ElderGrade
C

57.1/100

Average

Bethlehem South Skilled Nursing And Rehabilitation

2021 Westgate Drive, Bethlehem, PA 18017

CMS 2/5 stars #14 of 16 in Lehigh County (610) 865-6077
Certified beds
227
Occupancy
86%
Ownership
For-profit
Accepts
Medicare + Medicaid

What to ask about before you visit

These are findings in the public CMS record for this home. They are not our opinion — each one comes straight from a federal inspection or enforcement file.

  • $27,378 in federal fines

    CMS has fined this facility across 1 penalty action(s).

How this grade was calculated

Every point is shown. Nothing is weighted behind the scenes — the full formula is on How we grade.

Inspection safety

26.1/30

Citations from state health inspections over the last three surveys, weighted by how much harm CMS says they caused.

  • -3.9 for 28 total citations against a national median of 17

Staffing

8/30

Nursing hours per resident per day, adjusted for how sick the residents are, plus RN cover and weekend consistency.

  • 3.26 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 0.43 RN hours per resident per day
  • Weekend staffing drops 12% against weekdays

Staff stability

9/15

How much of the nursing team leaves in a year. High turnover means a resident rarely sees the same face twice.

  • 52% of nursing staff left in the last year

Resident outcomes

9/15

The CMS quality-measure rating, built from resident outcomes like falls, pressure ulcers, infections and antipsychotic use.

  • 3 of 5 stars on the CMS quality-measure rating

Enforcement history

5/10

Fines and payment denials CMS has imposed. A denial of payment means CMS stopped paying for new admissions.

  • $27,378 in federal fines across 1 action(s)

Staffing, against the national average

Full detail

Hours of nursing care each resident receives per day. The marker on each bar is the national average.

Total nurse hours per resident per day 3.30 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Below average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 0.43 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Below average

RNs are the licence level most likely to catch a resident deteriorating.

Weekend nurse hours 2.90 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Below average

The shift most families visit, and the one thinned first.

Nursing staff turnover 52.20%
National average 45.80% Below average

The share of nursing staff who left over the last year.

Recent inspection findings

All 28 citations

Last standard health inspection: September 5, 2025 (11 months ago).

D Apr 29, 2026 F0686 From a complaint

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Apr 29, 2026 F0690 From a complaint

Quality 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.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Sep 5, 2025 F0607

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Sep 5, 2025 F0695

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Sep 5, 2025 F0554

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Sep 5, 2025 F0609

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Sep 5, 2025 F0677

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Sep 5, 2025 F0686

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

Who owns this home

Full record

Part of GENESIS HEALTHCARE, which operates 185 homes. Staffing budgets are usually set at chain level, not in the building.

Owner Type Role Since
BERG, MICHAEL Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
BRIDGEFORD, LAURA Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
MENDELSON, AVI Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
AVERSA, THADDEUS Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
CALLAZO, NANCY Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
AVERSA, THADDEUS Individual ADP OF THE SNF
CALLAZO, NANCY Individual ADP OF THE SNF
FC-GEN OPERATIONS INVESTMENT LLC Organization 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
GEN OPERATIONS I LLC Organization 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
GEN OPERATIONS II LLC Organization 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
GENESIS HEALTHCARE INC Organization 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
GENESIS HEALTHCARE LLC Organization 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST

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Common questions about Bethlehem South Skilled Nursing And Rehabilitation

What is the ElderGrade for Bethlehem South Skilled Nursing And Rehabilitation? +

Bethlehem South Skilled Nursing And Rehabilitation holds an ElderGrade of C (57.1 out of 100), which we describe as "average". The grade combines its inspection citations, nurse staffing levels, staff turnover, resident outcomes and enforcement history from the federal CMS record.

How many nursing hours does each resident get at Bethlehem South Skilled Nursing And Rehabilitation? +

Residents receive an average of 3.30 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has Bethlehem South Skilled Nursing And Rehabilitation been cited for harming residents? +

No. None of the 28 citations on record were scored at the levels CMS uses to indicate actual harm or immediate jeopardy.

Does Bethlehem South Skilled Nursing And Rehabilitation accept Medicaid? +

Yes, Bethlehem South Skilled Nursing And Rehabilitation is certified to accept Medicaid, which is the programme that pays for long-term custodial care once a resident meets their state's income and asset limits.