NURSING HOME PUBLIC RECORD
CMS lists this provider in Allentown, PA, with 99 certified beds, an overall rating of 4/5, and 24 citation rows in the current August 2026 release.
601 St John Street · Allentown, PA 18103 · Lehigh County
The citation files cover the three most recent standard inspections plus qualifying complaint and infection-control inspections in the prior three years. A correction date is a CMS field; this site does not independently verify conditions. Absence from a file is not proof that no issue exists.
CMS supplies 3 survey-cycle rows for Good Shepherd Home Raker Center in this release; health and fire inspection dates remain separate.
| Cycle | Health date | Health deficiencies | Fire date | Fire deficiencies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 | 2025-09-23 | 3 | 2025-09-23 | 4 |
| Cycle 2 | 2024-08-22 | 4 | 2024-08-22 | 4 |
| Cycle 3 | 2023-10-13 | 4 | 2023-10-13 | 5 |
CMS reports 24 citation rows, including 0 with G–L codes and 0 with J–L codes.
0 rows carry G–L scope/severity codes; 0 carry J–L. 5 tag codes appear on more than one survey date. These counts describe citation rows, not residents or incidents.
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-10-03Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-10-03Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-10-03Use approved construction type or materials.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-10-09Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-10-09Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-10-09Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-10-09Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-10-21Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-10-21Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-10-21Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-10-21Use approved construction type or materials.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-10-01Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-10-01Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-10-01Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-10-01Honor 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.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-11-03Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-11-03Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-11-03Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-11-03Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-11-14Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-11-14Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-11-14Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-11-14Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-11-14The August 2026 file contains 0 penalty rows and $0 in listed fines for this provider record.
Fine amounts and payment-denial days are shown exactly as aggregated from the current penalties file. They do not imply an unpaid balance.
| Date | Type | Fine amount | Payment-denial days |
|---|---|---|---|
| No penalty row appeared in the August 2026 penalties file. | |||
CMS matched 60 ownership disclosure rows to Good Shepherd Home Raker Center; names and roles are reported fields, not independently verified identities.
Names and roles are self-reported CMS disclosure fields. Exact-name pages do not prove that similarly named people or organizations are the same entity.
CMS reports 4.79 total nurse hours and 1.37 RN hours per resident day for this provider.
Staffing fields are provider-reported and case-mix context matters. CMS applies footnotes and exclusions not reproduced as a new score here.
The local peer set contains 7 other published facility records near Allentown, PA, with separate bed, rating, and citation-row fields.
Use this ledger to frame questions—not to choose care on its own. Recheck Medicare Care Compare, contact the state survey agency and long-term care ombudsman, and ask the facility about anything you find.
