Allentown Senior Advisor1ST Care Home Health Services of Pennsylvania is a Medicare-certified home health agency based at 5000 West Tilghman St, Suite 200 in Allentown, PA 18104. Medicare first certified it in 2013, 13 years ago. Medicare rates its quality of patient care at 5 out of 5 stars, above the Pennsylvania average of 3.5. It beats the Pennsylvania average on 7 of the measures Medicare publishes and trails on none.
What is 1ST Care Home Health Services of Pennsylvania's Medicare record?
| Agency | 1ST Care Home Health Services of Pennsylvania |
|---|---|
| Address | 5000 West Tilghman St, Suite 200, Allentown, PA 18104 |
| Phone | (610) 266-3999 |
| Medicare provider number (CCN) | 398211 |
| Ownership | Proprietary |
| Medicare-certified since | 11/07/2013 |
How does 1ST Care Home Health Services of Pennsylvania score on Medicare's quality measures?
Medicare publishes 11 patient-outcome and process measures for 1ST Care Home Health Services of Pennsylvania. It is better than the Pennsylvania average on 7 and worse on 0.
| Measure | 1ST Care Home Health Services of Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania average | U.S. average | vs. Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Started care on time | 99.8% | 95.9% | 96.6% | Better |
| Got better at walking or moving around | 95% | 88.2% | 88.6% | Better |
| Got better at getting in and out of bed | 99.2% | 90.1% | 89.8% | Better |
| Got better at bathing | 97.1% | 89.9% | 90.7% | Better |
| Breathing improved | 95.5% | 91.2% | 91.5% | Better |
| Got better at taking medicines correctly | 92% | 87.4% | 88.3% | Better |
| Medication issues addressed on time | 99.1% | 94.6% | 94.4% | Better |
| Flu shot status checked | 63.6% | 65.5% | 63.3% | About the same |
| Met expected function at discharge | 74.1% | 76.7% | 71.7% | About the same |
| Falls with major injury (lower is better) | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% | About the same |
| New or worsened pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.2% | About the same |
Where it stands out: got better at getting in and out of bed, got better at bathing and got better at walking or moving around.
What do patients say about 1ST Care Home Health Services of Pennsylvania?
71% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend 1ST Care Home Health Services of Pennsylvania, based on 138 completed surveys. The Pennsylvania average is 82%.
| Survey question | 1ST Care Home Health Services of Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania average | U.S. average | vs. Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team gave care in a professional way | 89% | 91% | 89% | About the same |
| Team communicated well | 85% | 89% | 86% | Worse |
| Team discussed medicines, pain and home safety | 69% | 84% | 82% | Worse |
| Rated the agency 9 or 10 out of 10 | 88% | 89% | 85% | About the same |
| Would definitely recommend the agency | 71% | 82% | 79% | Worse |
Do 1ST Care Home Health Services of Pennsylvania's patients end up back in the hospital?
Medicare rates 1ST Care Home Health Services of Pennsylvania better than the national rate on: patients who went home and stayed home after care ended and preventable hospital stays during care.
| Measure | Medicare's category | Risk-adjusted rate |
|---|---|---|
| Patients who went home and stayed home after care ended | Better Than National Rate | 90% |
| Preventable hospital readmissions in the 30 days after care | Same As National Rate | 4.3% |
| Preventable hospital stays during care | Better Than National Rate | 7.6% |
Which home health services does 1ST Care Home Health Services of Pennsylvania provide, and which does it not?
1ST Care Home Health Services of Pennsylvania reports offering skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy and speech therapy. It does not report offering medical social work and home health aide.
| Service | Offered by 1ST Care Home Health Services of Pennsylvania? |
|---|---|
| Skilled nursing | Yes |
| Physical therapy | Yes |
| Occupational therapy | Yes |
| Speech therapy | Yes |
| Medical social work | No |
| Home health aide | No |
| Round-the-clock or shift care | No. Home health is visits, not shifts. |
| Housekeeping, meals and errands on their own | No. Medicare does not cover them unless tied to skilled care. |
| Long-term help with bathing and dressing | No. That is non-medical home care, which families usually arrange and pay for separately. |
Which Allentown-area ZIP codes does 1ST Care Home Health Services of Pennsylvania serve?
1ST Care Home Health Services of Pennsylvania tells Medicare it serves 43 ZIP codes in Allentown and Lehigh, Northampton and Carbon counties, out of 67 in total.
- 18013
- 18014
- 18015
- 18017
- 18018
- 18020
- 18031
- 18032
- 18034
- 18036
- 18037
- 18038
- 18040
- 18042
- 18045
- 18049
- 18051
- 18052
- 18055
- 18059
- 18062
- 18064
- 18066
- 18067
- 18069
- 18071
- 18072
- 18078
- 18080
- 18083
- 18085
- 18087
- 18088
- 18091
- 18092
- 18102
- 18103
- 18104
- 18106
- 18109
- 18229
- 18235
- 18343
A ZIP on this list means the agency accepts referrals there. It does not promise a nurse is available this week, so confirm your address when you call.
What should you ask 1ST Care Home Health Services of Pennsylvania before starting care?
Ask whether your plan treats it as in-network
Original Medicare pays any certified agency. Medicare Advantage plans use networks, and an out-of-network agency can mean a denied claim. Give them the exact plan name on the card.
Ask who answers after hours
Problems rarely wait for office hours. Ask whether the night and weekend line reaches one of their own nurses or an answering service, and how long a call-back usually takes.
Ask how many visits a week to expect
Home health is intermittent: visits, not shifts. Ask for the planned number of nursing and therapy visits per week so the family knows which hours still need covering.
Which other home health agencies serve Allentown, PA?
These Medicare-certified agencies are also based in or near Allentown.
- Bayada Home Health Care, Inc. — 3.5 of 5 stars
- Valley Med Home Health Care, LLC — 3 of 5 stars
- Interim Healthcare Mid Atlantic — 2.5 of 5 stars
- Lehigh Valley Home Care — 3 of 5 stars
- Carepine Home Health, LLC — 2.5 of 5 stars
- Human Touch Home Health - Allentown — 2.5 of 5 stars
All Medicare-certified home health agencies in Allentown and Lehigh, Northampton and Carbon counties
Last verified: November 2026, against the Medicare provider data release dated 2026-09-21.
Common questions
Is 1ST Care Home Health Services of Pennsylvania Medicare-certified?
Yes. 1ST Care Home Health Services of Pennsylvania is certified by Medicare under provider number 398211 and has been since 2013. Original Medicare pays certified agencies directly for covered home health care.
What is 1ST Care Home Health Services of Pennsylvania's Medicare star rating?
5 out of 5 for quality of patient care. The Pennsylvania average is 3.5. Its patient survey rating is 3 out of 5.
Does 1ST Care Home Health Services of Pennsylvania provide physical therapy at home?
Yes, it reports offering physical therapy to Medicare. It also reports skilled nursing, occupational therapy and speech therapy.
