nursing home in Bethlehem, PA
Kirkland Village
One Kirkland Village Circle, Bethlehem, PA 18017 · (610) 691-4500
★★★★★5
Much above average
CMS overall star rating
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★4
- Staffing★★★★★5
- Quality measures★★★★★5
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Kirkland Village at a glance
Kirkland Village is a 60-bed non-profit nursing home in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania (Northampton County).
CMS gives it 5 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, better than the Pennsylvania average of 3.
Residents receive about 4.7 hours of nursing care per day (1.3 of them from registered nurses), better than the state average of 3.9 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (August 28, 2025) found 1 health citation. The Pennsylvania average is 10.
Federal regulators fined it 1 time in the past three years, totaling $14,069.
Nursing staff turnover is 31.9% per year (state average 44.5%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- Non Profit - Corporation
- Beds
- 60
- Certified for
- Medicare
- Chain / affiliated entity
- Presbyterian Senior Living
- Medicare-certified since
- January 6, 1994
- Continuing care retirement community
- Yes
- Resident/family council
- Both
- County
- Northampton County
- CMS Certification Number
- 395916
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Pennsylvania avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3 / 5 | 3 / 5 | Better |
| Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Better |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Better |
| Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Better |
| Long-stay quality rating (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | Better |
| Short-stay (rehab) quality rating (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Pennsylvania avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better) | 4.71 hrs | 3.89 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Better |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 1.30 hrs | 0.79 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Better |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 2.35 hrs | 2.19 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Average |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 4.08 hrs | 3.53 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Better |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 31.9% | 44.5% | 45.8% | Better |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 30.8% | 39.9% | 42.9% | Better |
| Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
Inspections
| Measure | This facility | Pennsylvania avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better) | 1 | 10 | 9 | Better |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 1 | 3 | 3 | Better |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 19 | 82.4 | 80.6 | Better |
Penalties
| Measure | This facility | Pennsylvania avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 1 | 1 | 1 | Worse |
| Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | $14,069 | $25,774 | $30,972 | Better |
| All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 1 | 1 | 1 | Average |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Pennsylvania avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified beds | 60 | 127 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 39 | 105 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 64.7% | 84% | 80.9% |
Long-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Pennsylvania avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury (lower is better) | 3.4% | 3.1% | 3.2% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 0.7% | 4.8% | 4.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 14% | 17.7% | 15.4% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 0% | 1.5% | 1.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 0% | 0.7% | 0.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 18.5% | 16.8% | 13.9% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 32.4% | 17% | 14.1% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 3.1% | 6.2% | 5.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 0% | 10.8% | 12.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who were physically restrained (lower is better) | 0% | 0.2% | 0.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given anti-anxiety or sleep medication (lower is better) | 28.1% | 20% | 19.5% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 35.5% | 25.5% | 19% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 91.7% | 93.5% | 95.5% | Average |
| Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 85.1% | 87.5% | 93.6% | Worse |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Pennsylvania avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 0.6% | 1.4% | 1.6% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 45.5% | 68.7% | 79.8% | Worse |
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 88.5% | 70% | 82% | Better |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 9 health deficiencies and 22 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. 1 citation involved actual harm, including 1 rated "immediate jeopardy".
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| February 18, 2026 Complaint | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689 | J Immediate jeopardy, isolated | Corrected February 15, 2026 |
| August 28, 2025 Fire safety | Meet requirements for sections of health care facilities separated by fire resistive construction. Construction Deficiencies · Tag K0131 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected September 30, 2025 |
| August 28, 2025 Fire safety | Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0311 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected September 30, 2025 |
| August 28, 2025 Fire safety | Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0211 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected September 30, 2025 |
| August 28, 2025 Fire safety | Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements. Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0225 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected September 30, 2025 |
| August 28, 2025 Fire safety | Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0291 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected September 30, 2025 |
| August 28, 2025 Fire safety | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected September 30, 2025 |
| August 28, 2025 Fire safety | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0363 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected September 30, 2025 |
| August 28, 2025 Fire safety | Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0374 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected September 30, 2025 |
| August 28, 2025 Fire safety | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0918 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected September 30, 2025 |
| August 28, 2025 Fire safety | Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0921 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected September 30, 2025 |
| August 28, 2025 Fire safety | To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0761 | C No harm, widespread | Corrected September 30, 2025 |
| September 12, 2024 Fire safety | Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector. Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0223 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected October 30, 2024 |
| September 12, 2024 Fire safety | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected October 30, 2024 |
| September 12, 2024 Fire safety | Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0374 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected October 30, 2024 |
| September 12, 2024 Fire safety | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0321 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected October 30, 2024 |
| September 12, 2024 Fire safety | Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0311 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected October 30, 2024 |
| September 12, 2024 Fire safety | To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0761 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected October 30, 2024 |
| September 12, 2024 Fire safety | Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0004 | C No harm, widespread | Corrected October 30, 2024 |
| September 12, 2024 Standard | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0684 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected October 10, 2024 |
| September 12, 2024 Standard | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0692 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected October 10, 2024 |
| September 12, 2024 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected October 10, 2024 |
| September 12, 2024 Standard | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0580 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected October 10, 2024 |
| October 26, 2023 Fire safety | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0321 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected December 17, 2023 |
| October 26, 2023 Fire safety | Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector. Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0223 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected December 17, 2023 |
| October 26, 2023 Fire safety | Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0923 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected December 17, 2023 |
| October 26, 2023 Fire safety | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0363 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected December 17, 2023 |
| October 26, 2023 Standard | Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0638 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected December 17, 2023 |
| October 26, 2023 Standard | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0842 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected December 17, 2023 |
| October 26, 2023 Standard | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected December 17, 2023 |
| October 26, 2023 Standard | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0684 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected December 17, 2023 |
Severity letters follow the CMS scope-and-severity grid: A–C no actual harm with potential for minimal harm; D–F potential for more than minimal harm; G–I actual harm; J–L immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety. How to read inspection citations.
Fines and payment denials
CMS reports 1 federal penalty in the past three years, including $14,069 in fines.
| Date | Penalty | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| February 18, 2026 | Fine | $14,069 |
Owners and managers
Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHI Organization | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | — | 09/21/2008 |
| BIRDSALL, JAMES Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2023 |
| CHOTTINER, LAWRENCE Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2023 |
| ELLIOTT, BRENDA Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2022 |
| GOLDSTEIN, TERRY Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2018 |
| KELLY, SHARON Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2011 |
| KINARD, JOSEPH Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2021 |
| PAXTON, STUART Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2019 |
| REIMANN, SUSAN Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2016 |
| RHODES, CHERYL Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2024 |
| SCOTT, WILLIAM Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2022 |
| SEIBERT, JOSEPH Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2023 |
| SHROPSHIRE, JENNIFER Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/01/2017 |
| STONE, ROBYN Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2016 |
| DAVIS, DANNY Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/21/2018 |
| HOFFMAN, CYNTHIA Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/02/2021 |
| KINARD, JOSEPH Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2023 |
| KRIEGER, DANIEL Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2024 |
| MCALISTER, DYAN Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/17/2016 |
| REIMANN, SUSAN Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2023 |
| WICKLINE, BEVERLY Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2020 |
| BOWSER, NICOLE Individual | w-2 managing employee | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/01/2011 |
| VINETTE-CLAY, MELISSA Individual | w-2 managing employee | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/19/2010 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Kirkland Village's rating?
Kirkland Village has 5 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall star rating. The average for Pennsylvania nursing homes is 3 stars.
How many inspection citations did Kirkland Village receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 1 citation, compared with a Pennsylvania average of 10. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Kirkland Village accept Medicare and Medicaid?
CMS lists it as certified for: Medicare. Call the facility to confirm bed availability and whether it accepts your specific plan.
Who owns Kirkland Village?
It is non profit - corporation and part of Presbyterian Senior Living. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is Kirkland Village and how do I contact it?
Kirkland Village is at One Kirkland Village Circle, Bethlehem, PA 18017. Phone: (610) 691-4500.
About this data
Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.