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Medicare-certifiedSkilled Nursing

Bethlehem North Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation

Bethlehem, PennsylvaniaMedicare inspection record
(610) 861-0100

About Bethlehem North Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation

Bethlehem North Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation provides comprehensive care and recovery services in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania for individuals requiring skilled nursing support and therapeutic rehabilitation. Our experienced team focuses on restoring function and independence through personalized treatment plans and compassionate clinical care.

Community at a glance

Capacity

217 residents

Location

Bethlehem, PA

Status

Listed in a public registry

Care & services offered

Skilled Nursing

Contact & location

2029 WESTGATE DRIVE, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania 18017

(610) 861-0100

Medicare inspection record

From CMS Care Compare, the federal record every Medicare-certified nursing home is held to. Data as of September 1, 2026. Check it on Medicare.gov

At its most recent standard inspection, on February 12, 2026, state inspectors cited 17 health deficiencies (the Pennsylvania average is 10.0).

Nurses and nurse aides spend 3 hours 13 minutes with each resident a day, below the Pennsylvania average of 3 hours 53 minutes.

Medicare has not fined Bethlehem North Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation in the last three years.

Staffing

MeasureThis home
Nurse and aide time per resident, per day3 hours 13 minutesBelow the Pennsylvania average
Registered nurse time per resident, per day27 minutesBelow the Pennsylvania average
Nursing staff who left in the past year56%Above the Pennsylvania average

Inspections

28 health citations in the last three years. Each one is a federal standard inspectors found the home was not meeting.

May 12, 2026 · Complaint investigation · 1 citation

  • Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationFrom a complaintCorrected Jun 29, 2026

April 10, 2026 · Complaint investigation · 1 citation

  • Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsFrom a complaintCorrected Apr 21, 2026
February 12, 2026 · Standard inspection · 15 citations+
  • Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)Nutrition and DietaryCorrected Mar 24, 2026
  • Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Mar 24, 2026
  • Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Infection ControlCorrected Mar 24, 2026
  • Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsCorrected Mar 24, 2026
  • Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationCorrected Mar 24, 2026
  • Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Mar 24, 2026
  • Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Mar 24, 2026
  • Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Mar 24, 2026
  • Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Mar 24, 2026
  • Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Mar 24, 2026
  • Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Infection ControlCorrected Mar 24, 2026
  • Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Mar 24, 2026
  • Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsFrom a complaintCorrected Mar 24, 2026
  • Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

    Minimal harm or risk, a pattern (level B)Nutrition and DietaryFrom a complaintCorrected Mar 24, 2026
  • Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

    Minimal harm or risk, a pattern (level B)Nutrition and DietaryCorrected Mar 24, 2026
March 6, 2025 · Standard inspection · 9 citations+
  • Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsCorrected Apr 30, 2025
  • Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsCorrected Apr 30, 2025
  • Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Nutrition and DietaryCorrected Apr 30, 2025
  • Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Apr 30, 2025
  • Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Apr 30, 2025
  • Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Nutrition and DietaryCorrected Apr 30, 2025
  • Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Apr 30, 2025
  • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Apr 30, 2025
  • Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

    Minimal harm or risk, widespread (level C)Resident RightsCorrected Apr 30, 2025
February 16, 2024 · Standard inspection · 1 citation+
  • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Mar 5, 2024
December 28, 2023 · Complaint investigation · 1 citation+
  • Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsFrom a complaintCorrected Feb 13, 2024

Fines and payment denials

No fines or Medicare payment denials in the last three years.

About the home, per Medicare

Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Legal business name
2029 Westgate Drive Operations LLC
Medicare-certified beds
217
Average residents per day
202
Accepts
Medicare and Medicaid
First certified
May 22, 1982
Part of a chain
Genesis Healthcare, 184 homes
Inside a hospital
No
Continuing care retirement community
No
Resident or family council
Resident
Sprinklers in all required areas
Yes
CMS Certification Number
395527

Location

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2029 WESTGATE DRIVEBethlehem, PA 18017

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Questions about Bethlehem North Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation

How did Bethlehem North Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation do on its last inspection?+

State inspectors visited on February 12, 2026 and cited 17 health deficiencies, 4 of them from complaint investigations. The Pennsylvania average is 10.0.

How much nursing care does each resident get at Bethlehem North Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation?+

Nurses and aides spend 3 hours 13 minutes with each resident per day, including 27 minutes from registered nurses. 56% of nursing staff left over the past year.

Has Bethlehem North Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation been fined by Medicare?+

Medicare's records show no fines against Bethlehem North Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation in the last three years.

Does Medicare cover skilled nursing?+

Medicare covers up to 100 days of skilled nursing per benefit period after a qualifying 3-day hospital stay — fully for the first 20 days, then with a daily copay. Long-term custodial stays are generally not covered.

How much does a nursing home cost?+

A semi-private room averages about $7,900 per month nationally; private rooms cost more. Medicaid is the largest payer for long-term nursing home care.

What is the CMS star rating?+

Medicare rates nursing homes 1 to 5 stars on its Care Compare site. We don't repeat those stars here. Each nursing home page shows Medicare's underlying record instead: inspections, staffing and fines, with a link to check it on Medicare.gov.

Senior living in Bethlehem Skilled Nursing in Pennsylvania Skilled Nursing guide Information last updated October 2026