Occupancy rate
35%
In line with Pennsylvania averageMix of rehab and long-term care
This home supports both short-term rehab and long-term care, with residents staying for a wide range of durations.
Nursing Home
Luther Crest Retirement Community
Luther Crest is a retirement community located in Alexandria, MN. It offers a variety of programs and services including summer camps, retreats, and faith formation activities. The community is dedicated to inspiring faith, stewardship, and community in God's creation.
Quality ratings
Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
Staffing hours breakdown
Hours of care per resident per day, broken down by staff type. Data from CMS Medicare.
Registered Nurse (RN)
Registered nurse hours per resident per day.
Registered nurse hours per resident per day.
Capacity and availability
Smaller home
May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.
Total beds
71
This home usually has availability
Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.
Occupancy rate
35.2%
Residents per day
25
Occupancy rate
35.2%
Residents per day
25
Who this home usually serves
Show admissions and discharges
TYPE OF STAY
Might be optimal for
Flexible care needs
Breakdown by payment type
Medicare
48% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
Typical stay
19 days
Private pay
50% of new residents, often for short stays.
Typical stay
2 years
Medicaid
1% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Typical stay
11 years
Finances and operations
Voluntary non-profit community
Operated by a church.
Home revenue
$34.7M
Surplus of revenue
$2.5M
Voluntary non-profit community
Operated by a church.
Home revenue
$34,723,115.00
Surplus of revenue
$2,502,231.00
Payroll costs
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$4.1M
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Other operating costs
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$28.1M
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Total costs
$32.2M
71-bed community
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
About this community
Occupancy
In line with Pennsylvania averageOccupied beds
25 / 71
Average residents
103 per day
License details
Facility type
Personal Care Homes
Status
Licensed
Licensed
County:
LEHIGH
Additional licensing details
License number:
216290
CMS Certification Number:
395591
Ownership & operating entity
Owner name:
LUTHERAN SENIOR SERVICES EAST
Profit status:
NON-PROFIT
Programs & Activities
Specific Programs
Camps, Summer Camp Schedule, Elementary (K-6), Middle School (6-9), Senior High (9-12), Family & All People Camps, Women’s Week, Super Campers, Off-Site Day Camps, Camp Magi, Programmed Retreats, Events, Membership, Center Membership
Inspection History
In Pennsylvania, the Department of Human Services (for assisted living facilities) and the Department of Health (for nursing homes) conduct unannounced inspections to verify adherence to state regulations.
13 visits/inspections
Results
6 with citations
0 without citations
Pennsylvania average: 4 complaint visits
Pennsylvania average: 8 inspections with citations
Show Inspection Reports
1 complaint
Formal expressions of dissatisfaction or concern made by residents, or their families regarding various aspects of the care, services, and environment provided.
Pennsylvania average: 4 complaints
Latest inspection
Date:July 16, 2025
Type:Other
20 total citations
Citations indicate regulatory violations. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.
Pennsylvania average: 66 citations
25 deficiencies
Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.
1 enforcement action
Penalties or interventions imposed by state regulators when facilities do not comply with quality, safety or regulatory standards.
Waivers: 1
Health Inspection History
Inspections
Total health inspections
3
Pennsylvania average 6.7
Last Health inspection on Jun 2025
Total health citations
8
Citations per inspection
2.67
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
All 8 citations resulted from standard inspections.
Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations
0
0
100% better than Pennsylvania averagePennsylvania average: 0.3
Serious Health citations
0
0
100% better than Pennsylvania averagePennsylvania average: 0.6
0 critical citations
0 serious citations
5 moderate citations
3 minor citations
Citations history (last 3 years)
Quality of Care moderate citation
Jun 05, 2025
Corrected
Care Planning moderate citation
Jun 05, 2025
Corrected
Nursing Services minor citation
Jul 11, 2024
Corrected
Quality of Care moderate citation
Jul 11, 2024
Corrected
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.
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The information below is reported by the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services and Department of Health.
Luther Crest Retirement Community
+29%
+9%
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
PA 18104
368
-
DELP, LAWRENCE
85.8%
$18,425,325.00
$4,084,211.00
22.2%
50.80
-
8
+29%
-
+9%
Country Meadows of Allentown
-11%
-2%
-2%
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
PA 18106
70
-
LEADER HOLDINGS, LP
77.3%
$11,633,811.00
$5,548,152.00
47.7%
62.00
4.0751
6
-11%-2%-2%
Westminster Village at Allentown / Tryko Partners
+13%
-15%
+13%
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
IL
Independent Living For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.
MC
Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.
SNF
Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed
Allentown (Rittersville)
111
69
LIBERATORE, LEE-ANNE
88.8%
$17,339,137.00
$6,379,754.00
36.8%
105.00
3.5129
7
+13%-15%+13%
Cedar Crest Post Acute
+19%
-18%
+15%
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
Allentown
166
31
CEDAR CREST OPERATOR HOLDINGS LLC
90.7%
$18,191,507.00
$6,670,646.00
36.7%
156
3.4142
7
+19%-18%+15%
Luther Crest Retirement Community
Type of care:
SNF
AL
Community:
PA 18104
Bed Count:
368
Operator:
DELP, LAWRENCE
CCN:
395591
Occupancy:
85.8%
Home Revenue:
$18,425,325.00
Payroll Costs:
$4,084,211.00
Payroll %:
22.2%
Avg Residents/Day:
50.80
Overall Rating:
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Citations:
8
RN share vs State Avg:
+29%
+29%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
+9%
+9%
Country Meadows of Allentown
Type of care:
SNF
AL
Community:
PA 18106
Bed Count:
70
Operator:
LEADER HOLDINGS, LP
CCN:
396053
Occupancy:
77.3%
Home Revenue:
$11,633,811.00
Payroll Costs:
$5,548,152.00
Payroll %:
47.7%
Avg Residents/Day:
62.00
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
4.0751
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Citations:
6
RN share vs State Avg:
-11%
-11%
Staffing vs State Avg:
-2%
-2%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
-2%
-2%
Westminster Village at Allentown / Tryko Partners
Type of care:
AL
IL
MC
SNF
Community:
Allentown (Rittersville)
Bed Count:
111
Operator:
LIBERATORE, LEE-ANNE
CCN:
395171
Occupancy:
88.8%
Home Revenue:
$17,339,137.00
Payroll Costs:
$6,379,754.00
Payroll %:
36.8%
Avg Residents/Day:
105.00
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
3.5129
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Citations:
7
RN share vs State Avg:
+13%
+13%
Staffing vs State Avg:
-15%
-15%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
+13%
+13%
Cedar Crest Post Acute
Type of care:
SNF
AL
Community:
Allentown
Bed Count:
166
Operator:
CEDAR CREST OPERATOR HOLDINGS LLC
CCN:
395760
Occupancy:
90.7%
Home Revenue:
$18,191,507.00
Payroll Costs:
$6,670,646.00
Payroll %:
36.7%
Avg Residents/Day:
156
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
3.4142
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Citations:
7
RN share vs State Avg:
+19%
+19%
Staffing vs State Avg:
-18%
-18%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
+15%
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Staffing Data
Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)
105
Total Staff
55
Employees
50
Contractors
25,733
Total Hours (Quarter)
35
Avg Staff/Day
8.1
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
| Role ⓘ | Count ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ | Uses Contractors? ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | 16 | 8 | Yes |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 19 | 7.9 | Yes |
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 40 | 8.7 | Yes |
Staff by Category
Administration ⓘ
1 staff
7.9hs shift avg
Nursing Staff ⓘ
76 staff
8.4hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners ⓘ
7 staff
7.8hs shift avg
Therapy Services ⓘ
19 staff
7.3hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation ⓘ
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services ⓘ
2 staff
7.6hs shift avg
Dietary Services ⓘ
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Other Services ⓘ
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
25.6%
of total hours from contractors
6,582 contractor hours this quarter
Physical Therapy Assistant: 4
Certified Nursing Assistant: 15
Qualified Social Worker: 2
Respiratory Therapy Technician: 6
Speech Language Pathologist: 5
Licensed Practical Nurse: 11
Registered Nurse: 3
Physical Therapy Aide: 4
| Role ⓘ | Employees ⓘ | Contractors ⓘ | Total Staff ⓘ | Total Hours ⓘ | Days Worked ⓘ | % of Days ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 25 | 15 | 40 | 11,107 | 91 | 100% | 8.7 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 8 | 11 | 19 | 3,243 | 91 | 100% | 7.9 |
| Registered Nurse | 13 | 3 | 16 | 3,232 | 91 | 100% | 8 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 6 | 0 | 6 | 2,803 | 91 | 100% | 7.7 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 4 | 4 | 1,300 | 70 | 77% | 7.6 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 6 | 6 | 910 | 72 | 79% | 7.3 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 5 | 5 | 856 | 66 | 73% | 7.1 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 4 | 4 | 698 | 64 | 70% | 7 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 492 | 62 | 68% | 7.9 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 483 | 61 | 67% | 7.9 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 2 | 2 | 447 | 59 | 65% | 7.6 |
| Nurse Aide in Training | 1 | 0 | 1 | 164 | 24 | 26% | 6.8 |
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total census
50 residents
Residents by payment source
Medicare
7 residents (14%)
Medicaid
15 residents (30%)
Private pay or other
28 residents (56%)
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
CCRC
Part of a Continuing Care Retirement Community offering multiple care levels
Active Resident Council
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Data sourced from CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics quarterly report. Payer mix reflects the current resident census by primary payment source.
Quality of care over time
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
High-risk clinical events score
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
14.1
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
14.1
29% worse than Pennsylvania averagePennsylvania average: 11.0
Functional decline score
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
30.5
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
30.5
37% worse than Pennsylvania averagePennsylvania average: 22.2
Long-stay resident measures
CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
17.0%
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
17.0%
11% better than Pennsylvania averagePennsylvania average: 19.0%
Walking Ability Worsened
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
38.8%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
38.8%
84% worse than Pennsylvania averagePennsylvania average: 21.1%
Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
35.8%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
35.8%
34% worse than Pennsylvania averagePennsylvania average: 26.7%
Falls with Major Injury
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
6.4%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
6.4%
100% worse than Pennsylvania averagePennsylvania average: 3.2%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
3.6%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
3.6%
35% better than Pennsylvania averagePennsylvania average: 5.5%
Urinary Tract Infection
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
0.7%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
0.7%
59% better than Pennsylvania averagePennsylvania average: 1.8%
Lost Too Much Weight
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
4.9%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
4.9%
26% better than Pennsylvania averagePennsylvania average: 6.6%
Depressive Symptoms
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
2.3%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
2.3%
58% better than Pennsylvania averagePennsylvania average: 5.5%
Antipsychotic Use
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
6.6%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
6.6%
62% better than Pennsylvania averagePennsylvania average: 17.1%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
95.0%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
95.0%
9% better than Pennsylvania averagePennsylvania average: 86.9%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
100.0%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
100.0%
7% better than Pennsylvania averagePennsylvania average: 93.5%
Short-stay resident measures
CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
98.1%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
98.1%
43% better than Pennsylvania averagePennsylvania average: 68.8%
Antipsychotic medication increase
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
0.2%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
0.2%
88% better than Pennsylvania averagePennsylvania average: 1.5%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
96.2%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
96.2%
40% better than Pennsylvania averagePennsylvania average: 68.7%
Re-hospitalized after SNF stay
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
24.8%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
24.8%
7% worse than Pennsylvania averagePennsylvania average: 23.1%
Emergency department visits
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
12.0%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
12.0%
22% worse than Pennsylvania averagePennsylvania average: 9.8%
Falls with major injury
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
0.7%
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
0.7%
5% better than Pennsylvania averagePennsylvania average: 0.8%
Ability to care for self at discharge
Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge.
74.8%
Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge.
74.8%
39% better than Pennsylvania averagePennsylvania average: 53.7%
Successful return to home or community
Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility.
67.4%
Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility.
67.4%
33% better than Pennsylvania averagePennsylvania average: 50.6%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
Financial Trends
Historical financial and operational data for Luther Crest Retirement Community based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Occupancy Rate
85.8%
↑ 0.1pp vs 2022
Net Income
$2,502,231
↑ ~$1.7M vs 2022
Total Payroll
$7,375,309
↓ ~$74K vs 2022
Profit Margin
13.6%
↑ 9.2pp vs 2022
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