Lehigh Valley Hospital Tsu
17th & Chew Sts, Allentown, PA 18105
Lehigh Valley Hospital Tsu is a nursing home in Allentown, Pennsylvania. This page lists the citations, fines and star ratings that CMS publishes for it. Each one has a date and a link to CMS.
At a glance
- CMS overall star rating5 of 5
- Last standard health inspectionMay 21, 2026 (5 months ago)
- Health citations since April 16, 20252 (Pennsylvania average 31)
- Fines in the past three yearsNone listed by CMS
- CMS flagsNone listed by CMS
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CMS flags
CMS does not list this home as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate. CMS does not show an abuse icon for it. CMS lists no change of ownership in the past 12 months.
Inspections, fines and changes
This list shows every citation and fine in CMS's current data, which covers about the last three years. It also shows changes CMS made to this home's ratings and records.
CMS update of July 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 5 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Health inspection on May 21, 2026
1 citationCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation F0554. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 10, 2026.
CMS update of July 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 2 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 1 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Health inspection on April 16, 2025
1 citationCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Severity L is the highest of CMS's four levels. CMS uses it when residents' health or safety is at serious risk right away.
67 of 656 Pennsylvania homes (10%) got a citation at the immediate jeopardy level in 2025.
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Citation F0689. Severity L: immediate jeopardy, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 5, 2025.
Fire safety inspection on April 16, 2025
3 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation K0223. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 20, 2025.
Citation K0321. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 20, 2025.
Citation K0353. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 20, 2025.
CMS update of October 30, 2024
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
CMS update of July 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
Fire safety inspection on May 3, 2024
1 citationCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation K0363. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 18, 2024.
CMS update of April 25, 2024
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS star ratings
- 5 of 5CMS overall star rating
- 3 of 5CMS health inspection star rating
- 5 of 5CMS staffing star rating
- 5 of 5CMS quality measures star rating
Facts from CMS
- Phone
- (610) 969-4225
- Last standard health inspection
- May 21, 2026 (5 months ago)
- Certified beds
- 52
- Residents per day, on average
- 29.5
- Ownership type
- Non profit - Corporation
- Legal business name
- Lehigh Valley Hospital
- Chain
- Not listed by CMS
- Takes part in
- Medicare
Fewer health citations than the Pennsylvania average (2 vs 31).
Owners and managers
CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.
- JEFFERSON HEALTH CORPORATION5% or greater direct ownership interest · 50% · since 07/01/2025
- THOMAS JEFFERSON UNIVERSITY5% or greater direct ownership interest · 50% · since 07/01/2025
- MOLITORIS, STEPHENOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 02/01/2017
- SHEDLOCK, CAROLINEOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/01/2025
Questions
When was Lehigh Valley Hospital Tsu last inspected?
CMS lists May 21, 2026 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.
How many citations (violations) does Lehigh Valley Hospital Tsu have?
CMS lists 2 health citations since April 16, 2025. CMS also calls these deficiencies.
Has Lehigh Valley Hospital Tsu been fined?
CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.
What is the CMS star rating of Lehigh Valley Hospital Tsu?
Its CMS overall star rating is 5 of 5.
Is Lehigh Valley Hospital Tsu a Special Focus Facility?
No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.