Riverton Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center
803 North Wahneta St, Allentown, PA 18103 · (610) 782-8300
For profit - Individual · 111 certified beds
Riverton Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center has a 4-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in December 2025, found 5 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. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above 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. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above 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 December 5, 2025 found 5 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.December 5, 2025 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.December 5, 2025 · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.December 5, 2025 · F0686 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.December 5, 2025 · F0692 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.December 5, 2025 · F0806 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 4 citations.
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.July 7, 2026 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.March 18, 2026 · F0684 · 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.August 6, 2025 · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.December 30, 2024 · F0550 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for 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 | 3.48 | 3.89 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.63 | 0.79 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.83 | 0.91 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.02 | 2.19 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 26.3% | 44.5% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Individual |
| Certified beds | 111 |
| Average residents per day | 104.1 |
| 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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