Allentown Senior AdvisorWhat kind of nursing home is Jewel Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center?
Jewel Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center is a 146-bed Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home at 535 North 17th Street, Allentown 18104, licensed by the Pennsylvania Department of Health and rated 4 of 5 overall by CMS (Care Compare data as of October 1, 2026).
| Record | Value |
|---|---|
| CMS certification number (CCN) | 395264 |
| Certified beds | 146 |
| Average residents per day (CMS) | 136.8 |
| Ownership type (CMS) | For profit - Partnership |
| Legal business name | Diamond Healthcare At West Allen Llc |
| Chain (CMS) | Not part of a chain in CMS data |
| First certified for Medicare and Medicaid | June 26, 1969 |
How does CMS rate Jewel Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center?
CMS's Care Compare gives Jewel Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center 4 of 5 overall, 4 for health inspections, 3 for staffing and 4 for quality measures.
| CMS rating | Stars |
|---|---|
| Overall | 4 of 5 |
| Health inspections | 4 of 5 |
| Staffing | 3 of 5 |
| Quality measures | 4 of 5 |
| Long-stay quality | 5 of 5 |
| Short-stay quality | 3 of 5 |
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.26 hours per resident per day, lower than the Lehigh Valley median of 3.62; registered nurse time is 0.53 hours, lower than the Lehigh Valley median of 0.61; and nursing staff turnover is 29.4%, lower than the Lehigh Valley median of 39.7%.
What did the latest inspection find at Jewel Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center?
The most recent standard health inspection CMS reports, on August 28, 2025, found 3 health deficiencies (2 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 1 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 Jewel Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, and who is it for?
CMS reports an average of 137 residents a day in 146 certified beds, about 94% occupancy; most admissions are short-term rehab stays after a hospital discharge, alongside long-term residents paid by Medicaid or privately.
Before admission, ask how many residents on the unit are long-stay and how many are short-stay rehab, because staffing and routines differ.
Which nursing homes are near Jewel Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center?
The closest other certified nursing home is Phoebe Allentown Health Care Center in Allentown, about 0.5 miles away, rated 3 of 5 by CMS.
| Facility | Miles away | CMS overall | Certified beds | CMS deficiencies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoebe Allentown Health Care Center 1925 Turner Street, 18104 | 0.5 | 3 of 5 | 343 | 7 |
| Good Shepherd Home Raker Center 601 St. John Street, 18103 | 1.8 | 3 of 5 | 99 | 3 |
| Fellowship Manor 3000 Fellowship Drive, 18052 | 2.6 | 5 of 5 | 121 | 2 |
| Cedar Crest Post Acute 1265 South Cedar Crest Blvd, 18103 | 3.0 | 4 of 5 | 166 | 9 |
Which hospital is closest to Jewel Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center?
By straight-line distance the nearest acute-care hospital is Lehigh Valley Hospital–Cedar Crest (about 2.4 miles), then St. Luke's University Hospital (Bethlehem) (about 6.9 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
