Good Shepherd Home Raker Center
Good Shepherd Home Raker Center is an Independent Living Home in Pennsylvania
Good Shepherd Home Raker… is an Independent Living Home in Pennsylvania
Good Shepherd Home Raker Center
Good Shepherd Home Raker Center is an Independent Living Home in Pennsylvania
Good Shepherd Home Raker… is an Independent Living Home in Pennsylvania
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.
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No benchmark data is available for Occupancy. Bed capacity aligns with the typical community size in the state, allowing steady admissions. No benchmark data is available for Avg. Length of Stay.
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No benchmark data is available for Home Revenue. No benchmark data is available for Payroll Costs. No benchmark data is available for Total Income.
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No benchmark data is available for Medicare Nights. No benchmark data is available for Medicaid Nights. No benchmark data is available for Private Pay Nights.
Occupancy
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Quality Ratings
CMS 5-star rating based on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
Rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
Rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
Quality Measures rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
Facility & Licensing Details
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CCN (CMS Certification)
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Certification Number.
395018
What does this home offer?
Minimum Age: 45 Years Old
Pets Allowed: Yes, Pets Allowed
Minimum Age
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0.8 miles from city center
601 St John St, Allentown, PA 18103
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Staffing Data
Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
| Role ⓘ | Count ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ | Uses Contractors? ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | 27 | 8.9 | Yes |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 16 | 9 | No |
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 56 | 8.2 | Yes |
Staff by Category
Contractor Analysis
| Role ⓘ | Employees ⓘ | Contractors ⓘ | Total Staff ⓘ | Total Hours ⓘ | Days Worked ⓘ | % of Days ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 53 | 3 | 56 | 21,592 | 91 | 100% | 8.2 |
| Registered Nurse | 26 | 1 | 27 | 9,152 | 91 | 100% | 8.9 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 16 | 0 | 16 | 5,707 | 91 | 100% | 9 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 15 | 0 | 15 | 4,089 | 91 | 100% | 8.2 |
| Qualified Activities Professional | 14 | 0 | 14 | 2,612 | 91 | 100% | 8.7 |
| Other Social Services Staff | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1,596 | 63 | 69% | 8.3 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1,244 | 64 | 70% | 8.2 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1,211 | 63 | 69% | 8.1 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1,061 | 64 | 70% | 7.6 |
| Nurse Aide in Training | 6 | 0 | 6 | 701 | 30 | 33% | 8.6 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 3 | 0 | 3 | 700 | 61 | 67% | 8.3 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 2 | 0 | 2 | 684 | 63 | 69% | 7.9 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 467 | 59 | 65% | 7.9 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 421 | 53 | 58% | 7.9 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 398 | 50 | 55% | 8 |
Comparison Chart
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24/7 care needed
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Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.
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For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.
For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
24/7 care needed
For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.
Guides for Better Senior Living
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Claim What’s Yours: Financial Aid for Pennsylvania Seniors
- General: Age 65+ or disabled, Pennsylvania resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).
- Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple) (excludes home, car).
- PA Specifics: Managed care model; high urban demand (e.g., Philadelphia, Pittsburgh).
- Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day, e.g., bathing, dressing), respite care (up to 240 hours/year), adult day care ($70/day), home modifications ($1,500 avg.).
- General: Age 60+, Pennsylvania resident, at risk of nursing home placement.
- Income Limits: ~$2,000/month (individual, varies by region).
- Asset Limits: $8,000 (individual).
- PA Specifics: Cost-sharing required above certain income; rural/urban balance.
- Services: In-home care (3-5 hours/week), respite (up to 10 days/year), adult day care (~$70/day), transportation (~5 trips/month).
- General: Age 55+, PA resident (specific counties), NFLOC, safe with LIFE support.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (Medicaid-eligible); private pay option available.
- Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple) for Medicaid enrollees.
- PA Specifics: 16 providers in 25 counties (e.g., Allegheny, Luzerne); LIFE branding unique to PA.
- Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), medical care, meals, transportation, respite, therapies.
- General: Age 65+ or disabled, PA resident, Medicare Part A/B.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
- Asset Limits: $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
- PA Specifics: Three tiers; includes Extra Help for Part D; no waitlist.
- Services: Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month), deductibles ($240/year), copays (~20%).
- General: Age 60+ prioritized, PA resident, low-income household.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$3,970/month (individual, 185% FPL).
- Asset Limits: Not assessed; income-focused.
- PA Specifics: Cash grants and crisis aid; serves ~600,000 households annually.
- Services: Heating/cooling aid ($300-$1,000/season), crisis aid ($500 max).
- General: Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; PA resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).
- Income Limits (2025): No strict cap; reimbursements up to $600/month if care recipient income < ~$2,322/month (185% FPL).
- Asset Limits: Not assessed; need-based.
- PA Specifics: High demand; includes grandparent caregivers.
- Services: Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year), adult day care ($60/day), supplies (~$2,000/year), caregiver training.
- General: Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, PA resident.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$1,983/month (125% FPL).
- Asset Limits: Not specified; income-focused.
- PA Specifics: Priority for veterans, rural residents; AARP partnership.
- Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour), job placement.
- General: Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, PA resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
- Income Limits (2025): Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
- Asset Limits: ~$155,356 (net worth limit).
- PA Specifics: High veteran population; supports rural/urban care needs.
- Services: Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living).
- General: Age 65+, PA resident, homeowner/renter (or widow/er 50+, disabled 18+).
- Income Limits (2025): ~$45,000/year (individual or couple, excludes half of Social Security).
- Asset Limits: Not assessed; income-focused.
- PA Specifics: Rebates up to $1,000; ~600,000 eligible annually.
- Services: Rebates ($250-$1,000 based on income; e.g., $1,000 if income < $8,000).
- General: Age 60+, PA resident, low-income.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$2,322/month (individual, 185% FPL).
- Asset Limits: Not assessed.
- PA Specifics: Vouchers (~$50/season) via 52 AAAs; serves ~200,000 annually.
- Services: Vouchers (~$50/season) for fresh produce at approved markets.
Claim What’s Yours Financial Aid for Pennsylvania Seniors
Community HealthChoices (CHC)
Requirements:
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General:
Age 65+ or disabled, Pennsylvania resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
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Income Limits (2025):
~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).
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Asset Limits:
$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple) (excludes home, car).
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PA Specifics:
Managed care model; high urban demand (e.g., Philadelphia, Pittsburgh).
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day, e.g., bathing, dressing), respite care (up to 240 hours/year), adult day care ($70/day), home modifications ($1,500 avg.).
Pennsylvania OPTIONS Program
Requirements:
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General:
Age 60+, Pennsylvania resident, at risk of nursing home placement.
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Income Limits:
~$2,000/month (individual, varies by region).
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Asset Limits:
$8,000 (individual).
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PA Specifics:
Cost-sharing required above certain income; rural/urban balance.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: In-home care (3-5 hours/week), respite (up to 10 days/year), adult day care (~$70/day), transportation (~5 trips/month).
Living Independence for the Elderly (LIFE)
Requirements:
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General:
Age 55+, PA resident (specific counties), NFLOC, safe with LIFE support.
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Income Limits (2025):
~$2,829/month (Medicaid-eligible); private pay option available.
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Asset Limits:
$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple) for Medicaid enrollees.
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PA Specifics:
16 providers in 25 counties (e.g., Allegheny, Luzerne); LIFE branding unique to PA.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), medical care, meals, transportation, respite, therapies.
Medicare Savings Program (MSP)
Requirements:
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General:
Age 65+ or disabled, PA resident, Medicare Part A/B.
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Income Limits (2025):
~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
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Asset Limits:
$9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
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PA Specifics:
Three tiers; includes Extra Help for Part D; no waitlist.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month), deductibles ($240/year), copays (~20%).
Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
Requirements:
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General:
Age 60+ prioritized, PA resident, low-income household.
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Income Limits (2025):
~$3,970/month (individual, 185% FPL).
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Asset Limits:
Not assessed; income-focused.
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PA Specifics:
Cash grants and crisis aid; serves ~600,000 households annually.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Heating/cooling aid ($300-$1,000/season), crisis aid ($500 max).
Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP)
Requirements:
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General:
Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; PA resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).
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Income Limits (2025):
No strict cap; reimbursements up to $600/month if care recipient income < ~$2,322/month (185% FPL).
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Asset Limits:
Not assessed; need-based.
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PA Specifics:
High demand; includes grandparent caregivers.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year), adult day care ($60/day), supplies (~$2,000/year), caregiver training.
Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)
Requirements:
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General:
Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, PA resident.
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Income Limits (2025):
~$1,983/month (125% FPL).
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Asset Limits:
Not specified; income-focused.
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PA Specifics:
Priority for veterans, rural residents; AARP partnership.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour), job placement.
VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits
Requirements:
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General:
Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, PA resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
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Income Limits (2025):
Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
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Asset Limits:
~$155,356 (net worth limit).
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PA Specifics:
High veteran population; supports rural/urban care needs.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living).
Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program (PTRR)
Requirements:
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General:
Age 65+, PA resident, homeowner/renter (or widow/er 50+, disabled 18+).
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Income Limits (2025):
~$45,000/year (individual or couple, excludes half of Social Security).
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Asset Limits:
Not assessed; income-focused.
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PA Specifics:
Rebates up to $1,000; ~600,000 eligible annually.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Rebates ($250-$1,000 based on income; e.g., $1,000 if income < $8,000).
Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)
Requirements:
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General:
Age 60+, PA resident, low-income.
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Income Limits (2025):
~$2,322/month (individual, 185% FPL).
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Asset Limits:
Not assessed.
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PA Specifics:
Vouchers (~$50/season) via 52 AAAs; serves ~200,000 annually.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Vouchers (~$50/season) for fresh produce at approved markets.
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