Allentown Senior AdvisorLifespring in Home Care of Eastern Pa is a Medicare-certified home health agency based at 1541 Alta Drive Suite 102 in Whitehall, PA 18052. 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. Its strongest result against the Pennsylvania average is flu shot status checked; its weakest is met expected function at discharge.
What is Lifespring in Home Care of Eastern Pa's Medicare record?
| Agency | Lifespring in Home Care of Eastern Pa |
|---|---|
| Address | 1541 Alta Drive Suite 102, Whitehall, PA 18052 |
| Phone | (484) 353-1210 |
| Medicare provider number (CCN) | 398200 |
| Ownership | Proprietary |
| Medicare-certified since | 06/05/2013 |
How does Lifespring in Home Care of Eastern Pa score on Medicare's quality measures?
Medicare publishes 11 patient-outcome and process measures for Lifespring in Home Care of Eastern Pa. It is better than the Pennsylvania average on 7 and worse on 3.
| Measure | Lifespring in Home Care of Eastern Pa | 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 | 100% | 88.2% | 88.6% | Better |
| Got better at getting in and out of bed | 100% | 90.1% | 89.8% | Better |
| Got better at bathing | 100% | 89.9% | 90.7% | Better |
| Breathing improved | 98.3% | 91.2% | 91.5% | Better |
| Got better at taking medicines correctly | 100% | 87.4% | 88.3% | Better |
| Medication issues addressed on time | 95.9% | 94.6% | 94.4% | About the same |
| Flu shot status checked | 87.9% | 65.5% | 63.3% | Better |
| Met expected function at discharge | 48.8% | 76.7% | 71.7% | Worse |
| Falls with major injury (lower is better) | 4.1% | 0.9% | 0.9% | Worse |
| New or worsened pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 2.2% | 0.3% | 0.2% | Worse |
Where it stands out: flu shot status checked, got better at taking medicines correctly and got better at walking or moving around.
Where it trails: met expected function at discharge, falls with major injury and new or worsened pressure ulcers.
What do patients say about Lifespring in Home Care of Eastern Pa?
81% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend Lifespring in Home Care of Eastern Pa, based on 60 completed surveys. The Pennsylvania average is 82%.
| Survey question | Lifespring in Home Care of Eastern Pa | Pennsylvania average | U.S. average | vs. Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team gave care in a professional way | 89% | 91% | 89% | About the same |
| Team communicated well | 82% | 89% | 86% | Worse |
| Team discussed medicines, pain and home safety | 81% | 84% | 82% | Worse |
| Rated the agency 9 or 10 out of 10 | 91% | 89% | 85% | About the same |
| Would definitely recommend the agency | 81% | 82% | 79% | About the same |
Do Lifespring in Home Care of Eastern Pa's patients end up back in the hospital?
Medicare rates Lifespring in Home Care of Eastern Pa worse 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 | Worse Than National Rate | 72.2% |
| Preventable hospital readmissions in the 30 days after care | Same As National Rate | 4.1% |
| Preventable hospital stays during care | Worse Than National Rate | 14.2% |
Which home health services does Lifespring in Home Care of Eastern Pa provide, and which does it not?
Lifespring in Home Care of Eastern Pa reports offering skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy and medical social work. It does not report offering home health aide.
| Service | Offered by Lifespring in Home Care of Eastern Pa? |
|---|---|
| Skilled nursing | Yes |
| Physical therapy | Yes |
| Occupational therapy | Yes |
| Speech therapy | Yes |
| Medical social work | Yes |
| 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 Lifespring in Home Care of Eastern Pa serve?
Lifespring in Home Care of Eastern Pa tells Medicare it serves 36 ZIP codes in Allentown and Lehigh, Northampton and Carbon counties, out of 43 in total.
- 18013
- 18014
- 18015
- 18017
- 18018
- 18020
- 18034
- 18036
- 18037
- 18038
- 18040
- 18042
- 18045
- 18049
- 18051
- 18052
- 18053
- 18055
- 18062
- 18064
- 18066
- 18067
- 18069
- 18071
- 18078
- 18080
- 18088
- 18091
- 18092
- 18101
- 18102
- 18103
- 18104
- 18106
- 18109
- 18240
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 Lifespring in Home Care of Eastern Pa before starting care?
Ask what 'done' looks like
48.8% of patients reached the level of function Medicare expected by discharge (Pennsylvania average 76.7%). Ask what goals they would set for your situation and what happens if progress stalls.
Ask about fall prevention
4.1% of its patients had a fall with a major injury during care, against 0.9% across Pennsylvania. Ask for a home safety review at the first visit and what they change after a fall.
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.
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 Lifespring in Home Care of Eastern Pa Medicare-certified?
Yes. Lifespring in Home Care of Eastern Pa is certified by Medicare under provider number 398200 and has been since 2013. Original Medicare pays certified agencies directly for covered home health care.
What is Lifespring in Home Care of Eastern Pa'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 Lifespring in Home Care of Eastern Pa provide physical therapy at home?
Yes, it reports offering physical therapy to Medicare. It also reports skilled nursing, occupational therapy, speech therapy and medical social work.
