Nursing home / skilled nursing
Cedarbrook Senior Care And Rehabilitation
Nursing home / skilled nursing in Allentown, Pennsylvania
| Provider details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 350 S. CEDARBROOK ROAD |
| City | Allentown |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| ZIP code | 18104 |
| County | Lehigh |
| Phone | 610-395-3727 |
| Website | https://www.cedarbrookseniorcare.com/welcome-to-cedarbrook/ |
| CMS certification number (CCN) | 395465 |
| Ownership | Government - County |
| Certified beds | 670 |
| Certification | Medicare and Medicaid |
| First approved for Medicare/Medicaid | February 1, 1980 |
| Located in a hospital | N |
| Continuing care retirement community | N |
| Care types | skilled nursing, rehab services |
| Services offered | skilled nursing care, rehabilitation services |
Cedarbrook Senior Care And Rehabilitation is in 350 S. CEDARBROOK ROAD, Allentown, PA 18104. Phone: 610-395-3727. Ownership: Government - County. CMS rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall (health inspection 4, staffing 5, quality measures 4). CMS inspection and staffing detail: total weighted health survey score 29.000; 0 federal fines totaling $0.00; total nursing staff turnover 31.1%.
More about this provider
| The site describes Cedarbrook Senior Care and Rehabilitation, founded in the 1840s and proudly owned, operated, and supported by the County of Lehigh, as a trusted, high quality skilled nursing facility providing long-term care, short-term rehabilitation, and dementia care, with an active Life Enrichment department, and recognized by Newsweek as one of the best facilities statewide and nationally. | |
| Services and programs | Skilled nursing facility providing long-term care, short-term rehabilitation, and dementia care; resident services available to all residents include barber and beauty services, chaplain services, dining services, financial management, hospice (for terminally ill residents), interdisciplinary plan of care meetings, laundry, medical services (medical director, assigned physicians, and in-facility specialties including audiology, urology, neurology, optometry, ophthalmology, surgery, dentistry, podiatry, orthotics), nursing services/restorative nursing on a 24-hour basis, psychiatric/psychological services, rehabilitative services (physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy, Monday through Friday), Residents Council, social services, and therapeutic recreation / Life Enrichment |
| Who it serves | Lehigh County residents — Admissions page: Cedarbrook serves the needs of Lehigh County residents; persons from outside Lehigh County considered case by case, with priority to county residents. FAQ notes reasons for needing a skilled nursing facility include significant difficulty with activities of daily living, decline in cognition, complex medical needs, therapy needs, and respite stays |
| Payment types it states | Admissions FAQ: Approximately 90% of residents are covered by Medicaid for room and board; remaining residents covered by Medicare A or Managed Care (generally short-term stays for skilled nursing needs), Private Insurance, or Private Pay; 89%-90% of residents covered under Medicaid at any one point |
| Visiting and contact details | Admissions Department: 610-336-5673, Fax 610-530-9360, Office Hours Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.; admissions handled seven days a week; live tours by calling 610-336-5654; Admissions FAQ email cbadmissionsdept@lehighcounty.org |
| Website | https://www.cedarbrookseniorcare.com/welcome-to-cedarbrook/ |
Quality measures
Source: CMS · CMS processing date: 2026-10-01
| Star ratings and staffing hours | |
|---|---|
| Overall rating | 5 of 5 |
| Health inspection rating | 4 of 5 |
| Staffing rating | 5 of 5 |
| Quality measure rating | 4 of 5 |
| Long-stay quality rating | 5 of 5 |
| Short-stay quality rating | 4 of 5 |
| RN staffing hours per resident per day | 0.73 |
| Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day | 3.87 |
Inspection results
| Source: CMS · processing date 2026-10-01 | |
|---|---|
| Rating Cycle 1 Total Health Score | 32 |
| Total Weighted Health Survey Score | 29.000 |
| Rating Cycle 2/3 Total Health Score | 20 |
| Rating Cycle 1 Health Deficiency Score | 32 |
| Rating Cycle 2/3 Health Deficiency Score | 20 |
| Rating Cycle 1 Standard Survey Health Date | 2026-04-17 |
| Rating Cycle 1 Total Number of Health Deficiencies | 8 |
| Rating Cycle 2/3 Total Number of Health Deficiencies | 5 |
| Rating Cycle 1 Number of Standard Health Deficiencies | 8 |
| Rating Cycle 1 Number of Complaint Health Deficiencies | 2 |
| Rating Cycle 2/3 Number of Complaint Health Deficiencies | 0 |
Staffing
| Source: CMS · processing date 2026-10-01 | |
|---|---|
| Nursing Case-Mix Index | 1.18124 |
| Registered Nurse turnover | 19.4 |
| Nursing Case-Mix Index Ratio | 0.83761 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 31.1 |
| Reported LPN Staffing Hours per Resident per Day | 0.87635 |
| Reported Licensed Staffing Hours per Resident per Day | 1.60559 |
| Number of administrators who have left the nursing home | 0 |
| Reported Nurse Aide Staffing Hours per Resident per Day | 2.26253 |
| Registered Nurse hours per resident per day on the weekend | 0.52684 |
| Total number of nurse staff hours per resident per day on the weekend | 3.50405 |
Penalties
| Source: CMS · processing date 2026-10-01 | |
|---|---|
| Number of Fines | 0 |
| Number of Payment Denials | 0 |
| Total Number of Penalties | 0 |
| Total Amount of Fines in Dollars | 0.00 |
Ownership
| Source: CMS · processing date 2026-10-01 | |
|---|---|
| Legal Business Name | COUNTY OF LEHIGH PENNSYLVANIA |
| Provider Changed Ownership in Last 12 Months | N |
Occupancy and payer mix
| Source: CMS · processing date 2026-10-01 | |
|---|---|
| Abuse Icon | N |
| High Performing Icon | N |
| With a Resident and Family Council | Resident |
| Average Number of Residents per Day | 511.2 |
| Automatic Sprinkler Systems in All Required Areas | Yes |
| Most Recent Health Inspection More Than 2 Years Ago | N |
Who pays for nursing home / skilled nursing?
What this care costs, and who pays — Medicare, Medicaid, or the family — is covered in these guides:
Nursing home / skilled nursing guide · Paying for care
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Common questions about Cedarbrook Senior Care And Rehabilitation
Where is Cedarbrook Senior Care And Rehabilitation located?
Cedarbrook Senior Care And Rehabilitation is at 350 S. CEDARBROOK ROAD, Allentown, Pennsylvania 18104.
What care and services does Cedarbrook Senior Care And Rehabilitation offer?
Cedarbrook Senior Care And Rehabilitation offers skilled nursing, rehab services, skilled nursing care, rehabilitation services.
Is Cedarbrook Senior Care And Rehabilitation Medicare-certified?
Yes. Cedarbrook Senior Care And Rehabilitation is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
What is Cedarbrook Senior Care And Rehabilitation's quality rating?
CMS gives Cedarbrook Senior Care And Rehabilitation an overall star rating of 5 out of 5.
How do I contact Cedarbrook Senior Care And Rehabilitation?
Call Cedarbrook Senior Care And Rehabilitation at 610-395-3727.
How much does a nursing home cost?
The national median cost of a nursing home is $9,581 a month for a semi-private room and $10,798 a month for a private room (CareScout Cost of Care Survey, 2025). Costs in Pennsylvania can be higher or lower. See our guide to nursing home costs and who pays for the full picture.
Does Medicare pay for a nursing home?
Medicare Part A pays for skilled nursing care in a certified nursing home for up to 100 days in each benefit period. You need a hospital stay of at least 3 days first. You pay $0 a day for days 1 to 20, then $217 a day for days 21 to 100 (2026). After day 100, Medicare pays $0. Medicare does not pay for long-term care that only helps with daily tasks. Medicare Advantage plans cover skilled nursing too, with their own costs and rules. A Medigap plan can pay the daily cost share toward the Original Medicare benefit.
What is the difference between a nursing home and assisted living?
A nursing home gives skilled nursing care and rehab around the clock. Assisted living gives a room, meals, and help with daily tasks like bathing and dressing. It does not give round-the-clock nursing care. People who need daily medical care often need a nursing home. People who need help but not daily medical care often pick assisted living.
Who else pays for a nursing home besides Medicare?
Medicaid pays for nursing home care for people who meet its income and asset rules. It is the main payer for long stays. The VA pays for some veterans in VA or contract nursing homes. Long-term care insurance can pay for part of the cost. Most other costs are paid out of pocket.