Luther Crest Nursing Facility in Allentown, PA
Luther Crest Nursing Facility is a medium-sized nursing home facility in Allentown, Pennsylvania (Lehigh county). The Nursing Home Site profile for Luther Crest Nursing Facility includes: Pricing, Visiting / Business Hours, Resident Health and Wellness, Ratings, Activities, Comparisons, Rehab Ratings, Directions, Surveys, and CMS Reviews.
Luther Crest Nursing Facility received an overall rating from CMS of 3 stars compared to the PA average of 3.27 and a National average of 3.32. Ratings from residents, family members, and visitors to our site are available below. We also recommend giving them a call to address any additional senior care, nursing care, and rehab questions you may have after reviewing their Nursing Home Site profile.
They have had 2 fine(s).
Totalling: $4875.91.
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Overall Rating: 3/5 (Full Ratings Below)
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They are located at the following address: 800 Hausman Road in Allentown Pennsylvania 18104.
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They can be reached by phone at (610) 398-8011.
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Prices and Length of Stay
According to our latest records from CMS, the average daily amount billed by Luther Crest Nursing Facility to Medicare is $906.50 per day (compared to a Pennsylvania average of $797) and Medicare reimbursed them an average of $455.83 per day. Some accept this as payment in full. Coinsurance and other forms of Medicare and insurance can often help cover most, if not all, of the rest.
It is worth mentioning that Medicare pays for what they deem as 'medically necessary' skilled nursing care. You can learn more Here.
Please note that the pricing above is the average billed to Medicare. Each person and case is unique. (Supplemental Insurance / Medicare Advantage Plans, single or double rooms, etc). If you are interested in this facility you should contact Luther Crest Nursing Facility directly for exact pricing and what options are available for you or your loved one's personal care needs.
Health and Demographics
The average age at Luther Crest Nursing Facility is approximately 85 years old.
The last time this data was collected they cared for at least 38 men and 83 women in a one year period that received Medicare benefits. This number fluctuates with each new resident.
Percentage of patients at Luther Crest Nursing Facility with the following conditions:
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Medicare and Medicaid participation for Luther Crest Nursing Facility began on Jul 01, 1983.
Clinical Labs, Dental Care, Dietary, Housekeeping, Mental Health, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Pharmacy, Physician, Physician Extender, Podiatry, Physical Therapy, Social Work, Speech Pathology, Therapeutic Activities, X-rays
Ownership Changes: 1
Last Ownership Change: 01-19-2007
Medicaid ID: 1007777400064
Financial Year End: 12-31
Medicare Administrative Contractor (MAC): BLUE CROSS (WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA)
CMS Regional Office: Philadelphia
Area: Urban
Dually Certified Beds: 60
Multi-Facility Name: Diakon Lutheran Senior Living Services
Staff Size
Luther Crest Nursing Facility provides (per day, per resident) an average of:
Weekend Staffing
Total Licensed Nursing Hours (Registered Nurses + Licensed Practical Nurses + Licensed Vocational Nurses) averages 1.81 hours per day per resident (the national average is 1.4 hours).
Additionally, a Physical Therapist (PT) is available an average of 7.14 minutes per day per resident (the national average is 6 minutes).
Additional Staffing can be viewed below. Each number represents a Full-time Equivalent (FTE) Employee of the type listed above it at Luther Crest Nursing Facility. Read how FTE is defined.
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Medicare and Medicaid Ratings
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) does their best to provide a fair assessment of every Nursing Home, but please note these ratings are a snapshot in time.
Star ratings are often best used for basic comparisons and when deciding which facilities to visit. However, nothing beats actually visiting the nursing home yourself when possible.
Overall Rating: 3 stars 
Health Inspection Rating: 3 stars
Staff Rating: 3 stars
Quality Measures Rating: 4 stars 
Long Term Stay Rating: 2 stars 
Short Term Stay Rating: 5 stars 
Compare these ratings with one of the highest rated nursing homes in Allentown:
Cedar Crest Post Acute
Ratings are out of 5 with 5 being the best and 1 being the worst.
Ratings Comparison
Luther Crest Nursing Facility in ALLENTOWN, Pennsylvania has 60 beds compared to the Pennsylvania average of 127.13 and a National average of 106.16.
As of the last update they had a daily average of 54.8 residents compared to the PA average of 97.63 and a National average of 86.4.
This results in a 91.33% daily average occupancy rate compared to the Pennsylvania average of 76.8% and a national average of 81.38%.
Luther Crest Nursing Facility's star ratings compare as follows:
- Overall Rating:
3 stars compared to the PA average of 3.27 and a National average of 3.32. - Health Inspection Rating:
3 stars compared to the PA average of 2.83 and a National average of 2.77. - Staffing Rating:
3 stars compared to the PA average of 3.13 and a National average of 3.14. - Quality Measures Rating:
4 stars compared to the PA average of 3.83 and a National average of 3.62. - Long Term Stay Rating:
2 stars compared to the PA average of 3.71 and a National average of 3.33. - Short Term Stay Rating:
2 stars compared to the PA average of 3.49 and a National average of 3.12.
Averaging the available ratings gives an aggregate star rating of 2.86 for Luther Crest Nursing Facility versus the PA average of 2.89 and a national average of 3.20.
You may also be interested in seeing how their inspections and penalties (fines and payment denials) match up with others at the following links:
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CMS Quality Reporting
This section offers a snapshot of key quality measures for skilled nursing facilities, highlighting care effectiveness, readmission rates, and resident well-being to help you make informed decisions about nursing care.Rate of functional assessment and goal setting in treatment plans.
Value: 100.0%
Unadjusted rate of potentially preventable readmissions.
Value: 9.57
Risk-standardized rate of preventable readmissions.
Value: 10.64
Observed rate of discharge to community.
Value: 53.06%
Risk-standardized rate of discharge to community.
Value: 58.35%
Medicare Spending Per Beneficiary (MSPB) score for SNF residents.
Value: 0.75
Rate of medication review and follow-up for residents.
Value: 98.9%
Rate of SNF residents experiencing falls with major injury.
Value: 0.0%
Observed change in self-care score.
Value: 8.9
Observed change in mobility score.
Value: 14.6
Rate of residents at or above expected self-care ability at discharge.
Value: 59.3%
Rate of residents at or above expected mobility level at discharge.
Value: 32.6%
Rate of new or worsened pressure ulcers/injuries.
Value: 2.3%
Observed rate of healthcare-associated infections leading to hospitalization.
Value: 5.43%
Rate of COVID-19 vaccination among SNF healthcare personnel.
Value: 88.1%
Resident details and Quality of Care
Measure Description: Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission
Resident Type: Short Stay
Observed Value: 19.12 (This is the actual score observed for the measure.)
Expected Value: 18.21 (This score is what we would typically expect given the standard conditions and models.)
Measure Description: Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit
Resident Type: Short Stay
Observed Value: 6.62 (This is the actual score observed for the measure.)
Expected Value: 8.93 (This score is what we would typically expect given the standard conditions and models.)
Measure Description: Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days
Resident Type: Long Stay
Observed Value: 1.24 (This is the actual score observed for the measure.)
Expected Value: 1.16 (This score is what we would typically expect given the standard conditions and models.)
Measure Description: Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days
Resident Type: Long Stay
Observed Value: 0.46 (This is the actual score observed for the measure.)
Expected Value: 1.67 (This score is what we would typically expect given the standard conditions and models.)
Ownership, Operational, and Management for Luther Crest Nursing Facility
| Organization | Role |
|---|---|
| Diakon | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest |
| Feege, Barbara | Director |
| Goldstein, Jennifer | Director |
| Hebrink, Chad | Director |
| Hendrickson, Nels | Director |
| Hough, Douglas | Director |
| Lehman, Michael | Director |
| Main, Don | Director |
| Pile, Mark | Director |
| Schellenberg, Susan | Director |
| Schlegel, Jennifer | Director |
| Taylor, Carol | Director |
| Habecker, Scott | Officer |
| Bajan, Susan | Managing Employee |
| Christian, Michael | Managing Employee |
| Leo, Jarrod | Managing Employee |
Hospitals near Luther Crest Nursing Facility
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Westfield Hospital
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