LEHIGH VALLEY HOSPITAL TSU
17TH & CHEW STS, Allentown, PA 18105
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
Nurse hours per resident per day
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Clinical outcomes & care quality
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Care Quality Indicators
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How LEHIGH VALLEY HOSPITAL TSU Compares
LEHIGH VALLEY HOSPITAL TSU is a 52-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Allentown, Pennsylvania. It holds an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Pennsylvania average of 3.0 stars. Its strongest area is staffing (5 stars), while health inspections (1 star) is its weakest. Its rate of short-stay residents returning to the hospital (21.4%) is below the Pennsylvania average of 23.0%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 52 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 61% occupied.
Among the 8 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Allentown, 3 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 3.8 stars.
By the numbers vs. Pennsylvania average
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 21.4% — better than the Pennsylvania average of 23.0%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Pennsylvania averages across 657 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask LEHIGH VALLEY HOSPITAL TSU
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing LEHIGH VALLEY HOSPITAL TSU with other nursing homes in Allentown.
How is LEHIGH VALLEY HOSPITAL TSU addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 1 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
Why is LEHIGH VALLEY HOSPITAL TSU's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 61% occupancy across 52 certified beds. Lower occupancy can mean availability, but families should ask whether renovations, staffing, reputation, or service mix are factors.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at LEHIGH VALLEY HOSPITAL TSU?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does LEHIGH VALLEY HOSPITAL TSU lag behind other Allentown options?
Its 2-star overall rating is below the local average of 3.8 stars across 8 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at LEHIGH VALLEY HOSPITAL TSU?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Allentown
Allentown sits in Lehigh County, where adults 65 and older make up about 16.7% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Pennsylvania as a whole (18.3% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 61,356 (16.7%)
- Median age
- 39.0 years
- Median household income
- $66,214
- Median home value
- $215,400
Demographics for Lehigh County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Allentown.
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