Good Shepherd Home-Bethlehem
Scout 100Bethlehem, PA · 60 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
One of Bethlehem's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $11,510–$14,610/mo
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Bethlehem South Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation
2021 Westgate Drive, Bethlehem, PA 18017 · Lehigh County
Bethlehem South Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center at 2021 Westgate Dr, Bethlehem, PA 18017
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GoodHaven Scout Score
Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates good.
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Availability outlookModerate availability
Typically 83% full — openings are usually available.
Source: federal census data (average daily residents vs. certified beds, CMS Care Compare). Confirm current openings with an advisor — availability changes weekly.
Our evaluation
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A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Bethlehem
Bethlehem South Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in Bethlehem, PA, with 227 certified beds and an average of about 188 residents per day. It operates as part of the Genesis Healthcare network.
Medicare rates it 3 out of 5 stars overall — right around the national average. Component ratings: 3/5 on health inspections, 2/5 on staffing, 3/5 on quality measures.
Staff provide about 3.56 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.40 of them from registered nurses), below the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 48.2%, better than the ~52% national average — a sign of staffing stability. On the safety record, CMS notes 12 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey.
Strengths
- ✓No federal fines on record
- ✓Full sprinkler system
- ✓Active resident & family council
Things to ask about
- •Below-average nurse staffing (3.56 hrs/resident/day)
- •12 deficiencies at last survey
Best for: Families weighing a dependable, mid-rated skilled nursing option in Bethlehem, especially when location or Medicaid acceptance matters.
At a glance
- Certified beds
- 227
- Avg. residents/day
- 188
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Part of a chain
- Genesis Healthcare
- Continuing care
- No
- CMS provider #
- 395429
Federal quality ratings
From the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on a 1–5 star scale.
Overall rating
Health inspections
Staffing
Quality measures
Pricing & cost
We publish transparent estimates and verify exact pricing on request. No surprises.
| Level of care | Monthly cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Skilled Nursing | $11,510–$14,610/mo (median $12,700) | Local market estimate |
2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local Allentown prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. How we estimate costs
Staffing & care
More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.
- Total nurse hrs / resident / day
- 3.56
- National avg ≈ 3.9
- RN hrs / resident / day
- 0.40
- National avg ≈ 0.75
- Nursing staff turnover
- 48.2%
- National avg ≈ 52%
Safety & inspection record
Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.
- Health deficiencies (last survey)
- 12
- Federal fines
- None on record
- Total penalties
- 0
- Last standard survey
- 2025-09-05
- Sprinkler system
- Yes
- Resident & family council
- Resident
What inspectors found
The most recent findings from federal health inspections (28 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.
2026-04-29Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
2026-04-29Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
2025-09-05Severity E — potential for harmFreedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
2025-09-05Severity E — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
2025-09-05Severity D — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
2025-09-05Severity D — potential for harmFreedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
2025-09-05Severity D — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
2025-09-05Severity D — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Severity uses the CMS scope/severity scale: D–F = potential for harm, G–I = actual harm, J–L = immediate jeopardy. Source: CMS Care Compare health citations; data as of the latest federal release. Discuss any finding directly with the community on a tour.
Services & amenities
- ✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
- ✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
- ✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
- ✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
- ✓ Rehabilitation services
- ✓ Restaurant-style dining
- ✓ Housekeeping & laundry
- ✓ Private rooms available
Location
2021 Westgate Drive, Bethlehem, PA
- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
- Sunday: Open 24 hours
Reviews & reputation
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Talk to an advisor about this communityCommon questions about Bethlehem South Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation
How much does Bethlehem South Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation cost?
Bethlehem South Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Bethlehem, PA area typically runs $11,510–$14,610 per month (median $12,700, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.
What is Bethlehem South Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation's Medicare rating?
Medicare (CMS) rates Bethlehem South Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation 3 out of 5 stars overall, including 3/5 for health inspections, 2/5 for staffing, 3/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
How is the staffing at Bethlehem South Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation?
Staff provide about 3.56 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 48.2% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.
What did inspectors find at Bethlehem South Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation?
Bethlehem South Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation has 28 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2025-09-05). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Does Bethlehem South Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation have availability?
Typically 83% full — openings are usually available. Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.
What types of care does Bethlehem South Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation offer?
Bethlehem South Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation in Bethlehem, PA offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 227 beds.
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