Lehigh Center
Nursing Home Facility
1718 Spring Creek Road, Macungie, PA 18062
Lehigh Center is centrally located in a beautiful rural area surrounded by trees and fields but only minutes away from major roadways. The facility offers a Transitional Care Unit for ShortStay Rehabilitation which is a unique medical model with highly trained staff to accommodate a wide variety of post-hospital needs in a very inviting, comfortable environment. Each room comes standard with a flat screen TV and telephone. The newly expanded Transitional Care Unit includes a dining and lounge area with an outdoor patio.
Operated by Genesis HealthCare, which runs 507 communities in our directory.
With 128 beds, Lehigh Center is one of the larger communities in the area, senior care communities in Macungie average about 92 beds. Larger communities more often keep clinical staff on site around the clock and can offer a wider range of on-site therapy and activities, though some families prefer the quieter feel of a smaller setting.
Federal reporting puts occupancy at about 95% of its licensed beds, which is high; communities this full often maintain a waiting list, so it is worth calling well before you need a place.
Medicare rates this community 3 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Its most recent standard health inspection was in August 2025 and recorded 8 deficiencies.
Residents receive about 3.2 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 0.5 hours from a registered nurse. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 43%.
The community is located in Lehigh County, PA.
Inspection record
In its last three standard inspections and any complaint visits, federal inspectors cited 14 problems at Lehigh Center. None of them caused harm to a resident. 4 came from investigating complaints by residents or families.
Findings from the most recent inspection cycle
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Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern
Nutrition and Dietary
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Rights
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Pharmacy Service
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Rights
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
A citation on its own does not mean poor care, and most are corrected within weeks. What matters most is how serious the findings were and whether the same problems keep coming back. When you visit, it is fair to ask the administrator what inspectors found and what has changed since.
Lehigh Center offers assisted living, memory care, nursing home care, hospice care, respite care, and senior living.
Facility details
- Organization type for-profit corporation
- Beds / units 128
- Occupancy 95%
- Nursing hours per resident/day 3.2
- Annual staff turnover 43%
- Last health inspection August 2025
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