BETHLEHEM NORTH SKILLED NURSING AND REHABILITATION
BETHLEHEM, PA · Medicare-certified · 217 beds
In good standing
For-profitChain member
★★★★★3 of 5 overall
3 out of 5 stars overall. Health inspections are 3 stars, but staffing and quality measures are both 2 stars; reported nurse staffing is 3.38 hours per resident per day, below the federal benchmark of 4.1, and there were no fines in the last 24 months.
Last inspection: February 12, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.3805.
Staffing detail
Registered nurses
0.48
Licensed practical nurses
0.82
Nurse aides
2.09
Weekend nursing
3.06
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 59%
Registered nurse turnover: 53%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Last yrNowTrend
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
18.3%14.1%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
2.9%4.5%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
6.5%4.2%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
1.7%0.6%Improving
Residents who lost too much weight
8.3%4.5%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
26.5%25.9%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
32%26.3%Improving
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
21.4%19.8%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
2.4%1%Improving
Residents with a long-term catheter
0.5%0.9%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
31.1%28.2%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
9%7.6%Improving
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Last yrNowTrend
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—84.7%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
80.5%82.1%Improving
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—58.2%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
61.1%57.8%Worsening
What the inspectors found
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited February 2026 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
The nursing home failed to provide appropriate treatment and care according to residents' orders, preferences, and goals. Cited February 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 684 — 42 CFR §483.25 — S/S: E
The home failed to ensure residents who could safely take their own medicines were allowed to self-administer them. Cited February 2026 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 554 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: D
The home failed to have policies and procedures in place to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. Cited February 2026 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 607 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: D
The nursing home failed to provide needed care and help with daily activities for residents who could not do them on their own. Cited February 2026 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 677 — 42 CFR §483.24(a)(2) — S/S: D
Recent history
STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 15 health deficiencies.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 9 health deficiencies.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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Operator & ownership
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Chain
Part of GENESIS HEALTHCARE · 187 homes · 2.4 stars avg
Occupancy
197 residents on an average day (91% of 217 beds)
Resident voice
Resident council
Medicare history
Certified for 44 years
Things at a nursing home change — inspections, staffing, ownership, news.
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.