BETHLEHEM SOUTH SKILLED NURSING AND REHABILITATION

CMS abuse icon · CCN 395429 · 2021 WESTGATE DRIVE OPERATIONS LLC · For profit - Corporation · GENESIS HEALTHCARE chain · 227 certified beds · Lehigh · PA


BETHLEHEM SOUTH SKILLED NURSING AND REHABILITATION is a 227-bed nursing home in BETHLEHEM, Pennsylvania. CMS has certified it for Medicare and Medicaid since 1978-12-26. It averages 195.0 residents a day.

What harm was found in the violations cited at BETHLEHEM SOUTH SKILLED NURSING AND REHABILITATION?

CMS lists 33 health-inspection deficiencies for BETHLEHEM SOUTH SKILLED NURSING AND REHABILITATION, all of them in the three years to 2026-08-01: the highest scope-and-severity letter on record is J; the most recent health inspection was 2026-06-30.

Survey dateTagDeficiencySeverity
2026-06-30F0605, F0656, F0689Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. / Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. / Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.D
2026-06-09F0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.J
2026-06-02F0580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.D
2026-04-29F0686, F0690Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. / Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.D
2025-09-05F0607, F0695Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. / Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.E
2025-09-05F0554, F0609, F0677, F0686, F0688Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. / Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. / Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. / Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. / 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.D
2025-09-05F0628Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.C
2025-07-25F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.D
2025-07-01F0580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.D
2024-11-27F0677, F0688Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. / 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.D
2024-07-26F0623Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.B
2024-06-11F0685Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.D
2023-11-02F0623, F0625, F0688, F0697Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. / Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. / 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. / Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.E
2023-11-02F0580, F0607, F0641, F0684, F0880Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. / Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. / Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. / Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. / Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.D
2023-11-02F0584, F0814Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. / Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.C
2023-09-19F0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.D

Why was BETHLEHEM SOUTH SKILLED NURSING AND REHABILITATION fined?

DateTypeAmount
2026-04-29Fine$27,378

How is BETHLEHEM SOUTH SKILLED NURSING AND REHABILITATION staffed relative to the PA average?

MeasureThis facilityPA average
Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day3.303943.88823
Total nursing staff turnover (%)52.244.5
Average number of residents per day195.0104.6

Who owns BETHLEHEM SOUTH SKILLED NURSING AND REHABILITATION, and what chain is it in?

BETHLEHEM SOUTH SKILLED NURSING AND REHABILITATION is registered with CMS as For profit - Corporation, operates under the legal business name 2021 WESTGATE DRIVE OPERATIONS LLC and belongs to the GENESIS HEALTHCARE chain.

RoleOwnerAssociation date
5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTGENESIS PM PA OPERATIONS LLCsince 11/14/2022
5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTFC-GEN OPERATIONS INVESTMENT LLC, GEN OPERATIONS I LLC, GEN OPERATIONS II LLC, GENESIS HEALTHCARE INC, GENESIS HEALTHCARE LLC, GENESIS HOLDINGS LLC, GHC HOLDINGS LLC, SUN HEALTHCARE GROUP INC, WHITMAN, ARNOLDsince 06/01/2020
CORPORATE OFFICERBERG, MICHAEL, BRIDGEFORD, LAURA, MENDELSON, AVIsince 01/01/2024
OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLAVERSA, THADDEUS, CALLAZO, NANCYsince 06/01/2023
ADP OF THE SNFAVERSA, THADDEUS, CALLAZO, NANCYsince 02/12/2025

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