GOOD SHEPHERD HOME-BETHLEHEM
2855 SCHOENERSVILLE ROAD, 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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How GOOD SHEPHERD HOME-BETHLEHEM Compares
GOOD SHEPHERD HOME-BETHLEHEM is a 60-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. It holds an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Pennsylvania average of 3.0 stars. Its strongest area is health inspections, rated 5 stars. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (0.0%) is below the Pennsylvania average of 3.2%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 60 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 95% 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: 17.9% — worse than the Pennsylvania average of 17.8%.
- Falls with major injury: 0.0% — better than the Pennsylvania average of 3.2% (100% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 4.7% — better than the Pennsylvania average of 5.1%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 15.2% — better than the Pennsylvania average of 23.0% (34% lower).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Pennsylvania averages across 657 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask GOOD SHEPHERD HOME-BETHLEHEM
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing GOOD SHEPHERD HOME-BETHLEHEM with other nursing homes in Bethlehem.
What keeps GOOD SHEPHERD HOME-BETHLEHEM's health inspections rating strong?
This category is rated 5 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What practices help GOOD SHEPHERD HOME-BETHLEHEM keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 0.0% here versus 3.2% across Pennsylvania. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help GOOD SHEPHERD HOME-BETHLEHEM keep short-stay rehospitalizations below the state average?
Short-stay rehospitalizations is 15.2% here versus 23.0% across Pennsylvania. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does GOOD SHEPHERD HOME-BETHLEHEM maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 95% occupancy across 60 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at GOOD SHEPHERD HOME-BETHLEHEM?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains GOOD SHEPHERD HOME-BETHLEHEM's rating advantage in Bethlehem?
Its 5-star overall rating is above the local average of 4.3 stars across 8 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
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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