Allentown Senior AdvisorWhat kind of nursing home is Fellowship Manor?
Fellowship Manor is a 121-bed Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home at 3000 Fellowship Drive, Whitehall 18052, licensed by the Pennsylvania Department of Health and rated 5 of 5 overall by CMS (Care Compare data as of October 1, 2026).
| Record | Value |
|---|---|
| CMS certification number (CCN) | 395763 |
| Certified beds | 121 |
| Average residents per day (CMS) | 116.7 |
| Ownership type (CMS) | Non profit - Corporation |
| Legal business name | Bible Fellowship Church Homes, Inc. |
| Chain (CMS) | Not part of a chain in CMS data |
| First certified for Medicare and Medicaid | August 26, 1988 |
| Inside a continuing care retirement community (CMS) | Yes |
How does CMS rate Fellowship Manor?
CMS's Care Compare gives Fellowship Manor 5 of 5 overall, 5 for health inspections, 5 for staffing and 4 for quality measures.
| CMS rating | Stars |
|---|---|
| Overall | 5 of 5 |
| Health inspections | 5 of 5 |
| Staffing | 5 of 5 |
| Quality measures | 4 of 5 |
| Long-stay quality | 5 of 5 |
| Short-stay quality | 4 of 5 |
Reported total nurse staffing is 4.56 hours per resident per day, higher than the Lehigh Valley median of 3.62; registered nurse time is 1.30 hours, higher than the Lehigh Valley median of 0.61; and nursing staff turnover is 36.3%, lower than the Lehigh Valley median of 39.7%.
What did the latest inspection find at Fellowship Manor?
The most recent standard health inspection CMS reports, on July 9, 2026, found 2 health deficiencies (0 from complaint investigations), against a Lehigh Valley median of 6; CMS also lists 0 federal fines totaling $0 over the past three years.
The two earlier inspection cycles recorded 3 deficiencies combined, and CMS lists 0 citations from infection-control inspections. Pennsylvania Department of Health surveyors carry out these inspections for CMS.
How full is Fellowship Manor, and who is it for?
CMS reports an average of 117 residents a day in 121 certified beds, about 96% occupancy, and it sits inside a continuing care retirement community, which often gives priority to its own residents.
Ask the admissions office whether the home accepts Medical Assistance through Community HealthChoices for long-term stays, and whether a Medicaid bed would mean a room change.
Which nursing homes are near Fellowship Manor?
The closest other certified nursing home is Jewel Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Allentown, about 2.6 miles away, rated 4 of 5 by CMS.
| Facility | Miles away | CMS overall | Certified beds | CMS deficiencies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jewel Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center 535 North 17th Street, 18104 | 2.6 | 4 of 5 | 146 | 3 |
| Phoebe Allentown Health Care Center 1925 Turner Street, 18104 | 3.0 | 3 of 5 | 343 | 7 |
| Good Shepherd Home Raker Center 601 St. John Street, 18103 | 4.0 | 3 of 5 | 99 | 3 |
| Luther Crest Nursing Facility 800 Hausman Road, 18104 | 4.3 | 5 of 5 | 60 | 0 |
Which hospital is closest to Fellowship Manor?
By straight-line distance the nearest acute-care hospital is Lehigh Valley Hospital–Cedar Crest (about 4.9 miles), then St. Luke's University Hospital (Bethlehem) (about 8.2 miles).
Hospital discharge planners suggest nursing homes with open beds, but under Medicare you may choose any certified home that will accept you.
CMS record: Care Compare
