Good Shepherd Home Raker Center
601 St John Street, Allentown, PA 18103 · (610) 776-3199
Non profit - Church related · 99 certified beds
Abuse icon Medicare's Care Compare says: “This nursing home has been cited for abuse.” Medicare marks homes recently cited for harm or potential harm from abuse or neglect, and caps their health inspection rating at 2 stars.
Good Shepherd Home Raker Center has a 2-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in September 2025, found 3 citations (the Pennsylvania average is 10). It hasn't been fined in the last three years.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
How to read a nursing home's star ratings
Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on September 23, 2025 found 3 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.September 23, 2025 · F0605 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.September 23, 2025 · F0641 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.September 23, 2025 · F0656 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 1 citation.
- Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.July 21, 2026 · F0600 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
No fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | Pennsylvania average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 4.79 | 3.89 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 1.37 | 0.79 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.67 | 0.91 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.75 | 2.19 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 32.1% | 44.5% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | Non profit - Church related |
| Certified beds | 99 |
| Average residents per day | 97.2 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Luther Crest Nursing Facility Allentown · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Cedarbrook Senior Care and Rehabilitation Allentown · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Lehigh Valley Hospital Tsu Allentown · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Cedar Crest Post Acute Allentown · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Jewel Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center Allentown · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
Compare every nursing home in Allentown, PA · Nursing homes in Pennsylvania · Home health agencies in Allentown, PA
Comparing nursing homes?
See whether help at home or assisted living fits better. Answer four questions and we'll suggest where to start: a medical alert, help at home, or assisted living.
Free for families. This isn't medical advice.
Who are you looking for help for?
Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Good Shepherd Home Raker Center on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.