8 nursing homes in Allentown, Pennsylvania
Lehigh County, with CMS star ratings.
- nursing homes
- 8
- average CMS stars
- 4.1
- Medicaid certified
- 7
- beds
- 1,647
Which Allentown nursing homes take Medicaid
7 of the 8 nursing homes in Allentown are certified for Medicaid, so Medicaid can pay for a long stay once your parent qualifies.
The rest are not Medicaid certified: Lehigh Valley Hospital Tsu.
Star ratings across Allentown
The average overall CMS rating in Allentown is 4.1 stars.
| Overall rating | Nursing homes |
|---|---|
| 5 of 5 | 3 |
| 4 of 5 | 3 |
| 3 of 5 | 2 |
| 2 of 5 | 0 |
| 1 of 5 | 0 |
All 8 nursing homes in Allentown
- Cedarbrook Senior Care and Rehabilitation350 S. Cedarbrook Road, Allentown 18104
- Phoebe Allentown Health Care Center1925 Turner Street, Allentown 18104
- Cedar Crest Post Acute1265 South Cedar Crest Blvd, Allentown 18103
- Jewel Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center535 North 17th Street, Allentown 18104
- Riverton Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center803 North Wahneta St, Allentown 18103
- Good Shepherd Home Raker Center601 St John Street, Allentown 18103
- Luther Crest Nursing Facility800 Hausman Road, Allentown 18104
- Lehigh Valley Hospital Tsu17th & Chew Sts, Allentown 18105
Allentown nursing homes with the best inspection results
| Nursing home | Health inspection stars | Cited at last visit |
|---|---|---|
| Luther Crest Nursing Facility | 5 of 5 | 0 |
| Jewel Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center | 4 of 5 | 3 |
| Cedarbrook Senior Care and Rehabilitation | 4 of 5 | 8 |
| Cedar Crest Post Acute | 4 of 5 | 9 |
| Lehigh Valley Hospital Tsu | 3 of 5 | 1 |
Fines and abuse flags in Allentown
1 home was fined $11,087 in total over 3 years and 1 carries the CMS abuse icon.
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Who inspects nursing homes in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania's state survey agency licenses nursing homes and runs the inspections for CMS. CMS turns those inspections, staffing and quality data into the star ratings shown here.
Medicare can pay for up to 100 days of skilled care after a hospital stay of at least 3 days. Medicare explains the rule.
Questions families ask about Allentown
How much does a nursing home cost in Pennsylvania?
A shared room has a Pennsylvania median of $11,954 a month, a private room $13,688 (CareScout 2025).
Will Medicare pay for a nursing home in Pennsylvania?
Only for a short skilled stay after a qualifying hospital stay, up to 100 days.
How many nursing homes are in Allentown, PA?
8 certified homes with 1,647 beds.
Which nursing homes in Allentown have the best ratings?
Cedarbrook Senior Care and Rehabilitation, Luther Crest Nursing Facility and Lehigh Valley Hospital Tsu have 5 stars overall.
From the federal record: CMS Provider Information, October 2026 release.