Kirkland Village in Bethlehem, PA has a 5-star overall rating, with 5 stars for staffing and quality and 4 stars for health inspections. It reports 4.71 nursing hours per resident per day, above the 4.1 federal benchmark, but it also has a recent federal penalty and $21,645 in fines over the last 24 months.
Last inspection: February 18, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $21,645recent federal penalty
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 4.7087.
Staffing detail
Registered nurses
1.30
Licensed practical nurses
1.06
Nurse aides
2.35
Weekend nursing
4.08
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 32%
Registered nurse turnover: 31%
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
—14%—
Residents with a fall causing major injury
4.5%4.8%No change
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
2.6%0%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%0%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
—3.1%—
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
—18.5%—
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
—32.4%—
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
—28.1%—
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0.8%0.8%No change
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
30.8%45.2%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
0%0%No change
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
—91.7%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
72.7%90.5%Improving
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—45.5%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
70.7%98.3%Improving
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited February 2026 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: J
The home failed to promptly tell the resident, doctor, and family about changes or problems affecting the resident. Cited September 2024 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 580 — 42 CFR §483.10(g)(14) — S/S: D
The nursing home failed to provide appropriate treatment and care according to residents' orders, preferences, and goals. Cited September 2024 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 684 — 42 CFR §483.25 — S/S: D
The home failed to provide enough food and fluids to keep residents healthy. Cited September 2024 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 692 — 42 CFR §483.25(g) — S/S: D
The nursing home failed to provide and carry out an infection prevention and control program to help keep residents from getting or spreading infections. Cited September 2024 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 880 — 42 CFR §483.80(a) — S/S: D
Recent history
STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
PENALTY
A federal fine of $21,645 was recorded.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 4 health deficiencies.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 4 health deficiencies.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $21,645 in total fines.
Federal fine
Feb 18, 2026
$21,645
Operator & ownership
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Chain
Part of PRESBYTERIAN SENIOR LIVING · 11 homes · 3.5 stars avg
Occupancy
38.8 residents on an average day (65% of 60 beds)
Resident voice
Resident & family councils
Medicare history
Certified for 32 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.