Allentown Senior AdvisorWhat kind of nursing home is Luther Crest Nursing Facility?
Luther Crest Nursing Facility is a 60-bed Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home at 800 Hausman 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) | 395591 |
| Certified beds | 60 |
| Average residents per day (CMS) | 43.3 |
| Ownership type (CMS) | Non profit - Corporation |
| Legal business name | Lutheran Senior Services East |
| Chain (CMS) | Not part of a chain in CMS data |
| First certified for Medicare and Medicaid | July 1, 1983 |
| Inside a continuing care retirement community (CMS) | Yes |
How does CMS rate Luther Crest Nursing Facility?
CMS's Care Compare gives Luther Crest Nursing Facility 5 of 5 overall, 5 for health inspections, 4 for staffing and 4 for quality measures.
| CMS rating | Stars |
|---|---|
| Overall | 5 of 5 |
| Health inspections | 5 of 5 |
| Staffing | 4 of 5 |
| Quality measures | 4 of 5 |
| Long-stay quality | 4 of 5 |
| Short-stay quality | 5 of 5 |
Reported total nurse staffing is 4.41 hours per resident per day, higher than the Lehigh Valley median of 3.62; registered nurse time is 1.35 hours, higher than the Lehigh Valley median of 0.61; and nursing staff turnover is 59.0%, higher than the Lehigh Valley median of 39.7%.
What did the latest inspection find at Luther Crest Nursing Facility?
The most recent standard health inspection CMS reports, on May 14, 2026, found 0 health deficiencies (0 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 2 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 Luther Crest Nursing Facility, and who is it for?
CMS reports an average of 43 residents a day in 60 certified beds, about 72% occupancy, and it sits inside a continuing care retirement community, which often gives priority to its own residents.
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 Luther Crest Nursing Facility?
The closest other certified nursing home is Cedarbrook Senior Care and Rehabilitation in Allentown, about 1.4 miles away, rated 5 of 5 by CMS.
| Facility | Miles away | CMS overall | Certified beds | CMS deficiencies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cedarbrook Senior Care and Rehabilitation 350 S. Cedarbrook Road, 18104 | 1.4 | 5 of 5 | 670 | 8 |
| Lehigh Valley Hospital Tsu 17th & Chew Sts, 18105 | 2.0 | 5 of 5 | 52 | 1 |
| Cedar Crest Post Acute 1265 South Cedar Crest Blvd, 18103 | 3.0 | 4 of 5 | 166 | 9 |
| Phoebe Allentown Health Care Center 1925 Turner Street, 18104 | 3.2 | 3 of 5 | 343 | 7 |
Which hospital is closest to Luther Crest Nursing Facility?
By straight-line distance the nearest acute-care hospital is Lehigh Valley Hospital–Cedar Crest (about 4.0 miles), then Lehigh Valley Hospital–Macungie (about 6.1 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
