Nursing home · Allentown, PA
Good Shepherd Home Raker Center
601 St John Street, Allentown, PA 18103 · (610) 776-3199
Good Shepherd Home Raker Center is a 99-bed nonprofit nursing home in Allentown, Pennsylvania (Lehigh County). It has been certified to provide Medicare and Medicaid services since 1967. On average it cares for 98 residents a day (about 99% of its certified beds). CMS gives it an overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars; the average in Pennsylvania is 3.0.
Ratings
| CMS rating | Stars |
|---|---|
| Overall | ★★★★★ |
| Health inspections | ★★★★★ |
| Staffing | ★★★★★ |
| Quality measures | ★★★★★ |
Staffing
| Staffing | This home | Pennsylvania avg | US avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse hours per resident per day | 5.15 | 3.90 | 3.90 |
| Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day | 1.54 | 0.78 | 0.69 |
| Nurse hours per resident per day, weekends | 4.36 | – | – |
| Nursing staff turnover | 30% | 45% | 45% |
| RN turnover | 25% | – | – |
| Administrators who left | 0 | – | – |
Inspections and penalties
| Inspections & penalties | This home |
|---|---|
| Most recent standard health inspection | August 13, 2026 |
| Health deficiencies cited (most recent cycle) | 3 below the state average of 10 |
| …of which from complaint inspections | 2 |
| Federal fines (as reported by CMS) | 0 |
| Medicare payment denials | 0 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, nursing home provider information, Oct 2026 release (CMS Provider Data Catalog: Nursing homes). Ownership: Non profit - Church related. Legal business name: Good Shepherd Home Long Term Care Facility, INC. Check the latest details and full inspection reports on Medicare Care Compare. How to read these ratings →
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Common questions
What is the star rating of Good Shepherd Home Raker Center?
CMS rates Good Shepherd Home Raker Center 3 out of 5 stars overall, with 2 stars for health inspections, 4 for staffing and 5 for quality measures (Medicare Care Compare).
How many beds does Good Shepherd Home Raker Center have?
99 certified beds, with an average of 98 residents a day.
Does Good Shepherd Home Raker Center accept Medicare and Medicaid?
CMS lists it as certified for Medicare and Medicaid. Ask the nursing home about current availability for your coverage.
What is the phone number for Good Shepherd Home Raker Center?
(610) 776-3199. Address: 601 St John Street, Allentown, PA 18103.
Before you choose
- Visit at different times, including evenings and weekends.
- Ask how many residents each nurse and aide cares for on each shift.
- Read the latest inspection report and ask what has been fixed.
- Ask whether a bed is available for your coverage (Medicare, Medicaid or private pay).