Allentown, PA

Phoebe Allentown Health Care Center

2-star overall rating with 2-star inspections with $15,114 in total fines with 6 recent health deficiencies with 3 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

1925 Turner Street, Allentown, PA

(610) 794-5300

Compare this facility

Overall

2 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

2 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

3 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

2 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

343

Certified beds

Average residents

239

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

0.38

Registered nurse staffing

LPN hours / resident day

1.11

Licensed practical nurse staffing

Aide hours / resident day

2.24

Nurse aide staffing

Weekend hours

3.29

Weekend nurse staffing

RN turnover

62%

Annual RN turnover

Total nurse turnover

48%

Annual nurse turnover

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure Facility State National Note
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days 1.8
1.7
0.1 pts worse
1.9
0.1 pts better
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days 1.0
1.2
0.2 pts better
1.8
0.8 pts better
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 81.5%
86.9%
5.4 pts worse
93.4%
11.9 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 81.2%
93.5%
12.3 pts worse
95.5%
14.3 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 4.0%
3.2%
0.8 pts worse
3.3%
0.7 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 4.9%
6.5%
1.6 pts better
11.4%
6.5 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 6.8%
6.5%
0.3 pts worse
5.4%
1.4 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication 19.4%
19.9%
0.5 pts better
19.6%
0.2 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 12.3%
18.7%
6.4 pts better
16.7%
4.4 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 ability to walk independently worsened 30.6%
19.6%
11 pts worse
16.3%
14.3 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 31.7%
18.3%
13.4 pts worse
14.9%
16.8 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder 1.7%
0.9%
0.8 pts worse
1.0%
0.7 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 4.3%
1.7%
2.6 pts worse
1.7%
2.6 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence 33.6%
26.4%
7.2 pts worse
19.8%
13.8 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers 5.3%
5.3%
About the same
5.1%
0.2 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 58.1%
68.9%
10.8 pts worse
81.7%
23.6 pts worse
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit 10.2%
9.8%
0.4 pts worse
12.0%
1.8 pts better
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 1.7%
1.5%
0.2 pts worse
1.6%
0.1 pts worse
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 40.9%
68.7%
27.8 pts worse
79.7%
38.8 pts worse
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission 31.1%
23.1%
8 pts worse
23.9%
7.2 pts worse
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2025-07-17 · Fire 2025-07-17

6 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (3 deficiencies)

3 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (3 deficiencies)

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

6 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (3 deficiencies)

4 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (4 deficiencies)

Cycle 3 Health 2023-09-14 · Fire 2023-09-14

1 health deficiencies

Top issue: Pharmacy Service (1 deficiency)

7 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (5 deficiencies)

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-07-17

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2025-09-28

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-07-17

K363 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2025-09-28

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-07-17

K372 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

Corrected 2025-09-28

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

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 2024-09-09

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

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2024-09-09

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

K362 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.

Corrected 2024-09-09

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

K372 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

Corrected 2024-09-09

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-14

K161 · Construction Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Use approved construction type or materials.

Corrected 2023-11-25

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-14

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 2023-11-25

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-14

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2023-11-25

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-14

K363 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2023-11-25

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-14

K372 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

Corrected 2023-11-25

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-14

K541 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install properly constructed and protected linen or trash chutes.

Corrected 2023-11-25

C · Minimal harm 2023-09-14

K355 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

Corrected 2023-11-25

Inspection history

Recent health citations

K · Immediate jeopardy 2025-08-19

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2025-09-30

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-07-17

F550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Corrected 2025-08-27

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-07-17

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 2025-08-27

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-07-17

F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected 2025-08-27

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-12

F550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Corrected 2025-06-12

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-24

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2025-05-29

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

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 2024-09-17

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

F561 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

Corrected 2024-09-17

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

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 2024-09-17

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

F679 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

Corrected 2024-09-17

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

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2024-09-17

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

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 2024-09-17

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-14

F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

Corrected 2023-09-21

Penalties and ownership

What sits behind the stars

$10,920 2025-07-17

Fine

Fine · fine $10,920

Fine

$4,194 2023-04-24

Fine

Fine · fine $4,194

Fine

Ownership

Alfaro, Tracy

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 2 facilities 2019-05-19
Baer, Thomas

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 3 facilities 2022-01-01
Baer, Thomas

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 3 facilities 2022-01-01
Barley, Richard

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 2 facilities 2025-03-18
Bates, Bonita

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 2 facilities 2017-12-11
Bell, Carmen

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 2 facilities 2022-04-04
Bertolette, Robert

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 2 facilities 2017-07-01
Bock, Kelly

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2015-02-03
Bock, Kelly

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2015-02-03
Call, Carrie

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 2 facilities 2019-12-09
Calvert, Scott

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 3 facilities 2020-05-11
Calvert, Scott

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 3 facilities 2020-05-11
Charette, Kenneth

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 2 facilities 2022-04-04
Collier, Daniel

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2018-03-04
Frantz, Lisa

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2020-07-02
Hacker, William

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 2 facilities 2012-04-16
Haddad, Teri

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual

0% 2 facilities 2025-02-25
Khanuja, Rob

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 2 facilities 2011-05-22
Khanuja, Rob

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 2 facilities 2011-05-22
Lien, Emmett

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 2 facilities 2021-04-12
Mason, Candave

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual

0% 2 facilities 2005-12-12
Mason, Candave

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 2 facilities 2005-12-12
Merrill, Debora

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 2 facilities 2019-10-07
Miller, Robert

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 34 facilities 2023-10-09
Morris, Darren

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 2 facilities 2017-11-12
Morris, Darren

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 2 facilities 2017-11-12
Moser, Daniel

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 2 facilities 2018-04-09
Palermo, Faith

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 2 facilities 2019-05-12
Palermo, Faith

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 2 facilities 2019-05-12
Pfleegor, Michael

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual

0% 2 facilities 2021-11-08
Pfleegor, Michael

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 2 facilities 2021-11-08
Phoebe Devitt Homes

Operational/Managerial Control · Organization

0% 2 facilities 1966-02-13
Phoebe Services Inc

Operational/Managerial Control · Organization

0% 2 facilities 1989-12-29
Physician And Tactical Healthcare Services LLC

Operational/Managerial Control · Organization

0% 3 facilities 2025-01-01
Rassier, Matthew

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 2 facilities 2022-02-14
Rassier, Matthew

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 2 facilities 2022-02-14
Shott, Jason

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 2 facilities 2024-10-28
Shott, Jason

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 2 facilities 2024-10-28
Skeete, Haniff

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 2 facilities 2024-06-24
Sloan, Joshua

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 2 facilities 2020-10-12
Smith, David

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 7 facilities 2019-04-08
Staska-Pier, Marie

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 3 facilities 2019-07-07
Staska-Pier, Marie

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 3 facilities 2019-07-07
Steiner, Patricia

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual

0% 2 facilities 2021-12-12
Steiner, Patricia

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 2 facilities 2021-12-13
Stevenson, Scott

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 3 facilities 2008-06-30
Stevenson, Scott

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 3 facilities 2006-04-24
Stevenson, Scott

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 3 facilities 2006-04-24
Stiles, Sandra

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2025-04-29
Stiles, Sandra

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2025-04-29
Torrillo, Joenel

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2023-03-22
Torrillo, Joenel

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2022-03-02
Tranguch, Nicholas

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 2 facilities 2020-10-12
Worley, William

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 2 facilities 2015-10-12

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