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Good Shepherd Home Raker Center

Very Good4-Star CMS Rating

601 ST JOHN STREET, Allentown, PA 18103

99 Beds
Medicare Since 1967

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601 ST JOHN STREET
Allentown, PA 18103

About Good Shepherd Home Raker Center

Nursing home overview and details

Good Shepherd Home Raker Center is an nursing home in Allentown, PA, serving Lehigh County and the surrounding community. The facility has 99 certified beds with an average daily census of 96.8 residents.

Good Shepherd Home Raker Center has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since 1967, bringing 59 years of experience in long-term care.

Good Shepherd Home Raker Center has earned a 4-star overall quality rating from CMS, reflecting strong performance across health inspections, quality measures, and staffing. When choosing a nursing home in Allentown, PA, consider factors including quality ratings, staffing levels, safety record, and whether the facility meets your specific care needs.

At a Glance

Overall Rating4/5 Stars
Certified Beds99
Avg. Residents/Day96.8
OwnershipNon profit - Church related
Provider TypeMedicare and Medicaid
Family CouncilResident
SprinklersYes
CCRCNo
CountyLehigh
Affiliated Doctors1

Quality Ratings

CMS quality performance measures

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CMS Overall Nursing Home Rating

Good Shepherd Home Raker Center has earned a 4-star overall quality rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), reflecting above-average performance across health inspections, quality measures, and staffing levels. This rating places the facility among the higher-rated nursing homes in its area.

Health Inspection

Very Good

Quality Measures

Very Good

Staffing

Very Good

Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare Data

Staffing

Nurse staffing hours and turnover

Good Shepherd Home Raker Center provides 4.65 total nursing hours per resident per day, of which 1.45 hours are from registered nurses. The facility reports a nurse turnover rate of 25.0%, which is lower than many facilities, suggesting staff stability. RN-specific turnover is 16.7%. Weekend staffing averages 4.21 hours per resident per day.

RN Hours per Resident per Day1.45
Total Nurse Hours per Resident per Day4.65
Total Nurse Turnover Rate25.0%
RN Turnover Rate16.7%
Weekend Staffing (Hours/Resident/Day)4.21

Safety & Compliance

Regulatory record and safety data

Good Shepherd Home Raker Center has a clean regulatory record with no fines, penalties, or abuse flags from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. This is an important consideration for families evaluating nursing home safety, as it indicates the facility has maintained compliance with federal quality standards. The facility has no infection control deficiencies on record, which is particularly important for the health and safety of elderly residents.

Doctors at Good Shepherd Home Raker Center

1 affiliated physicians

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Frequently Asked Questions

About Good Shepherd Home Raker Center

What is the CMS rating for Good Shepherd Home Raker Center?

Good Shepherd Home Raker Center has a 4-star overall quality rating from CMS, which evaluates nursing homes across health inspections, quality measures, and staffing levels.

How many beds does Good Shepherd Home Raker Center have?

Good Shepherd Home Raker Center has 99 certified beds with an average daily census of 96.8 residents.

What type of facility is Good Shepherd Home Raker Center?

Good Shepherd Home Raker Center is a non profit - church related nursing home serving Lehigh County in Allentown, PA.

How many doctors practice at Good Shepherd Home Raker Center?

1 physicians are affiliated with Good Shepherd Home Raker Center. View the full list above to find doctors by specialty.

Does Good Shepherd Home Raker Center have any safety concerns?

Good Shepherd Home Raker Center has a clean regulatory record with no fines, penalties, or abuse flags from CMS.

Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare ·