Allentown Senior AdvisorWhat kind of nursing home is Lehigh Valley Hospital Tsu?
Lehigh Valley Hospital Tsu is a 52-bed Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home at 17th & Chew Sts, Allentown 18105, 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) | 395951 |
| Certified beds | 52 |
| Average residents per day (CMS) | 29.5 |
| Ownership type (CMS) | Non profit - Corporation |
| Legal business name | Lehigh Valley Hospital |
| Chain (CMS) | Not part of a chain in CMS data |
| First certified for Medicare and Medicaid | March 23, 1995 |
How does CMS rate Lehigh Valley Hospital Tsu?
CMS's Care Compare gives Lehigh Valley Hospital Tsu 5 of 5 overall, 3 for health inspections, 5 for staffing and 5 for quality measures.
| CMS rating | Stars |
|---|---|
| Overall | 5 of 5 |
| Health inspections | 3 of 5 |
| Staffing | 5 of 5 |
| Quality measures | 5 of 5 |
| Long-stay quality | n/a of 5 |
| Short-stay quality | 5 of 5 |
Reported total nurse staffing is 6.42 hours per resident per day, higher than the Lehigh Valley median of 3.62; registered nurse time is 3.54 hours, higher than the Lehigh Valley median of 0.61; and nursing staff turnover is 10.9%, lower than the Lehigh Valley median of 39.7%.
What did the latest inspection find at Lehigh Valley Hospital Tsu?
The most recent standard health inspection CMS reports, on May 21, 2026, found 1 health deficiency (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 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 Lehigh Valley Hospital Tsu, and who is it for?
CMS reports an average of 30 residents a day in 52 certified beds, about 57% 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 Lehigh Valley Hospital Tsu?
The closest other certified nursing home is Cedarbrook Senior Care and Rehabilitation in Allentown, about 0.6 miles away, rated 5 of 5 by CMS.
| Facility | Miles away | CMS overall | Certified beds | CMS deficiencies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cedarbrook Senior Care and Rehabilitation 350 S. Cedarbrook Road, 18104 | 0.6 | 5 of 5 | 670 | 8 |
| Cedar Crest Post Acute 1265 South Cedar Crest Blvd, 18103 | 1.1 | 4 of 5 | 166 | 9 |
| Luther Crest Nursing Facility 800 Hausman Road, 18104 | 2.0 | 5 of 5 | 60 | 0 |
| Complete Care at Lehigh LLC 1718 Spring Creek Road, 18062 | 2.3 | 3 of 5 | 128 | 12 |
Which hospital is closest to Lehigh Valley Hospital Tsu?
By straight-line distance the nearest acute-care hospital is Lehigh Valley Hospital–Cedar Crest (about 2.5 miles), then Lehigh Valley Hospital–Macungie (about 4.9 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
