Bethlehem South Skilled Nursing And Rehabilitation
BETHLEHEM SOUTH SKILLED NURSING AND REHABILITATION in BETHLEHEM, PA — inspection on September 5, 2025.
Found 8 citations. Severity: Standard violations.
Health inspections identify deficiencies that facilities must correct within required timeframes. Violations range from minor documentation issues to serious safety concerns and are subject to follow-up verification.
Inspection Findings
Federal health inspectors cited BETHLEHEM SOUTH SKILLED NURSING AND REHABILITATION in BETHLEHEM, PA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0554 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-09-05.
Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.
While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.
This was one of 8 deficiencies cited during this inspection of BETHLEHEM SOUTH SKILLED NURSING AND REHABILITATION.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2025-10-14.
Federal health inspectors cited BETHLEHEM SOUTH SKILLED NURSING AND REHABILITATION in BETHLEHEM, PA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0607 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-09-05.
Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Scope/Severity Level E: pattern, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.
While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.
This was one of 8 deficiencies cited during this inspection of BETHLEHEM SOUTH SKILLED NURSING AND REHABILITATION.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2025-10-14.
Federal health inspectors cited BETHLEHEM SOUTH SKILLED NURSING AND REHABILITATION in BETHLEHEM, PA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0609 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-09-05.
Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.
While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.
This was one of 8 deficiencies cited during this inspection of BETHLEHEM SOUTH SKILLED NURSING AND REHABILITATION.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2025-10-14.
Federal health inspectors cited BETHLEHEM SOUTH SKILLED NURSING AND REHABILITATION in BETHLEHEM, PA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0628 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-09-05.
Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Scope/Severity Level C: pattern, no actual harm with potential for minimal harm.
While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.
This was one of 8 deficiencies cited during this inspection of BETHLEHEM SOUTH SKILLED NURSING AND REHABILITATION.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2025-10-14.
Federal health inspectors cited BETHLEHEM SOUTH SKILLED NURSING AND REHABILITATION in BETHLEHEM, PA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0677 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-09-05.
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.
While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.
This was one of 8 deficiencies cited during this inspection of BETHLEHEM SOUTH SKILLED NURSING AND REHABILITATION.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2025-10-14.
Federal health inspectors cited BETHLEHEM SOUTH SKILLED NURSING AND REHABILITATION in BETHLEHEM, PA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0686 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-09-05.
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.
While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.
This was one of 8 deficiencies cited during this inspection of BETHLEHEM SOUTH SKILLED NURSING AND REHABILITATION.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2025-10-14.
Federal health inspectors cited BETHLEHEM SOUTH SKILLED NURSING AND REHABILITATION in BETHLEHEM, PA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0688 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-09-05.
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: 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.
Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.
While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.
This was one of 8 deficiencies cited during this inspection of BETHLEHEM SOUTH SKILLED NURSING AND REHABILITATION.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2025-10-14.
Federal health inspectors cited BETHLEHEM SOUTH SKILLED NURSING AND REHABILITATION in BETHLEHEM, PA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0695 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-09-05.
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Scope/Severity Level E: pattern, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.
While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.
This was one of 8 deficiencies cited during this inspection of BETHLEHEM SOUTH SKILLED NURSING AND REHABILITATION.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2025-10-14.
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Source: This inspection report was downloaded directly from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) via Medicare.gov. CMS releases nursing home inspection reports in bulk. The findings reflect what state surveyors documented in the official Form CMS-2567 Statement of Deficiencies on the date of the inspection.
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