Welcome to Good Shepherd Rehabilitation. Ensuring the health and safety of our patients, residents, visitors and staff is our first priority. Face masks are optional at all Good Shepherd Rehabilitation locations.
To maintain a healthy environment,we request visitors be up to date with all recommended COVID-19 vaccine doses.
For visitation information at specific locations, see below:
Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Hospital
- Address: 3200 Center Valley Parkway, Center Valley, PA 18034
- Visitation hours are 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily
- We kindly request two to three visitors maximum at one time; the number of visitors must also be appropriate for the physical space and care activities taking place.
- No children under 5 years old are permitted in patient rooms.
- Exceptions may be considered for family training and other special needs and approved by the care team.
Good Shepherd Specialty Hospital
- Address: 2545 Schoenersville Rd, Bethlehem, PA 18017 (3rd Floor)
- Two visitors are allowed from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily.
- No children under 12 years old are permitted, unless approved by patient care services leadership.
- No visitors are allowed for patients with COVID-19, except for clergy and for patients who are at end-of-life.
- Free parking is available in front of the Specialty Hospital entrance off Westgate Drive (rear of Lehigh Valley Hospital – Muhlenberg).
Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Hospital Emily Howatt Pliskatt Pediatric Unit
- Address: 2855 Schoenersville Rd., Bethlehem, PA 18017
- Each patient is allowedfour (4) visitorsat a time.
- All Pediatric Unit visitors must check in at the front desk.
- Exceptions may be considered for family training and other special needs and approved by the care team.
- Free parking is available in front of the entrance to the Pediatric Unit.
Outpatient Appointments
- For all adult and pediatric outpatient appointments (e.g., therapy, physician services),one visitoris permitted to accompany a patient.
Long-Term Care
For additional visitation information, contact:
- Good Shepherd Home – Raker Center Administrator Carrie Kane: [emailprotected] or610.776.3127
- Good Shepherd Home – Bethlehem Administrator Buffy Bower: [emailprotected]or610.807.5678
- Free parking is available in front of the entrance to Good Shepherd Home – Bethlehem, 2855 Schoenersville Rd., Bethlehem, PA 18017.
Accreditations
Good Shepherd Rehabilitation is a recognized leader in providing physical rehabilitation care. Good Shepherd’s facilities and programs and services are accredited by numerous independent agencies. These accreditations confirm that Good Shepherd provides quality care and focuses on facilitating positive patient outcomes.
The Joint Commission
Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Network’s inpatient and outpatient facilities are accredited by The Joint Commission, an independent, not-for-profit organization that accredits and certifies more than 15,000 health-care organizations and programs throughout the United States. It is recognized nationwide as a symbol of quality that reflects an organization’s commitment to meeting certain performance standards.
CARF
Fulfilling our promise of quality, Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Hospital overachieves with six programs accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF). CARF accreditation is the gold standard for quality in rehabilitation care.
Pennsylvania Department of Health
All of Good Shepherd’s health-care divisions are fully licensed by the Pennsylvania Department of Health, which verifies compliance with state and federal health and safety standards.
National MS Society
The National MS Society has designated Good Shepherd and our partners at Lehigh Neurology as a Comprehensive Care Center for the treatment of multiple sclerosis.
Parking
Good Shepherd’s South Allentown Campus
Our South Allentown campus is at 850 S. 5th St., Allentown, PA 18103, and includes:
- Good Shepherd Home – Raker Center
- Supported Independent Living Apartments
- Administration Building
If you are visiting our South Allentown campus, our free parking deck is located on South 5th Street. A covered pedestrian bridge connects the third level with the Hyland Center for Health & Technology.
Good Shepherd Specialty Hospital
Free parking is available in front of the Specialty Hospital entrance off Westgate Drive (rear of Lehigh Valley Hospital – Muhlenberg) at 2545 Schoenersville Road, Bethlehem, PA 18017.
Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Hospital Pediatric Unit
Free parking is available in front of the entrance to the Pediatric Unit, 2855 Schoenersville Rd., Bethlehem, PA 18017.
Good Shepherd Home – Bethlehem
Free parking is available in front of the entrance to Good Shepherd Home – Bethlehem, 2855 Schoenersville Rd., Bethlehem, PA 18017.
Dining Services
Various dining options are available for Good Shepherd’s patients, families and visitors.
Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Hospital
Patients at the Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Hospital are offered diverse dining options. Menus are posted daily on the units, and special menus (e.g., soft menus) are available upon request.
Patient meal service is provided at the following times:
- 8 – 8:45 a.m.: Breakfast
- 12:15 – 1 p.m.: Lunch
- 5:30 p.m.: Dinner
Rehabilitation Hospital Cafeteria – Operating Hours (Weekdays)
- 7:30 a.m: Coffee
- 8 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.: Breakfast
- 11:15 a.m. – 2 p.m.: Lunch
- Grill closes at 2 p.m.
- Up for Grabs & Chef Fresh Items are available until 4 p.m.
Rehabilitation Hospital Cafeteria – Operating Hours (Weekends and Holidays)
- 10 a.m – 2 p.m.
Patient Links & Resources
As a service to our community, Good Shepherd provides links to the following resources and partner organizations. Note: Clicking the below links will navigate you away from Good Shepherd’s website.
Personal Health Record
Many health-care organizations and agencies, including the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), encourage consumers to take control of their health by developing a Personal Health Record.Visit the CMS website for more information.
Accreditation Organizations
- CARF: Commission on the Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities
- Joint Commission
- Pennsylvania Department of Health
Condition-Specific Resources
- Brain Injury Association of America
- Know Stroke – National Institutes of Health
- The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society
- Muscular Dystrophy Association
- National Stroke Association
- National Multiple Sclerosis Society – Greater Delaware Valley Chapter
- Pennsylvania Initiative on Assistive Technology
- Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America – RESNA
- Partnership for a Disability Friendly Community
Health &Wellness Resources
- GirlsHealth.Gov from the HHS Office on Women’s Health
- KidsHealth.Org fromNemours
- Sibshops Sibling SupportProject
- Arts & Access
- Special Needs Karate
Patient Outcomes
At Good Shepherd Rehabilitation, we are committed to objectively measuring the functional improvement and satisfaction of our patients:
- Inpatient Rehabilitation
- Non-Traumatic Brain Injury
- Non-Traumatic Spinal Cord Injury
- Amputee
- Stroke
- Traumatic Brain Injury
- Traumatic Spinal Cord Injury
- Pediatric Inpatient Rehabilitation
For more information on Good Shepherd’s clinical outcomes, contact us.
Thank you for your cooperation and for trusting Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Network with your care or the care of your family member. For more information about Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Network, please call 1.888.44.REHAB (73422).
