Long-Term Care

Since 1908, Good Shepherd has provided long-term care for people with severe neurological and physical disabilities. Today, Good Shepherd offers two state-of-the-art long-term care facilities with a total of 159 beds: Good Shepherd Home-Raker Center in Allentown and Good Shepherd Home-Bethlehem.

Both locations are designed for individuals 12 years of age and older, who require residential nursing care.

Good Shepherd's long-term care facilities have received five stars from US News & World Report's Best Nursing Homes 2012.

Diagnoses served in Good Shepherd’s long-term care homes include:

• Brain injury
• Cerebral palsy
• Multiple sclerosis
• Muscular dystrophy
• Spinal cord injury
• Spina bifida
• Quadriplegia

Whether you require a lifelong home or a stepping stone to independent living, Good Shepherd’s long-term care facilities can help you realize your fullest potential while living in a comfortable, professionally supervised environment. At the Good Shepherd Home- Raker Center in Allentown and Good Shepherd Home-Bethlehem, we care for the mind, body and spirit of every resident.

Beyond therapy and medical services, Good Shepherd’s long-term care programs provide an environment for expanding your life experiences and maximizing your potential.

The interdisciplinary long-term care team includes:

• Attending physicians
• Certified nursing assistants
• Certified therapeutic recreation specialists
• Dieticians
• Nurses
• Nursing assessment coordinators
• Occupational therapists
• Pastoral care providers
• Physical therapists
• Licensed, master's level social workers
• Speech language pathologists

Long-term care highlights:

• Applications for entry are considered from in and out of state.
• Good Shepherd’s long-term care homes are within easy access of I-78, I-80 and the Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension. The facilities are within a two-hour drive of Philadelphia, New York City, Harrisburg and Wilkes-Barre/Scranton.
• Good Shepherd is licensed to provide long-term care to 159 residents.
• For qualifying residents, Medicare and Medicaid cover the cost of most services.
• You, along with your family, actively participate in developing care plans to help you meet your goals and improve your quality of life.
• You will benefit from a comprehensive assistive technology program.
• A community transition program is designed to assess your potential for independent living. When appropriate, transitional planning, which includes skill development and the coordination of community services, will be provided.
• Residents under the age of 21 use public school programs.

For more information on Good Shepherd’s long-term care opportunities, contact us, call 610-776-3199 or Request an Appointment.