Allentown Senior AdvisorWhat is Moravian Village II of Bethlehem in Bethlehem licensed to provide?
Moravian Village II of Bethlehem is a personal care home at 526 Wood Street, Bethlehem 18018, licensed by the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services under 55 Pa. Code Chapter 2600 for up to 250 residents; DHS lists it as license #215690, licensed on a full license running to August 3, 2027.
| Record | DHS data |
|---|---|
| DHS license number | 215690 |
| License category | Personal care home (PCH) |
| Regulation | 55 Pa. Code Chapter 2600 |
| Maximum capacity | 250 |
| License type | Full |
| Status | Licensed |
| Current license period | 08/03/2026 to 08/03/2027 |
| Dementia unit (from the certificate) | None listed |
| Operation (DHS) | Nonprofit |
| Legal entity on the license | Moravian Village Of Bethlehem |
| County | Northampton County |
A personal care home provides housing, meals, supervision and help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing and medications; it may not provide ongoing skilled nursing with its own staff.
What did DHS inspectors find at Moravian Village II of Bethlehem?
DHS has posted 34 licensing inspection reports for Moravian Village II of Bethlehem, 1 report in the last 24 months, the newest dated June 24, 2026; the latest report we could read in full, from June 24, 2026, lists 4 violations.
| Report date | Violations | 55 Pa. Code sections cited | DHS report |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06/24/2026 | 4 | 2600.63 First Aid/CPR Training, 2600.89 Hot Water Temperature, 2600.107 Procedure Emergency Management Agency Submission, 2600.190 Record of Training | |
| 10/10/2024 | 3 | 2600.54 Direct Care Staff, 2600.103 Refrigerator/Freezer Temps, 2600.103 Storing Food | |
| 07/31/2024 | 0 | No violations cited | |
| 04/03/2024 | Report posted (not parsed) | — |
That is more than the Lehigh Valley median of 2 for a latest report.
The cover letter's conclusion reads: “we have determined that your submitted plan of correction is fully implemented.”
How often has DHS visited Moravian Village II of Bethlehem?
DHS's posted history for Moravian Village II of Bethlehem runs back to 2009, with the most reports in 2024 (3); the 1 report from the last 24 months are dated 06/24/2026.
A cluster of reports close together usually means DHS returned to verify corrections or to look into a complaint.
How does Moravian Village II of Bethlehem compare with nearby personal care homes?
On DHS's numbers, its 250-resident capacity is above the Lehigh Valley median of 72; it has 1 DHS report in 24 months against a median of 5, and the nearest other licensed home is Bethelehm Manor Memory Care in Bethlehem, about 0.0 miles away.
- Bethelehm Manor Memory Care, Bethlehem: 0.0 mi, capacity 60, unit 30
- Bethlehem Manor, Bethlehem: 0.0 mi, capacity 75, unit 36
- Eastern Comfort III, Slatington: 0.0 mi, capacity 20
- Grace Mansion, Bethlehem: 0.0 mi, capacity 28
Which hospitals are closest to Moravian Village II of Bethlehem?
The nearest acute-care hospital in CMS's data is St. Luke's University Hospital (Bethlehem), about 3.2 miles away in a straight line, followed by Lehigh Valley Hospital–Cedar Crest at about 6.3 miles.
CMS gives St. Luke's University Hospital (Bethlehem) an overall hospital rating of 5 of 5.
What should families ask Moravian Village II of Bethlehem before signing?
These questions follow from what the state's own data shows:
- May we see the plan of correction for the 06/24/2026 report (sections 2600.63, 2600.89, 2600.107)?
- Which services cost extra beyond the base rate here?
- How many hours of personal care will my parent receive each day under the support plan?
- Have you discharged residents for care needs in the past year, and where did they go?
- Do you accept residents who receive SSI with the personal care home supplement, and how many such residents live here?
- Which pharmacy supplies medications, and how are changes from doctors handled?
DHS records: inspection history · certificate history
