Allentown Senior AdvisorWhat kind of nursing home is Good Shepherd Home-Bethlehem?
Good Shepherd Home-Bethlehem is a 60-bed Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home at 2855 Schoenersville Road, Bethlehem 18017, licensed by the Pennsylvania Department of Health and rated 5 of 5 overall by CMS (Care Compare data as of October 1, 2026).
| Record | Value |
|---|---|
| CMS certification number (CCN) | 396108 |
| Certified beds | 60 |
| Average residents per day (CMS) | 57.5 |
| Ownership type (CMS) | Non profit - Corporation |
| Legal business name | Good Shepherd Home Long Term Care Facility, Inc |
| Chain (CMS) | Not part of a chain in CMS data |
| First certified for Medicare and Medicaid | July 1, 2007 |
How does CMS rate Good Shepherd Home-Bethlehem?
CMS's Care Compare gives Good Shepherd Home-Bethlehem 5 of 5 overall, 5 for health inspections, 5 for staffing and 5 for quality measures.
| CMS rating | Stars |
|---|---|
| Overall | 5 of 5 |
| Health inspections | 5 of 5 |
| Staffing | 5 of 5 |
| Quality measures | 5 of 5 |
| Long-stay quality | 5 of 5 |
| Short-stay quality | n/a of 5 |
Reported total nurse staffing is 4.92 hours per resident per day, higher than the Lehigh Valley median of 3.62; registered nurse time is 1.60 hours, higher than the Lehigh Valley median of 0.61; and nursing staff turnover is 30.1%, lower than the Lehigh Valley median of 39.7%.
What did the latest inspection find at Good Shepherd Home-Bethlehem?
The most recent standard health inspection CMS reports, on January 8, 2026, found 1 health deficiency (0 from complaint investigations), against a Lehigh Valley median of 6; CMS also lists 0 federal fines totaling $0 over the past three years.
The two earlier inspection cycles recorded 2 deficiencies combined, and CMS lists 0 citations from infection-control inspections. Pennsylvania Department of Health surveyors carry out these inspections for CMS.
How full is Good Shepherd Home-Bethlehem, and who is it for?
CMS reports an average of 58 residents a day in 60 certified beds, about 96% occupancy; most admissions are short-term rehab stays after a hospital discharge, alongside long-term residents paid by Medicaid or privately.
Ask whether the bed you are offered is on a rehab unit or a long-term unit, and whether a resident who starts on Medicare can stay on once Medical Assistance takes over.
Which nursing homes are near Good Shepherd Home-Bethlehem?
The closest other certified nursing home is Bethlehem North Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation in Bethlehem, about 0.6 miles away, rated 1 of 5 by CMS.
| Facility | Miles away | CMS overall | Certified beds | CMS deficiencies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bethlehem North Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation 2029 Westgate Drive, 18017 | 0.6 | 1 of 5 | 217 | 19 |
| Bethlehem South Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation 2021 Westgate Drive, 18017 | 0.6 | 1 of 5 | 227 | 15 |
| Riverton Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center 803 North Wahneta St., 18103 | 1.8 | 4 of 5 | 111 | 7 |
| Holy Family Manor 1200 Spring Street, 18018 | 2.2 | 4 of 5 | 208 | 7 |
Which hospital is closest to Good Shepherd Home-Bethlehem?
By straight-line distance the nearest acute-care hospital is St. Luke's University Hospital (Bethlehem) (about 4.8 miles), then Lehigh Valley Hospital–Cedar Crest (about 6.8 miles).
Hospital discharge planners suggest nursing homes with open beds, but under Medicare you may choose any certified home that will accept you.
CMS record: Care Compare
