Good Shepherd Home-Bethlehem
Bethlehem, PA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 396108) · 60 certified beds
Health inspection: 5 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (610) 807-5600 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Good Shepherd Home-Bethlehem has a CMS overall rating of 5 stars, above the Pennsylvania state average of about 3 stars. Its health inspection rating is also 5 stars and its staffing rating is 5 stars.
Good Shepherd Home-Bethlehem reports 4.89 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.64 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 5 stars. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 29.4%.
Good Shepherd Home-Bethlehem has no federal fines on record, with zero fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials. CMS data for this facility does not show an abuse icon or a Special Focus status.
About this facility
Good Shepherd Home-Bethlehem is a 60-bed nursing home in Bethlehem, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, with an average of 58.5 residents. The facility is operated as a non-profit corporation and has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since July 2007, accepting both Medicare and Medicaid.
According to CMS Care Compare, Good Shepherd Home-Bethlehem holds an overall rating of 5 stars, above the Pennsylvania state average of 2.97 stars. Its component ratings are: 5 stars for health inspections, 4 stars for quality measures, and 5 stars for staffing.
Nurse staffing levels reported to CMS total 4.89 nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.64 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 29.4%.
On penalties, CMS records show zero fines (0) totaling $0.00, and no payment denials on record — this facility has no federal fines on record according to the data provided. No abuse icon or Special Focus status is indicated in this dataset, and there is no chain affiliation noted. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
Families evaluating this facility should note that all figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as reported to CMS; for the most current information, ratings, and inspection reports, consult the Medicare Care Compare website directly.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Good Shepherd Home-Bethlehem has an overall rating of 5 stars, above the Pennsylvania state average of 2.97 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
The facility reports 4.89 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.64 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 5 stars and nursing turnover of 29.4%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show zero fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It has 60 certified beds with an average of 58.5 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is operated as a non-profit corporation, and no chain affiliation is listed in the data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since July 1, 2007.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 5, 5, 5, and 4 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at 6108075600 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This data set does not include tour guidance; contact the facility at 6108075600 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest ratings and inspection details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/396108?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.