BETHLEHEM SOUTH SKILLED NURSING AND REHABILITATION
2021 WESTGATE DRIVE, Bethlehem, PA 18017
Based on 2026 CMS Data
Official Government Ratings
Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
Nurse hours per resident per day
Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
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Care Quality Indicators
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How BETHLEHEM SOUTH SKILLED NURSING AND REHABILITATION Compares
BETHLEHEM SOUTH SKILLED NURSING AND REHABILITATION is a 227-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 short-stay residents returning to the hospital (29.5%) is above the Pennsylvania average of 23.0% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 227 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 83% 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: 16.4% — better than the Pennsylvania average of 17.8%.
- Falls with major injury: 2.8% — better than the Pennsylvania average of 3.2%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 5.5% — worse than the Pennsylvania average of 5.1%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 29.5% — worse than the Pennsylvania average of 23.0% (28% higher).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Pennsylvania averages across 657 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask BETHLEHEM SOUTH SKILLED NURSING AND REHABILITATION
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing BETHLEHEM SOUTH SKILLED NURSING AND REHABILITATION with other nursing homes in Bethlehem.
How is BETHLEHEM SOUTH SKILLED NURSING AND REHABILITATION addressing its staffing levels rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What is BETHLEHEM SOUTH SKILLED NURSING AND REHABILITATION doing to reduce short-stay rehospitalizations?
Short-stay rehospitalizations is 29.5% here versus 23.0% across Pennsylvania. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at BETHLEHEM SOUTH SKILLED NURSING AND REHABILITATION?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does BETHLEHEM SOUTH SKILLED NURSING AND REHABILITATION lag behind other Bethlehem options?
Its 3-star overall rating is below the local average of 4.3 stars across 8 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at BETHLEHEM SOUTH SKILLED NURSING AND REHABILITATION?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
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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