Phoebe Allentown Health Care Center
Allentown, PA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 395080) · 343 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 1 totaling $11,087
Phone: (610) 794-5300 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Phoebe Allentown Health Care Center has a CMS overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the Pennsylvania state average of about 3 stars. Its health inspection rating is 2 out of 5 and its staffing rating is 3 out of 5.
Phoebe Allentown Health Care Center reports total nurse staffing of about 3.78 hours per resident per day, including roughly 0.43 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 46.9%, and CMS gives the facility a staffing rating of 3 out of 5.
Phoebe Allentown Health Care Center has 1 federal fine on record totaling $11,087.00, with 0 payment denials. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently listed in CMS's Special Focus program.
About this facility
Phoebe Allentown Health Care Center is a non-profit corporation-operated nursing home in Allentown, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, certified for Medicare and Medicaid since 1967. The facility maintains 343 certified beds with an average daily census of 239.8 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Phoebe Allentown Health Care Center holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which falls below the Pennsylvania state average of 2.97. Its health inspection rating is 2 out of 5, its quality measure (QM) rating is 2 out of 5, and its staffing rating is 3 out of 5.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse hours per resident per day of 3.78, with registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day at 0.43. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 46.9%.
On penalties, CMS records show this facility has 1 federal fine on record, totaling $11,087.00. There have been 0 payment denials recorded. CMS's abuse icon is not indicated for this facility, and it is not listed under CMS's Special Focus program, which is reserved for facilities identified by CMS as persistently underperforming and subject to increased inspection oversight.
No chain affiliation data is included in the CMS record for this facility, and CMS data indicates no change in ownership within the past 12 months.
This profile is based on data from CMS Medicare Care Compare. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Care Compare before making decisions.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Phoebe Allentown Health Care Center has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Pennsylvania state average of 2.97.
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 about 3.78 hours per resident per day, with 0.43 RN hours per resident per day, and nursing staff turnover is 46.9%. CMS rates staffing 3 out of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $11,087.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not listed in the Special Focus program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 343 beds with an average daily census of 239.8 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is operated by a non-profit corporation; the CMS data provided does not indicate a chain affiliation.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since January 1, 1967.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS provides an overall rating plus three component ratings — health inspections, quality measures, and staffing — which here are 2, 2, and 3 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided CMS data does not specify service types; contact the facility at (610) 794-5300 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not include tour details; contact the facility at (610) 794-5300 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/395080?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.