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PHOEBE ALLENTOWN HEALTH CARE CENTER

1925 TURNER STREET, ALLENTOWN, PA 18104
Score: 33 / 100

With a score of 33/100, Phoebe Allentown Health Care Center ranks in the bottom tier of Pennsylvania nursing facilities, earning an F grade. CMS data highlights significant concerns that prospective residents and families should thoroughly evaluate.

Staffing at Phoebe Allentown Health Care Center is near the national average, with 3.74 total nursing hours per resident per day (national average: 3.8 hours).

Recent CMS inspections identified 13 deficiencies at Phoebe Allentown Health Care Center, including 1 classified as serious — among the most concerning citation levels. The most notable finding involved: provide and implement an infection prevention and control program..

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 16 / 40 pts
2 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 10 / 25 pts
2 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 12 / 20 pts
3 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 6 / 15 pts
2 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 3.74 3.8 Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.38 0.7 Below Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 1.11 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.24 2.4 Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.29 3.8 Below Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.20 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

13
Total Deficiencies
Aug 18, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 12 Moderate 🔴 1 Serious
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0880 Severity K
    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    Aug 18, 2025 · Infection Control Deficiencies
  • Tag 0550 Severity D
    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
    Jul 16, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0688 Severity D
    Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medic
    Jul 16, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0689 Severity D
    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    Jul 16, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0550 Severity D
    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
    May 11, 2025 · 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 5.3% 4.5% Worse
Falls with major injury 4.0% 3.0% Worse
On antipsychotic medication 12.3% 14.5% Better
Urinary tract infections 4.3% 2.5% Worse
ADL decline (daily activities) 31.7% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 6.8% 7.5% Average
New/worsened incontinence 33.6% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

2 penalties recorded by CMS

Total fines: $15,114

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of F is based on a score of 33 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 2★ → 16 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 2★ → 10 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 3★ → 12 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 2★ → 6 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -10 pts
  • Fine deductions: -1 pts

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

Facility Details

Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Certified Beds
343
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Jul 16, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
6