The home failed to have policies and procedures in place to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. Cited September 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 607 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: E
Nursing home report
Bethlehem South Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Registered name: BETHLEHEM SOUTH SKILLED NURSING AND REHABILITATION
BETHLEHEM, PA · Medicare-certified · 227 beds
Needs attention
For-profitChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026
2 of 5 overall
Bethlehem South Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center has a 2-star overall rating, with a 1-star staffing rating and reported staffing below the federal benchmark (3.30 vs. 4.1 hours per resident per day). It also has a recent federal penalty and $27,378 in fines over the last 24 months; inspection and quality measures are 3 stars each.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.3039 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: April 29, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $27,378recent federal penalty
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.3039.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.43
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.93
- Nurse aides
- 1.94
- Weekend nursing
- 2.90
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 52%
Registered nurse turnover: 64%
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).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
18.4%13.7%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
2.4%1.7%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
5.9%6%No change
Residents with a urinary tract infection
1.2%1.8%Worsening
Residents who lost too much weight
2.6%3.1%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
12.2%20.8%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
5.6%14.9%Worsening
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
17.9%15.2%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
4.2%1.1%Improving
Residents with a long-term catheter
0.6%0.4%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
22%29.8%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
8.2%12%Worsening
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—96.1%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
72.2%58.5%Worsening
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—32.2%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
34.9%51.9%Improving
What the inspectors found
The home failed to provide safe and appropriate breathing care when a resident needed it. Cited September 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 695 — 42 CFR §483.25(i) — S/S: E
The home failed to provide appropriate care to help a resident maintain or improve movement and mobility. Cited November 2023 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 688 — 42 CFR §483.25(c) — S/S: E
The home failed to notify the resident and family in time before a transfer or discharge, including their right to appeal. Cited November 2023 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 623 — 42 CFR §483.15 — S/S: E
The home failed to tell residents or their representatives in writing how long their bed would be held after a hospital transfer or therapeutic leave. Cited November 2023 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 625 — 42 CFR §483.15 — S/S: E
Recent history
- PENALTY
A federal fine of $27,378 was recorded.
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 8 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $27,378 in total fines.
- $27,378
Federal fine
Apr 29, 2026
Operator & ownership
Recent ownership change · Feb 1, 2023
Now operated by Bethlehem South Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, previously Promedica Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation (bethlehem South).
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Chain
- Part of GENESIS HEALTHCARE · 185 homes · 2.4 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 195 residents on an average day (86% of 227 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 47 years
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.