Nursing homes in Allentown, PA

Compare 8 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Allentown, part of the Lehigh area. Average overall CMS Five-Star rating is 3.8★ — above the national average (3.1★). Ratings are sourced from the latest CMS Care Compare provider extract.

Residents in Allentown, Pennsylvania, have access to eight nursing homes serving the Lehigh region across ZIP codes 18103, 18104, and 18105. According to data from CMS Care Compare, these facilities maintain an average overall rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars. Three local centers currently hold a top 5-star designation, including the highest-rated facility, Riverton Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, which is operated by Marquis Health Services.

What to look for in Allentown

• 2 homes score below 3★ on compliance. Ask about recent regulatory audits and any current notices.
• 4 of 8 homes meet a 4★+ staffing benchmark — ask about RN coverage at night.
• 3 homes hold the top 5★ overall rating — a useful shortlist starting point.
• 3 of 8 homes sit below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.

Top 8 highest rated nursing homes in Allentown

1. 1
   RIVERTON REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTER

   MARQUIS HEALTH SERVICES · Medium
   5.0
2. 2
   CEDARBROOK SENIOR CARE AND REHABILITATION

   COUNTY OF LEHIGH PENNSYLVANIA · Large
   5.0
3. 3
   LUTHER CREST NURSING FACILITY

   LUTHERAN SENIOR SERVICES EAST · Medium
   5.0
4. 4
   GOOD SHEPHERD HOME RAKER CENTER

   GOOD SHEPHERD HOME LONG TERM CARE FACILITY, INC · Medium
   4.0
5. 5
   JEWEL HEALTHCARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER

   DIAMOND HEALTHCARE AT WEST ALLEN LLC · Large
   4.0
6. 6
   CEDAR CREST POST ACUTE

   MARQUIS HEALTH SERVICES · Large
   3.0
7. 7
   PHOEBE ALLENTOWN HEALTH CARE CENTER

   PHOEBE HOME INC · Large
   2.0
8. 8
   LEHIGH VALLEY HOSPITAL TSU

   LEHIGH VALLEY HOSPITAL · Medium
   2.0

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