Allentown Senior AdvisorWhat kind of nursing home is Cedarbrook Senior Care and Rehabilitation?
Cedarbrook Senior Care and Rehabilitation is a 670-bed Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home at 350 S. Cedarbrook Road, Allentown 18104, licensed by the Pennsylvania Department of Health and rated 5 of 5 overall by CMS (Care Compare data as of October 1, 2026).
| Record | Value |
|---|---|
| CMS certification number (CCN) | 395465 |
| Certified beds | 670 |
| Average residents per day (CMS) | 511.2 |
| Ownership type (CMS) | Government - County |
| Legal business name | County Of Lehigh Pennsylvania |
| Chain (CMS) | Not part of a chain in CMS data |
| First certified for Medicare and Medicaid | February 1, 1980 |
How does CMS rate Cedarbrook Senior Care and Rehabilitation?
CMS's Care Compare gives Cedarbrook Senior Care and Rehabilitation 5 of 5 overall, 4 for health inspections, 5 for staffing and 4 for quality measures.
| CMS rating | Stars |
|---|---|
| Overall | 5 of 5 |
| Health inspections | 4 of 5 |
| Staffing | 5 of 5 |
| Quality measures | 4 of 5 |
| Long-stay quality | 5 of 5 |
| Short-stay quality | 4 of 5 |
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.87 hours per resident per day, higher than the Lehigh Valley median of 3.62; registered nurse time is 0.73 hours, higher than the Lehigh Valley median of 0.61; and nursing staff turnover is 31.1%, lower than the Lehigh Valley median of 39.7%.
What did the latest inspection find at Cedarbrook Senior Care and Rehabilitation?
The most recent standard health inspection CMS reports, on April 17, 2026, found 8 health deficiencies (2 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 5 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 Cedarbrook Senior Care and Rehabilitation, and who is it for?
CMS reports an average of 511 residents a day in 670 certified beds, about 76% occupancy; most admissions are short-term rehab stays after a hospital discharge, alongside long-term residents paid by Medicaid or privately.
Before admission, ask how many residents on the unit are long-stay and how many are short-stay rehab, because staffing and routines differ.
Which nursing homes are near Cedarbrook Senior Care and Rehabilitation?
The closest other certified nursing home is Lehigh Valley Hospital Tsu in Allentown, about 0.6 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 | 0.6 | 5 of 5 | 52 | 1 |
| Luther Crest Nursing Facility 800 Hausman Road, 18104 | 1.4 | 5 of 5 | 60 | 0 |
| Cedar Crest Post Acute 1265 South Cedar Crest Blvd, 18103 | 1.6 | 4 of 5 | 166 | 9 |
| Complete Care at Lehigh LLC 1718 Spring Creek Road, 18062 | 2.5 | 3 of 5 | 128 | 12 |
Which hospital is closest to Cedarbrook Senior Care and Rehabilitation?
By straight-line distance the nearest acute-care hospital is Lehigh Valley Hospital–Cedar Crest (about 2.9 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
