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LUTHER CREST NURSING FACILITY Inspection Report, Violations & Safety Grade (ALLENTOWN, Pennsylvania)

800 HAUSMAN ROAD, ALLENTOWN, Pennsylvania 18104

Phone: 6103988011

CMS Overall:5/5

Overview & Bed Count

Certified Beds
60
Avg Residents/Day
43.3
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
County
Lehigh
Sprinkler Systems
Yes
Special Focus
None
Abuse Icon
No

CMS Star Ratings

Overall5/5
Health5/5
Staffing4/5
Quality4/5

Nurse Staffing Check

MetricThis FacilityPennsylvania AvgDifference
RN Hours per Resident per Day1.350.78+0.57
Total Nurse Hours per Resident per Day4.413.90+0.51
CMS Staffing Rating4/53.1/5-
Nursing Staff Turnover59.0%44.6%-

Health Citation History

7 health citations on record

DateCategoryDescriptionSeverity
2025-06-05Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesEnsure each resident receives an accurate assessment.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-06-05Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-07-11Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesEnsure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-07-11Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-07-11Nursing and Physician Services DeficienciesPost nurse staffing information every day.C – Minimal Harm Potential
2024-07-11Resident Rights DeficienciesProvide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.B – Minimal Harm Potential
2024-07-11Resident Rights DeficienciesNotify 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.B – Minimal Harm Potential

Fire Safety Citation History

21 fire safety citations on record

DateCategoryDescriptionSeverity
2026-05-14Smoke DeficienciesEnsure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-05-14Smoke DeficienciesInspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-05-14Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesMeet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-05-14Miscellaneous DeficienciesHave simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.C – Minimal Harm Potential
2026-05-14Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesHave generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.C – Minimal Harm Potential
2025-06-05Construction DeficienciesUse approved construction type or materials.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-06-05Egress DeficienciesInstall emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-06-05Egress DeficienciesHave properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-06-05Smoke DeficienciesEnsure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-06-05Smoke DeficienciesInspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-06-05Smoke DeficienciesEnsure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-06-05Services DeficienciesEnsure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-06-05Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesMeet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-06-05Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesHave power receptacles that are properly grounded.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-06-05Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesHave proper medical gas storage and administration areas.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-06-05Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesHave generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.C – Minimal Harm Potential
2025-06-05Emergency Preparedness DeficienciesEstablish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary.B – Minimal Harm Potential
2024-07-11Egress DeficienciesProvide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-07-11Smoke DeficienciesInspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-07-11Smoke DeficienciesProperly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-07-11Smoke DeficienciesInstall smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.E – Moderate Harm Potential

Total Penalties & Fines

$0
Total Fine Amount (CMS)
0
Number of Fines
0
Total Penalties

No penalty records found.

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