Best Nursing Homes in Allentown, PA
Looking for nursing Homes in Allentown? Below you'll find 10 local options with their address, phone number, website and opening hours, plus practical advice on choosing the right one.
What they do: Skilled nursing facilities for long-term care and short-term rehab. Pennsylvania nursing homes are licensed by the Department of Health, and you can compare inspection results and star ratings on Medicare's Care Compare site.
This guide lists 10 nursing Homes in and around Allentown, spread across 3 ZIP codes. 10 have a phone number you can call directly from this page, 10 link to their own website, 10 are open on weekends. Listings are organized so you can compare them at a glance and contact them directly.
Top 10 Nursing Homes in Allentown
Listings are shown in no paid order: no business can pay to appear or to rank higher on this page.
1 Cedar Crest Post Acute
- Address 1265 S Cedar Crest Blvd, Allentown, PA 18103
- Phone (610) 776-7522
- Website cedarcrestpostacute.com
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2 Good Shepherd Home - Raker Center
- Address 601 St John St, Allentown, PA 18103
- Phone (610) 776-3199
- Website goodshepherdrehab.org
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3 Riverton Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center
- Address 803 N Wahneta St, Allentown, PA 18109
- Phone (610) 782-8300
- Website rivertonrehab.com
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4 Cedarbrook Senior Care and Rehab
- Address 350 S Cedarbrook Rd, Allentown, PA 18104
- Phone (610) 395-3727
- Website cedarbrookseniorcare.com
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5 DevonHouse Senior Living Allentown
- Address 1930 Bevin Dr, Allentown, PA 18103
- Phone (610) 967-1100
- Website devonhouseseniorliving.com
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6 Heather Glen Senior Living
- Address 415 Blue Barn Rd, Allentown, PA 18104
- Phone (610) 841-4478
- Website hgseniorliving.com
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7 Luther Crest
- Address 800 Hausman Rd, Allentown, PA 18104
- Phone (610) 398-8011
- Website diakonseniorliving.org
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| Mon | 8 AM-8 PM |
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| Tue | 8 AM-8 PM |
| Wed | 8 AM-8 PM |
| Thu | 8 AM-8 PM |
| Fri | 8 AM-8 PM |
| Sat | 8 AM-8 PM |
| Sun | 8 AM-8 PM |
8 Abode Care Of Allentown
- Address 2232 29th St SW, Allentown, PA 18103
- Phone (610) 797-4651
- Website abodecare.com
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9 Jewel Health and Rehab
- Address 535 N 17th St, Allentown, PA 18104
- Phone (610) 432-4351
- Website jewelhcc.com
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10 Legacy Place Cottages
- Address 2051 Bevin Dr, Allentown, PA 18103
- Phone (484) 860-3900
- Website legacyplace.org
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How to choose nursing Homes in Allentown
- Check that the provider is licensed. You can look up any Pennsylvania medical license on the Department of State's PALS website.
- Confirm that they accept your insurance plan and whether you need a referral from your primary care doctor.
- Look at hospital affiliations. Many Allentown practices belong to a larger health system, which makes referrals and records easier.
- Ask about wait times for new patients, telehealth visits and after-hours coverage.
- Read recent patient reviews, but focus on patterns (communication, billing, wait times) rather than one-off complaints.
Local tips for Allentown
Allentown requires contractors doing work in the city to be licensed with the city and to pull permits through the Department of Building Standards and Safety, in addition to the state Home Improvement Contractor registration.
Allentown sits right next to Bethlehem and Easton, and many Lehigh Valley businesses serve the whole region, so a provider based a few miles away in Whitehall or Emmaus may still cover your address.
Allentown is in Lehigh County, and local phone numbers use the 610 and 484 area codes. Popular areas include Center City, West End, East Side, South Side, Old Allentown, Old Fairgrounds, Mountainville, Midway Manor.
Frequently asked questions
Which nursing Homes in Allentown are open on weekends?
According to their listed hours, these are open on Saturday or Sunday: Cedar Crest Post Acute, Good Shepherd Home - Raker Center, Riverton Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, Cedarbrook Senior Care and Rehab, DevonHouse Senior Living Allentown, Heather Glen Senior Living. Hours can change on holidays, so call before you go.
Which areas of Allentown do these nursing Homes cover?
The nursing Homes on this list are located in ZIP codes 18103, 18104, 18109. Many businesses also serve nearby neighborhoods and suburbs, so ask when you call.
How do I know if a doctor is board certified?
You can check board certification for free on the American Board of Medical Specialties site (CertificationMatters.org), and verify a Pennsylvania license on the state's PALS lookup.
Do I need a referral to see nursing Homes in Allentown?
It depends on your insurance. HMO plans usually require a referral from your primary care physician, while PPO plans usually don't. Call your insurer or check your plan documents before booking.
What should I bring to my first appointment?
Bring a photo ID, your insurance card, a list of current medications and doses, any recent test results and a short list of questions you want to ask.
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Information is collected from public sources and may change. Please confirm hours, prices and availability directly with each business. Business owner? Ask us to update your listing.