Every person who worked here at any point in the quarter, employees and contractors. It is not how many are on site at once: that is the "on an average day" figure.
155
154 employees · 1 contractor · 65 on an average day Good Shepherd Home Raker Center
Nursing Home & Skilled Nursing · Allentown, PA
CMS overall rating
3/5
CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
3/5
CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
Good Shepherd Home Raker Center
Nursing Home & Skilled Nursing · Allentown, PA
CMS overall rating
3/5
CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
3/5
CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
Tucked in the heart of Allentown, Pennsylvania, Good Shepherd Home Raker Center is a long-term care facility that offers a welcoming haven for individuals with severe disabilities. Here, residents find not just a facility, but a true home that provides round-the-clock rehabilitative and restorative nursing care. The center is a hub of activity, offering daily occupational therapy, engaging social events, speech and language therapy, as well as comprehensive physical therapy services, and an array of other supportive offerings.
With a central focus on promoting independence while addressing physical and neurological challenges, Good Shepherd Home Raker Center caters to a diverse community of individuals aged 45 to 55.
Quality ratings
The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
Staffing
Data period: Q4 2025 (October 1 – December 31, 2025).
Nursing care per resident per day and state rankings: CMS Provider Information.
Headcount, shifts and contractors: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ).
Resident count: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (data as of Jun 2026).
Total nursing care per resident / day
This nursing home is ranked 141st out of 182 nursing homes we track in Pennsylvania for nurse hours. Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
3h 33m
This nursing home is ranked 141st out of 182 nursing homes we track in Pennsylvania for nurse hours. Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
3h 33mStandout metric: RN, weekends is +132% above Pennsylvania average
3 of 6 metrics below Pennsylvania average
Daily care time per resident, by role
Registered nurse (RN)
RNs hold the highest nursing license and can assess residents, interpret test results, and direct care plans. More RN hours per day often signals stronger clinical oversight and faster response to health changes. All 26 are the facility's own employees; no agency contractors work in this role.
26 staff · 8.6-hour shifts
1h 4m
↑ 36% · PA 47mThis facility: 1h 4m per resident per day, 36% above the Pennsylvania average of 47m (among Pennsylvania facilities reporting a recent figure).
RNs hold the highest nursing license and can assess residents, interpret test results, and direct care plans. More RN hours per day often signals stronger clinical oversight and faster response to health changes. All 26 are the facility's own employees; no agency contractors work in this role.
26 staff · 8.6-hour shiftsUS average: 41m.Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse. US 41m
LPN / LVN
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) deliver routine hands-on care — medication administration, wound dressing, and monitoring vital signs. They work under RN supervision and make up a large share of daily bedside care. 15 total: 14 of the facility's own employees and 1 agency contractor.
15 staff · 9.2-hour shifts
26m
↓ 52% · PA 55mThis facility: 26m per resident per day, 52% below the Pennsylvania average of 55m (among Pennsylvania facilities reporting a recent figure).
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) deliver routine hands-on care — medication administration, wound dressing, and monitoring vital signs. They work under RN supervision and make up a large share of daily bedside care. 15 total: 14 of the facility's own employees and 1 agency contractor.
15 staff · 9.2-hour shiftsUS average: 52m.Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse. US 52m
Certified nursing assistant
Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) provide the most direct day-to-day assistance: bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Nurse aide hours are typically the largest staffing category and directly affect residents' quality of life. All 56 are the facility's own employees; no agency contractors work in this role.
56 staff · 8.4-hour shifts
2h 3m
↓ 7% · PA 2h 12mThis facility: 2h 3m per resident per day, 7% below the Pennsylvania average of 2h 12m (among Pennsylvania facilities reporting a recent figure).
Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) provide the most direct day-to-day assistance: bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Nurse aide hours are typically the largest staffing category and directly affect residents' quality of life. All 56 are the facility's own employees; no agency contractors work in this role.
56 staff · 8.4-hour shiftsUS average: 2h 20m.Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse. US 2h 20m
Physical therapist
Hours per resident per day provided by licensed Physical Therapists (PTs) or PT Assistants. PT services help residents recover mobility after injury or illness and are especially important for post-acute (short-stay) rehabilitation.
10m
↑ 66% · PA 6mThis facility: 10m per resident per day, 66% above the Pennsylvania average of 6m (among Pennsylvania facilities reporting a recent figure).
Hours per resident per day provided by licensed Physical Therapists (PTs) or PT Assistants. PT services help residents recover mobility after injury or illness and are especially important for post-acute (short-stay) rehabilitation.
US average: 4m.Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse. US 4m
Total nursing, weekends
Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours.
RN + LPN + aide · Sat–Sun
3h 0m
↓ 15% · PA 3h 31mThis facility: 3h 0m per resident per day, 15% below the Pennsylvania average of 3h 31m (among Pennsylvania facilities reporting a recent figure).
Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours.
RN + LPN + aide · Sat–SunUS average: 3h 26m.Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse. US 3h 26m
RN, weekends
Registered nurse hours specifically on weekends. Facilities sometimes reduce RN presence on Saturdays and Sundays — a low weekend RN figure compared to weekday hours can indicate reduced clinical oversight when most administrative staff are absent.
Sat–Sun
1h 17m
↑ 132% · PA 33mThis facility: 1h 17m per resident per day, 132% above the Pennsylvania average of 33m (among Pennsylvania facilities reporting a recent figure).
Registered nurse hours specifically on weekends. Facilities sometimes reduce RN presence on Saturdays and Sundays — a low weekend RN figure compared to weekday hours can indicate reduced clinical oversight when most administrative staff are absent.
Sat–SunUS average: 28m.Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse. US 28m
Headcount
Every person who worked here at any point in the quarter, employees and contractors. It is not how many are on site at once: that is the "on an average day" figure.
155
154 employees · 1 contractor · 65 on an average day
155 total staff / 97 residents. Residents: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (data as of Jun 2026); staff: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q4 2025).Residents and staff come from two different CMS releases, so the two counts can be a few months apart.
1.60 : 1
↓ 11% · PA 1.80This facility: 1.60 staff per resident, 11% below the Pennsylvania average of 1.80 (among Pennsylvania facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
155 staff ÷ 97 residents
See full Pennsylvania ranking →
Average hours one staff member works on a day they are on shift, across every role.
8.5 h
↑ 9% · PA 7.8 hThis facility: 8.5 h, 9% above the Pennsylvania average of 7.8 h (among Pennsylvania facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
50,640 staff hours this quarter
See full Pennsylvania ranking →99.6% of staff hours were worked by the facility's own employees
Pennsylvania average: 87.4% · Contractors this quarter: Licensed Practical Nurse (1)
Why it matters: employees work here week after week and get to know each resident's routines and needs. Agency contractors often rotate between facilities, so a higher employee share usually means more consistent care.
By The Numbers
Community insights.
Bed count
A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions.
99
Rank #96 / 200Bed count — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 96th out of 200 nursing homes we track in Pennsylvania for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Pennsylvania facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Pennsylvania that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions.
99
Rank #96 / 200Bed count — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 96th out of 200 nursing homes we track in Pennsylvania for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Pennsylvania facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Pennsylvania that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Smaller home · May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.
Walk Score
Somewhat walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
Rank #83 / 208Walk Score — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 83rd out of 208 nursing homes we track in Pennsylvania for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Pennsylvania facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Pennsylvania that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Somewhat walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
Rank #83 / 208Walk Score — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 83rd out of 208 nursing homes we track in Pennsylvania for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Pennsylvania facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Pennsylvania that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
60
/ 100
Occupancy rate
Occupancy higher than 95% suggests steady demand, but availability may be limited.
Rank #1 / 163Occupancy rate — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 1st out of 163 nursing homes we track in Pennsylvania for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Pennsylvania average, with its Statewide rank out of 163. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Pennsylvania that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Occupancy higher than 95% suggests steady demand, but availability may be limited.
Rank #1 / 163Occupancy rate — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 1st out of 163 nursing homes we track in Pennsylvania for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Pennsylvania average, with its Statewide rank out of 163. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Pennsylvania that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
98.8%
This home is often near full
Based on residents per day and 99 beds.
Higher than the Pennsylvania average: 75.3%
Residents per day (avg)
The average number of residents living at this facility on a given day. CMS calculates this figure from the facility's Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments and uses this value for other measures like Hours Per Resident Per Day (HPRD) and 5-Star Staffing rating.
The average number of residents living at this facility on a given day. CMS calculates this figure from the facility's Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments and uses this value for other measures like Hours Per Resident Per Day (HPRD) and 5-Star Staffing rating.
98
Source: CMS Provider Information, average daily residents
About This Community
Resident Council
CNA Training Program
Inpatient Rehabilitation
Outpatient Rehabilitation
Rehabilitation Neuropsychology
Occupational TherapyListed as: Daily occupational therapy activities
Physical Therapy
Speech TherapyListed as: Speech and language therapy
Social Work & Case Management
Pets Allowed
Admission CriteriaResidents may be referred by a physician, insurance company, discharge planner/social worker, home health agency, family member or self-referral.
Activities
Recreational Therapy
Pastoral Care
CMS Health Inspection History
Total health inspections
3
↓ 58% · PA 7.2This facility: 3, 58% below the Pennsylvania average of 7.2 (among Pennsylvania facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Total health citations
11
Rank #66 / 179Health citations — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 66th out of 179 nursing homes we track in Pennsylvania for health citations. Shows this facility's total health deficiency citations benchmarked to the Pennsylvania State average, with a ranking across all 179 PA facilities. Lower citation counts earn a better rank. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Pennsylvania that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.↓ 66% · PA 32This facility: 11, 66% below the Pennsylvania average of 32 (among Pennsylvania facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Citations per inspection
3.67
Rank #102 / 179Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 102nd out of 179 nursing homes we track in Pennsylvania for citations per inspection. Shows average deficiency citations per CMS inspection for this facility versus the Pennsylvania mean across 179 facilities with citation data. Lower is better. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Pennsylvania that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.↓ 12% · PA 4.16This facility: 3.67, 12% below the Pennsylvania average of 4.16 (among Pennsylvania facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Citation severity
100% corrected
11 of 11 citations corrected
Critical
J–L
0
↓ 100% · PA 0.4This facility: 0, 100% below the Pennsylvania average of 0.4 (among Pennsylvania facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Immediate jeopardy
Serious
G–I
0
↓ 100% · PA 0.8This facility: 0, 100% below the Pennsylvania average of 0.8 (among Pennsylvania facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Actual harm
Moderate
D–F
10
↓ 67% · PA 29.9This facility: 10, 67% below the Pennsylvania average of 29.9 (among Pennsylvania facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
No harm, more than minimal risk
Minor
A–C
1
↑ 11% · PA 0.9This facility: 1, 11% above the Pennsylvania average of 0.9 (among Pennsylvania facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
No harm, minimal riskLatest inspection: Sep 23, 2025 · 3 citations, all corrected
Most cited category: Resident Assessment & Care Planning, 3 of 11 citations · 5 categories in total
Citations history
Most recent first
Sep 23, 2025
3 citations
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation
Corrected
Corrected
Care Planning moderate citation
Corrected
Corrected
Care Planning moderate citation
Corrected
Corrected
Aug 22, 2024
4 citations
Nutrition moderate citation
Corrected
Corrected
Quality of Care moderate citation
Corrected
Corrected
Care Planning moderate citation
Corrected
Corrected
Resident Rights moderate citation
Corrected
Corrected
Oct 13, 2023
4 citations
Nutrition moderate citation
Corrected
Corrected
Nutrition minor citation
Corrected
Corrected
Quality of Care moderate citation
Corrected
Corrected
Resident Rights moderate citation
Corrected
Corrected
Top deficiency categories
Share of 11 citations
Resident Assessment & Care Planning
3 deficiencies (27%)
Nutrition & Dietary
3 deficiencies (27%)
Resident Rights
2 deficiencies (18%)
Quality of Life & Care
2 deficiencies (18%)
Abuse, Neglect & Exploitation
1 deficiency (9%)
How citations are counted
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
All 11 citations resulted from standard inspections.
Includes all CMS health inspection records for this property, which could include management/ownership changes.
Source
Data sourced from CMS Health Deficiencies reports. Citation severity codes range from A (least serious) to L (most serious). Immediate Jeopardy (J-L) citations indicate situations where the facility's noncompliance has placed residents at risk of death or serious harm.
Enforcement
Penalties and fines
Penalties and fines
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database · Data as of Aug 2026
No penalties in the past 3 years
No civil money penalties or payment denials on record since Aug 2023.
Total fines
$0
PA avg $58KPennsylvania average: $58,140. Average among the 287 Pennsylvania facilities with a penalty on record.US avg $67KUS average: $67,417, among the 6,775 US facilities with a penalty on record.
Number of fines
0
PA avg 1.78Pennsylvania average: 1.78. Average among the 287 Pennsylvania facilities with a penalty on record.US avg 1.96US average: 1.96, among the 6,775 US facilities with a penalty on record.
Payment denials
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
0
PA avg 0.17Pennsylvania average: 0.17. Average among the 287 Pennsylvania facilities with a penalty on record.US avg 0.36US average: 0.36, among the 6,775 US facilities with a penalty on record.
Health Outcomes
Quality of care over time
How residents at this home fare on health outcomes and preventive care, compared with the Pennsylvania average.
CMS star rating for the care of long-stay residents, who live at the home for 100 days or more. It is built from the long-stay quality measures below. 5 stars is the best.
5
/ 5
Significantly above average
↑ 34% · PA 3.7This facility: 5.0, 34% above the PA average of 3.7 (among PA facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Average of five long-stay measures: pressure ulcers, falls with major injury, unplanned weight loss, worsening ability to walk, and needing more help with daily activities. Each is the % of residents affected, so lower is better.
5.2
Score · lower is better
↓ 45% · PA 9.5This facility: 5.2, 45% below the PA average of 9.5 (among PA facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Average of three long-stay measures: needing more help with daily activities, worsening ability to walk, and loss of bowel or bladder control. Each is the % of residents affected, so lower is better.
14.9
Score · lower is better
↓ 25% · PA 19.8This facility: 14.9, 25% below the PA average of 19.8 (among PA facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.12 long-stay measures: 10 better, 1 worse, 1 near PA average
2 short-stay measures: 1 better, 1 worse
Long-stay residents
People who live at the home · 12 measures
Daily care & independence
Needed more help with daily activities
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
10.9%
↓ 35% · PA 16.8This facility: 10.9, 35% below the PA average of 16.8 (among PA facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
10.9%
↓ 35% · PA 16.8This facility: 10.9, 35% below the PA average of 16.8 (among PA facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Bowel or bladder incontinence (low-risk residents)
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
18.9%
↓ 26% · PA 25.5This facility: 18.9, 26% below the PA average of 25.5 (among PA facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
18.9%
↓ 26% · PA 25.5This facility: 18.9, 26% below the PA average of 25.5 (among PA facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.Safety & clinical stability
Urinary tract infection
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
0.8%
↓ 45% · PA 1.5This facility: 0.8, 45% below the PA average of 1.5 (among PA facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
0.8%
↓ 45% · PA 1.5This facility: 0.8, 45% below the PA average of 1.5 (among PA facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Falls with major injury
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
0.0%
↓ 100% · PA 3.1This facility: 0.0, 100% below the PA average of 3.1 (among PA facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
0.0%
↓ 100% · PA 3.1This facility: 0.0, 100% below the PA average of 3.1 (among PA facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Pressure ulcers (high-risk residents)
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
7.1%
↑ 47% · PA 4.8This facility: 7.1, 47% above the PA average of 4.8 (among PA facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
7.1%
↑ 47% · PA 4.8This facility: 7.1, 47% above the PA average of 4.8 (among PA facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.Physical & mental health
Lost too much weight
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
3.0%
↓ 52% · PA 6.2This facility: 3.0, 52% below the PA average of 6.2 (among PA facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
3.0%
↓ 52% · PA 6.2This facility: 3.0, 52% below the PA average of 6.2 (among PA facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Depressive symptoms
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
0.0%
↓ 100% · PA 10.8This facility: 0.0, 100% below the PA average of 10.8 (among PA facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
0.0%
↓ 100% · PA 10.8This facility: 0.0, 100% below the PA average of 10.8 (among PA facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Antipsychotic use
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
14.2%
↓ 20% · PA 17.7This facility: 14.2, 20% below the PA average of 17.7 (among PA facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
14.2%
↓ 20% · PA 17.7This facility: 14.2, 20% below the PA average of 17.7 (among PA facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.Preventive care
Pneumococcal vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
98.7%
↑ 13% · PA 87.5This facility: 98.7, 13% above the PA average of 87.5 (among PA facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
98.7%
↑ 13% · PA 87.5This facility: 98.7, 13% above the PA average of 87.5 (among PA facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Flu vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
99.0%
↑ 6% · PA 93.5This facility: 99.0, 6% above the PA average of 93.5 (among PA facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
99.0%
↑ 6% · PA 93.5This facility: 99.0, 6% above the PA average of 93.5 (among PA facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.Hospital & emergency visits
Hospitalizations per 1,000 days
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
1.63
↓ 3% · PA 1.68This facility: 1.63, 3% below the PA average of 1.68 (among PA facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
1.63
↓ 3% · PA 1.68This facility: 1.63, 3% below the PA average of 1.68 (among PA facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
ER visits per 1,000 days
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
0.95
↓ 21% · PA 1.20This facility: 0.95, 21% below the PA average of 1.20 (among PA facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
0.95
↓ 21% · PA 1.20This facility: 0.95, 21% below the PA average of 1.20 (among PA facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.Short-stay residents
Rehab and recovery after a hospital stay · 2 measures
Hospital & emergency visits
Re-hospitalized after admission
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
28.1%
↑ 22% · PA 23.1This facility: 28.1, 22% above the PA average of 23.1 (among PA facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
28.1%
↑ 22% · PA 23.1This facility: 28.1, 22% above the PA average of 23.1 (among PA facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
ER visits
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
0.0%
↓ 100% · PA 9.8This facility: 0.0, 100% below the PA average of 9.8 (among PA facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
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↓ 100% · PA 9.8This facility: 0.0, 100% below the PA average of 9.8 (among PA facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.Arrows show whether a figure is above or below the average. Green is better for residents, red is worse, and yellow means within 5% of the average. The line on each bar marks the average.
Quality measures are calculated by CMS from Minimum Data Set (MDS) resident assessments and Medicare claims.
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Residents split by who pays for their care: Medicare, Medicaid, or private pay and other sources.
Snapshot: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (quarterly), Jun 2026
Resident snapshot
97 residents · Jun 2026
Residents counted on the date of the latest CMS report, which updates quarterly.
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Medicaid
97 · 100%
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0.8 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Allentown's city center to Good Shepherd Home Raker Center's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 1.09 miles to nearest hospital (St. Luke's Hospital - Sacred Heart Campus)
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CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the federal agency that regulates nursing homes) Overall 5-star rating — a composite of Health Inspection, Staffing, and Quality Measures scores. 5 stars = top 10% nationally. 1 star = bottom 10%. The single most important number to start with when comparing facilities.
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Care Types in This Table
AL (Assisted Living):
Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing.
NH (Nursing Home):
24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs.
SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility):
Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness.
MC (Memory Care):
Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia.
RC (Respite Care):
Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break.
IL (Independent Living):
Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
HOS (Hospice Care):
Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment.
PC (Palliative Care):
Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative treatment.
CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community):
A campus with multiple care levels so residents can age in place without moving.
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Neighborhood or city area where the facility is located. Proximity to family, hospitals, and green space matters for both quality of life and ease of visitation. Consider drive time and transit access when evaluating location.
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Licensed bed capacity. Larger facilities (300+ beds) often have more specialized programs but can feel institutional. Smaller homes (under 150 beds) tend to deliver more personalized care. Compare with Avg Res/Day to understand how full the facility typically runs.
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Percentage of licensed beds filled on an average day. Color indicates financial health: green (90%+) = operationally strong, typically profitable. Amber (80–89%) = stable but leaving revenue on the table. Orange (70–79%) = financial strain likely, may struggle with fixed costs. Red (<70%) = significant distress, closure or ownership change risk increases sharply.
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This facility's occupancy rate compared to the statewide average for similar facilities. A positive number means above-average demand. Facilities running 5%+ above the state average are typically the most sought-after in their market — a strong proxy for reputation.
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CMS-adjusted total nurse hours per resident per day (RN + LPN + CNA combined). The national average is approximately 3.5 hrs. Higher is better — more direct care time per resident. Below 3.0 is a red flag. CMS weights RN hours more heavily because RNs handle complex clinical decisions that CNAs cannot.
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CMS Health Inspection star rating (1–5 stars), based on the 3 most recent annual state surveys plus any complaint investigations. This is the hardest rating to manipulate — it reflects real surveyor findings on-site. 5 stars = fewest deficiencies found. 1 star = most. It carries the heaviest weight in the Overall CMS rating.
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CMS Staffing star rating (1–5 stars), based on daily nurse staffing hours submitted to CMS via verified payroll data. Compares RN, LPN, and CNA coverage relative to resident acuity level. 5 stars = well above expected staffing. Weekend staffing is evaluated separately, as that's where many facilities quietly reduce coverage.
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CMS Quality Measures star rating (1–5 stars), based on 15 clinical outcome metrics including fall rates, pressure ulcers, antipsychotic drug use, and hospital readmissions. Captures actual resident health outcomes, not just compliance. High QM combined with low Health Inspection scores can indicate a facility with strong care but weak documentation practices.
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Registered Nurse hours per resident/day compared to the statewide average. RNs are the highest-skilled nursing staff — they assess residents, manage medications, and respond to emergencies. A value of +50% means RN coverage is 50% above the state norm. Negative values are a concern for residents with complex or acute medical needs.
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Total nursing staff hours (RN + LPN + CNA combined) per resident/day vs. the statewide average. A broader measure than RN vs State — it captures the entire care team. A facility can have high total staffing but low RN hours, meaning more aides and fewer nurses. Read both columns together for the full picture.
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Total dollar amount of federal monetary fines (civil money penalties) issued by CMS in the past 3 years. Fines are only levied for serious violations — typically actual harm to residents, repeated uncorrected deficiencies, or systemic non-compliance. Even a single fine is noteworthy. Multiple fines strongly suggest a pattern, not isolated incidents.
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Total health deficiency citations from the most recent standard inspection cycle. Minor citations (scope A–C) are common and often administrative in nature. Higher counts aren't always disqualifying, but should be read alongside Severe Citations to understand actual harm levels. Under 10 is strong for a large facility; 30+ warrants a closer look.
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Average deficiency citations per CMS inspection (survey) in the reporting window — total citations divided by the number of inspections. Lower is better; compare alongside total Citations and Severe Citations for context.
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Citations at CMS scope/severity level G or higher — G–I means actual harm occurred; J–L means residents were placed in immediate jeopardy. (D–F is potential for harm only). Examples include unaddressed falls, medication errors causing injury, neglect, or abuse.
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Average number of residents in the building on any given day, derived from annual census data. Reflects true operating scale — a 400-bed facility running 200 residents/day operates very differently from one at 390. Higher resident counts generally mean more funded staffing hours.
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Better Business Bureau rating (A+ to F). Reflects complaint history, business transparency, and how family disputes were resolved. A+ means no significant unresolved complaints. A blank (—) means the facility isn't BBB-accredited, which is common for healthcare providers and not necessarily a negative signal.
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Walk Score® (0–100). Measures walkability of the surrounding area. 90–100 = Walker's Paradise. 70–89 = Very Walkable. 50–69 = Somewhat Walkable. Below 50 = Car-Dependent. Higher scores benefit family visitors, resident outings, and staff commuting.
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The licensed owner or operator of record filed with CMS — the individual or organization legally accountable for the facility. Searching the operator name across other facilities can reveal chain or multi-site ownership, which matters: chain-operated homes tend to have more variable quality outcomes than independently run facilities.
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What the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts — not gross billings. Taken from the latest complete annual cost report, so it is comparable across homes reporting the same period. Revenue alone doesn't indicate care quality, but it funds staffing and capital reinvestment. Pair with Payroll %. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
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Staff salaries plus wage-related benefits from the latest complete annual cost report. Contract and agency labour is counted separately, under other operating costs, so a home leaning on agency staff can show a low figure here. Payroll is the cost most directly tied to care quality — compare with Payroll % for full context. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
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Payroll as a share of NET PATIENT REVENUE (not gross revenue). Both figures come from the same cost-report year. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay. Read with the Staffing star rating to judge whether spend translates into coverage — and note that homes whose patient revenue covers only part of their operation can read implausibly high. The Pennsylvania average is: 70.1% Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
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CMS Certification Number: the unique federal identifier for this skilled nursing provider.
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| Cedarbrook Senior Care and Rehab | NH HOS IL MC PC RC SNF | Allentown | 670
Facility
670
PA AVG
109
Rank
#1 / 200 |
76.3%
Facility
76.3%
PA AVG
75.3%
Rank
#87 / 163 | +1% | 4.58
Facility
4.58
PA AVG
3.94
Rank
#58 / 182 | -5% | +16% | $0
Facility
$0
PA AVG
$61.4k
Rank
#1 / 183 | 16
Facility
16
PA AVG
32.0
Rank
#85 / 179 | 5.3
Facility
5.3
PA AVG
4.2
Rank
#153 / 179 | - | 511 | - |
22
Facility
22
PA AVG
50
Rank
#163 / 208 | County Of Lehigh Pennsylvania | $21.5MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility
$21.5MFiscal year ending 12/2024
PA AVG
$19.6M
Rank
#56 / 177 | $38.8MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility
$38.8MFiscal year ending 12/2024
PA AVG
$11.9M
Rank
#3 / 177 | 179.9%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility
179.9%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
PA AVG
70.1%
Rank
#9 / 177 | 395465 | ||||
| Cedar Crest Post Acute | NH SNF | Allentown | 166
Facility
166
PA AVG
109
Rank
#30 / 200 |
92.8%
Facility
92.8%
PA AVG
75.3%
Rank
#22 / 163 | +23% | 2.90
Facility
2.90
PA AVG
3.94
Rank
#163 / 182 | +12% | -26% | $0
Facility
$0
PA AVG
$61.4k
Rank
#1 / 183 | 13
Facility
13
PA AVG
32.0
Rank
#74 / 179 | 2.2
Facility
2.2
PA AVG
4.2
Rank
#38 / 179 | - | 154 | - |
31
Facility
31
PA AVG
50
Rank
#146 / 208 | Cedar Crest Operator Holdings LLC | $20.8MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility
$20.8MFiscal year ending 12/2024
PA AVG
$19.6M
Rank
#63 / 177 | $9.1MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility
$9.1MFiscal year ending 12/2024
PA AVG
$11.9M
Rank
#102 / 177 | 43.9%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility
43.9%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
PA AVG
70.1%
Rank
#156 / 177 | 395760 | ||||
| Riverton Enhanced Senior Living | NH AL CCRC IL MC RC SNF | Pa (Rittersville) | 90
Facility
90
PA AVG
109
Rank
#102 / 200 |
73.3%
Facility
73.3%
PA AVG
75.3%
Rank
#100 / 163 | -3% | 3.06
Facility
3.06
PA AVG
3.94
Rank
#153 / 182 | +19% | -22% | $0
Facility
$0
PA AVG
$61.4k
Rank
#1 / 183 | 11
Facility
11
PA AVG
32.0
Rank
#66 / 179 | 2.2
Facility
2.2
PA AVG
4.2
Rank
#38 / 179 | - | 66 | - |
56
Facility
56
PA AVG
50
Rank
#91 / 208 | Riverton Operator LLC | $17.4MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility
$17.4MFiscal year ending 12/2024
PA AVG
$19.6M
Rank
#88 / 177 | $8.2MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility
$8.2MFiscal year ending 12/2024
PA AVG
$11.9M
Rank
#117 / 177 | 47.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility
47.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
PA AVG
70.1%
Rank
#134 / 177 | 395171 | ||||
| EverTrue Luther Crest | NH AL IL MC | Allentown (Trexler Estates) | 71
Facility
71
PA AVG
109
Rank
#131 / 200 |
35.2%
Facility
35.2%
PA AVG
75.3%
Rank
#161 / 163 | -53% | 4.65
Facility
4.65
PA AVG
3.94
Rank
#50 / 182 | +64% | +18% | $0
Facility
$0
PA AVG
$61.4k
Rank
#1 / 183 | 7
Facility
7
PA AVG
32.0
Rank
#41 / 179 | 3.5
Facility
3.5
PA AVG
4.2
Rank
#97 / 179 | - | 25 | - |
28
Facility
28
PA AVG
50
Rank
#152 / 208 | Lutheran Senior Services East | $9.4MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility
$9.4MFiscal year ending 12/2024
PA AVG
$19.6M
Rank
#150 / 177 | $6.0MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility
$6.0MFiscal year ending 12/2024
PA AVG
$11.9M
Rank
#144 / 177 | 63.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility
63.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
PA AVG
70.1%
Rank
#53 / 177 | 395591 | ||||
| Good Shepherd Home Raker Center | NH SNF | Allentown (Fairview) | 99
Facility
99
PA AVG
109
Rank
#96 / 200 |
98.8%
Facility
98.8%
PA AVG
75.3%
Rank
#1 / 163 | +31% | 3.55
Facility
3.55
PA AVG
3.94
Rank
#141 / 182 | +40% | -10% | $0
Facility
$0
PA AVG
$61.4k
Rank
#1 / 183 | 11
Facility
11
PA AVG
32.0
Rank
#66 / 179 | 3.7
Facility
3.7
PA AVG
4.2
Rank
#102 / 179 | - | 98 | - |
60
Facility
60
PA AVG
50
Rank
#83 / 208 | - | - | - | - | 395018 |
Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each nursing home is ranked against every other PA nursing home we track that reports that metric, not just the 5 on this page. See how we rank facilities
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Good Shepherd Home Raker Center is located in Allentown, Pennsylvania.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Good Shepherd Home Raker Center
What neighborhood is Good Shepherd Home Raker Center in?
Good Shepherd Home Raker Center is in the Fairview neighborhood of Allentown.
Is Good Shepherd Home Raker Center in a walkable area?
Good Shepherd Home Raker Center has a walk score of 60. Somewhat walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
What is the occupancy rate at Good Shepherd Home Raker Center?
Good Shepherd Home Raker Center's occupancy is 98.8%.
Are pets allowed at Good Shepherd Home Raker Center?
Yes, Good Shepherd Home Raker Center allows residents to bring their pets.
What is the best email address for Good Shepherd Home Raker Center?
The team at Good Shepherd Home Raker Center can be reached at kloeb@gsrh.org.
Does Good Shepherd Home Raker Center operate as a for-profit or non-profit?
Good Shepherd Home Raker Center is registered as a non-profit.
What is the overall rating for Good Shepherd Home Raker Center?
Good Shepherd Home Raker Center received a 3-star overall rating from the CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services). This score combines results from staffing levels, quality measures, and health inspections.
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