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Lehigh Valley Hospital Tsu

Below-average Medicare ratings — review the inspection history and ask the administrator about recent corrections before visiting.

17th & Chew Sts, Allentown, PA 1810552 bedsLicensed & Active
2/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing

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2/ 10
low Risk

Quality Concerns Identified

Medicare inspection and quality data reveal areas that families should carefully evaluate before choosing this facility.

  • Low overall rating (2/5 stars)

Below average in PA · Meets national RN staffing standard · Above recommended total nurse staffing · Low staff turnover (stable workforce) · No penalties on record · Very few deficiencies

Source: Medicare data

What this means for your family

This facility has areas of concern that warrant careful consideration. We recommend asking the administrator directly: "How are you addressing recent staffing shortfalls?" These are not reasons to panic, but they are reasons to ask tough questions and visit in person.

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
3.47hrs
OK
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
6.13hrs
OK
All nurses + aides combined
Staff Turnover
18%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)
RN Turnover
21%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)

This facility meets the national staffing benchmarks. Higher staffing is linked to fewer falls and better day-to-day care.

Quality Measures

Quality Measures

Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 3 measures

Medicare Rating
5/ 5
Better Than Avg

3

measures

Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility96.0%
Better than Avg
Here
96.0%
US
79.8%
PA
68.7%
Lehigh
66.3%
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility98.0%
Better than Avg
Here
98.0%
US
81.8%
PA
69.2%
Lehigh
70.7%
💊

Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better
This Facility0.2%
Better than Avg
Here
0.2%
US
1.6%
PA
1.4%
Lehigh
1.9%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

1deficiencies
Well below state avg (10.1)

This facility has 5 deficiencies from 2 surveys, primarily involving fire safety systems and accident prevention. The main issues were fire safety equipment maintenance, smoke-blocking doors, and safety hazard prevention. All deficiencies have been corrected by the facility, with most fire safety violations identified in the most recent survey suggesting ongoing attention to building safety compliance.

Apr 16, 2025Routine
4
0689Immediate jeopardy · WidespreadCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

0223Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.

0321Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

0353Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

May 3, 2024Routine
1
0363Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Lehigh Valley Hospital Tsu

Organization Type

nonprofit

Ownership & Management

Owners

Jefferson Health Corporation

Owner · Organization

50%

Thomas Jefferson University

Owner · Organization

50%

Key personnel

Anthony, KirstenOfficer / DirectorBrooke, BethOfficer / DirectorGreen, LindaOfficer / DirectorGupta, RanjuOfficer / DirectorHoffman, JoelOfficer / Director
Source: Medicare provider data

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