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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.
Lower than the Pennsylvania average: 78.7%Atria Bethlehem is legally operated by Wg Bethlehem Sh Llc.
In Pennsylvania, the Department of Human Services (for assisted living facilities) and the Department of Health (for nursing homes) conduct unannounced inspections to verify adherence to state regulations.
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 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
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
Inspections
| This Facility | PA Average | vs. PA Avg |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
Complaints & Investigations
| This Facility | PA Average | vs. PA Avg |
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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 |
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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 |
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
The most recent inspection on September 23, 2025, found no deficiencies during a complaint investigation. Earlier inspections showed a pattern of deficiencies primarily related to staffing levels, medication labeling, medical evaluations, and safety issues such as unsecured enabler bars and refrigeration monitoring. Complaint investigations were generally unsubstantiated, with no enforcement actions or fines listed in the available reports. Prior deficiencies were addressed through plans of correction that inspectors verified as implemented in follow-up visits. The facility’s record shows improvement over time, with recent inspections free of citations after earlier issues were corrected.
Read the full inspection reports for this facility, including detailed findings and corrective actions.
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Room Sizes: 320 / 380 - 460 / 676 sq. ft.
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: 3-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
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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Atria Bethlehem is located in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.
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The information below is reported by the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services and Department of Health.
| Atria Bethlehem |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support. | Bethlehem | 150 | No | 36 | Wg Bethlehem Sh LLC | 16 | 2 | 43.8% | 60 | 3.8 | Profit | 84 | 1.24 | 51.3% | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| The Vero at Bethlehem |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Bethlehem (Shimer) | 140 | Yes | 32 | Columbia Hanover Opco, LLC | 9 | 6 | 66.7% | 135 | 15.0 | Profit | 170 | 1.31 | 99.3% | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Sterling Heights Gracious Retirement Living |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support. | Bethlehem (Shimer) | - | No | 42 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
The legal owner and operator of Atria Bethlehem is Wg Bethlehem Sh Llc.
Atria Bethlehem has a walk score of 36. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
According to PA state health department records, Atria Bethlehem's license number is 222810.
According to PA state health department records, Atria Bethlehem's license expires on October 16, 2026.
Atria Bethlehem's occupancy is 51%.
Atria Bethlehem has 150 beds.
Atria Bethlehem has had 60 recently reported deficiencies.
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