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
BETHLEHEM, PA · Medicare-certified · 227 beds
In good standing
For-profitChain member
3 of 5 overall
3-star overall facility with average health inspections and quality measures, but lower staffing at 2 stars and reported nurse staffing below the federal benchmark (3.56 vs. 4.1 hours per resident per day). No fines were reported in the last 24 months, though recent inspection citations included abuse/neglect prevention, respiratory care, and range-of-motion care.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.5607 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: September 5, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.5607.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.40
- Licensed practical nurses
- 1.03
- Nurse aides
- 2.13
- Weekend nursing
- 3.17
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 48%
Registered nurse turnover: 65%
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
16.7%11.6%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
3.5%3%No change
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
5.7%5.5%No change
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%0.6%Worsening
Residents who lost too much weight
4.6%1.3%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
9.7%25.5%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
14.2%16%Worsening
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
18.7%16.2%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
1.1%2.4%Worsening
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0.4%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
26.5%35.3%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
12.1%7.5%Improving
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
85.5%69.1%Worsening
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—32.2%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
42.9%27.4%Worsening
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
- 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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Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Chain
- Part of GENESIS HEALTHCARE · 187 homes · 2.4 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 187.7 residents on an average day (83% 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.