health deficiencies with 4 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

601 St John Street, Allentown, PA

(610) 776-3199

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Overall

4 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

4 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

4 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

4 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

99

Certified beds

Average residents

96

Average occupied residents

Ownership

Non-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

No chain reported

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

1967-01-01

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare + Medicaid

Participation flags

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

1.45

Registered nurse staffing

LPN hours / resident day

0.72

Licensed practical nurse staffing

Aide hours / resident day

2.59

Nurse aide staffing

Weekend hours

4.14

Weekend nurse staffing

RN turnover

19%

Annual RN turnover

Total nurse turnover

23%

Annual nurse turnover

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure	Facility	State	National	Note
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days	1.6	1.7 0.1 pts better	1.9 0.3 pts better	Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days	0.9	1.2 0.3 pts better	1.8 0.9 pts better	Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine	97.7%	86.9% 10.8 pts better	93.4% 4.3 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine	99.0%	93.5% 5.5 pts better	95.5% 3.5 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury	0.5%	3.2% 2.7 pts better	3.3% 2.8 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms	0.9%	6.5% 5.6 pts better	11.4% 10.5 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight	1.9%	6.5% 4.6 pts better	5.4% 3.5 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication	16.4%	19.9% 3.5 pts better	19.6% 3.2 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication	14.4%	18.7% 4.3 pts better	16.7% 2.3 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained	0.0%	0.2% 0.2 pts better	0.1% 0.1 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased	17.4%	18.3% 0.9 pts better	14.9% 2.5 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder	1.2%	0.9% 0.3 pts worse	1.0% 0.2 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection	0.5%	1.7% 1.2 pts better	1.7% 1.2 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence	21.0%	26.4% 5.4 pts better	19.8% 1.2 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers	9.5%	5.3% 4.2 pts worse	5.1% 4.4 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit	0.0%	9.8% 9.8 pts better	12.0% 12 pts better	Short Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission	28.1%	23.1% 5 pts worse	23.9% 4.2 pts worse	Short Stay · 20240701-20250630

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2025-09-23 · Fire 2025-09-23

3 health deficiencies

Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (2 deficiencies)

4 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Construction (1 deficiency)

Cycle 2 Health 2024-08-22 · Fire 2024-08-22

4 health deficiencies

Top issue: Nutrition and Dietary (1 deficiency)

4 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (2 deficiencies)

Cycle 3 Health 2023-10-13 · Fire 2023-10-13

5 health deficiencies

Top issue: Nutrition and Dietary (2 deficiencies)

5 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (3 deficiencies)

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-09-23

K161 · Construction Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Use approved construction type or materials.

Corrected 2025-10-09

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-09-23

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2025-10-09

C · Minimal harm 2025-09-23

K291 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

Corrected 2025-10-09

C · Minimal harm 2025-09-23

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2025-10-09

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-22

K161 · Construction Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Use approved construction type or materials.

Corrected 2024-10-01

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-22

K321 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

Corrected 2024-10-01

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-22

K363 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2024-10-01

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-22

K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2024-10-01

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-10-13

K321 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

Corrected 2023-11-14

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-10-13

K911 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.

Corrected 2023-11-14

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-10-13

K920 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Corrected 2023-11-14

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-10-13

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2023-11-14

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-10-13

K363 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2023-11-14

Inspection history

Recent health citations

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-09-23

F605 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.

Corrected 2025-10-03

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-09-23

F641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Corrected 2025-10-03

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-09-23

F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Corrected 2025-10-03

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-22

F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected 2024-10-21

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-22

F558 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Corrected 2024-10-21

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-22

F640 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.

Corrected 2024-10-21

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-22

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected 2024-10-21

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-10-13

F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected 2023-11-03

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-10-13

F584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

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.

Corrected 2023-11-03

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-10-13

F688 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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.

Corrected 2023-11-03

C · Minimal harm 2023-10-13

F814 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

Corrected 2023-11-03

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-05-04

F558 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Corrected 2023-06-12

Penalties and ownership