Allentown Senior AdvisorWhat kind of nursing home is Cedar Crest Post Acute?
Cedar Crest Post Acute is a 166-bed Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home at 1265 South Cedar Crest Blvd, Allentown 18103, licensed by the Pennsylvania Department of Health and rated 4 of 5 overall by CMS (Care Compare data as of October 1, 2026).
| Record | Value |
|---|---|
| CMS certification number (CCN) | 395760 |
| Certified beds | 166 |
| Average residents per day (CMS) | 154.0 |
| Ownership type (CMS) | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Legal business name | Cedar Crest Operator Llc |
| Chain (CMS) | MARQUIS HEALTH SERVICES |
| First certified for Medicare and Medicaid | July 26, 1988 |
How does CMS rate Cedar Crest Post Acute?
CMS's Care Compare gives Cedar Crest Post Acute 4 of 5 overall, 4 for health inspections, 2 for staffing and 4 for quality measures.
| CMS rating | Stars |
|---|---|
| Overall | 4 of 5 |
| Health inspections | 4 of 5 |
| Staffing | 2 of 5 |
| Quality measures | 4 of 5 |
| Long-stay quality | 4 of 5 |
| Short-stay quality | 3 of 5 |
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.40 hours per resident per day, lower than the Lehigh Valley median of 3.62; registered nurse time is 0.54 hours, lower than the Lehigh Valley median of 0.61; and nursing staff turnover is 42.8%, higher than the Lehigh Valley median of 39.7%.
What did the latest inspection find at Cedar Crest Post Acute?
The most recent standard health inspection CMS reports, on November 26, 2025, found 9 health deficiencies (1 from complaint investigations), against a Lehigh Valley median of 6; CMS also lists 0 federal fines totaling $0 over the past three years.
The two earlier inspection cycles recorded 3 deficiencies combined, and CMS lists 0 citations from infection-control inspections. Pennsylvania Department of Health surveyors carry out these inspections for CMS.
How full is Cedar Crest Post Acute, and who is it for?
CMS reports an average of 154 residents a day in 166 certified beds, about 93% occupancy; most admissions are short-term rehab stays after a hospital discharge, alongside long-term residents paid by Medicaid or privately.
Ask whether the bed you are offered is on a rehab unit or a long-term unit, and whether a resident who starts on Medicare can stay on once Medical Assistance takes over.
Which nursing homes are near Cedar Crest Post Acute?
The closest other certified nursing home is Lehigh Valley Hospital Tsu in Allentown, about 1.1 miles away, rated 5 of 5 by CMS.
| Facility | Miles away | CMS overall | Certified beds | CMS deficiencies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lehigh Valley Hospital Tsu 17th & Chew Sts, 18105 | 1.1 | 5 of 5 | 52 | 1 |
| Cedarbrook Senior Care and Rehabilitation 350 S. Cedarbrook Road, 18104 | 1.6 | 5 of 5 | 670 | 8 |
| Phoebe Allentown Health Care Center 1925 Turner Street, 18104 | 2.5 | 3 of 5 | 343 | 7 |
| Luther Crest Nursing Facility 800 Hausman Road, 18104 | 3.0 | 5 of 5 | 60 | 0 |
Which hospital is closest to Cedar Crest Post Acute?
By straight-line distance the nearest acute-care hospital is Lehigh Valley Hospital–Cedar Crest (about 1.6 miles), then Lehigh Valley Hospital–Macungie (about 5.2 miles).
Hospital discharge planners suggest nursing homes with open beds, but under Medicare you may choose any certified home that will accept you.
CMS record: Care Compare
