Good Shepherd Home Raker Center
Allentown, Pennsylvania · CCN 395018
17 surveys since 2011. The first finding at harm level was recorded in 2026.
Data as of , released by CMS on October 8, 2026. Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog.
- Citations on record
- 42
- Surveys
- 17
- Harm or worse
- 1
- Immediate jeopardy
- 0
Findings where a surveyor recorded actual harm to a resident.
Older surveys no longer in CMS’s monthly file or on Care Compare. They are shown here.
The facility
- Certified beds
- 99
- Ownership
- Non profit - Church related
- Chain
- Independent
- County
- Lehigh
- Medicare-certified since
- 1967
CMS ratings
- Overall
- 2
- Health inspection
- 2
- Staffing
- 4
- Quality measures
- 4
CMS’s own Five-Star ratings.
Compared with similar facilities
Since 2021, this facility recorded somewhat more weighted findings than its peer group.
Weighted by harm level, against 47 not-for-profit facilities of 66–99 beds in Pennsylvania.
Last survey on record
Jul 21, 2026
111 days ago.
Counts surveys with at least one finding. A clean survey leaves no record here, so the real gap may be shorter.
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Peer median |
|---|---|---|
| Nurse hours per resident day | 4.79 | 4.44 |
| Registered-nurse hours per resident day | 1.37 | — |
| Annual nurse turnover | 32.1% | 37.5% |
As reported by the facility to CMS, beside the peer-group median.
Enforcement
- Abuse icon
- Flagged by CMS on Care Compare
Federal civil money penalties and remedies as CMS currently publishes them. Amounts may still be under appeal.
Severity of recent findings
| Severity | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immediate jeopardy | J— | K— | L— |
| Actual harm | G18.3% | H— | I— |
| No harm, potential for more than minimal | D758.3% | E18.3% | F216.7% |
| No harm, potential for minimal | A— | B— | C18.3% |
Most frequently cited here
In CMS’s current monthly file.
- F8122×
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
- F5581×
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
- F5841×
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
- F6001×
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
- F6051×
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
In the surveyor’s words
From the most serious findings on record at Good Shepherd Home Raker Center, in the surveyor’s own words.
- Actual harm, isolatedF600Jul 21, 2026
Based on review of facility policy, clinical records, facility documentation, and staff interview, it was determined the facility failed to ensure each resident was free from physical abuse which resulted in physical injuries of abrasions and ecchymosis for one of six sampled residents. (Resident 1) Findings include: Review of the facility policy entitled, Identification and Reporting of Suspected Adult and Older Adult Abuse, last reviewed September 2025, revealed the purpose of the policy was to protect the health, welfare, and well-being of residents. The policy applied to all staff of the Good [NAME] Rehabilitation Network. […]
- No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Aug 13, 2026
Based on observation, facility policy review, and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to store food in a sanitary manner in the dietary department.Findings include: Review of the facility's policy titled, Food and Nutrition Services Department Long Term Care Policy and Procedure Manual, last reviewed July 30, 2026, revealed that staff were to mark ready-to-eat foods with a discard date at the time of opening or preparation. Observations during the kitchen tour on August 11, 2026, at 9:28 a.m., revealed the following: In a reach-in refrigerator, there was an open carton of deli salad and four pre-poured drinks that had no label or date. […]
- No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Aug 22, 2024
Based on observation and review of facility documentation, it was determined that the facility failed to store and serve food under sanitary conditions in the kitchen. Findings include: Observation of the kitchen on August 20, 2024, at 10:15 a.m. revealed the following: There were two fruit flies in the food preparation area. There was a large fly on the cold preparation station. There was a pan of chicken on the same preparation station. The plastic wrap on the pan did not fully cover the pan and the chicken was open to air. There was an uncovered garbage can by the coffee preparation station. There was cheese in the reach in refrigerator with a use by date of August 18, 2024. […]
- No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Oct 13, 2023
Based on observation and interview, it was determined that the facility failed to store food under sanitary conditions in the kitchen. Findings include: Observation of the kitchen on October 11, 2023, at 9:05 a.m. revealed two bottles of thickened water with a use by date of August 2, 2023, and September 2, 2023. There were four bottles of thickened prune juice with use by dates of October 8, 2023, and two bottles of thickened prune juice with use by dates of September 25, 2023. There was an accumulation of a brown substance on the handle of the meat slicer. In the walk-in refrigerator, there were eight half gallons of milk with use by dates of October 6, 2023. […]
- No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF584Oct 13, 2023
Based on observation, it was determined that the facility failed to provide a comfortable, homelike environment for residents, staff and public on two of three nursing units. ([NAME] 3 and [NAME] 4) Findings include: Observation on October 11, 2023, at 10:22 a.m., revealed that the walls throughout the [NAME] 3 nursing unit were marred and scratched above and below the handrails, and the panels on the doors to resident rooms were also marred and scratched. The door jams to the main resident areas were marred and slightly damaged. Observations on October 11 and 12, 2023, at various times throughout the day, revealed that the lower half of the walls throughout the [NAME] 4 nursing unit were marred and scratched. […]
Read 20 findings in full →The most serious and the most recent: 20 of 42 on record.
Every survey on record
FindingsAt actual harm or above
- Aug 13, 2026Standard and complaint2 findings
- Jul 21, 2026Complaint1 finding · 1 harm
- Sep 23, 2025Standard3 findings
- Aug 22, 2024Standard4 findings
- Oct 13, 2023Standard4 findings
- May 4, 2023Complaint1 finding
- Nov 10, 2022Standard and complaint4 findings
- Aug 19, 2022Complaint1 finding
Show the 9 earlier surveys
- Nov 24, 2021Standard1 finding
- Nov 19, 2020Standard2 findings
- May 30, 2019Standard3 findings
- Apr 6, 2018Standard2 findings
- May 19, 2017Standard2 findings
- Apr 8, 2016Standard4 findings
- Apr 18, 2014Standard2 findings
- May 3, 2013—1 finding
- Jul 8, 2011—5 findings
Surveys that found no deficiencies are not in CMS’s files and do not appear here.
Comparable facilities
The nearest facilities to this one in the same peer group, by weighted findings.
Deficiency Index is independent and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or approved by CMS, Medicare, or any government agency. About this data · Report a correction