BETHLEHEM SOUTH SKILLED NURSING AND REHABILITATION
2021 WESTGATE DRIVE, Bethlehem, PA 18017
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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 1 out of 5 stars, below the Pennsylvania average of 3.0 stars. Its lowest sub-rating is staffing at 1 star. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (2.4%) is below the Pennsylvania average of 3.2%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 227 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 86% occupied.
Among the 8 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Bethlehem, 5 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 3.9 stars.
By the numbers vs. Pennsylvania average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 15.5% — better than the Pennsylvania average of 17.7%.
- Falls with major injury: 2.4% — better than the Pennsylvania average of 3.2% (26% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 5.6% — worse than the Pennsylvania average of 4.8%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 27.7% — worse than the Pennsylvania average of 22.5%.
CMS has flagged this facility with an abuse icon, indicating a recent citation involving abuse, neglect, or misappropriation of resident property. This is an important point to raise directly during any tour or call.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 5, 2026) measured against Pennsylvania averages across 656 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.
What incident led to the CMS abuse icon for BETHLEHEM SOUTH SKILLED NURSING AND REHABILITATION, and what changed afterward?
Ask for the citation date, plan of correction, staff retraining steps, and how leadership monitors for repeat issues.
How is BETHLEHEM SOUTH SKILLED NURSING AND REHABILITATION addressing its health inspections 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 practices help BETHLEHEM SOUTH SKILLED NURSING AND REHABILITATION keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 2.4% here versus 3.2% across Pennsylvania. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is BETHLEHEM SOUTH SKILLED NURSING AND REHABILITATION doing to reduce high-risk pressure ulcers?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 5.6% here versus 4.8% 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 1-star overall rating is below the local average of 3.9 stars across 8 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
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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