nursing home in Allentown, PA
Lehigh Valley Hospital Tsu
17th & Chew Sts, Allentown, PA 18105 · (610) 969-4225
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★3
- Staffing★★★★★5
- Quality measures★★★★★5
- CMS high performer
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Lehigh Valley Hospital Tsu at a glance
Lehigh Valley Hospital Tsu is a 52-bed non-profit nursing home in Allentown, Pennsylvania (Lehigh County).
CMS gives it 5 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, better than the Pennsylvania average of 3.
Residents receive about 6.5 hours of nursing care per day (3.7 of them from registered nurses), better than the state average of 3.9 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (May 21, 2026) found 1 health citation. The Pennsylvania average is 10.
It has not received a federal fine in the past three years.
Nursing staff turnover is 14.9% per year (state average 44.5%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- Non Profit - Corporation
- Beds
- 52
- Certified for
- Medicare
- Medicare-certified since
- March 23, 1995
- Resident/family council
- Resident
- County
- Lehigh County
- CMS Certification Number
- 395951
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Pennsylvania avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3 / 5 | 3 / 5 | Better |
| Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Average |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Better |
| Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Better |
| Short-stay (rehab) quality rating (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Pennsylvania avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better) | 6.46 hrs | 3.89 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Better |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 3.67 hrs | 0.79 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Better |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 2.51 hrs | 2.19 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Better |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 5.49 hrs | 3.53 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Better |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 14.9% | 44.5% | 45.8% | Better |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 11.5% | 39.9% | 42.9% | Better |
| Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better) | 1 | 1 | 1 | Worse |
Inspections
| Measure | This facility | Pennsylvania avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better) | 1 | 10 | 9 | Better |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 0 | 3 | 3 | Better |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 46.8 | 82.4 | 80.6 | Better |
Penalties
| Measure | This facility | Pennsylvania avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
| Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | $0 | $25,774 | $30,972 | Better |
| All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Pennsylvania avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified beds | 52 | 127 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 32 | 105 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 61.2% | 84% | 80.9% |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Pennsylvania avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 0.6% | 1.4% | 1.6% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 96% | 68.7% | 79.8% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 98% | 70% | 82% | Better |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 2 health deficiencies and 4 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. 1 citation involved actual harm, including 1 rated "immediate jeopardy".
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 21, 2026 Standard | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0554 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 10, 2026 |
| April 16, 2025 Fire safety | Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector. Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0223 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected May 20, 2025 |
| April 16, 2025 Fire safety | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0321 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected May 20, 2025 |
| April 16, 2025 Fire safety | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected May 20, 2025 |
| April 16, 2025 Standard | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689 | L Immediate jeopardy, widespread | Corrected May 5, 2025 |
| May 3, 2024 Fire safety | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0363 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected June 18, 2024 |
Severity letters follow the CMS scope-and-severity grid: A–C no actual harm with potential for minimal harm; D–F potential for more than minimal harm; G–I actual harm; J–L immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety. How to read inspection citations.
Fines and payment denials
CMS reports no federal fines or payment denials in the past three years.
Owners and managers
Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| JEFFERSON HEALTH CORPORATION Organization | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 50% | 07/01/2025 |
| THOMAS JEFFERSON UNIVERSITY Organization | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 50% | 07/01/2025 |
| MOLITORIS, STEPHEN Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/09/2025 |
| SHEDLOCK, CAROLINE Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2025 |
| ANTHONY, KIRSTEN Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/31/2018 |
| BROOKE, BETH Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2022 |
| GREEN, LINDA Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/11/2019 |
| GUPTA, RANJU Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/05/1972 |
| HOFFMAN, JOEL Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/11/2019 |
| KANE, BRYAN Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2021 |
| MILLER, ALLISON Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2022 |
| MILLER, JAMES Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/14/2023 |
| O'BRIEN, KATHY Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/31/2018 |
| ROSSI, MICHAEL Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2025 |
| WORTHINGTON, WILLIAM Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2025 |
| YEE, SUSAN Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/31/2018 |
| ABIA BUENACHE, JOSE Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2025 |
| BEGLIOMINI, ROBERT Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/21/2018 |
| FRIEL, TIMOTHY Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2025 |
| MACOMB, JULIE Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2025 |
| MURPHY, ROBERT Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2025 |
| SANDHU, ROVINDER Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2025 |
| STANLEY, JOHN Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2025 |
| THOMAS, ROBERT Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2025 |
| MOLITORIS, STEPHEN Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/01/2017 |
| SHEDLOCK, CAROLINE Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Lehigh Valley Hospital Tsu's rating?
Lehigh Valley Hospital Tsu has 5 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall star rating. The average for Pennsylvania nursing homes is 3 stars.
How many inspection citations did Lehigh Valley Hospital Tsu receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 1 citation, compared with a Pennsylvania average of 10. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Lehigh Valley Hospital Tsu accept Medicare and Medicaid?
CMS lists it as certified for: Medicare. Call the facility to confirm bed availability and whether it accepts your specific plan.
Who owns Lehigh Valley Hospital Tsu?
It is non profit - corporation. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is Lehigh Valley Hospital Tsu and how do I contact it?
Lehigh Valley Hospital Tsu is at 17th & Chew Sts, Allentown, PA 18105. Phone: (610) 969-4225.
About this data
Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.