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Kirkland Village

One Kirkland Village Circle, Bethlehem, PA 18017 · Northampton County

Learn more about Kirkland Village in Bethlehem, PA. Offering independent senior living options, personal care, and more. Entrance fee prices begin at $110,700.

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Exceptional

Haven Scout Score

Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates exceptional.

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Availability outlookUsually has openings

Typically 67% full — availability is generally good.

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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One of Bethlehem's top-rated skilled nursing communities

Kirkland Village is a non-profit skilled nursing facility in Bethlehem, PA, with 60 certified beds and an average of about 40 residents per day. It operates as part of the Presbyterian Senior Living network. It is part of a continuing care retirement community, so residents can often move between levels of care on one campus.

Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall — above the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 4/5 on health inspections, 5/5 on staffing, 5/5 on quality measures.

Staff provide about 4.27 total nurse hours per resident each day (1.22 of them from registered nurses), above the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 25%, better than the ~52% national average — a sign of staffing stability. On the safety record, CMS notes 1 health deficiency at its most recent standard survey, and 1 federal fine totaling $21,645 in the recent record.

Strengths

✓5-star overall CMS rating
✓Strong health-inspection rating
✓Above-average nurse staffing (4.27 hrs/resident/day)
✓Low staff turnover (continuity of care)
✓Full sprinkler system
✓Active resident & family council

Things to ask about

None noted in the public data.

Best for: Families who want a highly rated, well-staffed setting in Bethlehem for 24/7 skilled nursing or post-hospital rehabilitation.

At a glance

Certified beds: 60
Avg. residents/day: 40
Ownership: Non profit - Corporation
Part of a chain: Presbyterian Senior Living
Continuing care: Yes — multiple care levels
CMS provider #: 395916

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

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Level of care	Monthly cost	Source
Skilled Nursing	$11,510–$14,610/mo (median $12,700)	Local market estimate
Continuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)	$2,980–$7,940/mo (median $6,250)	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

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Staffing & care

More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.

Total nurse hrs / resident / day: 4.27; National avg ≈ 3.9
RN hrs / resident / day: 1.22; National avg ≈ 0.75
Nursing staff turnover: 25%; 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): 1
Federal fines: 1 ($21,645)
Total penalties: 1
Last standard survey: 2025-08-28
Sprinkler system: Yes
Resident & family council: Both

What inspectors found

The most recent findings from federal health inspections (9 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.

2026-02-18Severity J — immediate jeopardyFrom a complaintQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

2024-09-12Severity D — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

2024-09-12Severity D — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

2024-09-12Severity D — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

2024-09-12Severity D — potential for harmInfection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

2023-10-26Severity D — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.

2023-10-26Severity D — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

2023-10-26Severity D — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

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.

Penalty history

Federal fines and Medicare/Medicaid payment denials on record.

Date	Type	Amount
2026-02-18	Fine	$21,645

Services & amenities

✓ Continuing care community (multiple care levels on one campus)
✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
✓ Memory care
✓ Restaurant-style dining
✓ Chef-prepared meals
✓ Fitness center
✓ Wellness programs
✓ Gardens / walking paths
✓ Library

Location

One Kirkland Village Circle, 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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Common questions about Kirkland Village

How much does Kirkland Village cost?

Kirkland Village 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 Kirkland Village's Medicare rating?

Medicare (CMS) rates Kirkland Village 5 out of 5 stars overall, including 4/5 for health inspections, 5/5 for staffing, 5/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.

How is the staffing at Kirkland Village?

Staff provide about 4.27 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 25% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.

What did inspectors find at Kirkland Village?

Kirkland Village has 9 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2025-08-28). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.

Does Kirkland Village have availability?

Typically 67% full — availability is generally good. Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.

What types of care does Kirkland Village offer?

Kirkland Village in Bethlehem, PA offers skilled nursing, continuing care (ccrc / life plan) and is licensed for 60 beds.

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