About Good Shepherd Home Raker Center
Good Shepherd Home Raker Center, located in ALLENTOWN, PA, is a non-profit organization that accepts Medicare and Medicaid.
Why Families Choose Good Shepherd Home Raker Center
- High Quality Care: With a 4-star CMS rating, this facility demonstrates high standards.
- More Nursing Time: Staff spends 4.65 hours per resident daily (National Avg: 3.87).
Key Performance Indicators
- CMS Overall Rating 4 Stars
- Nursing Hours 4.65 hrs
- Safety Record Clean
Chain Affiliations & Network
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Nursing Staff Analysis
Staffing levels are a critical indicator of quality care. We analyze the daily hours of care provided by Registered Nurses (RNs), Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), and Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs).
Above Average Staffing
Good Shepherd Home Raker Center provides more care hours than the state average and more than the national average.
Registered Nurses (RN)
Licensed Practical Nurses
Certified Assistants
CMS Quality Ratings
| Category | Rating | Stars |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 4 |
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| Health Inspection | 4 |
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| Quality Measures | 4 |
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| Staffing | 4 |
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Health Inspection History
| Inspection Cycle | Score | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 (Most Recent) | 12 | Sep 23, 2025 |
| Weighted Average | 17 | Combined Score |
Detailed Quality Measures
Rates are from CMS quality measures (claims-based and MDS-based) for the reporting period ending May 01, 2026. Some measures may be omitted when CMS does not report a numeric rate for this facility.
Medicare claims-based measures
Typically includes short-stay outcomes, hospitalizations, and ED use from Medicare claims.
| Measure | Rate |
|---|---|
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursi... (QM521) | 20.1% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency depar... (QM522) | 0.0% |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days (QM551) | 1.5% |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resi... (QM552) | 0.7% |
MDS-based measures
Resident assessment data; often used for long-stay care quality.
| Measure | Rate |
|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activit... (QM401) | 15.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight (QM404) | 2.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in t... (QM406) | 1.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (QM407) | 1.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms (QM408) | 0.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained (QM409) | 0.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with ma... (QM410) | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the p... (QM415) | 98.4% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the... (QM430) | N/A |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic m... (QM434) | N/A |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently wo... (QM451) | N/A |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnoti... (QM452) | 15.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the s... (QM454) | 99.0% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately g... (QM472) | N/A |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (QM479) | 8.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder... (QM480) | 22.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medicati... (QM481) | 14.3% |
Complaints & Deficiencies
Complaint History by Year
This chart shows the number of complaints filed each year.
Summary:
- 2023: 1 complaint
- Total: 1 complaints on record
Recent Complaints (Since Jan 2023)
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Jun 12, 2023 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. |
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Owner & Operator Information
Business Entity
GOOD SHEPHERD HOME LONG TERM CARE FACILITY, INC
Ownership Structure
Management & Direction
- ANNE BESTE MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
- ANNE BESTE TRUSTEE OF THE SNF
- ANNE BESTE CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- DAVID DECAMPLI MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
- DAVID DECAMPLI CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- DAVID DECAMPLI TRUSTEE OF THE SNF
- PAMELA DECAMPLI MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
- PAMELA DECAMPLI CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- PAMELA DECAMPLI TRUSTEE OF THE SNF
- PATRICK DOSTAL ADP OF THE SNF
- PAUL EMRICK MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
- PAUL EMRICK CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- PAUL EMRICK TRUSTEE OF THE SNF
- DAVID FESSLER TRUSTEE OF THE SNF
- DAVID FESSLER CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- DAVID FESSLER MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
- GOOD SHEPHERD REHABILITATION NETWORK OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- MATTHEW GREEN TRUSTEE OF THE SNF
- MATTHEW GREEN MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
- MATTHEW GREEN CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- LORI GUSTAVE TRUSTEE OF THE SNF
- LORI GUSTAVE MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
- LORI GUSTAVE CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- ELSBETH HAYMON TRUSTEE OF THE SNF
- ELSBETH HAYMON MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
- ELSBETH HAYMON CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- CARRIE KANE ADP OF THE SNF
- CARRIE KANE OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- THOMAS LYNCH MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
- THOMAS LYNCH TRUSTEE OF THE SNF
- THOMAS LYNCH CORPORATE OFFICER
- THOMAS LYNCH CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- BLAKE MARLES MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
- BLAKE MARLES TRUSTEE OF THE SNF
- BLAKE MARLES CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- JO-ANN MENDLES MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
- JO-ANN MENDLES TRUSTEE OF THE SNF
- JO-ANN MENDLES CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- MICHAEL PESSINA CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- MICHAEL PESSINA MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
- MICHAEL PESSINA CORPORATE OFFICER
- MICHAEL PESSINA TRUSTEE OF THE SNF
- MITCHELL POSSINGER TRUSTEE OF THE SNF
- MITCHELL POSSINGER CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- MITCHELL POSSINGER MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
- VICTOR SALICETTI MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
- VICTOR SALICETTI TRUSTEE OF THE SNF
- VICTOR SALICETTI CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- MICHAEL SPIGEL MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
- MICHAEL SPIGEL CORPORATE OFFICER
- MICHAEL SPIGEL TRUSTEE OF THE SNF
- MICHAEL SPIGEL CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- MAURA TOPPER MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
- MAURA TOPPER CORPORATE OFFICER
- MAURA TOPPER CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- MAURA TOPPER TRUSTEE OF THE SNF
- ERIC YOUNG MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
- ERIC YOUNG CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- ERIC YOUNG TRUSTEE OF THE SNF
Associated Doctors
Local Comparison
| Facility | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Dock Terrace | N/A | 5 |
| The Community at Rockhill | N/A | 5 |
| Frederick Living - Cedarwood | N/A | 5 |
| Good Shepherd Home-Bethlehem | N/A | 5 |
| Holy Family Manor | N/A | 5 |
| Moravian Village of Bethlehem | N/A | 5 |
| Clover Rest Home | N/A | 5 |
| Luther Crest Nursing Facility | N/A | 5 |
| The Gardens For Memory Care at Easton | N/A | 4 |
| Fellowship Manor | N/A | 5 |
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Ownership Details
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Noted Deficiencies
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Nursing Hours Analysis
Detailed breakdown of staffing hours per resident by role.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Skilled Nursing Care: 24/7 medical supervision and complex medical treatments
- Long-term Residential Care: Assistance with daily living activities for extended stays
- Short-term Rehabilitation: Recovery services after hospital stays or surgeries
- Memory Care: Specialized programs for residents with dementia and Alzheimer's disease
- Level of care needed (skilled nursing vs. long-term care)
- Room type (private vs. semi-private)
- Insurance coverage (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance)
- Length of stay and specific services required
For current rates and to discuss payment options, contact Good Shepherd Home Raker Center directly at 6107763199. Their admissions team can help determine coverage and out-of-pocket expenses.
Environment & Cleanliness
- Overall cleanliness and odors
- Resident room conditions
- Common area maintenance
- Safety features and accessibility
Staff & Care Quality
- Staff-to-resident ratios
- How staff interact with residents
- Response time to resident needs
- Staff knowledge and professionalism
Ask to speak with current residents and their families, tour at different times of day, and review the facility's most recent inspection reports.