The nursing home failed to protect residents from abuse and neglect by others. Cited July 2026 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 600 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: G
Nursing home report
GOOD SHEPHERD HOME RAKER CENTER
ALLENTOWN, PA · Medicare-certified · 99 beds
Needs attention
Abuse citationNon-profit
Data as of September 1, 2026
2 of 5 overall
Good Shepherd Home Raker Center in Allentown has a 2-star overall rating, with 2 stars for health inspections but stronger 4-star staffing and quality measures. It has no fines in the last 24 months, staffing is above the federal benchmark (4.79 vs. 4.1 hours per resident per day), and there is a recent abuse citation.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
4.7907 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: July 21, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $0recent abuse citation
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 4.7907.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 1.37
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.67
- Nurse aides
- 2.75
- Weekend nursing
- 4.34
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 32%
Registered nurse turnover: 27%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
14.3%14.3%No change
Residents with a fall causing major injury
0%0%No change
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
8.1%6%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%0%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
3.2%4.4%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
11.9%7.3%Improving
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
9.5%19.6%Worsening
Residents with a long-term catheter
3.1%0%Improving
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
21.4%8%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
0%0%No change
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—99%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
99%100%Improving
What the inspectors found
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited August 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
The home failed to ensure residents had a safe, clean, comfortable, homelike environment and daily care supports were provided safely. Cited October 2023 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 584 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: E
The home failed to prevent unnecessary mind-altering medications or ensure medicines did not limit a resident’s ability to function. Cited September 2025 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 605 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: D
The nursing home failed to make sure each resident got an accurate assessment of their needs and condition. Cited September 2025 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 641 — 42 CFR §483.20(g) — S/S: D
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 4 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 4 health deficiencies.
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Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- Non profit - Church related
- Occupancy
- 97.2 residents on an average day (98% of 99 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 59 years
Things at a nursing home change — inspections, staffing, ownership, news.
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.