Good Shepherd Home-Bethlehem
Scout 100Bethlehem, PA · 60 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
One of Bethlehem's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $11,510–$14,610/mo
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Luther Crest Nursing Facility
800 Hausman Road, Allentown, PA 18104 · Lehigh County
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Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates exceptional.Photos via google places.
Availability outlookModerate availability
Typically 78% full — openings are usually available.
Source: federal census data (average daily residents vs. certified beds, CMS Care Compare). Confirm current openings with an advisor — availability changes weekly.
Our evaluation
An honest, data-grounded look at this community — every claim is drawn from public inspection data.
One of Allentown's top-rated skilled nursing communities
Luther Crest Nursing Facility is a non-profit skilled nursing facility in Allentown, PA, with 60 certified beds and an average of about 47 residents per day. It is part of a continuing care retirement community, so residents can often move between levels of care on one campus.
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall — above the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 5/5 on health inspections, 4/5 on staffing, 5/5 on quality measures.
Staff provide about 4.70 total nurse hours per resident each day (1.25 of them from registered nurses), above the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 66.3%, higher than the ~52% national average. On the safety record, CMS notes 2 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey.
Strengths
- ✓5-star overall CMS rating
- ✓Strong health-inspection rating
- ✓Above-average nurse staffing (4.70 hrs/resident/day)
- ✓No federal fines on record
- ✓Full sprinkler system
- ✓Active resident & family council
Things to ask about
- •High staff turnover (66.3%)
Best for: Families who want a highly rated, well-staffed setting in Allentown for 24/7 skilled nursing or post-hospital rehabilitation.
At a glance
- Certified beds
- 60
- Avg. residents/day
- 47
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Part of a chain
- Independent
- Continuing care
- Yes — multiple care levels
- CMS provider #
- 395591
Federal quality ratings
From the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on a 1–5 star scale.
Overall rating
Health inspections
Staffing
Quality measures
Pricing & cost
We publish transparent estimates and verify exact pricing on request. No surprises.
| Level of care | Monthly cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Skilled Nursing | $11,510–$14,610/mo (median $12,700) | Local market estimate |
| Continuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan) | $2,980–$7,940/mo (median $6,250) | Local market estimate |
2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local Allentown prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. How we estimate costs
Staffing & care
More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.
- Total nurse hrs / resident / day
- 4.70
- National avg ≈ 3.9
- RN hrs / resident / day
- 1.25
- National avg ≈ 0.75
- Nursing staff turnover
- 66.3%
- National avg ≈ 52%
Safety & inspection record
Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.
- Health deficiencies (last survey)
- 2
- Federal fines
- None on record
- Total penalties
- 0
- Last standard survey
- 2025-06-05
- Sprinkler system
- Yes
- Resident & family council
- Resident
What inspectors found
The most recent findings from federal health inspections (8 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.
2025-06-05Severity D — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
2025-06-05Severity D — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
2024-07-11Severity D — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
2024-07-11Severity D — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
2024-07-11Severity C — minimalNursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Post nurse staffing information every day.
2024-07-11Severity B — minimalResident Rights Deficiencies
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
2024-07-11Severity B — minimalResident Rights Deficiencies
Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
2023-06-22Severity D — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Severity uses the CMS scope/severity scale: D–F = potential for harm, G–I = actual harm, J–L = immediate jeopardy. Source: CMS Care Compare health citations; data as of the latest federal release. Discuss any finding directly with the community on a tour.
Services & amenities
- ✓ Continuing care community (multiple care levels on one campus)
- ✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
- ✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
- ✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
- ✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
Location
800 Hausman Road, Allentown, PA
Reviews & reputation
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Talk to an advisor about this communityCommon questions about Luther Crest Nursing Facility
How much does Luther Crest Nursing Facility cost?
Luther Crest Nursing Facility does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Allentown, PA area typically runs $11,510–$14,610 per month (median $12,700, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.
What is Luther Crest Nursing Facility's Medicare rating?
Medicare (CMS) rates Luther Crest Nursing Facility 5 out of 5 stars overall, including 5/5 for health inspections, 4/5 for staffing, 5/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
How is the staffing at Luther Crest Nursing Facility?
Staff provide about 4.70 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 66.3% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.
What did inspectors find at Luther Crest Nursing Facility?
Luther Crest Nursing Facility has 8 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2025-06-05). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Does Luther Crest Nursing Facility have availability?
Typically 78% full — openings are usually available. Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.
What types of care does Luther Crest Nursing Facility offer?
Luther Crest Nursing Facility in Allentown, PA offers skilled nursing, continuing care (ccrc / life plan) and is licensed for 60 beds.
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Last verified 2026-07-06. We refresh inspection data monthly and reviews continuously.
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