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Good Shepherd Home Raker Center
601 St John Street, Allentown, PA 18103 (opens Google Maps) · Lehigh County · (610) 776-3199· 99 certified beds · avg 97 residents/day · certified since Jan 1, 1967 · Medicare and Medicaid certified
Certified for both programmes. Certification means the facility can bill Medicaid — it does not mean a Medicaid-funded bed is free right now, so ask directly. Who pays for nursing home care →
4/5
Health inspection rating (on-site)
inspected Sep 23, 2025
0
Serious findings on record
$0
Fines, last 3 years
3.36
Nurse hours/resident/day (adjusted)
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What health inspectors found (on-site government inspections — the most independent evidence available)
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Health inspection rating: ★★★★☆4/5 · CMS overall rating: 4/5 · how star ratings work →
The health inspection star above is graded on a curve within each state — a set share of each state's facilities gets each star level — so a facility can have few citations and still rate 2–3 stars if others in its state did even better. The overall rating combines that inspection score with staffing and quality measures from resident assessments and claims.
Inspection findings in the public record
Showing the latest 3 of 11 inspection findings. Open the full record below to read every finding.
The facility gave residents unnecessary mind-altering (psychotropic) medications, or used drugs in a way that restrained residents by dulling their ability to think, move, or function. F-0605
The facility did not accurately assess a resident's health and needs. Assessments are the foundation for all the care a resident receives. F-0641
The facility did not develop or follow a complete care plan for each resident — the written roadmap covering all of a resident's needs, with measurable goals and timelines. F-0656
View all 11 inspection findingsShow only the latest 3 findings
CMS publishes roughly the last three inspection cycles plus recent complaint investigations. Older surveys drop out of the record as new ones are completed — that window is CMS's, not ours. Within it, every citation CMS publishes for this facility is listed here: none excluded.
| Date | Severity | What the facility was cited for |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 23, 2025 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility gave residents unnecessary mind-altering (psychotropic) medications, or used drugs in a way that restrained residents by dulling their ability to think, move, or function. · F-0605 |
| Sep 23, 2025 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not accurately assess a resident's health and needs. Assessments are the foundation for all the care a resident receives. · F-0641 |
| Sep 23, 2025 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not develop or follow a complete care plan for each resident — the written roadmap covering all of a resident's needs, with measurable goals and timelines. · F-0656 |
| Aug 22, 2024 | F · Potential for more than minimal harm, widespread | The facility did not get its food from approved, safe sources, or did not store, prepare, and serve food according to professional food safety standards. · F-0812 |
| Aug 22, 2024 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not make reasonable adjustments to fit each resident's individual needs and preferences — things like call buttons within reach, preferred wake-up times, or accessible room setups. · F-0558 |
| Aug 22, 2024 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not enter each resident's assessment information into the required format and send it to the state within 7 days of completing the assessment, as the rules require. · F-0640 |
| Aug 22, 2024 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not provide treatment and care that follows the doctor's orders and matches the resident's own preferences and goals. · F-0684 |
| Oct 13, 2023 | F · Potential for more than minimal harm, widespread | The facility did not get its food from approved, safe sources, or did not store, prepare, and serve food according to professional food safety standards. · F-0812 |
| Oct 13, 2023 | E · Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern | The facility did not provide a safe, clean, comfortable, and homelike environment, including safe support for residents' daily living needs. · F-0584 |
| Oct 13, 2023 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not provide the care needed to maintain or improve residents' movement and flexibility — such as range-of-motion exercises — leading to avoidable decline. · F-0688 |
| Oct 13, 2023 | C · Potential for minimal harm, widespread | The facility did not dispose of garbage and refuse properly. · F-0814 |
Inspection trend by year
Citations from standard inspections stayed about the same across the last two inspection cycles (4 → 3).
All citationsSerious citations (G–L)
2023
All citations: 4
Serious citations (G–L): 0
2024
All citations: 4
Serious citations (G–L): 0
2025
All citations: 3
Serious citations (G–L): 0
All bars start at zero. Exact values and supporting details remain below.
| Year | Citations | Serious (G–L) | Worst severity that year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 4 | 0 | F |
| 2024 | 4 | 0 | F |
| 2025 | 3 | 0 | D |
Counts reflect the current CMS public record (~3 inspection cycles plus complaint investigations); years with no surveys show no row. Inspection frequency varies, so compare severity as well as counts.
Fines and enforcement (last 3 years)
Nurse staffing (from payroll records, adjusted for how much care residents need)
What these staffing numbers mean →
This facilityPennsylvania averageU.S. average
Total nurse staffing (hours per resident per day)
This facility: 3.36
Pennsylvania average: 3.94
U.S. average: 3.95
Registered Nurse hours
This facility: 0.96
Pennsylvania average: 0.80
U.S. average: 0.69
Weekend total nurse staffing
This facility: 3.04
Pennsylvania average: 3.58
U.S. average: 3.50
All bars start at zero. Exact values and supporting details remain below.
| Measure | This facility | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg | Where it stands |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing (hours per resident per day) | 3.36 | 3.94 | 3.95 | bottom 32% in Pennsylvania; bottom 29% in the U.S. |
| Registered Nurse hours | 0.96 | 0.80 | 0.69 | top 21% in Pennsylvania; top 17% in the U.S. |
| Weekend total nurse staffing | 3.04 | 3.58 | 3.50 | bottom 31% in Pennsylvania; bottom 33% in the U.S. |
| Weekend RN hours (not acuity-adjusted) | 1.16 | 0.56 | 0.48 | top 6% in Pennsylvania; top 4% in the U.S. |
| Total nursing staff turnover (%) | 32.1 | 44.5 | 45.8 | top 19% in Pennsylvania; top 18% in the U.S. |
| RN turnover (%) | 27.3 | 39.9 | 42.9 | top 26% in Pennsylvania; top 24% in the U.S. |
Hours are per resident per day for the most recent quarter of payroll data in this CMS release (2026-08-01) — the same quarter for every facility — case-mix adjusted by CMS so facilities caring for sicker residents can be compared fairly (same basis as the CMS staffing star). "Top X%" means better than most facilities: more staffing hours, or lower turnover. Raw (unadjusted) reported hours: total 4.79, RN 1.37, weekend 4.34.Comparing with Medicare Care Compare? Care Compare shows the raw figure (4.79 here, displayed there as hours and minutes), not the adjusted one above. Both are correct; they answer different questions. Staffing rating: 4/5.
Quality measures: assessments & claims
Note: CMS combines facility-reported resident assessments (MDS) with claims-based measures. These are different sources from on-site inspection findings. Read the measures alongside inspection and staffing records; a high QM rating does not establish that a home is safe.
Quality measures rating: 4/5 · long-stay residents: 4/5 · short-stay residents: —/5
Costs & payment
Price evidence · separate from quality
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Who owns this facility
How to read ownership records →
Ownership records as published by CMS on 2026-08-01. CMS records when an owner joined but not when they left. Listed here and no longer involved? Tell us →
Non profit - Church related
| Owner / manager | Type | Role | Stake | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Network | Organization | Indirect Ownership Interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/16/1988 |
| Beste, Anne | Individual | Managing Control - Governing Body | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/27/2017 |
| Beste, Anne | Individual | Corporate Director | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/27/2017 |
| Beste, Anne | Individual | Trustee of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/27/2017 |
| Decampli, David | Individual | Managing Control - Governing Body | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/28/2024 |
| Decampli, David | Individual | Corporate Director | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/28/2024 |
| Decampli, David | Individual | Trustee of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/28/2024 |
| Decampli, Pamela | Individual | Managing Control - Governing Body | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/27/2017 |
| Decampli, Pamela | Individual | Corporate Director | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/27/2017 |
| Decampli, Pamela | Individual | Trustee of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/27/2017 |
| Dostal, Patrick | Individual | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2020 |
| Emrick, Paul | Individual | Managing Control - Governing Body | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/17/2025 |
| Emrick, Paul | Individual | Corporate Director | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/17/2025 |
| Emrick, Paul | Individual | Trustee of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/17/2025 |
| Fessler, David | Individual | Managing Control - Governing Body | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/27/2017 |
| Fessler, David | Individual | Corporate Director | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/27/2017 |
| Fessler, David | Individual | Trustee of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/27/2017 |
| Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Network | Organization | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/16/1988 |
| Green, Matthew | Individual | Managing Control - Governing Body | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/28/2024 |
| Green, Matthew | Individual | Corporate Director | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/28/2024 |
Showing 20 of 60 parties CMS has on file for this facility; 40 are not displayed. The full list is in the CMS Ownership dataset.
Questions to ask on your visit
Generated from this facility's actual citation record — bring them to a tour and ask the administrator directly.
- "What percentage of your residents are on antipsychotic or sedating medications, and how do you work to reduce that?"
- "Who completes resident assessments here, and how do you check them for accuracy?"
- "Can you show me an example care plan, and how are families included when it's created and updated?"
- "What did your most recent kitchen inspection find, and can I see how food is stored and prepared?"
- "Can you give me examples of how you adjust daily routines and room setups to fit each resident's preferences?"
- "How do you make sure resident assessments are completed and submitted to the state on time?"
- "How do you make sure each resident's care follows the doctor's orders, and what changed after this citation?"
- "Can we tour the resident rooms, bathrooms, and common areas today, including areas not on the usual tour route?"
Also worth asking anywhere
- "Your weekend nurse staffing is reported below the Pennsylvania midpoint — how does the weekend schedule differ from a weekday?"
- "Can I see the plan of correction for the findings in your most recent state inspection?"
- "CMS reports 32% total nursing staff turnover here — who on the care team has been with you longest?"
- "The ownership record on file lists 60 owning or managing parties — who makes the decisions about staffing levels?"
- "Can I visit again unannounced, at a mealtime or on a weekend?"
Nearby facilities (12 closest of 38 within 20 miles)
| Facility | Distance | City | Overall | Inspection | Flags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jewel Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center | 1.8 mi | Allentown, PA | ★★★★☆ | 4/5 | |
| Phoebe Allentown Health Care Center | 1.8 mi | Allentown, PA | ★★☆☆☆ | 2/5 | |
| Riverton Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center | 3.1 mi | Allentown, PA | ★★★★★ | 4/5 | |
| Cedar Crest Post Acute | 3.4 mi | Allentown, PA | ★★★★☆ | 4/5 | |
| Holy Family Manor | 3.9 mi | Bethlehem, PA | ★★★★☆ | 4/5 | |
| Fellowship Manor | 4.0 mi | Whitehall, PA | ★★★★★ | 4/5 | |
| Lehigh Valley Hospital Tsu | 4.1 mi | Allentown, PA | ★★★★★ | 3/5 | |
| Cedarbrook Senior Care and Rehabilitation | 4.3 mi | Allentown, PA | ★★★★★ | 4/5 | |
| Bethlehem South Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation | 4.5 mi | Bethlehem, PA | ★☆☆☆☆ | 2/5 | abuse |
| Bethlehem North Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation | 4.5 mi | Bethlehem, PA | ★☆☆☆☆ | 2/5 | |
| Good Shepherd Home-Bethlehem | 4.9 mi | Bethlehem, PA | ★★★★★ | 5/5 | |
| Luther Crest Nursing Facility | 4.9 mi | Allentown, PA | ★★★★★ | 5/5 |
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Other facilities in the same county
CMS records place this facility in Lehigh, PA — 16 certified facilities there. These are outside the 20-mile list above, or far enough down it not to appear.
- Mosser Nursing Home — Trexlertown, PA · overall 5/5
- Valley Manor Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center — Coopersburg, PA · overall 2/5
Listed by facility name — not a ranking. Homes already in the table above are not repeated here.
Facility data as of CMS processing date 2026-08-01. CCN 395018.