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.
189
178 employees · 11 contractors · 73 on an average day Good Shepherd Home Raker Center
Nursing Home & Skilled Nursing · Allentown, PA
ALM Inspection Grade
B+
ALM's inspection grade is 88 / 100, a B+ — 8 points above the Pennsylvania average for CMS-certified facilities (80/100) · A proprietary Assisted Living Magazine grade.A 0–100 score of a facility's regulatory inspection record, shown as a letter and compared with other facilities of the same kind in the same state. It is not a government rating.
ALM's inspection grade is 88 / 100, a B+ — 8 points above the Pennsylvania average for CMS-certified facilities (80/100) · A proprietary Assisted Living Magazine grade.A 0–100 score of a facility's regulatory inspection record, shown as a letter and compared with other facilities of the same kind in the same state. It is not a government rating.
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
ALM Inspection Grade
B+
ALM's inspection grade is 88 / 100, a B+ — 8 points above the Pennsylvania average for CMS-certified facilities (80/100) · A proprietary Assisted Living Magazine grade.A 0–100 score of a facility's regulatory inspection record, shown as a letter and compared with other facilities of the same kind in the same state. It is not a government rating.
ALM's inspection grade is 88 / 100, a B+ — 8 points above the Pennsylvania average for CMS-certified facilities (80/100) · A proprietary Assisted Living Magazine grade.A 0–100 score of a facility's regulatory inspection record, shown as a letter and compared with other facilities of the same kind in the same state. It is not a government rating.
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: Q2 2026 (April 1 – June 30, 2026).
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 Sep 2026).
Total nursing care per resident / day
This nursing home is ranked 125th out of 180 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 125th out of 180 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. 34 total: 28 of the facility's own employees and 6 agency contractors.
34 staff · 9.3-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. 34 total: 28 of the facility's own employees and 6 agency contractors.
34 staff · 9.3-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. 16 total: 14 of the facility's own employees and 2 agency contractors.
16 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. 16 total: 14 of the facility's own employees and 2 agency contractors.
16 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. 59 total: 56 of the facility's own employees and 3 agency contractors.
59 staff · 8.3-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. 59 total: 56 of the facility's own employees and 3 agency contractors.
59 staff · 8.3-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.
189
178 employees · 11 contractors · 73 on an average day
189 total staff / 97 residents. Residents: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (data as of Sep 2026); staff: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2026).Residents and staff come from two different CMS releases, so the two counts can be a few months apart.
1.95 : 1
↑ 7% · PA 1.81This facility: 1.95 staff per resident, 7% above the Pennsylvania average of 1.81 (among Pennsylvania facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
189 staff ÷ 97 residents
See full Pennsylvania ranking →
Average hours one staff member works on a day they are on shift, across every role.
8.4 h
↑ 8% · PA 7.8 hThis facility: 8.4 h, 8% 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.
55,501 staff hours this quarter
See full Pennsylvania ranking →94.1% of staff hours were worked by the facility's own employees
Pennsylvania average: 87.6% · Contractors this quarter: Registered Nurse (6), Certified Nursing Assistant (3), Licensed Practical Nurse (2)
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 #151 / 201Bed count — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 151st out of 201 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 #151 / 201Bed count — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 151st out of 201 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 / 207Walk Score — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 83rd out of 207 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 / 207Walk Score — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 83rd out of 207 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 / 165Occupancy rate — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 1st out of 165 nursing homes we track in Pennsylvania for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Pennsylvania average, with its Statewide rank out of 165. 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 / 165Occupancy rate — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 1st out of 165 nursing homes we track in Pennsylvania for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Pennsylvania average, with its Statewide rank out of 165. 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: 75.8%
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 (data as of Oct 2026)
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
ALM Inspection Grade
88 / 100
Calculated from CMS inspection data for this community's nursing-home beds
How it compares
8 points above the Pennsylvania average for CMS-certified facilities (80/100)
Category breakdown
Citations
Typical
40 severity-weighted points (10 citations) · about the same as the typical CMS-certified PA facility
Enforcement
Strong
No fines on record · 0 enforcement actions
Persistence
Typical
36 days to fix issues · faster than the typical CMS-certified PA facility (median: 38)
Total health inspections
4
↓ 45% · PA 7.3This facility: 4, 45% below the Pennsylvania average of 7.3 (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
10
Rank #62 / 179Health citations — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 62nd 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.↓ 69% · PA 31.8This facility: 10, 69% below the Pennsylvania average of 31.8 (among Pennsylvania facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Citations per inspection
2.5
Rank #54 / 179Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 54th 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.↓ 39% · PA 4.11This facility: 2.5, 39% below the Pennsylvania average of 4.11 (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
80% corrected
8 of 10 citations corrected · 2 still open
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
1
↑ 25% · PA 0.8This facility: 1, 25% above 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.
100% corrected
Actual harm
Moderate
D–F
9
↓ 70% · PA 29.7This facility: 9, 70% below the Pennsylvania average of 29.7 (among Pennsylvania facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
77% corrected · 2 open
No harm, more than minimal risk
Minor
A–C
0
↓ 100% · PA 0.9This facility: 0, 100% below 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: Aug 13, 2026 · 2 citations, 0 corrected
Most cited category: Resident Assessment & Care Planning, 3 of 10 citations · 5 categories in total
Citations history
Most recent first
Aug 13, 2026
2 citations
Nutrition moderate citation
Quality of Care moderate citation
Jul 21, 2026
1 citation
Abuse/Neglect serious citation
Corrected
Corrected
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
Resident Rights moderate citation
Corrected
Corrected
Care Planning moderate citation
Corrected
Corrected
Quality of Care moderate citation
Corrected
Corrected
Top deficiency categories
Share of 10 citations
Resident Assessment & Care Planning
3 deficiencies (30%)
Quality of Life & Care
2 deficiencies (20%)
Nutrition & Dietary
2 deficiencies (20%)
Abuse, Neglect & Exploitation
2 deficiencies (20%)
Resident Rights
1 deficiency (10%)
How citations are counted
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
8 of 10 citations resulted from standard inspections; 1 of 10 resulted from complaint investigations; and 1 of 10 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).
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 Oct 2026
No penalties in the past 3 years
No civil money penalties or payment denials on record since Oct 2023.
Total fines
$0
PA avg $58KPennsylvania average: $58,340. Average among the 301 Pennsylvania facilities with a penalty on record.US avg $66KUS average: $66,281, among the 6,725 US facilities with a penalty on record.
Number of fines
0
PA avg 1.82Pennsylvania average: 1.82. Average among the 301 Pennsylvania facilities with a penalty on record.US avg 1.88US average: 1.88, among the 6,725 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 0.15Pennsylvania average: 0.15. Average among the 301 Pennsylvania facilities with a penalty on record.US avg 0.35US average: 0.35, among the 6,725 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.
4.5
Score · lower is better
↓ 50% · PA 9.1This facility: 4.5, 50% below the PA average of 9.1 (among PA facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
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.
10.9
Score · lower is better
↓ 43% · PA 19.0This facility: 10.9, 43% below the PA average of 19.0 (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: 9 better, 1 worse, 2 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
7.8%
↓ 52% · PA 16.4This facility: 7.8, 52% below the PA average of 16.4 (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
7.8%
↓ 52% · PA 16.4This facility: 7.8, 52% below the PA average of 16.4 (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
14.0%
↓ 44% · PA 25.0This facility: 14.0, 44% below the PA average of 25.0 (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
14.0%
↓ 44% · PA 25.0This facility: 14.0, 44% below the PA average of 25.0 (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
1.3%
↓ 6% · PA 1.4This facility: 1.3, 6% below the PA average of 1.4 (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
1.3%
↓ 6% · PA 1.4This facility: 1.3, 6% below the PA average of 1.4 (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%
↑ 53% · PA 4.7This facility: 7.1, 53% above the PA average of 4.7 (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 high risk residents with pressure ulcers
7.1%
↑ 53% · PA 4.7This facility: 7.1, 53% above the PA average of 4.7 (among PA facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.Physical & mental health
Lost too much weight
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
3.2%
↓ 46% · PA 6.0This facility: 3.2, 46% below the PA average of 6.0 (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
3.2%
↓ 46% · PA 6.0This facility: 3.2, 46% below the PA average of 6.0 (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 13.8This facility: 0.0, 100% below the PA average of 13.8 (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 13.8This facility: 0.0, 100% below the PA average of 13.8 (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
14.3%
↓ 19% · PA 17.6This facility: 14.3, 19% below the PA average of 17.6 (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
14.3%
↓ 19% · PA 17.6This facility: 14.3, 19% below the PA average of 17.6 (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%
↑ 12% · PA 87.8This facility: 98.7, 12% above the PA average of 87.8 (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 assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
98.7%
↑ 12% · PA 87.8This facility: 98.7, 12% above the PA average of 87.8 (among PA facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Flu vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
97.0%
↑ 4% · PA 93.7This facility: 97.0, 4% above the PA average of 93.7 (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 assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
97.0%
↑ 4% · PA 93.7This facility: 97.0, 4% above the PA average of 93.7 (among PA facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.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.
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.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.
Who this home usually serves
Residents split by who pays for their care: Medicare, Medicaid, or private pay and other sources.
Snapshot: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (quarterly), Sep 2026
Resident snapshot
97 residents · Sep 2026
Residents counted on the date of the latest CMS report, which updates quarterly.
Medicare
0 · 0%
Medicaid
94 · 97%
Private pay & other
3 · 3%
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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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A 0–100 score of a facility's regulatory inspection record, shown as a letter and compared with other facilities of the same kind in the same state. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine grade. It is not a government rating. A dash means we have no inspection data for that facility.
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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
160
Rank
#1 / 201 | B+ |
76.3%
Facility
76.3%
PA AVG
75.8%
Rank
#86 / 165 | +1% | 4.58
Facility
4.58
PA AVG
3.96
Rank
#57 / 180 | +3% | +16% | $0
Facility
$0
PA AVG
$60.8k
Rank
#1 / 183 | 16
Facility
16
PA AVG
31.8
Rank
#87 / 179 | 5.3
Facility
5.3
PA AVG
4.1
Rank
#152 / 179 | - | 511 | - |
22
Facility
22
PA AVG
50
Rank
#162 / 207 | 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
160
Rank
#75 / 201 | A- |
92.8%
Facility
92.8%
PA AVG
75.8%
Rank
#36 / 165 | +22% | 2.90
Facility
2.90
PA AVG
3.96
Rank
#170 / 180 | +4% | -27% | $0
Facility
$0
PA AVG
$60.8k
Rank
#1 / 183 | 13
Facility
13
PA AVG
31.8
Rank
#76 / 179 | 2.2
Facility
2.2
PA AVG
4.1
Rank
#43 / 179 | - | 154 | - |
31
Facility
31
PA AVG
50
Rank
#145 / 207 | 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) | 201
Facility
201
PA AVG
160
Rank
#46 / 201 | B |
73.3%
Facility
73.3%
PA AVG
75.8%
Rank
#101 / 165 | -3% | 3.06
Facility
3.06
PA AVG
3.96
Rank
#155 / 180 | +11% | -23% | $0
Facility
$0
PA AVG
$60.8k
Rank
#1 / 183 | 12
Facility
12
PA AVG
31.8
Rank
#70 / 179 | 2.0
Facility
2.0
PA AVG
4.1
Rank
#30 / 179 | - | 66 | - |
56
Facility
56
PA AVG
50
Rank
#91 / 207 | 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) | 131
Facility
131
PA AVG
160
Rank
#109 / 201 | A |
35.2%
Facility
35.2%
PA AVG
75.8%
Rank
#163 / 165 | -54% | 4.65
Facility
4.65
PA AVG
3.96
Rank
#57 / 180 | +40% | +17% | $0
Facility
$0
PA AVG
$60.8k
Rank
#1 / 183 | 7
Facility
7
PA AVG
31.8
Rank
#42 / 179 | 3.5
Facility
3.5
PA AVG
4.1
Rank
#98 / 179 | - | 25 | - |
28
Facility
28
PA AVG
50
Rank
#151 / 207 | 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
160
Rank
#151 / 201 | B+ |
98.8%
Facility
98.8%
PA AVG
75.8%
Rank
#1 / 165 | +30% | 3.55
Facility
3.55
PA AVG
3.96
Rank
#125 / 180 | +50% | -10% | $0
Facility
$0
PA AVG
$60.8k
Rank
#1 / 183 | 10
Facility
10
PA AVG
31.8
Rank
#62 / 179 | 2.5
Facility
2.5
PA AVG
4.1
Rank
#54 / 179 | 1 | 98 | - |
60
Facility
60
PA AVG
50
Rank
#83 / 207 | - | - | - | - | 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
Financial assistance
Get financial aid guidance Programs that may help with care and living costs in Pennsylvania
Good Shepherd Home Raker Center is in Allentown, Pennsylvania. These programs may support different care settings or living expenses. A listing does not confirm this community participates; our concierge team can help confirm.
Community HealthChoices (CHC)
Community HealthChoices (CHC)
Eligibility
- General
- Age 21+ and enrolled in both Medicare and Medicaid, or receiving qualifying Medicaid long-term services and supports, subject to listed exclusions. Nursing-facility level of care is not a requirement for every dual-eligible CHC enrollee.
- PA specifics
- CHC is a managed-care coordination program; separate service and financial criteria govern long-term supports. Certain developmental-disability program participants and state-facility residents are excluded.
What it provides
- Coordination of health coverage and authorized long-term services and supports when eligible.
VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits
VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits
- Who it is for
- Veterans or survivors with VA pension eligibility and an Aid and Attendance or Housebound medical need
- Income limit
- 2026 · Countable income is compared with the applicable maximum annual pension rate (MAPR), which varies by dependents and benefit category. For a veteran with one dependent and Aid and Attendance, MAPR is $34,488/year.
- Asset limit
- VA pension net-worth ceiling is $163,699 from December 1, 2025 through November 30, 2026. Net worth includes countable assets plus income for VA purposes; exclusions and transfer rules apply.
Eligibility
- General
- Aid and Attendance or Housebound is an increased VA pension rate for eligible veterans or surviving spouses who meet pension and additional care/disability requirements; it is not a stand-alone state benefit.
- PA specifics
- Federal VA pension rules apply nationwide.
What it provides
- Monthly pension is based on the applicable MAPR less countable annual income; divided by 12. Maximum annual veteran Aid and Attendance rates are $29,093 without dependents and $34,488 with one dependent; actual payments may be lower.
Pennsylvania OPTIONS Program
Pennsylvania OPTIONS Program
- Income limit
- No income requirement to participate; income-based sliding copayments may apply.
Eligibility
- General
- Pennsylvania resident age 60+ needing help to remain at home, subject to assessment and program availability.
What it provides
- Assessed support to help remain at home; service mix and copayment depend on individual assessment.
Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP)
Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP)
- Who it is for
- Family or informal caregivers of an adult 60+ or of someone of any age with dementia
- Income limit
- Financial reimbursement is income-based: care-receiver household income up to 200% of federal poverty guidelines receives the full applicable percentage; 200%–380% receives reduced reimbursement; above 380% no reimbursement, although nonreimbursable services may remain available.
Eligibility
- General
- Pennsylvania caregivers and care recipients in qualifying categories: adult caregivers of functionally dependent adults age 60+ or people with dementia; and eligible relative caregivers age 55+ caring for children or disabled adults. Enrollment in Medicaid long-term-care programs excludes participation.
What it provides
- Reimbursement of approved caregiving services and supplies up to $600/month; multiplied by the applicable income-based reimbursement percentage; care management; education and support. No fixed respite-hours package is guaranteed.
Medicare Savings Program (MSP)
Medicare Savings Program (MSP)
- Who it is for
- Medicare beneficiaries with limited income who need help with premiums or cost sharing
Eligibility
- General
- Medicare beneficiary; the state determines the applicable Medicare Savings Program. QMB helps with premiums and Medicare cost sharing; SLMB and QI generally help with Part B premiums.
- PA specifics
- QI requires annual application and is funded first-come, first-served with priority for prior recipients. QMB, SLMB and QI confer Part D Extra Help.
What it provides
- QMB pays eligible Part A/Part B premiums and Medicare deductibles and cost sharing; SLMB and QI pay Part B premiums. The exact benefit depends on the approved program.
Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
- Who it is for
- Income-eligible households responsible for home heating or energy costs
Eligibility
- General
- Income-eligible households with qualifying home-energy costs; the administering agency applies household-size and program eligibility rules.
What it provides
- Grants to help eligible households pay heating bills.
Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program (PTRR)
Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program (PTRR)
- Income limit
- 2025 claims filed in 2026 · Eligible annual household income no more than $48,110, applying program exclusions including one-half of Social Security income.
Eligibility
- General
- Pennsylvania homeowners or renters age 65+; widows or widowers age 50+; or adults age 18+ with disabilities, subject to household-income and tax or rent-payment requirements.
- PA specifics
- The deadline to apply for a rebate of 2025 property taxes or rent is December 31, 2026. A future tax-year ceiling is not interchangeable with this application year.
What it provides
- Standard rebate up to $1,000; based on eligible income and property tax or rent paid; special supplemental rules may apply.
PACE and PACENET Prescription Assistance
PACE and PACENET Prescription Assistance
- Income limit
- PACE: up to $14,500 single or $17,700 married. PACENET: $14,501–$33,500 single or $17,701–$41,500 married; based on the prior calendar year.
Eligibility
- General
- Pennsylvania residents 65+ who lived in the state at least 90 days before applying and are not enrolled in the state Medicaid prescription benefit. Prior-calendar-year income determines eligibility.
What it provides
- Prescription-cost assistance coordinated with Medicare Part D and other drug coverage; PACE and PACENET use different income tiers.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Good Shepherd Home Raker Center
Quick answers from public records and the community's own listing.01 What neighborhood is Good Shepherd Home Raker Center in?
Good Shepherd Home Raker Center is in the Fairview neighborhood of Allentown.
02 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.
03 What is the occupancy rate at Good Shepherd Home Raker Center?
Good Shepherd Home Raker Center's occupancy is 98.8%.
04 Are pets allowed at Good Shepherd Home Raker Center?
Yes, Good Shepherd Home Raker Center allows residents to bring their pets.
05 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.
06 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.
07 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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