Promedica Skilled Nursing and Rehab (Bethlehem South)
Overview
Promedica Skilled Nursing and Rehab (Bethlehem South) is located in Bethlehem, PA, part of Lehigh County.
According to United States census data, the city has a population of 75,624. 17.2% of residents are 65 years or older, .7% more than the U.S. population.
Three neighboring cities, towns, and the like are Fountain Hill, Catasauqua, and Freemansburg.
Our network provides data for 17 senior living communities in Bethlehem, PA with this community.
About the Community
A nonprofit corporation, Promedica Skilled Nursing and Rehab (Bethlehem South) accepts Medicare and Medicaid. The facility contains 227 beds with an average occupancy rate of 84.4%.
Resident council is available. Promedica Skilled Nursing and Rehab (Bethlehem South) is not a continuing care retirement community.
The most recent standard fire safety inspection saw automatic sprinklers in all required areas.
Quality Measures and Vaccination Rates
Promedica Skilled Nursing and Rehab (Bethlehem South) reports the below data to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). The Retirement Being team compares each datum to the nation’s and Pennsylvania’s averages.
Long-Stay Quality Measures
Anti-Anxiety Medication
D
23.2% of residents received anti-anxiety or hypnotic medication, 3.7% more than the nation and 3.4% more than the state.
Antipsychotic Medication
C
13.5% of residents received antipsychotic medication, 1% less than the nation and 2.1% less than the state.
Bowels or Bladder Control
A
23% of low-risk residents lose control of their bowels or bladder, 24% less than the nation and 31.9% less than the state.
Depressive Symptoms
B
1% of residents have depressive symptoms, 6.5% less than the nation and 2.1% less than the state.
Falls with a Major Injury
D
3.9% of residents have one or more falls with a major injury, 0.5% more than the nation and 0.5% more than the state.
Increased Need for Help
F
25.8% of residents’ need for help with daily activities increased, 11.2% more than the nation and 11% more than the state.
Influenza Vaccine
C
98.1% of residents were given the influenza vaccine, 2.7% more than the nation and 3.5% more than the state.
Physical Restraints
A
0% of residents were physically restrained, 0.2% less than the nation and 0.2% less than the state.
Pneumococcal Vaccine
D
92.3% of residents were given the pneumococcal vaccine, 0.4% less than the nation and 3.5% more than the state.
Pressure Ulcers
B
5.4% of high-risk residents have pressure ulcers, 2.7% less than the nation and 2.2% less than the state.
UTI
C
2% of residents have a urinary tract infection, 0.4% less than the nation and 0.1% more than the state.
Urinary Catheter
F
2.6% of residents have or had a catheter inserted and left in their bladder, 1% more than the nation and 1.2% more than the state.
Weight Loss
B
4.2% of residents lose too much weight, 1.8% less than the nation and 2.1% less than the state.
Worsening Movability
F
28.8% of residents’ ability to move independently worsened, 10.8% more than the nation and 7.1% more than the state.
Short-Stay Quality Measures
Antipsychotic Medication
D
1.7% of residents received antipsychotic medication for the first time, 0.1% less than the nation and 0.2% more than the state.
Improvements in Function
F
62.2% of residents saw improvements in function, 12.1% less than the nation and 10.3% less than the state.
Pneumococcal Vaccine
D
77.7% of residents were given the pneumococcal vaccine, 1.8% less than the nation and 5.8% more than the state.
Seasonal Influenza Vaccine
B
89% of residents were given the seasonal influenza vaccine, 12.3% more than the nation and 17.1% more than the state.
Staffing Hours and Turnover Rates
Promedica Skilled Nursing and Rehab (Bethlehem South) provides staffing information to the CMS, which the federal agency uses to calculate the below staffing data. Our team then sets each data point against the nation’s and Pennsylvania’s averages.
Staffing Hours
Nurse Aide
D
Nurse aide hours total 1 hour and 47 minutes per resident daily, 24 minutes shorter than the nation and 14 minutes shorter than the state.
Licensed Partial Nurse
D
Licensed partial nurse hours total 43 minutes per resident daily, 9 minutes shorter than the nation and 9 minutes shorter than the state.
Registered Nurse
D
Registered nurse hours total 26 minutes per resident daily, 14 minutes shorter than the nation and 23 minutes shorter than the state.
On the weekend, registered nurse hours total 19 minutes per resident daily, 8 minutes shorter than the nation and 14 minutes shorter than the state.
Physical Therapist
C
Physical therapist hours total 2 minutes per resident daily, 1 minute shorter than the nation and 2 minutes shorter than the state.
Staffing Turnover Rates
Registered Nurse
B
The registered nurse turnover rate is 45.5%, 6.4% lower than the nation and 1.5% lower than the state.
Total Nursing Staff
B
The total nursing staff turnover rate is 44.1%, 9.2% lower than the nation and 5.5% lower than the state.
Administrator
F
3 administrators left the facility within a recent one-year period, 2.3 more than the nation and 2.2 more than the state.
Local Businesses and Organizations
Healthcare
For Promedica Skilled Nursing and Rehab (Bethlehem South) residents that require a hospital visit, Lehigh Valley Hospital-Muhlenberg is the closest, 0.35 miles away.
The closest pharmacies are Rite Aid, 0.33 miles away, and NewSound Hearing Centers, 0.37 miles away. Walgreens and CVS Pharmacy are two more in the area.
Should there be a need for dental care, Alec H Jaret DMD PC and Amedeo DiEdwardo, DDS are 0.05 miles and 0.09 miles away. As for vision care, Westgate Optical is 0.09 miles from the community.
Leisure Activities
If some fresh air or exercise is desired, Kings Mansion Park is 0.62 miles away, and Sherwood Park is 1.13 miles away. Amc Allentown 16 is 1.22 miles away for an activity with little physical movement. Bookworms can find solace in Reeves Library, 1.47 miles from Promedica Skilled Nursing and Rehab (Bethlehem South).
Nearby places of worship include Derk C Lamar and Church of the Manger. The former is 0.13 miles, and the latter is 0.31 miles from the community.
When the time comes for a haircut or trim, Bethlehem Barber Shop is 0.33 miles away.
Sustenance
Seniors looking to dine out or order takeout have several choices, including Johnny’s Bagels & Deli and China Buffet, 0.26 miles and 0.26 miles away. Brooklyn Bagels & Deli and SUBWAY are a couple of other establishments in the area.
To do some grocery shopping, Weis Markets is 0.3 miles away, and Price Rite Of Bethlehem is 0.84 miles away. Restaurant Depot and ALDI are two more nearby options.
Financial Services
Take care of financial needs at Citibank, 0.31 miles away, or People First Fcu, 0.33 miles away. PNC Bank and BB&T are also in the vicinity of the community.
The Weather in Bethlehem
July was Bethlehem’s warmest month of the last year, with an average high of 87°F. Conversely, its coldest month was January. The average low in January was 18°F.
The city saw 39.47 inches of precipitation, 33.92 inches of snowfall, and average humidity of 66% over the last 12 months.