Deficiency Index

Jewel Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center

Allentown, Pennsylvania · CCN 395264

26 surveys since 2010. The first finding at harm level was recorded in 2022.

Data as of , released by CMS on October 8, 2026. Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog.

Citations on record
85
Surveys
26
Harm or worse
1
Immediate jeopardy
0
The record, 2010–2026
’10’15’20’25’26
No harm recordedHarm or worseNot surveyed
Harm or worse1

Findings where a surveyor recorded actual harm to a resident.

Beyond CMS’s monthly file21/26

Older surveys no longer in CMS’s monthly file or on Care Compare. They are shown here.

The facility

Certified beds
146
Ownership
For profit - Partnership
Chain
Independent
County
Lehigh
Medicare-certified since
1969

CMS ratings

Overall
4
Health inspection
4
Staffing
2
Quality measures
4

CMS’s own Five-Star ratings.

Compared with similar facilities

Since 2021, this facility recorded fewer weighted findings than most of its peer group.

Weighted by harm level, against 173 for-profit facilities with 128 or more beds in Pennsylvania.

Last survey on record

Apr 9, 2026

214 days ago.

Counts surveys with at least one finding. A clean survey leaves no record here, so the real gap may be shorter.

Staffing

MeasureThis facilityPeer median
Nurse hours per resident day3.243.39
Registered-nurse hours per resident day0.49—
Annual nurse turnover30.1%49.6%

As reported by the facility to CMS, beside the peer-group median.

Enforcement

No fines, payment denials or special-focus designation on the current CMS record.

Severity of recent findings

Citations by CMS scope and severity. Rows are harm level, columns are how widespread the finding was.
SeverityIsolatedPatternWidespread
Immediate jeopardyJ—K—L—
Actual harmG—H—I—
No harm, potential for more than minimalD466.7%E233.3%F—
No harm, potential for minimalA—B—C—
CMS’s current file: 6 of the 85 citations on record.

Most frequently cited here

In CMS’s current monthly file.

  • F5842×

    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.

  • F6841×

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

  • F6991×

    Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.

  • F8061×

    Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.

  • F9211×

    Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Jewel Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, in the surveyor’s own words.

  • Actual harm, isolatedF689Jun 1, 2022

    Based on facility policy review, clinical record review, and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to adequately supervise a resident who was at risk for unsafe swallowing during medication administration resulting in actual harm for one of three sampled residents. (Resident 1) This deficiency is cited as past noncompliance. Findings include: Review of the facility policy entitled Medication Administration, dated February 2022, revealed that medication must only be accessible to licensed staff, and must be secured when left in a resident room. Review of the facility policy entitled Medication Safety, dated February 2022, revealed that medications were not to be left unattended at the bedside, and that nurses were to supervise residents while taking their medications. […]

  • No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF809Oct 6, 2021

    Based on review of the facility's meal cart delivery schedule, observation and staff and resident interview, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that meals were served at regularly scheduled times in accordance with resident needs on three of three nursing units. (Nursing units First, Second and Third floor) In addition, three of four residents during the group interview, stated that the meal carts are often late. (Residents 20, 37, 74) Findings include: Review of the facility's meal cart delivery schedule revealed that the regularly scheduled time for Truck #7 on the second floor nursing unit rooms 211-221 was 8:30 a.m The regularly scheduled time for Truck #1 on the second floor nursing unit rooms 201-210 was 12:10 p.m The regularly scheduled time for Truck #6 on the… […]

  • No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Oct 6, 2021

    Based on policy review, observation, and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to properly store items and failed to maintain sanitary conditions in the dietary department. Findings include: Review of the facility's policy entitled Sanitation and Infection Control-Labeling and Dating, dated March 15, 2021, revealed that all foods were to be labeled, dated and securely covered and use-by dates were to be monitored and followed. Review of the facility's policy entitled HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points) Food Safety Management System, dated March 15, 2021, revealed that staff must ensure that all critical control points (internal cooking temperatures and holding temperatures) were monitored and documented on the HACCP log which is done with every meal. […]

  • No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF584Apr 9, 2026

    Based on observations it was determined that the facility failed to maintain a clean and sanitary environment on two of three nursing units. (First and Second floor) Findings include: During an environmental tour of the first and second floor nursing units on April 9, 2026, from 12:15 p.m. until 1:30 p.m., the following was observed: Inside the residents' shared bathroom in room [ROOM NUMBER], the roll of toilet paper was too large to fit inside the toilet roller. Toilet paper was observed on top of the toilet. Inside the residents' shared bathroom in room [ROOM NUMBER], there were no paper towels inside the paper towel dispenser and no toilet paper. […]

  • No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF921Aug 4, 2025

    Based on observations during an environmental tour, it was determined that the facility failed to maintain a clean and sanitary environment for residents and staff on one of three nursing units. (Second Floor)Findings include:During an environmental tour of the second floor nursing unit on August 4, 2025, from 10:01 a.m. until 10:31 a.m., the following was observed: room [ROOM NUMBER], a heavy and pervasive odor of urine was present in the residents' shared bathroom. room [ROOM NUMBER], an odor of stool and urine in a toilet bowel that had not been flushed for a period of time was observed; the toilet seat was soiled.room [ROOM NUMBER], there was a strong odor of stool and urine in the shared bathroom and soiled clothing and bathing items were stored on the floor.room [ROOM NUMBER], there… […]

Read 20 findings in full →The most serious and the most recent: 20 of 85 on record.

Every survey on record

FindingsAt actual harm or above

  • Apr 9, 2026Complaint1 finding
  • Feb 2, 2026Complaint1 finding
  • Aug 28, 2025Standard1 finding
  • Aug 4, 2025Complaint1 finding
  • Aug 31, 2023Standard2 findings
  • Sep 30, 2022Standard5 findings
  • Jun 27, 2022Complaint1 finding
  • Jun 1, 2022Complaint1 finding · 1 harm
Show the 18 earlier surveys
  • May 12, 2022Complaint1 finding
  • Nov 7, 2021Complaint1 finding
  • Oct 6, 2021Standard13 findings
  • Oct 29, 2020Standard4 findings
  • Feb 4, 2020Complaint2 findings
  • Dec 27, 2019Complaint1 finding
  • May 22, 2019Standard11 findings
  • Jun 22, 2018Standard2 findings
  • Apr 2, 2018Complaint1 finding
  • May 5, 2017Standard2 findings
  • Jun 10, 2016Standard16 findings
  • May 8, 2015Standard2 findings
  • Jun 6, 2014Standard1 finding
  • May 17, 2013—2 findings
  • Jun 15, 2012—3 findings
  • Jan 30, 2012—1 finding
  • Aug 19, 2011—4 findings
  • Nov 24, 2010—5 findings

Surveys that found no deficiencies are not in CMS’s files and do not appear here.

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