Luther Crest Nursing Facility
800 Hausman Road · Allentown, PA · 18104 · 6103988011
60 certified beds Non profit - Corporation Part of a CCRC
- Cleaner inspection record than most facilities nationally.
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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Red flags
66% of nursing staff left within a year
High turnover disrupts continuity of care; the national median is 45%.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 5 of 5 Inspections: 5 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.70 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 1.25 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 4.33 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 66% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (8 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D June 5, 2025
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected June 13, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D June 5, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected June 13, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 11, 2024
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Corrected July 29, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 11, 2024
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected July 29, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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No harm found · B July 11, 2024
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected July 29, 2024 · Resident Rights
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No harm found · B July 11, 2024
Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
Corrected July 29, 2024 · Resident Rights
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No harm found · C July 11, 2024
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected July 29, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D June 22, 2023
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected July 14, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 395591 · certified since July 1, 1983. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.