Fellowship Community
Fellowship Community – Medicare Certified Since 1988
Fellowship Community is a Medicare and Medicaid certified skilled nursing facility located in Whitehall, Pennsylvania. This facility has been serving the community for 38 years. A Medicare-certified skilled nursing facility provides 24-hour nursing care, rehabilitation services, and assistance with activities of daily living for patients who need skilled nursing or rehabilitation services on a daily basis.
This facility is part of a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC), which offers a continuum of care on a single campus—from independent living to assisted living to skilled nursing care. CCRC residents often have priority access to the skilled nursing facility and can transition between levels of care as their needs change without having to relocate to a new community.
This facility has 121 certified beds with a current occupancy rate of 95% (averaging 114 residents per day), which is very high. Skilled nursing facilities provide 24-hour nursing care for patients who need rehabilitation services after a hospital stay or ongoing care for chronic conditions. Services include skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and assistance with daily activities.
Staffing Levels: Based on CMS payroll data, this facility provides approximately 4.61 hours of total nursing care per resident per day (2.65 hours from CNAs, 0.71 hours from LPNs, 1.25 hours from RNs). Physical therapy staffing is 0.07 hours per resident per day. This represents above-average staffing compared to national benchmarks.
Medicare Quality Ratings: According to CMS, Fellowship Community has an overall quality rating of 5 out of 5 stars, which is much above average compared to other nursing homes nationwide. Individual category ratings are: health inspection: 4 stars, staffing: 5 stars, quality measures: 4 stars.
Medicare Coverage: Medicare covers skilled nursing facility care for up to 100 days following a qualifying hospital stay of at least 3 days. Days 1-20 are fully covered by Medicare, days 21-100 require a daily coinsurance payment. Many residents also use Medicaid, private insurance, or pay privately for long-term stays.
Questions to Ask: When visiting a nursing home, ask about: staff-to-resident ratios and RN coverage around the clock, how they handle medical emergencies, activities and therapy programs, how they communicate with families, their approach to falls prevention, and policies for managing resident complaints.
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Local Comparison Snapshot
How Fellowship Community compares to 39 facilities in Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ
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Medicare Star Ratings
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Data as of December 2025
Star Ratings History
Quarterly performance from 2013-2026
How Does This Facility Compare?
Compared to 39 other nursing homes in Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ
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Staffing Hours per Resident Day
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Staff Turnover Rate
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Agency/Contract Staff Usage
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Agency Staff Trends
Historical agency/contract staff usage by role
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Direct Care Staffing
Average minutes of direct nursing care per resident per day
Data as of December 2025
Staffing Trends
Direct care minutes per resident per day
Occupancy Rate History
Average daily residents as a percentage of certified beds
Data from CMS Provider Info files. Occupancy = Average Residents per Day / Certified Beds.
Staff Turnover History
Annual percentage of nursing staff who left the facility
Data as of December 2025
Data from CMS Payroll-Based Journal. Turnover = staff who left during the year / total staff.
Average Daily Rate
Average daily charge for care at this facility
Based on CMS Cost Report data (inpatient revenue ÷ total patient days)
Data Source: Financial data from CMS Skilled Nursing Facility Cost Reports. Data typically lags 1-2 years. This information is for educational purposes only and should not be the sole basis for financial or care decisions. CareListings does not guarantee accuracy.
Financial Health
Comprehensive financial indicators from CMS Cost Reports
Data from fiscal year 2023 (most recent available - cost report data lags ~2 years)
Staff Investment: Higher spending per resident often correlates with better care quality.
Payer Mix: Shows revenue sources. Higher Medicare % typically means more post-acute/rehab care; higher Medicaid % indicates more long-term care residents.
Nonprofit/Government: May operate with lower margins while still providing quality care due to community mission.
Data Source: All financial data on this page comes from CMS Skilled Nursing Facility Cost Reports submitted by the facility to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. This information is provided for educational purposes only and should not be the sole basis for any financial or care decisions. Cost report data typically lags 1-2 years. CareListings does not guarantee the accuracy of this data.
Who Stays Here
Breakdown of residents by payment type
Based on fiscal year 2023 cost report data
Average Length of Stay
How long residents typically stay at this facility
Based on fiscal year 2023 cost report data
Services
Comprehensive skilled nursing services, rehabilitation programs, and medical care in WHITEHALL
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Reviews
I had the pleasure of spending 3 weeks on their short term rehab unit. The nurses and aids were awesome and very thoughtful. The therpY personnel very helpful getting me back on my feet and ready to go. The food was great and lots of different foods to choose from.
6/29/30 Updates include: My mother-in-law is currently at Fellowship Manor for rehab and physical therapy - not a full-time resident. We are knew to this experience, and as such, our expectations were high for the type of care she would receive. Let me start with the positive: The staff members (nurses, speech therapist, activities person, etc.)—have been kind, attentive, and genuinely caring. My concerns (which have since been discussed with Amanda, a Senior VP and COO of the organization), are as follows: Room Size & Setup The rooms are quite small and have up to two people sharing the space. Conversations aren't private, the TV "Volume Wars" are a thing, and the person furthest from the window doesn't get much sunlight. It is what it is. Patients Left in Hallways Nearly every time we visit, we see multiple patients sitting unattended in the hallway. Little to no interaction, no TV, no window—just alone in a corridor. When I asked why, I was told it’s “easier to keep an eye on them in the hall than in their rooms.” I just don't like this, nor the reasoning. How long are people in the hallway? 10 minutes? 30? Hour? Longer? I don't know. We have arrived to visit mom a few times now and there she was, in the hallway. When we asked her if she wanted that, her answer was 'No.' She likes her TV shows and would prefer being in the room. Speaking with Amanda (Sr. VP), I learned and agree that some residents might like being in the hallway to see what's going on. If it is truly a CHOICE, I'm all about it. If it is 'to make things easier for the staff', I'm not ok with it. 6/29/25 Update: Over the last week, I have visited several times and varying times of the day and night. I haven't seen any patients sitting in the hallways. Coincidence, maybe? Either way - it is a welcome sight. Lack of Bed Alert Systems Beds don’t appear to have fall-alert systems. Some facilities have alerts that notify staff if a patient tries to get up without assistance. Here, patients are given a red call button—fine in theory, but many forget to use it, don’t think to use it, or try to manage on their own. This is a safety risk (in my opinion). My mother-in-law needs an inhaler for her COPD. When she needs it, SHE NEEDS IT. If she is able to hit the red button - and then waits for 15 to 20 minutes - that is NOT ok. Speaking with Amanda, she mentioned that regulations allow for the lack of bed alert systems - citing how the loud noises can startle other residents and possible lead to more dangerous situations. I understand this concern, but perhaps a 'silent alarm' system can be employed. Notify the nursing station that a resident is attempting to get out of bed. 6/29/25 Update: While visiting my mother-in-law, she needed assistance on two different occasions while I was there. Within 3 to 4 minutes, someone arrived after the button was pushed. Hopefully the duration from button-push to arrival continues to be on the shorter end. I understand that assisted living is demanding work, and that staff are often underpaid and overworked. I appreciate those in the patient care industry who continue to do a stellar job with empathy and compassion, while doing their best to retain the dignity of their patients. I know it is sometimes (often) a thankless job. We see you, we appreciate you, and we thank you for caring for our loved ones.
I don’t know who drives your pick up truck, but if I ever come across him again and he runs me off the road again I’m definitely gonna be coming over to fellowship believe that
I could not have asked for a better experience from Fellowship when we needed it the most. It does sometimes take a village, and this was the "village" that provided care on all the levels we needed during an extremely difficult life transition. I will always be grateful to the entire staff for their above-and-beyond care for my mom. It never feels like it's "just a job" with Fellowship staff, but more like it's a ministry and a pleasure for them to serve. Thank you is not enough!
Staff is always friendly and quick with a smile. Always ready to help and they truly listen. Facility is always clean and never any odors that are so common to these facilities. My in-laws have been here for over 20 years. We knew they were safe and well cared for. We are very grateful for this wonderful facility!
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