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Health Inspection

Bethlehem South Skilled Nursing And Rehabilitation

September 5, 2025 · Bethlehem, PA · 2021 Westgate Drive
Citations 8
CMS Rating 3/5
Beds 227
Provider ID 395429
Healthcare Facility
Bethlehem South Skilled Nursing And Rehabilitation
Bethlehem, PA  ·  View full profile →
Inspection Summary

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.

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Inspection Findings

FF0554
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

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.

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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an F-tag violation?
F-tags are federal deficiency codes used by CMS to categorize nursing home violations. Each F-tag corresponds to a specific federal regulation (42 CFR Part 483). For example, F607 relates to abuse prevention policies, F880 relates to infection control.
Were these violations corrected?
Facilities must submit plans of correction and implement changes within required timeframes. CMS conducts follow-up inspections to verify corrections. Check the inspection report for specific correction dates and follow-up verification status.
How often do nursing home inspections happen?
CMS conducts unannounced inspections of all Medicare/Medicaid-certified nursing homes at least once per year. Additional inspections may occur based on complaints, facility-reported incidents, or follow-up to verify previous violations were corrected.
What should families do about these violations?
Families should: (1) Review the full inspection report for details, (2) Ask facility administration about specific corrective actions taken, (3) Check if this represents a pattern by reviewing prior inspections, (4) Compare with other facilities in BETHLEHEM, PA, (5) Report new concerns to state authorities.
Where can I see the full inspection report?
Complete inspection reports are available on Medicare.gov's Care Compare website (www.medicare.gov/care-compare). You can also request copies directly from BETHLEHEM SOUTH SKILLED NURSING AND REHABILITATION or from the state Department of Health. Reports include deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines.


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