Cedarbrook Senior Care and Rehabilitation

What Cedarbrook Senior Care and Rehabilitation does

Cedarbrook Senior Care and Rehabilitation is a county-owned, government-operated skilled nursing facility (SNF) headquartered in Allentown, Pennsylvania, wholly owned by the County of Lehigh since its founding in 1844. The organization operates two campuses under a single state license: the Allentown campus (350 South Cedarbrook Road, 473 licensed beds) and the Fountain Hill campus (724 Delaware Avenue, 100 beds), plus 42 Brookview Independent Living apartments catering to seniors aged 62+. Together the facilities employ over 800 people and roughly 125-200 volunteers, making Cedarbrook one of the larger senior care operators in eastern Pennsylvania.

The service portfolio spans the full continuum of senior care: 24-hour skilled nursing (RNs always on shift, wound care, IV therapy, dementia programming), rehabilitation services (physical, occupational, and speech therapy), specialized memory support (reported as one of the largest dementia populations in eastern Pennsylvania), short-term respite care (up to 14 days), palliative and hospice care, and a therapeutic life enrichment program. Revenue is generated primarily through per-diem nursing facility charges ($400-$425/day private pay), Medicare/Medical Assistance reimbursement for qualifying residents, and monthly rental income from Brookview Independent Living units ($627-$780/month). The technology stack is standard SNF infrastructure, including electronic health records, phone systems, and campus communication tools; no proprietary or AI-enabled technology platform is referenced in the source data.

Cedarbrook has a structurally constrained yet operationally privileged go-to-market: priority admission is reserved for Lehigh County residents, with secondary priority for those with county roots or caretakers. Demand is sourced through direct admissions from hospitals (notably St. Luke's), emergency rooms, physician offices, assisted living facilities, and the County's Area Agency on Aging. The facility is currently undergoing a major capital expansion — the E-Wing project (approximately 145,000 sq ft, 240 beds) — which replaces 1920s-era wings with modern care infrastructure. Two consecutive Newsweek Best Nursing Homes designations (2024 and 2025) and CMS "Above Average" care metrics anchor the organization's market positioning. As a county-owned entity, Cedarbrook has no private equity backing, no fundraising, and no IPO pathway; capital decisions and operational priorities are set within Lehigh County's public-sector governance.

Name

Cedarbrook Senior Care and Rehabilitation

Legal name

Cedarbrook Senior Care and Rehabilitation

Website

https://cedarbrookseniorcare.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1844

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Cedarbrook Senior Care and Rehabilitation is a County of Lehigh-owned skilled nursing facility operating two campuses (573 total licensed beds) and 42 independent living apartments in Allentown and Fountain Hill, Pennsylvania, serving primarily Lehigh County seniors with skilled nursing, rehabilitation, memory support, respite, and hospice care.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation

NAICS

Nursing Care Facilities (Skilled Nursing Facilities) (62311), Continuing Care Retirement Communities (623311), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120)

SIC

Services-Skilled Nursing Care Facilities (8051), Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050)

akta.pro primary industry

Long-Term Care Rehabilitation Centers (HLAFAFAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Geriatric Rehabilitation Programs (HLADAJAL), Independent Living with Supportive Services (Light ADL/IADL Support) (HLADAAAE)

Keywords

• Skilled nursing care
• Senior rehabilitation services
• Memory support care
• Respite care services
• Independent senior living

Headquarters

HQ city

Allentown

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Nursing Facility Care - Private Pay: Daily rates charged for nursing facility care including nursing care, meals, activities, laundry and housekeeping. Private pay rates of $425 per day for private/semi-private rooms or $400 per day for ward rooms. Does not include medications, medical supplies, laboratory services, physician visits and procedures, parenteral nutrition therapy, or specialized services.
2. Medicare/Medical Assistance Reimbursement: Charges for services may be covered by Medicare, Medical Assistance or other health insurance policies if the resident meets the qualifying requirements. Rehabilitation services including Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy and Speech Therapy are typically covered.
3. Brookview Independent Living - Rental Income: Monthly rental fees for independent living apartments: Single (Studio) from $627-703/month, Double (Efficiency) $780/month, plus security deposit and additional service fees for meals, laundry, housekeeping, barber/beauty services. All utilities included except telephone.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Cedarbrook Senior Care and Rehabilitation operates two county-owned senior care campuses in Pennsylvania, providing skilled nursing, rehabilitation, memory support, respite, palliative/hospice care, life enrichment programs, and independent living to elderly residents. The Allentown campus has 473 beds and the Fountain Hill campus has 100 rooms.

Product overview

Cedarbrook Senior Care and Rehabilitation is a skilled nursing facility offering a comprehensive portfolio of senior care services across two campuses (Allentown with 473 licensed beds and Fountain Hill with 100 rooms). The core service offering includes Skilled Nursing (24-hour nursing care with clinical programming), Rehabilitation Services (Physical, Occupational, and Speech Therapy), Memory Support (dementia care), Respite Care (short-term caregiver relief), Palliative Care/Hospice (end-of-life comfort), and Life Enrichment (therapeutic recreation). Brookview Independent Living operates as a separate sub-brand offering studio apartments for seniors age 62+ with optional support services including meals, housekeeping, laundry, barber/beauty, and rehabilitation therapy. Both campuses share staff, contracts, equipment, and services under one state license, with the E-Wing expansion project replacing dated nursing home resident rooms with modern facilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Brookview Independent Living: Independent living apartments featuring studio apartments offering a stress-free lifestyle with security and privacy, owned and operated by the County of Lehigh.

Products and services

• Skilled Nursing Care 24/7 skilled nursing services delivered at the Allentown campus (473 beds) and Fountain Hill campus (100 rooms) for elderly residents requiring long-term or post-acute medical care.
• Rehabilitation Services Rehabilitation therapy programs for residents recovering from illness, injury, or surgery, provided across the Allentown and Fountain Hill campuses.
• Memory Support Care Specialized care for residents with Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia, delivered within the skilled nursing environment.
• Respite Care Short-term temporary care provided to relieve family caregivers, available across both campuses.
• Palliative Care and Hospice End-of-life palliative and hospice services for residents with serious illness or terminal conditions.
• Life Enrichment Programs Recreational, social, and therapeutic activities designed to support resident well-being and engagement.
• Brookview Independent Living Independent living option for seniors at the Fountain Hill campus, with a waitlist-based admissions process.

Quantifiable outcome

• CMS care metrics rated 'Above Average' in CMS Nursing Home Compare system
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• County Commissioners Association of Pennsylvania (CCAP)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCCAP provided a grant in cooperation with the Department of Public Welfare that made possible the construction of Brookview Independent Living Apartments, resulting in 42 studio and efficiency apartments in a three-story wing.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights2 records

Direct peers

• PACS Group: PACS Group operates skilled nursing, assisted living, and rehabilitation facilities across multiple US states. Its mix of SNF services, rehab therapy, and dementia care mirrors Cedarbrook's core offerings and multi-building campus model.
• The Ensign Group: The Ensign Group operates a large portfolio of skilled nursing and rehabilitation facilities across the US, offering the same core skilled nursing, post-acute rehab, and memory care services as Cedarbrook. It is the closest publicly traded analog to Cedarbrook's operating model.
• Genesis HealthCare: Genesis HealthCare is one of the largest skilled nursing and rehabilitation providers in the US, operating SNFs offering 24-hour nursing care, rehabilitation therapy, and memory support. Directly comparable to Cedarbrook's service portfolio and scale.
• Saber Healthcare Group: Saber Healthcare Group operates skilled nursing and rehabilitation facilities with short-term rehab, long-term care, and memory support services. Directly comparable in clinical services, target population, and operating model.
• National HealthCare Corporation: NHC operates skilled nursing, assisted living, home health, and rehabilitation services across the Southeast and Midwest. Comparable to Cedarbrook on the integrated SNF-plus-rehab-plus-independent-living service stack.
• Phoebe Ministries: Phoebe Ministries is a Pennsylvania-based nonprofit senior services organization providing skilled nursing, personal care, memory support, and independent living. Closest geographic and structural peer to Cedarbrook's Pennsylvania nonprofit/county-owned model.
• Diakon Lutheran Senior Living: Diakon operates continuing care retirement communities and skilled nursing facilities across Pennsylvania. Highly comparable as a PA-based nonprofit provider offering the same skilled nursing, rehab, and independent living continuum as Cedarbrook.

Broad incumbents

• Brookdale Senior Living: Brookdale is the largest US senior living operator offering independent living, assisted living, memory care, and continuing care communities. Comparable to Cedarbrook's continuum-of-care offering and Brookview independent living sub-brand.
• Encompass Health: Encompass Health is the largest US operator of inpatient rehabilitation hospitals with a strong post-acute and rehabilitation focus. Overlaps with Cedarbrook's rehabilitation services and Medicare-reimbursement-driven model but operates a wider geographic footprint.
• Select Medical Holdings: Select Medical operates specialty hospitals, outpatient rehab, and skilled nursing facilities. Comparable on rehabilitation therapy and post-acute services but covers a broader portfolio of care settings than Cedarbrook.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/cedarbrookseniorcareandrehab
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cedarbrook-senior-care-rehab

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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