BETHLEHEM NORTH SKILLED NURSING AND REHABILITATION

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How BETHLEHEM NORTH SKILLED NURSING AND REHABILITATION Compares

BETHLEHEM NORTH SKILLED NURSING AND REHABILITATION is a 217-bed for-profit nursing facility in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. It holds an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, roughly in line with the Pennsylvania average of 3.0 stars. Its lowest sub-rating is staffing at 2 stars. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (3.9%) is above the Pennsylvania average of 3.2% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 217 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 91% occupied.

Among the 8 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Bethlehem, 5 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 4.3 stars.

By the numbers vs. Pennsylvania average

• Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 15.8% — better than the Pennsylvania average of 17.8%.
• Falls with major injury: 3.9% — worse than the Pennsylvania average of 3.2%.
• High-risk pressure ulcers: 5.7% — worse than the Pennsylvania average of 5.1%.
• Short-stay rehospitalization: 23.1% — worse than the Pennsylvania average of 23.0%.

Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated May 4, 2026) measured against Pennsylvania averages across 657 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.

The Senior Community Around Bethlehem

Bethlehem sits in Northampton County, where adults 65 and older make up about 19.0% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Pennsylvania as a whole (18.3% statewide). The area's median household income is higher than the state average, reflecting a higher cost of living.

Residents 65+

57,836 (19.0%)

Median age

42.2 years

Median household income

$73,088

Median home value

$223,800

Demographics for Northampton County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Bethlehem.

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