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Cedar Crest Post Acute

1265 South Cedar Crest Blvd

4.5(247 ratings)· Allentown average: 4.4

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Quick Facts

Medicare rating
4 of 5

CMS Care Compare

Ownership
For profit, Limited Liability company
Certified beds
166
Inspections
View history (29 citations)
Respiratory care
On-site respiratory therapy, including tracheostomy care
Orthopedic rehab
Specialized program for mobility after orthopedic surgery
Physician involvement
Attending physicians on-site update patients on care plans
Repeat stays
Many residents return for multiple rehab stays

What Families Think

Cedar Crest Post Acute is a skilled nursing and rehab community in Allentown focused on short-term recovery after hospitalization. Many reviewers praise the staff's warmth and familiarity with residents, especially for repeat rehab stays, though a couple of detailed reports raise serious concerns about therapy consistency, medication timing, and responsiveness to urgent needs.

The Good

  • Staff described as caring, attentive, and know residents by name
  • Daily group activities and social programming for engagement
  • On-site orthopedic rehab program for post-surgical mobility
  • Respiratory therapy available, including tracheostomy care
  • Many residents return for multiple rehab stays

The Bad

  • One detailed report of infrequent physical therapy sessions during a rehab stay
  • One report of poorly timed medication administration causing excessive drowsiness
  • One report of a resident left without assistance, found in soiled condition
  • One report describing delayed response to a serious medical emergency

AI-generated from reviews and community data.

Cedar Crest Post Acute is a senior living community in Allentown, Pennsylvania offering Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care. Amenities include Restaurant style Dining Room, Gathering / Activity Spaces and Social Activities. Families rate it 4.5 out of 5 across 247 reviews.

About Cedar Crest Post Acute

Cedar Crest Post Acute is a skilled nursing and rehabilitation community located off Cedar Crest Boulevard in Allentown, Pennsylvania. The community focuses on short-term rehabilitation and post-acute medical care, helping residents recover strength and function after hospital stays, surgeries, or medical events such as strokes, heart attacks, and orthopedic procedures.

Rehabilitation services include physical, occupational, and speech therapy, along with a specialized ORTHOWIN program designed to help patients regain mobility and independence following orthopedic injury or surgery. Respiratory therapy is also available on-site to support residents with needs such as tracheostomy care.

Nursing and medical care are provided by an on-site clinical team, including attending physicians who stay involved in and update patients on their care plans. Daily nursing support covers needs such as wound care, diabetic management, and general monitoring, with staff available to assist residents with everyday tasks as they work toward returning home.

The community also offers dietary support, with a dietitian who works with residents on nutrition during their stay. Group activities and social programming are part of daily life at Cedar Crest Post Acute, giving residents opportunities to interact with peers and stay engaged outside of therapy sessions.

Many residents describe returning to Cedar Crest Post Acute for multiple stays, citing familiarity with the staff and consistency of care as reasons for choosing the community again for rehabilitation needs.

Types of Care at Cedar Crest Post Acute

Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care

Amenities

Room Amenities

  • Cable or Satellite TV
  • Emergency Call System
  • Private Bathroom
  • Private Rooms
  • Wheelchair Accessible

Meals & Dining

  • Dietary Accommodations (Gluten-Free, Low / No Sodium, No Sugar, Vegan)
  • Restaurant style Dining Room

Community Amenities

  • 24-Hour Staff
  • Gathering / Activity Spaces
  • Housekeeping
  • Medication Management
  • On-Site Nurse (RN)

Activities

  • Social Activities (Happy Hour, Wine Tasting, Dances, Karaoke)

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Reviews of Cedar Crest Post Acute

4.5overall · 247 ratings combined

4.5★ on Google (247)

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Richard Fritzinger

Jul 2026

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Well to start with they almost killed me! I had a heart attack The nurses came in gave me a Tylenol and a Tums and told me to go back to sleep that the pain would go away! I had to call my wife in order to help me get an ambulance was the most life-threatening situation I've ever been in in my life and they had no care or qualms to leave me lie there to die! I highly recommend you do not send your family members to this facility It is an accident waiting to happen! My family and I plan on following through with this eventually as soon as I'm well please please be careful!!

GEORGE WILSON

May 2026

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The growth of the staff is phenomenal. The time given to residents and families is known first hand. The team does whatever they can to make everyone's stay as comfortable as possible. They deserve to be noted as one of the best facilities. Congratulations and keep going!!!

D Bergs

Apr 2026

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This staff was sooo amazing! My aunt was in therapy when we got there (with our granddaughter) so we waited in the family lounge. So, our granddaughter was toddling around (yes bare foot) in that room and let me tell ya, her feet were CLEAN!!! I was so impressed! What a fabulous place ❤️

Brandon Perrier

Mar 2026

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I am writing this review based on my family’s experience with my mother at Cedar Crest Post-Acute following her hospital discharge for rehabilitation and physical therapy. Unfortunately our experience was extremely disappointing and concerning. From the beginning, the facility felt disorganized, and that lack of structure directly impacted my mother’s care. The primary goal of her stay was to help her regain strength, energy, and muscle through consistent physical therapy. However, during the roughly two weeks she was there, physical therapy was provided only once or twice at most. Instead of improving, my mother’s condition declined—she lost significant muscle mass and energy, which is the exact opposite of what rehabilitation is supposed to achieve. Medication management was another major issue. Her medications were not administered in a timely or organized manner. Many of the medications caused drowsiness, and because they were not scheduled properly, my mother was often too sedated to stay awake long enough to eat. This contributed further to her physical decline. What was most upsetting, however, was the level of neglect we witnessed. On one occasion, my mother called for assistance to use the restroom or receive a bedpan. A staff member responded by saying they had other things to do and left her without help. When my family arrived shortly after, we found my mother lying in her own urine, too weak to move or care for herself. This was deeply distressing and completely unacceptable. No patient should ever be treated this way. The lack of compassion, attentiveness, and basic care we experienced raises serious concerns about the quality of this facility. I strongly urge others to carefully consider their options before choosing Cedar Crest Post-Acute. What our family experienced should not be overlooked, and accountability is necessary to ensure no other patient is treated this way.

Pat Rhine

Mar 2026

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Today's visit was the best visit I have had since my aunt's placement at Cedar Crest Acute Care Center. The move to the 3rd floor showed us a very caring and interactive staff. My aunt called them all by name and they, in return knew her name, and joked with her. It brought a smile to her family visitors today. Thank you and kudos to the staff on her unit.

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Government Inspection History

6 inspection visits in the last three years, 29 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

Apr 30, 2026Health Complaint1 citation

  • Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected May 21, 2026

Nov 26, 2025Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard12 citations

  • Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jan 15, 2026

  • Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jan 15, 2026

  • Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jan 15, 2026

  • Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jan 15, 2026

  • Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 6, 2026

  • Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 6, 2026

  • Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 6, 2026

  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 6, 2026

  • Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 6, 2026

  • Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 6, 2026

  • Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 6, 2026

  • Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 6, 2026

Sep 4, 2025Health Complaint1 citation

  • Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Sep 24, 2025

May 3, 2025Health Complaint1 citation

  • Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected May 23, 2025

Oct 10, 2024Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard6 citations

  • Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Nov 20, 2024

  • Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Nov 20, 2024

  • Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Nov 20, 2024

  • Use approved construction type or materials.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Nov 20, 2024

  • Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Nov 20, 2024

  • Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 31, 2024

Nov 8, 2023Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard8 citations

  • Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Dec 18, 2023

  • Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Dec 18, 2023

  • Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Dec 18, 2023

  • Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Dec 18, 2023

  • Install a two-hour-resistant firewall separation.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Dec 18, 2023

  • Use approved construction type or materials.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Dec 18, 2023

  • Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Dec 18, 2023

  • Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 28, 2023

Source: CMS Care Compare, public federal data covering certified nursing facilities, refreshed monthly. Citations range from A (least serious) to L (most serious) on the federal scope and severity scale. Most citations are corrected quickly; review the details and ask the community about anything that concerns you.

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of care does Cedar Crest Post Acute offer?

Cedar Crest Post Acute offers Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.

Where is Cedar Crest Post Acute located?

Cedar Crest Post Acute is located at 1265 South Cedar Crest Blvd in Allentown, Pennsylvania.

What do families say about Cedar Crest Post Acute?

Cedar Crest Post Acute is a skilled nursing and rehab community in Allentown focused on short-term recovery after hospitalization. Many reviewers praise the staff's warmth and familiarity with residents, especially for repeat rehab stays, though a couple of detailed reports raise serious concerns about therapy consistency, medication timing, and responsiveness to urgent needs.

How did Cedar Crest Post Acute do on recent health and safety inspections?

Cedar Crest Post Acute had 6 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 29 citations on file according to CMS Care Compare data. The full history, including what each citation was for and whether it was corrected, is in the inspection section on this page.

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