Nursing Home Alerts

Bethlehem North Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center*

2029 Westgate Drive, Bethlehem, PA 18017

Open in mapsSee this home on CMS Care Compare

Follow this home

Bethlehem North Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is a nursing home in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. This page lists the citations, fines and star ratings that CMS publishes for it. Each one has a date and a link to CMS.

At a glance

* Care Compare shows this name shortened to “Bethlehem North Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation”. The full name is from CMS’s Skilled Nursing Facility Enrollments records.

This page uses data from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), published on October 28, 2026. CMS updates its data about once a month.

Get an email when CMS publishes something new about this home

One email per CMS update, only when something changed: a new citation, a fine, a star rating change, a new owner. Early access follows one home per address.

CMS flags

CMS does not list this home as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate. CMS does not show an abuse icon for it. CMS lists no change of ownership in the past 12 months.

Inspections, fines and changes

This list shows every citation and fine in CMS's current data, which covers about the last three years. It also shows changes CMS made to this home's ratings and records.

  1. CMS update of October 28, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 2 / 5 to 1 / 5.

  2. Health inspection on August 25, 2026

    2 citations

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

    Severity K is the highest of CMS's four levels. CMS uses it when residents' health or safety is at serious risk right away.

    67 of 656 Pennsylvania homes (10%) got a citation at the immediate jeopardy level in 2026.

    Show the 2 citations
    • Citation F0689. Severity K: immediate jeopardy, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 28, 2026.

      CMS has cited this home for F0689 3 times since 2024.

    • Citation F0656. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 28, 2026.

    See this home on CMS Care Compare

  3. CMS update of July 29, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 / 5 to 1 / 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 3 / 5 to 2 / 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 / 5 to 1 / 5.

  4. Health inspection on May 12, 2026

    1 citation

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

    Show the 1 citation
    • Citation F0609. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 29, 2026.

    See this home on CMS Care Compare

  5. CMS update of April 29, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 / 5 to 3 / 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 4 / 5 to 3 / 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 / 5 to 2 / 5.

  6. Health inspection on April 10, 2026

    1 citation

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

    Show the 1 citation
    • Citation F0580. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

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

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 21, 2026.

      CMS has cited this home for F0580 2 times since 2025.

    See this home on CMS Care Compare

  7. Health inspection on February 12, 2026

    15 citations

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    Show the 15 citations
    • Citation F0812. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 24, 2026.

      CMS has cited this home for F0812 2 times since 2025.

    • Citation F0684. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 24, 2026.

    • Citation F0554. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 24, 2026.

    • Citation F0567. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 24, 2026.

    • Citation F0607. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 24, 2026.

    • Citation F0677. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 24, 2026.

      CMS has cited this home for F0677 2 times since 2025.

    • Citation F0686. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 24, 2026.

    • Citation F0688. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 24, 2026.

      CMS has cited this home for F0688 2 times since 2025.

    • Citation F0690. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 24, 2026.

    • Citation F0692. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 24, 2026.

      CMS has cited this home for F0692 2 times since 2025.

    • Citation F0699. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 24, 2026.

    • Citation F0883. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 24, 2026.

    • Citation F0887. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 24, 2026.

    • Citation F0804. Severity B: potential for minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 24, 2026.

    • Citation F0814. Severity B: potential for minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 24, 2026.

    See this home on CMS Care Compare

  8. Fire safety inspection on February 12, 2026

    3 citations

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    Show the 3 citations
    • Citation K0321. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 24, 2026.

    • Citation K0374. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 24, 2026.

    • Citation K0923. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 24, 2026.

    See this home on CMS Care Compare

  9. CMS update of July 30, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 / 5 to 3 / 5.

  10. CMS update of June 25, 2025

    • Health citation

      CMS removed citation F0623 from the health inspection on March 6, 2025.

  11. CMS update of April 30, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 / 5 to 2 / 5.

  12. Health inspection on March 6, 2025

    9 citations

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    Show the 9 citations
    • Citation F0558. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 30, 2025.

    • Citation F0580. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

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

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 30, 2025.

    • Citation F0677. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 30, 2025.

    • Citation F0688. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 30, 2025.

    • Citation F0689. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 30, 2025.

    • Citation F0692. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 30, 2025.

    • Citation F0810. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 30, 2025.

    • Citation F0812. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 30, 2025.

    • Citation F0623. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 30, 2025.

    See this home on CMS Care Compare

  13. Fire safety inspection on March 6, 2025

    3 citations

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    Show the 3 citations
    • Citation K0311. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 10, 2025.

    • Citation K0753. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 10, 2025.

    • Citation K0353. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 10, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for K0353 2 times since 2024.

    See this home on CMS Care Compare

  14. CMS update of July 31, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 / 5 to 3 / 5.

  15. CMS update of April 25, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 / 5 to 4 / 5.

  16. CMS update of March 28, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 / 5 to 4 / 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 3 / 5 to 4 / 5.

    • Changed ownership in the last 12 months

      CMS no longer shows a change of ownership in the past 12 months.

  17. Health inspection on February 16, 2024

    1 citation

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    Show the 1 citation
    • Citation F0689. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 5, 2024.

    See this home on CMS Care Compare

  18. Fire safety inspection on February 16, 2024

    4 citations

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    Show the 4 citations
    • Citation K0345. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 21, 2024.

    • Citation K0353. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 21, 2024.

    • Citation K0363. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 21, 2024.

    • Citation K0919. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 21, 2024.

    See this home on CMS Care Compare

  19. Health inspection on December 28, 2023

    1 citation

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

    Show the 1 citation
    • Citation F0561. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

      CMS lists it as corrected on February 13, 2024.

    See this home on CMS Care Compare

CMS star ratings

Ratings over time

Rating shown

Compared with Pennsylvania and the US

Bethlehem North Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center's overall rating is 1 / 5. It is 67% lower than the Pennsylvania average (3 / 5) and 67% lower than the US average (3.1 / 5).

Show the numbers behind this chart
RatingThis homePennsylvania averageUS average
Overall1 / 53 / 53.1 / 5
Health inspections1 / 52.8 / 52.8 / 5
Staffing1 / 53.1 / 53 / 5
Quality measures2 / 53.8 / 53.7 / 5

Facts from CMS

Phone
(610) 861-0100
Last standard health inspection
February 12, 2026 (9 months ago)
Certified beds
217
Residents per day, on average
200.9
Ownership type
For profit - Corporation
Legal business name
2029 Westgate Drive Operations LLC
Chain
Genesis Healthcare
Takes part in
Medicare and Medicaid

Fewer health citations than the Pennsylvania average (30 vs 31).

Owners and managers

CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.

Show 5 more
  • GENESIS HEALTHCARE LLC5% or greater indirect ownership interest · no percentage provided · since 11/15/2022
  • GENESIS HOLDINGS LLC5% or greater indirect ownership interest · no percentage provided · since 11/15/2022
  • GHC HOLDINGS LLC5% or greater indirect ownership interest · no percentage provided · since 11/15/2022
  • SUN HEALTHCARE GROUP INC5% or greater indirect ownership interest · no percentage provided · since 11/15/2022
  • CALLAZO, NANCYOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/29/2024

Questions

When was Bethlehem North Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center last inspected?

CMS lists February 12, 2026 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.

How many citations (violations) does Bethlehem North Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center have?

CMS lists 30 health citations since December 28, 2023. CMS also calls these deficiencies.

Has Bethlehem North Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center been fined?

CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.

What is the CMS star rating of Bethlehem North Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center?

Its CMS overall star rating is 1 / 5.

Is Bethlehem North Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center a Special Focus Facility?

No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.

Other nursing homes in Bethlehem