Allentown Senior AdvisorWhat kind of nursing home is Phoebe Allentown Health Care Center?
Phoebe Allentown Health Care Center is a 343-bed Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home at 1925 Turner Street, Allentown 18104, licensed by the Pennsylvania Department of Health and rated 3 of 5 overall by CMS (Care Compare data as of October 1, 2026).
| Record | Value |
|---|---|
| CMS certification number (CCN) | 395080 |
| Certified beds | 343 |
| Average residents per day (CMS) | 230.5 |
| Ownership type (CMS) | Non profit - Corporation |
| Legal business name | Phoebe Home Inc |
| Chain (CMS) | Not part of a chain in CMS data |
| First certified for Medicare and Medicaid | January 1, 1967 |
| Inside a continuing care retirement community (CMS) | Yes |
How does CMS rate Phoebe Allentown Health Care Center?
CMS's Care Compare gives Phoebe Allentown Health Care Center 3 of 5 overall, 3 for health inspections, 3 for staffing and 3 for quality measures.
| CMS rating | Stars |
|---|---|
| Overall | 3 of 5 |
| Health inspections | 3 of 5 |
| Staffing | 3 of 5 |
| Quality measures | 3 of 5 |
| Long-stay quality | 2 of 5 |
| Short-stay quality | 3 of 5 |
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.71 hours per resident per day, higher than the Lehigh Valley median of 3.62; registered nurse time is 0.42 hours, lower than the Lehigh Valley median of 0.61; and nursing staff turnover is 44.0%, higher than the Lehigh Valley median of 39.7%.
What did the latest inspection find at Phoebe Allentown Health Care Center?
The most recent standard health inspection CMS reports, on June 12, 2026, found 7 health deficiencies (0 from complaint investigations), against a Lehigh Valley median of 6; CMS also lists 1 federal fine totaling $11,087 over the past three years.
The two earlier inspection cycles recorded 6 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 Phoebe Allentown Health Care Center, and who is it for?
CMS reports an average of 230 residents a day in 343 certified beds, about 67% 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 Phoebe Allentown Health Care Center?
The closest other certified nursing home is Jewel Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Allentown, about 0.5 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 | 0.5 | 4 of 5 | 146 | 3 |
| Good Shepherd Home Raker Center 601 St. John Street, 18103 | 1.8 | 3 of 5 | 99 | 3 |
| Cedar Crest Post Acute 1265 South Cedar Crest Blvd, 18103 | 2.5 | 4 of 5 | 166 | 9 |
| Cedarbrook Senior Care and Rehabilitation 350 S. Cedarbrook Road, 18104 | 2.7 | 5 of 5 | 670 | 8 |
Which hospital is closest to Phoebe Allentown Health Care Center?
By straight-line distance the nearest acute-care hospital is Lehigh Valley Hospital–Cedar Crest (about 2.0 miles), then St. Luke's University Hospital (Bethlehem) (about 7.0 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
