GOOD SHEPHERD HOME RAKER CENTER — Nursing Home in ALLENTOWN, PA
CMS Five-Star Rating
Based on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures
Facility Overview
| Certified Beds | 99 |
|---|---|
| Average Residents/Day | 95.3 |
| CMS Certification Number | 395018 |
Staffing Levels
Hours Per Resident Day (HPRD)
| Total Nurse Staffing | 4.80 HPRD |
|---|---|
| RN Staffing | 1.57 HPRD |
Health Inspection Findings & Deficiencies
GOOD SHEPHERD HOME RAKER CENTER had 3 health inspection deficiencies on its most recent inspection (September 23, 2025).
Inspection Findings — September 23, 2025
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Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. (Level D)Corrected — October 3, 2025
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Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. (Level D)Corrected — October 3, 2025
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Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. (Level D)Corrected — October 3, 2025
Good Shepherd Home Raker Center is a 99-bed nursing home in Allentown, Pennsylvania. It holds a 4-star CMS overall rating. Total nurse staffing is 4.8 hours per resident day, above the Pennsylvania average of 3.9. Its most recent inspection, in September 2025, cited 3 deficiencies, none of them severe.
The facility shows relatively strong nurse staffing levels compared with others in the state, which can support more hands-on care. You should ask what specific steps the facility has taken to address recent inspection findings about assessments, care plans, use of psychotropic medications, and how they ensure residents’ preferences and treatment orders are followed.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is GOOD SHEPHERD HOME RAKER CENTER Medicare and Medicaid certified?
GOOD SHEPHERD HOME RAKER CENTER is Medicare certified and Medicaid certified according to CMS data.
What is GOOD SHEPHERD HOME RAKER CENTER's CMS star rating?
GOOD SHEPHERD HOME RAKER CENTER has an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars.
How is staffing at GOOD SHEPHERD HOME RAKER CENTER?
GOOD SHEPHERD HOME RAKER CENTER reports 4.80252 total nurse hours per resident day.
Has GOOD SHEPHERD HOME RAKER CENTER had health inspection deficiencies?
On its most recent inspection, GOOD SHEPHERD HOME RAKER CENTER had 3 total deficiencies, including 0 classified as severe.
How many beds does GOOD SHEPHERD HOME RAKER CENTER have?
GOOD SHEPHERD HOME RAKER CENTER has 99 certified beds.
Nearby Nursing Homes
- JEWEL HEALTHCARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER — 4/5 — 1.8 mi
- PHOEBE ALLENTOWN HEALTH CARE CENTER — 2/5 — 1.8 mi
- RIVERTON REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTER — 5/5 — 3.1 mi
- CEDAR CREST POST ACUTE — 4/5 — 3.4 mi
- HOLY FAMILY MANOR — 5/5 — 3.9 mi
- FELLOWSHIP MANOR — 5/5 — 4.0 mi
Data Source
This information is sourced from official CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) public datasets.
CMS Provider Information updated May 1, 2026.
CMS Survey Summary updated May 1, 2026.
CMS Health Deficiencies updated May 1, 2026.
CareQED last updated June 22, 2026.