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Health Inspection

Good Shepherd Home Raker Center

September 23, 2025 · Allentown, PA · 601 St John Street
Citations 3
CMS Rating 4/5
Beds 99
Provider ID 395018
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Inspection Summary

GOOD SHEPHERD HOME RAKER CENTER in ALLENTOWN, PA — inspection on September 23, 2025.

Found 3 citations. Severity: Standard violations.

Health inspections identify deficiencies that facilities must correct within required timeframes. Violations range from minor documentation issues to serious safety concerns and are subject to follow-up verification.

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Inspection Findings

FF0605
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

Federal health inspectors cited GOOD SHEPHERD HOME RAKER CENTER in ALLENTOWN, PA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0605 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-09-23.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 3 deficiencies cited during this inspection of GOOD SHEPHERD HOME RAKER CENTER.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-10-03.

Federal health inspectors cited GOOD SHEPHERD HOME RAKER CENTER in ALLENTOWN, PA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0641 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-09-23.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 3 deficiencies cited during this inspection of GOOD SHEPHERD HOME RAKER CENTER.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-10-03.

Federal health inspectors cited GOOD SHEPHERD HOME RAKER CENTER in ALLENTOWN, PA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0656 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-09-23.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 3 deficiencies cited during this inspection of GOOD SHEPHERD HOME RAKER CENTER.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-10-03.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an F-tag violation?
F-tags are federal deficiency codes used by CMS to categorize nursing home violations. Each F-tag corresponds to a specific federal regulation (42 CFR Part 483). For example, F607 relates to abuse prevention policies, F880 relates to infection control.
Were these violations corrected?
Facilities must submit plans of correction and implement changes within required timeframes. CMS conducts follow-up inspections to verify corrections. Check the inspection report for specific correction dates and follow-up verification status.
How often do nursing home inspections happen?
CMS conducts unannounced inspections of all Medicare/Medicaid-certified nursing homes at least once per year. Additional inspections may occur based on complaints, facility-reported incidents, or follow-up to verify previous violations were corrected.
What should families do about these violations?
Families should: (1) Review the full inspection report for details, (2) Ask facility administration about specific corrective actions taken, (3) Check if this represents a pattern by reviewing prior inspections, (4) Compare with other facilities in ALLENTOWN, PA, (5) Report new concerns to state authorities.
Where can I see the full inspection report?
Complete inspection reports are available on Medicare.gov's Care Compare website (www.medicare.gov/care-compare). You can also request copies directly from GOOD SHEPHERD HOME RAKER CENTER or from the state Department of Health. Reports include deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines.


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