COUNTRY MEADOWS NURSING CENTER OF BETHLEHEM
Inspected within the last 6 months. Data reflects current conditions.
Country Meadows Nursing Center of Bethlehem has a Trust Grade of B+, indicating that it is recommended and above average compared to other facilities. It ranks #25 out of 653 in Pennsylvania, placing it in the top half of nursing homes in the state, and it is the top facility out of 12 in Northampton County. The facility’s performance is stable, with six issues reported in both 2022 and 2025, suggesting consistent challenges. Staffing is a concern, with a turnover rate of 76%, significantly higher than the state average of 46%, but it does have more RN coverage than 79% of Pennsylvania facilities, which is a positive aspect. While the nursing home has not incurred any fines, indicating compliance with regulations, there have been concerning incidents. For example, staff failed to respond promptly to call bells for residents needing assistance, which could compromise their dignity and quality of life. Additionally, there were issues with developing comprehensive care plans for residents and implementing physician's orders for necessary treatments. Overall, while there are strengths in the facility's ranking and RN coverage, the high staff turnover and specific care deficiencies raise valid concerns for families considering this nursing home.
- Trust Score
- B+
- In Pennsylvania
- #25/653
- Safety Record
- Low Risk
- Inspections
- Holding Steady
- Staff Stability ⚠ Watch
- 76% turnover. Very high, 28 points above average. Constant new faces learning your loved one's needs.
- Penalties ✓ Good
- No fines on record. Clean compliance history, better than most Pennsylvania facilities.
- Skilled Nurses ✓ Good
- Each resident gets 63 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) attention daily — more than 97% of Pennsylvania nursing homes. RNs are the most trained staff who catch health problems before they become serious.
- Violations ○ Average
- 6 deficiencies on record. Average for a facility this size. Mostly minor or procedural issues.
The Good
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5-Star Quality Measures · Strong clinical quality outcomes
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Full Sprinkler Coverage · Fire safety systems throughout facility
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No fines on record
Facility shows strength in quality measures, fire safety.
The Bad
30pts above Pennsylvania avg (46%)
Frequent staff changes - ask about care continuity
28 points above Pennsylvania average of 48%
The Ugly 6 deficiencies on record
Jul 2025
3 deficiencies
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Comprehensive Care Plan
(Tag F0656)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on clinical record review, review of facility documentation, and staff interview, it was determined that the facility fail...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Quality of Care
(Tag F0684)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on facility policy review, clinical record review, and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to implement physician's orders for two of 17 sampled residents. (Residents 7 a...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Resident Rights
(Tag F0550)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on policy review, staff and resident interviews, clinical record review, and review of electronic call bell logs, it was d...
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Sept 2022
3 deficiencies
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0561
(Tag F0561)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on clinical record review, and resident and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to schedule care t...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Assessment Accuracy
(Tag F0641)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on clinical record review and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that a Minimum Data Se...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0688
(Tag F0688)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on clinical record review, observation, and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to implement inter...
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Understanding Severity Codes (click to expand)
Questions to Ask on Your Visit
- "Why is there high staff turnover? How do you retain staff?"
- "Can I speak with families of current residents?"
- "What's your RN coverage like on weekends and overnight?"
Our Honest Assessment
- • Grade B+ (80/100). Above average facility, better than most options in Pennsylvania.
- • No major safety red flags. No abuse findings, life-threatening violations, or SFF status.
- • No fines on record. Clean compliance history, better than most Pennsylvania facilities.
- • 76% turnover. Very high, 28 points above average. Constant new faces learning your loved one's needs.
About This Facility
What is Country Meadows Nursing Center Of Bethlehem's CMS Rating?
CMS assigns COUNTRY MEADOWS NURSING CENTER OF BETHLEHEM an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, which is considered much above average nationally. Within Pennsylvania, this rating places the facility higher than 99% of the state's 100 nursing homes. This rating reflects solid performance across the metrics CMS uses to evaluate nursing home quality.
How is Country Meadows Nursing Center Of Bethlehem Staffed?
CMS rates COUNTRY MEADOWS NURSING CENTER OF BETHLEHEM's staffing level at 3 out of 5 stars, which is average compared to other nursing homes. Staff turnover is 76%, which is 30 percentage points above the Pennsylvania average of 46%. High turnover can affect care consistency as new staff learn residents' individual needs.
What Have Inspectors Found at Country Meadows Nursing Center Of Bethlehem?
State health inspectors documented 6 deficiencies at COUNTRY MEADOWS NURSING CENTER OF BETHLEHEM during 2022 to 2025. These included: 6 with potential for harm.
Who Owns and Operates Country Meadows Nursing Center Of Bethlehem?
COUNTRY MEADOWS NURSING CENTER OF BETHLEHEM is owned by a for-profit company. For-profit facilities operate as businesses with obligations to shareholders or private owners. The facility operates independently rather than as part of a larger chain. With 70 certified beds and approximately 62 residents (about 89% occupancy), it is a smaller facility located in BETHLEHEM, Pennsylvania.
How Does Country Meadows Nursing Center Of Bethlehem Compare to Other Pennsylvania Nursing Homes?
Compared to the 100 nursing homes in Pennsylvania, COUNTRY MEADOWS NURSING CENTER OF BETHLEHEM's overall rating (5 stars) is above the state average of 3.0, staff turnover (76%) is significantly higher than the state average of 46%, and health inspection rating (4 stars) is above the national benchmark.
What Should Families Ask When Visiting Country Meadows Nursing Center Of Bethlehem?
Based on this facility's data, families visiting should ask: "How do you ensure continuity of care given staff turnover, and what is your staff retention strategy?" "Can I visit during a mealtime to observe dining assistance and food quality?" "How do you handle medical emergencies, and what is your hospital transfer rate?" "Can I speak with family members of current residents about their experience?" These questions are particularly relevant given the facility's high staff turnover rate.
Is Country Meadows Nursing Center Of Bethlehem Safe?
Based on CMS inspection data, COUNTRY MEADOWS NURSING CENTER OF BETHLEHEM has a clean safety record: no substantiated abuse findings (meaning no confirmed cases of resident harm), no Immediate Jeopardy citations (the most serious violation level indicating risk of serious injury or death), and is not on the Special Focus Facility watch list (a federal program monitoring the lowest-performing 1% of nursing homes). The facility has a 5-star overall rating and ranks #1 of 100 nursing homes in Pennsylvania. While no facility is perfect, families should still ask about staff-to-resident ratios and recent inspection results during their visit.
Do Nurses at Country Meadows Nursing Center Of Bethlehem Stick Around?
Staff turnover at COUNTRY MEADOWS NURSING CENTER OF BETHLEHEM is high. At 76%, the facility is 30 percentage points above the Pennsylvania average of 46%. High turnover means new staff may not know residents' individual needs, medications, or preferences. It can also be disorienting for residents, especially those with dementia who rely on familiar faces. Families should ask: What is causing the turnover? What retention programs are in place? How do you ensure care continuity during staff transitions?
Was Country Meadows Nursing Center Of Bethlehem Ever Fined?
COUNTRY MEADOWS NURSING CENTER OF BETHLEHEM has no federal fines on record. CMS issues fines when nursing homes fail to meet care standards or don't correct problems found during inspections. The absence of fines suggests the facility has either maintained compliance or corrected any issues before penalties were assessed. This is a positive indicator, though families should still review recent inspection reports for the full picture.
Is Country Meadows Nursing Center Of Bethlehem on Any Federal Watch List?
COUNTRY MEADOWS NURSING CENTER OF BETHLEHEM is not on any federal watch list. The most significant is the Special Focus Facility (SFF) program, which identifies the bottom 1% of nursing homes nationally based on persistent, serious quality problems. Not being on this list means the facility has avoided the pattern of deficiencies that triggers enhanced federal oversight. This is a positive indicator, though families should still review the facility's inspection history directly.