Bethlehem, PA

Good Shepherd Home-Bethlehem

5-star overall rating with 5-star inspections with 1 recent health deficiencies

2855 Schoenersville Road, Bethlehem, PA

(610) 807-5600

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Overall

5 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

5 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

5 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

5 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

60

Certified beds

Average residents

58

Average occupied residents

Ownership

Non-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

No chain reported

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

2007-07-01

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare + Medicaid

Participation flags

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

1.66

Registered nurse staffing

LPN hours / resident day

0.63

Licensed practical nurse staffing

Aide hours / resident day

2.85

Nurse aide staffing

Weekend hours

4.40

Weekend nurse staffing

RN turnover

25%

Annual RN turnover

Total nurse turnover

32%

Annual nurse turnover

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure	Facility	State	National	Note
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days	2.0	1.7 0.3 pts worse	1.9 0.1 pts worse	Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days	0.8	1.2 0.4 pts better	1.8 1 pts better	Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine	96.2%	86.9% 9.3 pts better	93.4% 2.8 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine	100.0%	93.5% 6.5 pts better	95.5% 4.5 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury	0.0%	3.2% 3.2 pts better	3.3% 3.3 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms	1.1%	6.5% 5.4 pts better	11.4% 10.3 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight	3.1%	6.5% 3.4 pts better	5.4% 2.3 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication	30.4%	19.9% 10.5 pts worse	19.6% 10.8 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication	17.0%	18.7% 1.7 pts better	16.7% 0.3 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained	0.0%	0.2% 0.2 pts better	0.1% 0.1 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased	10.0%	18.3% 8.3 pts better	14.9% 4.9 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder	0.0%	0.9% 0.9 pts better	1.0% 1 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection	1.8%	1.7% 0.1 pts worse	1.7% 0.1 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence	30.5%	26.4% 4.1 pts worse	19.8% 10.7 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers	4.7%	5.3% 0.6 pts better	5.1% 0.4 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit	8.8%	9.8% 1 pts better	12.0% 3.2 pts better	Short Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission	14.5%	23.1% 8.6 pts better	23.9% 9.4 pts better	Short Stay · 20240701-20250630

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2026-01-08 · Fire 2026-01-08

1 health deficiencies

Top issue: Nutrition and Dietary (1 deficiency)

0 fire-safety deficiencies

No concentrated fire-safety issue counts in this cycle.

Cycle 2 Health 2024-12-19 · Fire 2024-12-19

2 health deficiencies

Top issue: Freedom from Abuse and Neglect and Exploitation (1 deficiency)

4 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (2 deficiencies)

Cycle 3 Health 2023-12-07 · Fire 2023-12-07

0 health deficiencies

No concentrated health issue counts in this cycle.

3 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Egress (1 deficiency)

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-19

K321 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2025-02-05

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-19

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2025-02-05

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-19

K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2025-02-05

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-19

K923 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

Corrected 2025-02-05

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-12-07

K225 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.

Corrected 2024-02-19

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-12-07

K363 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2024-02-19

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-12-07

K920 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Corrected 2024-02-19

Inspection history

Recent health citations

C · Minimal harm 2026-01-08

F814 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

Not marked corrected

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-19

F584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor 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.

Corrected 2025-02-17

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-19

F600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Corrected 2025-02-17

Penalties and ownership