Allentown Senior AdvisorWhat kind of nursing home is Good Shepherd Home Raker Center?
Good Shepherd Home Raker Center is a 99-bed Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home at 601 St. John Street, Allentown 18103, licensed by the Pennsylvania Department of Health and rated 3 of 5 overall by CMS (Care Compare data as of October 1, 2026).
| Record | Value |
|---|---|
| CMS certification number (CCN) | 395018 |
| Certified beds | 99 |
| Average residents per day (CMS) | 97.8 |
| Ownership type (CMS) | Non profit - Church related |
| Legal business name | Good Shepherd Home Long Term Care Facility, Inc |
| Chain (CMS) | Not part of a chain in CMS data |
| First certified for Medicare and Medicaid | January 1, 1967 |
| CMS abuse icon | Shown (cited for abuse in recent inspections) |
How does CMS rate Good Shepherd Home Raker Center?
CMS's Care Compare gives Good Shepherd Home Raker Center 3 of 5 overall, 2 for health inspections, 4 for staffing and 5 for quality measures.
| CMS rating | Stars |
|---|---|
| Overall | 3 of 5 |
| Health inspections | 2 of 5 |
| Staffing | 4 of 5 |
| Quality measures | 5 of 5 |
| Long-stay quality | 5 of 5 |
| Short-stay quality | n/a of 5 |
Reported total nurse staffing is 5.15 hours per resident per day, higher than the Lehigh Valley median of 3.62; registered nurse time is 1.54 hours, higher than the Lehigh Valley median of 0.61; and nursing staff turnover is 30.2%, lower than the Lehigh Valley median of 39.7%.
What did the latest inspection find at Good Shepherd Home Raker Center?
The most recent standard health inspection CMS reports, on August 13, 2026, found 3 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 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 Good Shepherd Home Raker Center, and who is it for?
CMS reports an average of 98 residents a day in 99 certified beds, about 99% occupancy; most admissions are short-term rehab stays after a hospital discharge, alongside long-term residents paid by Medicaid or privately.
Ask the admissions office whether the home accepts Medical Assistance through Community HealthChoices for long-term stays, and whether a Medicaid bed would mean a room change.
Which nursing homes are near Good Shepherd Home Raker Center?
The closest other certified nursing home is Jewel Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Allentown, about 1.8 miles away, rated 4 of 5 by CMS.
| Facility | Miles away | CMS overall | Certified beds | CMS deficiencies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jewel Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center 535 North 17th Street, 18104 | 1.8 | 4 of 5 | 146 | 3 |
| Phoebe Allentown Health Care Center 1925 Turner Street, 18104 | 1.8 | 3 of 5 | 343 | 7 |
| Riverton Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center 803 North Wahneta St., 18103 | 3.1 | 4 of 5 | 111 | 7 |
| Cedar Crest Post Acute 1265 South Cedar Crest Blvd, 18103 | 3.4 | 4 of 5 | 166 | 9 |
Which hospital is closest to Good Shepherd Home Raker Center?
By straight-line distance the nearest acute-care hospital is Lehigh Valley Hospital–Cedar Crest (about 2.0 miles), then St. Luke's University Hospital (Bethlehem) (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
