GOOD SHEPHERD HOME RAKER CENTER

601 ST JOHN STREET
ALLENTOWN PA 18103
Phone: 6107763199

Abuse icon Non profit - Church related

Official CMS provider data, processing date 2026-09-01. Not an endorsement.

CMS overall rating
2/5
Below average
Overall rating2/5
Health inspections2/5
Staffing4/5
Quality measures4/5
Long-stay quality4/5
Short-stay qualityNot rated
  • Overall rating vs. the Pennsylvania average: 1.0 star lower (3.0), below average
  • Overall rating vs. the national average: 1.0 star lower (3.0), below average
  • Overall rating vs. the Allentown average: 2.0 star lower (4.0), below average

CMS records a substantiated abuse citation for this facility in the most recent three inspection cycles.

Facility details

Size, ownership, and inspection history as reported to CMS.

Certified beds99
Average residents per day97.2
Occupancy98%
OwnershipNon profit - Church related
CountyLehigh
Provider typeMedicare and Medicaid
First certified for Medicare & Medicaid1967-01-01
CMS certification number (CCN)395018
Health deficiencies in the latest inspection cycle4

Staffing and turnover

Staffing hours and turnover are among the most predictive measures CMS publishes.

Adjusted total nurse staffing hours per resident per day3.36
Reported total nurse staffing hours per resident per day4.79
Registered nurse turnover27.3%
Total nursing staff turnover32.1%
Resident and family councilNo

Fines and penalties

Civil money penalties and payment denials on record, as published by CMS.

Fines (count)0
Fines (total value)$0
Payment denials0
Total penalties0
No federal fines are on record for this facility in the current CMS data.

Questions to ask GOOD SHEPHERD HOME RAKER CENTER

  • What are the staffing levels on the specific unit my relative would be admitted to, and how do they compare with the figures above?
  • How many residents were transferred to hospital in the last year, and for what reasons?
  • What was cited at the most recent inspection, and what has changed since?
  • Does this facility accept Medicaid on admission, and what happens when private funds are exhausted?
  • What is the all-in monthly cost, including therapy, pharmacy, and any ventilator or dialysis surcharges?

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Is GOOD SHEPHERD HOME RAKER CENTER highly rated?

CMS rates it 2 out of 5 overall, which CMS labels "Below average". Health inspections rate 2, staffing 4, and quality measures 4.

How many beds does GOOD SHEPHERD HOME RAKER CENTER have?

CMS certifies 99 beds; the facility reports an average of 97.2 residents per day (about 98% occupancy).

Does GOOD SHEPHERD HOME RAKER CENTER have any fines or citations?

No federal civil money penalties are recorded for this facility in the current CMS data.

Has GOOD SHEPHERD HOME RAKER CENTER been cited for abuse?

CMS records a substantiated abuse citation for this facility in the most recent three inspection cycles.