RIVERTON REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTER
803 NORTH WAHNETA ST, Allentown, PA 18103
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How RIVERTON REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTER Compares
RIVERTON REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTER is a 111-bed for-profit nursing facility in Allentown, Pennsylvania. It holds an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Pennsylvania average of 3.0 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures, rated 5 stars. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (7.6%) is below the Pennsylvania average of 17.8%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 111 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 95% 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
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 7.6% — better than the Pennsylvania average of 17.8% (57% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 2.4% — better than the Pennsylvania average of 3.2% (26% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 6.1% — worse than the Pennsylvania average of 5.1%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 20.7% — 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 RIVERTON REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTER
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing RIVERTON REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTER with other nursing homes in Allentown.
What keeps RIVERTON REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTER's health inspections rating strong?
This category is rated 4 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What practices help RIVERTON REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTER keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 7.6% here versus 17.8% across Pennsylvania. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help RIVERTON REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTER keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 2.4% here versus 3.2% across Pennsylvania. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does RIVERTON REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTER maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 95% occupancy across 111 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at RIVERTON REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTER?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains RIVERTON REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTER's rating advantage in Allentown?
Its 5-star overall rating is above the local average of 3.8 stars across 8 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
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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