The Vero at Bethlehem

Q: What neighborhood is The Vero at Bethlehem in?

The Vero at Bethlehem is in the Shimer neighborhood of Bethlehem.

Q: Is The Vero at Bethlehem in a walkable area?

The Vero at Bethlehem has a walk score of 32. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

Q: What is the license number of The Vero at Bethlehem?

According to PA state health department records, The Vero at Bethlehem's license number is 231630.

Q: When does The Vero at Bethlehem's license expire?

According to PA state health department records, The Vero at Bethlehem's license expires on August 15, 2026.

Q: What is the occupancy rate at The Vero at Bethlehem?

The Vero at Bethlehem's occupancy is 99%.

Q: Are pets allowed at The Vero at Bethlehem?

Yes, The Vero at Bethlehem allows residents to bring their pets.

Overview of The Vero at Bethlehem

With a 140-bed capacity, The Vero at Bethlehem is a personal care home in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, offering assisted living, personal care, respite care, and a secured memory care neighborhood. The community also provides studio, one-, and two-bedroom apartments, with 36 dedicated beds for older adults living with Alzheimer’s disease. It currently maintains a 99% occupancy rate, with over 130 beds occupied.

24-hour personal assistance, nutritious meals, transportation, fitness programs, recreational activities, and outdoor spaces are offered. The pet-friendly environment also allows residents to keep their companion animals. Located a few miles from downtown and near Lehigh Valley Hospital, it also offers convenient access to healthcare while providing a peaceful residential setting.

State inspections have identified areas requiring improvement in medication administration, fire safety, emergency communication, and documentation practices. While some issues have been resolved, others continue to be addressed through corrective action plans.

Facility Direct Line (610) 936-6699

140-bed community

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

Walk Score: 32 / 100

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

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate

99%

Higher than the Pennsylvania average: 78.7%

Occupied beds

139 / 140

Average occupied beds in Pennsylvania homes 103 beds

Facility TypePersonal Care Homes

IssuanceAugust 15, 2025

ExpirationAugust 15, 2026 Expires in 23 days

CountyNorthampton

License LevelFULL

License Number231630

The Vero at Bethlehem is legally operated by Columbia Hanover Opco, LLC.

Profit StatusFor-profit

Alzheimer's

36 units

Total beds

140 units

170 Total Daily Staff PA avg: 76.9

128 Waking Staff

0 Resident Support Staff

130 Residents Served

12 Current Residents

36 Capacity

34 Residents Served

Since 2023 · 3 years of data 135 citations 6 complaints 9 inspections 0 waivers

Inspection Score

15 points below 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 are 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.
0
vs 0.9 avg
↓ 100% fewer than PA avg

Data reflects the most recent 3 years (since 2023).

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 2023 vs. Pennsylvania state average

Overall vs. PA average

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.	135	63	This facility has 114% more total citations than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (135 vs. PA avg 63).↑ 114% worse Rank #428 / 478 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 428th out of 478 homes in Pennsylvania for total citations. Shows this facility's total citations compared to the Pennsylvania average among 478 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Pennsylvania that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.
Citations per inspection Average citations per inspection.	15	5.7	This facility has 163% more citations per inspection than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (15 vs. PA avg 5.7).↑ 163% worse Rank #459 / 478 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 459th out of 478 homes in Pennsylvania for citations per inspection. Shows this facility's citations per inspection compared to the Pennsylvania average among 478 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Pennsylvania that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.

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 inspections conducted at this facility.	9	11	This facility has had 18% fewer total inspections than the Pennsylvania average (9 vs. PA avg 11). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 18% fewer
Inspections with citations Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation.	6	8	This facility has 25% fewer inspections with citations than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (6 vs. PA avg 8).↓ 25% better
Inspection citation rate Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one citation.	67%	73%	This facility has 6 percentage points lower inspection citation rate than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (67% vs. PA avg 73%).↓ 6% better Rank #222 / 478 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 222nd out of 478 homes in Pennsylvania for % of inspections with citations. Shows this facility's % of inspections with citations compared to the Pennsylvania average among 478 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Pennsylvania that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.

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.	6	4	This facility has 50% more total complaints than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (6 vs. PA avg 4).↑ 50% worse Rank #376 / 478 Total complaints — State benchmarked This home is ranked 376th out of 478 homes in Pennsylvania for complaint inspections. Shows this facility's complaint inspections compared to the Pennsylvania average among 478 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Pennsylvania that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.
Complaints per year Average complaints per year since 2023.	2	1.3	This facility has 54% more complaints per year than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (2 vs. PA avg 1.3).↑ 54% worse

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

The July 16, 2025 renewal inspection found 12 deficiencies including medication training, food storage, and emergency postings, with plans of correction accepted and ongoing compliance monitoring scheduled.
The December 7, 2023 complaint-related inspection documented 14 deficiencies including failure to timely report incidents, medication errors, fire safety lapses, and incomplete resident contracts, with substantiated violations.
Complaint investigations in June and November 2024 found no deficiencies or citations, indicating no substantiated issues during those visits.

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What does this home offer?

Pets Allowed

Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

Building Type: 2-story

Transportation Services

Fitness and Recreation

Type of Rooms Available

1 / 4

Studio

321 - 332 sq. ft

1 Bed

501 sq. ft

4.2 miles from city center Estimated distance in miles from Bethlehem's city center to The Vero at Bethlehem's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 2.58 miles to nearest hospital (Lehigh Valley Hospitalu2013Muhlenberg)

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The Vero at Bethlehem	AL MC RC	Bethlehem (Shimer)	140 Facility 140 PA AVG 94 Rank #71 / 553	Yes	32 Facility 32 PA AVG 46 Rank #444 / 667	Columbia Hanover Opco, LLC	68 Facility 68 PA AVG 83 Rank #391 / 460	9	6 Facility 6 PA AVG 4 Rank #376 / 478	66.7% Facility 66.7% PA AVG 72.7% Rank #222 / 478	135 Facility 135 PA AVG 63 Rank #428 / 478	15.0 Facility 15.0 PA AVG 5.7 Rank #459 / 478	Profit	170 Facility 170 PA AVG 76.9 Rank #6 / 356	1.31	99.3%	Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed	-
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Kirkland Village	AL HOS IL MC NH RC SNF	Bethlehem	64 Facility 64 PA AVG 94 Rank #382 / 553	Yes	12 Facility 12 PA AVG 46 Rank #590 / 667	Presbyterian Homes, Inc	84 Facility 84 PA AVG 83 Rank #220 / 460	9	2 Facility 2 PA AVG 4 Rank #184 / 478	44.4% Facility 44.4% PA AVG 72.7% Rank #63 / 478	11 Facility 11 PA AVG 63 Rank #57 / 478	1.2 Facility 1.2 PA AVG 5.7 Rank #32 / 478	Non-Profit	31 Facility 31 PA AVG 76.9 Rank #314 / 356	1.03	46.9%	Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed	A+

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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

What neighborhood is The Vero at Bethlehem in?

The Vero at Bethlehem is in the Shimer neighborhood of Bethlehem.

Who is the owner of The Vero at Bethlehem?

The Vero at Bethlehem is legally operated by Columbia Hanover Opco, LLC.

Is The Vero at Bethlehem in a walkable area?

The Vero at Bethlehem has a walk score of 32. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What is the license number of The Vero at Bethlehem?

According to PA state health department records, The Vero at Bethlehem's license number is 231630.

When does The Vero at Bethlehem's license expire?

According to PA state health department records, The Vero at Bethlehem's license expires on August 15, 2026.

What is the occupancy rate at The Vero at Bethlehem?

The Vero at Bethlehem's occupancy is 99%.

Are pets allowed at The Vero at Bethlehem?

Yes, The Vero at Bethlehem allows residents to bring their pets.

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Inspection History

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.

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.

Citations Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

Inspections State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

Complaints & Investigations Complaints are formal concerns filed by residents, families, or staff. Investigations are on-site follow-ups.

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

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Community HealthChoices (CHC)

Pennsylvania OPTIONS Program

Living Independence for the Elderly (LIFE)

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP)

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

Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program (PTRR)

Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)

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