Atria Bethlehem

Assisted Living & Independent Living · Pennsylvania, PA

Atria Bethlehem

Q: Who is the owner of Atria Bethlehem?

The legal owner and operator of Atria Bethlehem is Wg Bethlehem Sh Llc.

Q: Is Atria Bethlehem in a walkable area?

Atria Bethlehem has a walk score of 36. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

Q: What is the license number of Atria Bethlehem?

According to PA state health department records, Atria Bethlehem's license number is 222810.

Q: When does Atria Bethlehem's license expire?

According to PA state health department records, Atria Bethlehem's license expires on October 16, 2026.

Q: What is the occupancy rate at Atria Bethlehem?

Atria Bethlehem's occupancy is 51%.

Q: Has Atria Bethlehem had any recent deficiencies or citations?

Atria Bethlehem has had 60 recently reported deficiencies.

Assisted Living & Independent Living · Pennsylvania, PA

1745 Macada Rd, Bethlehem, PA 18017 View map

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Overview of Atria Bethlehem

Atria Bethlehem is an idyllic senior living community tucked in the serene community of West Macada Road, Bethlehem, PA, offering independent living and supportive living. With trusted partners, the community provides a proactive approach to providing physical, occupational, and speech therapies. Residents choose among the community’s well-designed floor plans including studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments with kitchenettes, individual thermostat controls, and other necessities. Live a meaningful life within the community grounds.

The community goes above and beyond in delivering round-the-clock care with a kind and compassionate team. With daily educational, social, cultural, and fitness programs, residents remain active and engaged. Dine at the community’s dining areas with chef-prepared healthy meals three times every day. Atria Bethlehem is a pet-friendly community equipped with a movie theater, a physical therapy center, a salon, and a tranquil patio.

(610) 317-0700

150-bed community

A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.

Walk Score: 36 / 100

Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate

51%

Lower than the Pennsylvania average: 78.7%

Occupied beds

77 / 150

Average occupied beds in Pennsylvania homes 103 beds

Facility TypePersonal Care Homes

StatusLicensed

IssuanceOctober 16, 2025

ExpirationOctober 16, 2026

CountyNorthampton

License LevelFULL

License Number222810

Atria Bethlehem is legally operated by Wg Bethlehem Sh Llc.

Profit StatusProfit

84 Total Daily Staff PA avg: 76.9

63 Waking Staff

1 Resident Support Staff

68 Residents Served

7 Current Residents

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Since 2021 · 5 years of data 60 citations 2 complaints 16 inspections 1 waiver

Inspection Score

2 points above the Pennsylvania average for assisted living residences (83/100)

Waivers A higher number of waivers may indicate the facility relies on staff who don't fully meet standard credential requirements. A lower number may suggest the facility meets staffing qualification standards without exemptions.

This Facility PA Average vs. PA Avg

Waivers Pennsylvania Department of Health exemptions that let a facility operate outside required staffing ratios or staff credential rules. A higher count can signal that the facility regularly relies on exceptions — for example, fewer nursing hours per resident or staff who don't fully meet qualification standards — which may affect day-to-day care.

1

vs 0.9 avg

↑ 11% higher than PA avg

Data reflects the most recent 5 years (since 2021).

Inspection Scorecard This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Pennsylvania state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Since 2021 vs. Pennsylvania state average

Overall vs. PA average

Latest Inspection September 23, 2025 Complaint Investigation

Citations Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.	This Facility	PA Average	vs. PA Avg
Total citations Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.	60	63	This facility has 5% fewer total citations than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (60 vs. PA avg 63).↓ 5% better Rank #332 / 482 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 332nd out of 482 homes in Pennsylvania. Shows this facility's total citations compared to the Pennsylvania average among 482 comparable communities in the ranking pool.
Citations per year Average citations per year since 2021.	12	12.6	This facility has 5% fewer citations per year than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (12 vs. PA avg 12.6).↓ 5% better
Citations per inspection Average citations per inspection.	3.8	5.7	This facility has 33% fewer citations per inspection than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (3.8 vs. PA avg 5.7).↓ 33% better Rank #240 / 482 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 240th out of 482 homes in Pennsylvania. Shows this facility's citations per inspection compared to the Pennsylvania average among 482 comparable communities in the ranking pool.

Inspections State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.	This Facility	PA Average	vs. PA Avg
Total inspections Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.	16	11	This facility has 45% more total inspections than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (16 vs. PA avg 11).↑ 45% worse
Inspections with citations Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation.	7	8	This facility has 13% fewer inspections with citations than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (7 vs. PA avg 8).↓ 13% better
Inspection citation rate Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one citation.	44%	73%	This facility has 29 percentage points lower inspection citation rate than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (44% vs. PA avg 73%).↓ 29% better Rank #58 / 482 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 58th out of 482 homes in Pennsylvania. Shows this facility's % of inspections with citations compared to the Pennsylvania average among 482 comparable communities in the ranking pool.

Complaints & Investigations Complaints are formal concerns filed by residents, families, or staff. Investigations are on-site follow-ups.	This Facility	PA Average	vs. PA Avg
Total complaints Formal expressions of concern made by residents, families, or staff.	2	4	This facility has 50% fewer total complaints than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (2 vs. PA avg 4).↓ 50% better Rank #186 / 482 Total complaints — State benchmarked This home is ranked 186th out of 482 homes in Pennsylvania. Shows this facility's complaint inspections compared to the Pennsylvania average among 482 comparable communities in the ranking pool.
Complaints per year Average complaints per year since 2021.	0.4	0.8	This facility has 50% fewer complaints per year than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (0.4 vs. PA avg 0.8).↓ 50% better

Inspection Reports Summary An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

The most recent complaint investigations on September 23 and August 15, 2025, found no deficiencies or substantiated issues.
The December 7, 2023 renewal inspection identified 14 deficiencies including insufficient direct care hours, missing medical evaluations, expired medications, and multiple safety hazards.
Follow-up inspections in early 2024 confirmed correction of medication labeling, refrigerator temperature, and unsecured enabler bar issues with ongoing staff education and audits.

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What does this home offer?

Room Sizes: 320 / 380 - 460 / 676 sq. ft.

Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

Building Type: 3-story

Transportation Services

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4.0 miles from city center Estimated distance in miles from Bethlehem's city center to Atria Bethlehem's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 0.38 miles to nearest hospital (Lehigh Valley Hospitalu2013Muhlenberg)

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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Pennsylvania

Atria Bethlehem is located in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.
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Community HealthChoices (CHC)

PA Medicaid CHC

Age 65+ or disabled

General Pennsylvania resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.

Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual

Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple) (excludes home, car).

Managed care model; high urban demand (e.g., Philadelphia, Pittsburgh).

Benefits

Personal care (5-7 hours/day, e.g., bathing, dressing) Respite care (up to 240 hours/year) Adult day care ($70/day) Home modifications ($1,500 avg.)

Pennsylvania OPTIONS Program

PA OPTIONS

Age 60+

General Pennsylvania resident, at risk of nursing home placement.

Income Limits ~$2,000/month individual, varies by region

Asset Limits $8,000 individual

Cost-sharing required above certain income; rural/urban balance.

Benefits

In-home care (3-5 hours/week) Respite (up to 10 days/year) Adult day care (~$70/day) Transportation (~5 trips/month)

Living Independence for the Elderly (LIFE)

Pennsylvania LIFE (PACE)

Age 55+

General PA resident (specific counties), NFLOC, safe with LIFE support.

Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month (Medicaid-eligible); private pay option available.

Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple) for Medicaid enrollees.

16 providers in 25 counties (e.g., Allegheny, Luzerne); LIFE branding unique to PA.

Benefits

Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Medical care Meals Transportation Respite Therapies

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Pennsylvania Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled

General PA resident, Medicare Part A/B.

Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.

Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).

Three tiers; includes Extra Help for Part D; no waitlist.

Benefits

Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP)

Pennsylvania Family Caregiver Support Program

Age —

General Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; PA resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).

Income Limits (2025) No strict cap; reimbursements up to $600/month if care recipient income < ~$2,322/month 185% FPL

Asset Limits Not assessed; need-based.

High demand; includes grandparent caregivers.

Benefits

Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year) Adult day care ($60/day) Supplies (~$2,000/year) Caregiver training

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Pennsylvania VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse

General PA resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.

Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.

Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth limit

High veteran population; supports rural/urban care needs.

Benefits

Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living)

Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program (PTRR)

Pennsylvania Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program

Age 65+

General PA resident, homeowner/renter (or widow/er 50+, disabled 18+).

Income Limits (2025) ~$45,000/year individual or couple, excludes half of Social Security

Asset Limits Not assessed; income-focused.

Rebates up to $1,000; ~600,000 eligible annually.

Benefits

Rebates ($250-$1,000 based on income; e.g., $1,000 if income < $8,000)

Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)

Pennsylvania SFMNP

Age 60+

General PA resident, low-income.

Income Limits (2025) ~$2,322/month individual, 185% FPL

Asset Limits Not assessed.

Vouchers (~$50/season) via 52 AAAs; serves ~200,000 annually.

Benefits

Vouchers (~$50/season) for fresh produce at approved markets

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