Bethlehem South Skilled Nursing And Rehabilitation
Bethlehem, PA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 395429) · 227 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: 1 totaling $27,378
Phone: (610) 865-6077 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Bethlehem South Skilled Nursing And Rehabilitation has a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Pennsylvania state average of 2.97. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 1 star.
Bethlehem South reports 3.30 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.43 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 52.2%. Its CMS staffing rating is 1 out of 5 stars.
Bethlehem South has 1 federal fine on record totaling $27,378.00, with 0 payment denials. CMS also displays its abuse warning icon for this facility, so families should review the inspection record on Care Compare.
About this facility
Bethlehem South Skilled Nursing And Rehabilitation is a for-profit corporation-owned nursing home in Bethlehem, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, certified for Medicare and Medicaid since December 1978. The facility has 227 certified beds and an average daily census of 195 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Bethlehem South holds an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the Pennsylvania state average of 2.97. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 2 stars, quality measures (QM) rating of 3 stars, and staffing rating of 1 star.
Nurse staffing levels are reported at 3.30 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.43 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is 52.2%.
On penalties: CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $27,378.00, with 0 payment denials on record.
CMS displays its abuse warning icon for this facility. Families should review the facility's inspection record directly on Medicare Care Compare for details of the underlying citation.
Bethlehem South is part of the Genesis Healthcare chain, which operates 184 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 2.4 stars. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
This profile is based on data published by CMS Medicare Care Compare; consult the official Care Compare listing for the most current vintage of this data.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Bethlehem South has a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, which is below the Pennsylvania state average of 2.97.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.30 hours per resident per day, with 0.43 RN hours per resident per day, and nursing staff turnover of 52.2%. Its CMS staffing rating is 1 star.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $27,378.00, and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
CMS displays its abuse warning icon for this facility; no Special Focus status is listed in the data provided.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It has 227 certified beds and an average daily census of 195 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation and is part of the Genesis Healthcare chain, which operates 184 facilities nationally with an average rating of 2.4 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on December 26, 1978.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus separate ratings for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures (QM); this facility scores 1, 2, 1, and 3 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service lines; contact the facility at 6108656077 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 6108656077 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the most current CMS data for this facility at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/395429?state=PA.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.