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
Nursing home report
GOOD SHEPHERD HOME RAKER CENTER
ALLENTOWN, PA · Medicare-certified · 99 beds
In good standing
Non-profit
Data as of July 1, 2026
4 of 5 overall
Good Shepherd Home Raker Center in Allentown has an overall 4 out of 5 stars, with 4-star ratings for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures. It reported 4.79 nursing hours per resident per day versus the 4.1-hour federal benchmark, had $0 in fines in the last 24 months, and recent inspection citations included food handling, resident environment/safety, and psychotropic medication use.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
4.7907 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: September 23, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $0
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 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
The nursing home failed to develop and carry out a complete care plan that met each resident’s needs with clear steps and timelines. Cited September 2025 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 656 — 42 CFR §483.21(b)(1) — S/S: D
Recent history
- 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
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.