Phoebe Allentown Health Care Center
1925 Turner Street, Allentown, PA 18104 · (610) 794-5300
Non profit - Corporation · 343 certified beds
Phoebe Allentown Health Care Center has a 3-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in June 2026, found 7 citations (the Pennsylvania average is 10). It was fined 1 time in the last three years, $11,087 in all.
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. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · 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. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on June 12, 2026 found 7 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.June 12, 2026 · F0605 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.June 12, 2026 · 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.June 12, 2026 · F0656 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.June 12, 2026 · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.June 12, 2026 · F0694 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.June 12, 2026 · F0698 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.June 12, 2026 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 3 citations.
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.August 19, 2025 · F0880 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Some
- Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.May 12, 2025 · F0550 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.April 24, 2025 · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $11,087July 17, 2025
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 | 3.78 | 3.89 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.43 | 0.79 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 1.09 | 0.91 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.26 | 2.19 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 46.9% | 44.5% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | Non profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 343 |
| Average residents per day | 239.8 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | Yes |
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
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