Nursing homeActive
Good Shepherd Home Raker Center
601 St John Street, Allentown, PA 18103610776319999 certified beds · 97 residentsNon profit - Church relatedMedicare and Medicaid
Surveys on file
3
since 2023
Deficiencies
11
● 1● 10● 0
Penalties · 3 yrs
—
none on file
Last survey
2025-09-23
Standard
CMS overall
4 / 5
stars as published by CMS
CMS overall 4/5
Health 4
Staffing 4
Quality 4
Star ratings as published by CMS · CMS’s caveats
Survey history
Source: CMS · Pennsylvania Department of Health · data as of 2026-08-01| Date | Kind | Deficiencies | Official record | Archived PDF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-09-23 | Standard | 030 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-08-22 | Standard | 040 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2023-10-13 | Standard | 130 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
Counts by class: paperwork · standard · harm.
Deficiencies
CMS · Pennsylvania Department of Health publishes each citation’s tag, official description and scope/severity letter. The surveyor’s written findings are in the Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567) for each survey, linked above.
F605Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-10-03Record 395018-20250923-F605
F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-10-03Record 395018-20250923-F641
F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-10-03Record 395018-20250923-F656
F558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-10-21Record 395018-20240822-F558
F640Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-10-21Record 395018-20240822-F640
F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-10-21Record 395018-20240822-F684
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Scope/severity FStandard
Food & nutrition
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-10-21Record 395018-20240822-F812
F584Honor 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.Scope/severity EStandard
Dignity & rights
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-11-03Record 395018-20231013-F584
F688Provide 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-11-03Record 395018-20231013-F688
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Scope/severity FStandard
Food & nutrition
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-11-03Record 395018-20231013-F812
F814Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.Scope/severity CPaperwork
Food & nutrition
Widespread; potential for minimal harm.Corrected 2023-11-03Record 395018-20231013-F814
Staffing
CMS Payroll-Based Journal · PBJ, as published Aug 2026 · explainerRN hours per resident day1.37
Facility
Pennsylvania
National
Pennsylvania 0.79 · National 0.69
Total nurse hours per resident day4.79
Facility
Pennsylvania
National
Pennsylvania 3.89 · National 3.86
Weekend total nurse hours4.34
Facility
Pennsylvania
National
Pennsylvania 3.53 · National 3.42
Total nursing staff turnover32%
Facility
Pennsylvania
National
Pennsylvania 45% · National 46%
Registered nurse turnover27%
Facility
Pennsylvania
National
Pennsylvania 40% · National 43%
Quality measures
CMS MDS quality measures · 2025Q2-2026Q1 · definitions| Measure | Facility | Pennsylvania | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers lower is better | 7.1% | 4.8% | 4.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury lower is better | 0.0% | 3.1% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication lower is better | 14.2% | 17.7% | 15.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection lower is better | 0.8% | 1.5% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained lower is better | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased lower is better | 10.9% | 16.8% | 13.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight lower is better | 3.0% | 6.2% | 5.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication lower is better | 16.0% | 20.0% | 19.5% |
Figures verbatim from CMS, with the state and national figures from the same release. The direction that counts as better is CMS’s own and is stated on every row.
Ownership
As reported to CMS (Provider Enrollment)| Entity | Role | Interest | Since | Registry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Network Organization | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Kane, Carrie Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Beste, Anne Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Beste, Anne Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Beste, Anne Individual | TRUSTEE OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Decampli, David Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Decampli, David Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Decampli, David Individual | TRUSTEE OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Decampli, Pamela Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Decampli, Pamela Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Decampli, Pamela Individual | TRUSTEE OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Dostal, Patrick Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Emrick, Paul Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Emrick, Paul Individual | TRUSTEE OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Emrick, Paul Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Fessler, David Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Fessler, David Individual | TRUSTEE OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Fessler, David Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Network Organization | INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Green, Matthew Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Green, Matthew Individual | TRUSTEE OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Green, Matthew Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Gustave, Lori Individual | TRUSTEE OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Gustave, Lori Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Gustave, Lori Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Haymon, Elsbeth Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Haymon, Elsbeth Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Haymon, Elsbeth Individual | TRUSTEE OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Kane, Carrie Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Lynch, Thomas Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Lynch, Thomas Individual | TRUSTEE OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Lynch, Thomas Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Lynch, Thomas Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Marles, Blake Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Marles, Blake Individual | TRUSTEE OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Marles, Blake Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Mendles, Jo-Ann Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Mendles, Jo-Ann Individual | TRUSTEE OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Mendles, Jo-Ann Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Pessina, Michael Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Pessina, Michael Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Pessina, Michael Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Pessina, Michael Individual | TRUSTEE OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Possinger, Mitchell Individual | TRUSTEE OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Possinger, Mitchell Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Possinger, Mitchell Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Salicetti, Victor Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Salicetti, Victor Individual | TRUSTEE OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Salicetti, Victor Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Spigel, Michael Individual | TRUSTEE OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Spigel, Michael Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Spigel, Michael Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Spigel, Michael Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Topper, Maura Individual | TRUSTEE OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Topper, Maura Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Topper, Maura Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Topper, Maura Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Young, Eric Individual | TRUSTEE OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Young, Eric Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Young, Eric Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
Ownership as reported to CMS/state. CMS ownership data has known gaps; merges between entities are published only after human review.
Cost context
County figures from public surveys. Not this facility’s price. Nursing-home rates are not published by CMS or Pennsylvania.
No county cost figures on file for Lehigh.
Nearby nursing homes
| Facility | Distance | Last survey | Deficiencies · 3 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jewel Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center Allentown | 1.8 mi | 2026-04-09 | 040 |
| Phoebe Allentown Health Care Center Allentown | 1.8 mi | 2026-06-12 | 0181 |
| Riverton Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center Allentown | 3.1 mi | 2026-03-18 | 1100 |
| Cedar Crest Post Acute Allentown | 3.4 mi | 2026-04-30 | 0130 |
| Fellowship Manor Whitehall | 4.0 mi | 2025-06-26 | 030 |
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Sources & provenance
| Section | Agency · dataset | Retrieved |
|---|---|---|
| Facility, ratings | CMS Provider Data · Nursing Home Provider Information | 2026-08-01 |
| Surveys | CMS · Survey Summary | 2026-08-01 |
| Deficiencies | CMS · Health Deficiencies (CMS-2567 findings via Care Compare) | 2026-08-01 |
| Penalties | CMS · Penalties | 2026-08-01 |
| Staffing | CMS · Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ, as published Aug 2026) | 2026-08-01 |
| Quality measures | CMS · MDS Quality Measures | 2026-08-01 |
| Ownership | CMS · Ownership | 2026-08-01 |