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GOOD SHEPHERD HOME RAKER CENTER

601 ST JOHN STREET, ALLENTOWN, PA 18103
Score: 80 / 100

With a score of 80/100 and a B grade, Good Shepherd Home Raker Center is a well-regarded option in Allentown, Pennsylvania. The facility performs above average in most CMS categories, placing it in the 79th percentile statewide.

Good Shepherd Home Raker Center provides above-average staffing with 4.77 total nurse hours per resident per day. Higher staffing levels are generally associated with better care outcomes and more attentive staff.

Recent inspections identified 12 deficiencies at Good Shepherd Home Raker Center. While none were classified as the most serious level, families should review the detailed inspection history below.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 32 / 40 pts
4 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 20 / 25 pts
4 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 16 / 20 pts
4 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 12 / 15 pts
4 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 4.77 3.8 Above Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 1.45 0.7 Above Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.72 0.7 Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.59 2.4 Average
Weekend Total Nursing 4.14 3.8 Average
Weekend RN Hours 1.34 0.7 Above Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

12
Total Deficiencies
Sep 22, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
⚪ 1 Minor 🟠 11 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0605 Severity D
    Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
    Sep 22, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
  • Tag 0641 Severity D
    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
    Sep 22, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0656 Severity D
    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
    Sep 22, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0812 Severity F
    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    Aug 21, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
  • Tag 0558 Severity D
    Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
    Aug 21, 2024 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 9.5% 4.5% Worse
Falls with major injury 0.5% 3.0% Better
On antipsychotic medication 14.4% 14.5% Average
Urinary tract infections 0.5% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 17.4% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 1.9% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 21.0% 45.0% Better

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of B is based on a score of 80 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 4★ → 32 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 4★ → 20 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 4★ → 16 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 4★ → 12 pts (max 15)

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
Non profit - Church related
Certified Beds
99
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Sep 22, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
3