BETHLEHEM SOUTH SKILLED NURSING AND REHABILITATION

2021 WESTGATE DRIVE
BETHLEHEM PA 18017
Phone: 6108656077

Abuse icon For profit - Corporation

Official CMS provider data, processing date 2026-09-01. Not an endorsement.

CMS overall rating
1/5
Much below average
Overall rating1/5
Health inspections2/5
Staffing1/5
Quality measures3/5
Long-stay quality4/5
Short-stay quality2/5
  • Overall rating vs. the Pennsylvania average: 2.0 star lower (3.0), below average
  • Overall rating vs. the national average: 2.0 star lower (3.0), below average
  • Overall rating vs. the Bethlehem average: 2.9 star lower (3.9), below average

CMS records a substantiated abuse citation for this facility in the most recent three inspection cycles.

Facility details

Size, ownership, and inspection history as reported to CMS.

Certified beds227
Average residents per day195.0
Occupancy86%
OwnershipFor profit - Corporation
ChainGENESIS HEALTHCARE (184 facilities)
CountyLehigh
Provider typeMedicare and Medicaid
First certified for Medicare & Medicaid1978-12-26
CMS certification number (CCN)395429
Health deficiencies in the latest inspection cycle15

Staffing and turnover

Staffing hours and turnover are among the most predictive measures CMS publishes.

Adjusted total nurse staffing hours per resident per day3.26
Reported total nurse staffing hours per resident per day3.30
Registered nurse turnover64.0%
Total nursing staff turnover52.2%
Resident and family councilNo

Fines and penalties

Civil money penalties and payment denials on record, as published by CMS.

Fines (count)1
Fines (total value)$27,378
Payment denials0
Total penalties1
This facility has $27,378 in federal fines on record. Penalties are not proof of poor care on any given day, but a pattern of fines and inspections is the strongest public signal of a compliance record.

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Is BETHLEHEM SOUTH SKILLED NURSING AND REHABILITATION highly rated?

CMS rates it 1 out of 5 overall, which CMS labels "Much below average". Health inspections rate 2, staffing 1, and quality measures 3.

How many beds does BETHLEHEM SOUTH SKILLED NURSING AND REHABILITATION have?

CMS certifies 227 beds; the facility reports an average of 195.0 residents per day (about 86% occupancy).

Does BETHLEHEM SOUTH SKILLED NURSING AND REHABILITATION have any fines or citations?

Yes. CMS records $27,378 in fines and 0 payment denials for this facility.

Has BETHLEHEM SOUTH SKILLED NURSING AND REHABILITATION been cited for abuse?

CMS records a substantiated abuse citation for this facility in the most recent three inspection cycles.