Bethlehem North Skilled Nursing And Rehabilitation
Bethlehem, PA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 395527) · 217 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (610) 861-0100 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Bethlehem North Skilled Nursing And Rehabilitation has a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Pennsylvania state average of 2.97 stars. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 1 star.
Bethlehem North reports total nurse staffing of about 3.22 hours per resident per day, including 0.45 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 55.9%. CMS gives the facility a staffing rating of 1 out of 5 stars.
CMS records show no federal fines on record for Bethlehem North Skilled Nursing And Rehabilitation, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials. The facility does not carry CMS's abuse icon and is not currently in the Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Bethlehem North Skilled Nursing And Rehabilitation is a 217-bed skilled nursing facility in Bethlehem, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, with an average of 202.1 residents. It has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since May 22, 1982, and is operated as a for-profit corporation. The facility is part of the Genesis Healthcare chain, which includes 184 facilities nationally with an average CMS rating of 2.4 stars; ownership has not changed in the past 12 months.
According to CMS Care Compare, Bethlehem North holds an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Pennsylvania state average of 2.97 stars. Its component ratings are: health inspection 2 stars, staffing 1 star, and quality measures 2 stars.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS show total nurse staffing of 3.22 hours per resident per day, including 0.45 registered nurse hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 55.9%.
Regarding penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record for this facility (0 fines totaling $0.00) and no payment denials. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently designated under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which targets homes with a history of serious, persistent quality problems that are placed under increased regulatory scrutiny.
Families should review the facility's full inspection history, staffing detail, and quality measures directly on Medicare Care Compare, as ratings and penalty status are updated periodically. This profile reflects CMS Care Compare data as most recently reported.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Bethlehem North has a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, which is below the Pennsylvania state average of 2.97 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.22 hours per resident per day, including 0.45 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing turnover rate of 55.9% and a CMS staffing rating of 1 star.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not show an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently designated as a Special Focus Facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 217 beds and has an average of 202.1 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation and is part of the Genesis Healthcare chain, which includes 184 facilities with an average rating of 2.4 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since May 22, 1982.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall performance, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 1, 2, 1, and 2 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at (610) 861-0100 or check Medicare Care Compare for details.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This data set doesn't cover tour details; contact the facility at (610) 861-0100 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the most current data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/395527?state=PA.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.