Nursing Homes · Bethlehem, PA
Nursing Homes · Medicare certified
Bethlehem South Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation
2021 Westgate Drive · Bethlehem, PA 18017 · 227 certified beds
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About Bethlehem South Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation
Bethlehem South Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation is a nursing home in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Its capacity is 227 beds, above the Lehigh County median of 121 for nursing homes. It is run by a for-profit operator and is part of Genesis Healthcare. It is Medicare certified. Its public inspection record shows 28 citations, the most recent on April 29, 2026. CMS also lists 1 fine or payment denial against it. Nurse staffing averages 3.26 hours per resident per day. It is one of 8 nursing homes listed in Bethlehem. Its public records were last updated in October 2026.
Public record
CMS Care Compare, updated October 2026
Certification
Medicare-certified.
Ratings
Overall
1.0Staffing
1.0Quality measures
3.0CMS Care Compare, October 2026.
Inspection history (28)
Records from September 2023 to April 2026.
April 29, 2026
Tag F0690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.
April 29, 2026
Tag F0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.
September 5, 2025
Tag F0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 14, 2025.
September 5, 2025
Tag F0628Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Severity C: widespread, no actual harm, potential for minimal harm. Corrected October 14, 2025.
September 5, 2025
Tag F0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 14, 2025.
September 5, 2025
Tag F0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 14, 2025.
September 5, 2025
Tag F0607Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 14, 2025.
September 5, 2025
Tag F0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 14, 2025.
September 5, 2025
Tag F0688Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 14, 2025.
September 5, 2025
Tag F0554Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 14, 2025.
July 25, 2025
Tag F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected August 12, 2025.
July 1, 2025
Tag F0580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 23, 2025.
November 27, 2024
Tag F0688Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 18, 2024.
November 27, 2024
Tag F0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 18, 2024.
July 26, 2024
Tag F0623Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Severity B: pattern, no actual harm, potential for minimal harm. Corrected August 20, 2024.
June 11, 2024
Tag F0685Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 9, 2024.
November 2, 2023
Tag F0814Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Severity C: widespread, no actual harm, potential for minimal harm. Corrected December 19, 2023.
November 2, 2023
Tag F0641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 19, 2023.
November 2, 2023
Tag F0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 19, 2023.
November 2, 2023
Tag F0607Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 19, 2023.
Penalties (1)
Total fines: $27,378
April 29, 2026 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $27,378 against this nursing home on April 29, 2026.
Staffing
3.26 nurse hours per resident per day in Q2 2026, down from 3.56 in Q4 2025.
From the payroll records nursing homes file with CMS.
Ownership
For profit
Part of Genesis Healthcare, a chain of 183 nursing homes.
Average CMS star ratings across the chain: 2.4 overall, 2.3 for health inspections, 2.6 for staffing, 3.6 for quality measures.
Typical cost
CareScout Cost of Care Survey, 2025
This provider's prices aren't public. Here is what the same care typically costs in Pennsylvania.
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