Luther Crest Nursing Facility
Allentown, PA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 395591) · 60 certified beds
Health inspection: 5 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (610) 398-8011 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Luther Crest Nursing Facility has a CMS overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Pennsylvania state average of 2.97 stars. Its health inspection rating is 5 stars and its staffing rating is 5 stars.
Luther Crest Nursing Facility reports 4.42 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.35 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 5 stars. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 48.3%.
Luther Crest Nursing Facility has no federal fines on record and no payment denials, per CMS data. No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation is indicated in the available data.
About this facility
Luther Crest Nursing Facility is a non-profit corporation-owned nursing home in Allentown, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since July 1983. The facility is licensed for 60 beds and had an average of 44.3 residents, according to CMS Care Compare data.
CMS gives Luther Crest an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Pennsylvania state average of 2.97 stars. The facility also holds a 5-star health inspection rating, a 4-star quality measure rating, and a 5-star staffing rating.
Nurse staffing levels total 4.42 hours per resident per day, including 1.35 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 48.3%.
On penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record (0 fines totaling $0.00) and no payment denials for this facility.
No abuse icon is indicated in the provided data, and no Special Focus Facility designation is listed for Luther Crest.
No chain affiliation information was provided, and CMS data indicates no ownership change in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; for the most current details, families should verify directly at the Care Compare listing for this provider.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Luther Crest Nursing Facility has a 5-star overall CMS rating, which is above the Pennsylvania state average of 2.97 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 4.42 hours per resident per day, including 1.35 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 5 stars; nursing turnover is 48.3%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show no federal fines (0 fines, $0.00) and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The provided data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Luther Crest is certified for 60 beds and had an average of 44.3 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a non-profit corporation; no chain affiliation information was provided in the data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since July 1, 1983.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on Overall, Health Inspection, Quality Measures, and Staffing; Luther Crest scores 5, 5, 4, and 5 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not included in the CMS data provided; contact the facility at 6103988011 or check the Care Compare listing to confirm.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 6103988011 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/395591?state=PA.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.