Allentown Senior AdvisorWhat kind of nursing home is Riverton Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center?
Riverton Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center is a 111-bed Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home at 803 North Wahneta St., 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) | 395171 |
| Certified beds | 111 |
| Average residents per day (CMS) | 103.4 |
| Ownership type (CMS) | For profit - Individual |
| Legal business name | Riverton Operator, Llc |
| Chain (CMS) | MARQUIS HEALTH SERVICES |
| First certified for Medicare and Medicaid | February 23, 1967 |
| Inside a continuing care retirement community (CMS) | Yes |
How does CMS rate Riverton Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center?
CMS's Care Compare gives Riverton Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center 4 of 5 overall, 3 for health inspections, 3 for staffing and 5 for quality measures.
| CMS rating | Stars |
|---|---|
| Overall | 4 of 5 |
| Health inspections | 3 of 5 |
| Staffing | 3 of 5 |
| Quality measures | 5 of 5 |
| Long-stay quality | 5 of 5 |
| Short-stay quality | 4 of 5 |
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.50 hours per resident per day, lower than the Lehigh Valley median of 3.62; registered nurse time is 0.63 hours, about level with the Lehigh Valley median of 0.61; and nursing staff turnover is 18.9%, lower than the Lehigh Valley median of 39.7%.
What did the latest inspection find at Riverton Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center?
The most recent standard health inspection CMS reports, on December 5, 2025, found 7 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 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 Riverton Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, and who is it for?
CMS reports an average of 103 residents a day in 111 certified beds, about 93% occupancy, and it sits inside a continuing care retirement community, which often gives priority to its own residents.
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 Riverton Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center?
The closest other certified nursing home is Holy Family Manor in Bethlehem, about 1.3 miles away, rated 4 of 5 by CMS.
| Facility | Miles away | CMS overall | Certified beds | CMS deficiencies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Family Manor 1200 Spring Street, 18018 | 1.3 | 4 of 5 | 208 | 7 |
| Bethlehem South Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation 2021 Westgate Drive, 18017 | 1.3 | 1 of 5 | 227 | 15 |
| Bethlehem North Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation 2029 Westgate Drive, 18017 | 1.4 | 1 of 5 | 217 | 19 |
| Good Shepherd Home-Bethlehem 2855 Schoenersville Road, 18017 | 1.8 | 5 of 5 | 60 | 1 |
Which hospital is closest to Riverton Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center?
By straight-line distance the nearest acute-care hospital is St. Luke's University Hospital (Bethlehem) (about 3.9 miles), then Lehigh Valley Hospital–Cedar Crest (about 5.1 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
