Good Shepherd Home Raker Center
Allentown, PA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 395018) · 99 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (610) 776-3199 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Good Shepherd Home Raker Center holds a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Pennsylvania state average of 2.97 stars. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is also 4 stars.
Good Shepherd Home Raker Center reports total nurse staffing of 4.79 hours per resident per day, including 1.37 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 32.1 percent.
Good Shepherd Home Raker Center has no federal fines on record, with zero fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials reported by CMS. No abuse icon or Special Focus status is indicated for this facility in the available CMS data.
About this facility
Good Shepherd Home Raker Center is a non-profit, church-related nursing home in Allentown, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since 1967. The facility maintains 99 certified beds with an average daily census of 97.2 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Pennsylvania state average of 2.97 stars. Its component ratings are also strong: 4 stars for health inspections, 4 stars for quality measures, and 4 stars for staffing.
Nurse staffing levels total 4.79 hours per resident per day, including 1.37 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 32.1%.
On the penalty record, CMS reports zero fines and no federal fines on record for this facility, with a total fine amount of $0.00 and no payment denials recorded. No abuse icon or Special Focus status is indicated in the data provided for this facility. There has been no change of ownership in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the operator now in place.
No chain affiliation is indicated in the available data. Families considering this facility should independently verify current details, including any recent changes to ratings, staffing, or inspection findings, directly on the CMS Medicare Care Compare website, as this profile reflects a snapshot of CMS data at a given point in time.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
It has an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, which is above the Pennsylvania state average of 2.97 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 4.79 hours per resident per day, including 1.37 RN hours, with a staffing star rating of 4 out of 5; nursing turnover is 32.1%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show zero fines, a total fine amount of $0.00, and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon or Special Focus status is indicated in the available CMS data for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It has 99 certified beds and an average daily population of 97.2 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a non-profit, church-related organization; no chain affiliation is indicated in the data provided.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on January 1, 1967.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scored 4 stars in each of the four categories.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types beyond Medicare/Medicaid certification; contact the facility at 6107763199 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This data set does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 6107763199 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the most current CMS data for this facility at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/395018?state=PA.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.