Allentown Senior AdvisorSt Luke's Home Health is a Medicare-certified home health agency based at 240 Union Station Plaza in Bethlehem, PA 18015. Medicare first certified it in 1966, 60 years ago. Medicare rates its quality of patient care at 4 out of 5 stars, above the Pennsylvania average of 3.5. Its strongest result against the Pennsylvania average is met expected function at discharge; its weakest is flu shot status checked.
What is St Luke's Home Health's Medicare record?
| Agency | St Luke's Home Health |
|---|---|
| Address | 240 Union Station Plaza, Bethlehem, PA 18015 |
| Phone | (484) 526-1100 |
| Medicare provider number (CCN) | 397002 |
| Ownership | Non-Profit |
| Medicare-certified since | 07/01/1966 |
How does St Luke's Home Health score on Medicare's quality measures?
Medicare publishes 11 patient-outcome and process measures for St Luke's Home Health. It is better than the Pennsylvania average on 3 and worse on 1.
| Measure | St Luke's Home Health | Pennsylvania average | U.S. average | vs. Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Started care on time | 99.1% | 95.9% | 96.6% | Better |
| Got better at walking or moving around | 90.8% | 88.2% | 88.6% | About the same |
| Got better at getting in and out of bed | 92.4% | 90.1% | 89.8% | About the same |
| Got better at bathing | 91.3% | 89.9% | 90.7% | About the same |
| Breathing improved | 94.7% | 91.2% | 91.5% | Better |
| Got better at taking medicines correctly | 87.5% | 87.4% | 88.3% | About the same |
| Medication issues addressed on time | 92% | 94.6% | 94.4% | About the same |
| Flu shot status checked | 56.9% | 65.5% | 63.3% | Worse |
| Met expected function at discharge | 81.9% | 76.7% | 71.7% | Better |
| Falls with major injury (lower is better) | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.9% | About the same |
| New or worsened pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.2% | About the same |
Where it stands out: met expected function at discharge, breathing improved and started care on time.
Where it trails: flu shot status checked.
What do patients say about St Luke's Home Health?
83% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend St Luke's Home Health, based on 405 completed surveys. The Pennsylvania average is 82%.
| Survey question | St Luke's Home Health | Pennsylvania average | U.S. average | vs. Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team gave care in a professional way | 91% | 91% | 89% | About the same |
| Team communicated well | 90% | 89% | 86% | About the same |
| Team discussed medicines, pain and home safety | 87% | 84% | 82% | Better |
| Rated the agency 9 or 10 out of 10 | 93% | 89% | 85% | Better |
| Would definitely recommend the agency | 83% | 82% | 79% | About the same |
Do St Luke's Home Health's patients end up back in the hospital?
Medicare rates St Luke's Home Health worse than the national rate on: preventable hospital readmissions in the 30 days after care.
| Measure | Medicare's category | Risk-adjusted rate |
|---|---|---|
| Patients who went home and stayed home after care ended | Better Than National Rate | 92.5% |
| Preventable hospital readmissions in the 30 days after care | Worse Than National Rate | 4.9% |
| Preventable hospital stays during care | Better Than National Rate | 7.3% |
Which home health services does St Luke's Home Health provide, and which does it not?
St Luke's Home Health reports offering skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work and home health aide.
| Service | Offered by St Luke's Home Health? |
|---|---|
| Skilled nursing | Yes |
| Physical therapy | Yes |
| Occupational therapy | Yes |
| Speech therapy | Yes |
| Medical social work | Yes |
| Home health aide | Yes |
| 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 St Luke's Home Health serve?
St Luke's Home Health tells Medicare it serves 57 ZIP codes in Allentown and Lehigh, Northampton and Carbon counties, out of 129 in total.
- 18012
- 18013
- 18014
- 18015
- 18017
- 18018
- 18020
- 18030
- 18031
- 18032
- 18034
- 18036
- 18037
- 18038
- 18040
- 18042
- 18045
- 18046
- 18049
- 18051
- 18052
- 18053
- 18055
- 18059
- 18062
- 18063
- 18064
- 18065
- 18066
- 18067
- 18069
- 18071
- 18072
- 18078
- 18079
- 18080
- 18083
- 18085
- 18087
- 18088
- 18091
- 18092
- 18101
- 18102
- 18103
- 18104
- 18106
- 18109
- 18210
- 18229
- 18232
- 18235
- 18240
- 18244
- 18250
- 18343
- 18351
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 St Luke's Home Health 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 Bethlehem, PA?
These Medicare-certified agencies are also based in or near Bethlehem.
- Easton Home Health Services — 4 of 5 stars
- Ahc Home Health and Hospice of Lehigh Valley — 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 St Luke's Home Health Medicare-certified?
Yes. St Luke's Home Health is certified by Medicare under provider number 397002 and has been since 1966. Original Medicare pays certified agencies directly for covered home health care.
What is St Luke's Home Health's Medicare star rating?
4 out of 5 for quality of patient care. The Pennsylvania average is 3.5. Its patient survey rating is 5 out of 5.
Does St Luke's Home Health provide physical therapy at home?
Yes, it reports offering physical therapy to Medicare. It also reports skilled nursing, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work and home health aide.
