Allentown Senior AdvisorWhat is Bethelehm Manor Memory Care in Bethlehem licensed to provide?
Bethelehm Manor Memory Care is a personal care home at 316 E Market St., Bethlehem 18018, licensed by the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services under 55 Pa. Code Chapter 2600 for up to 60 residents, including a secured dementia care unit for up to 30 residents; DHS lists it as license #232440, licensed on a full license running to May 29, 2027.
| Record | DHS data |
|---|---|
| DHS license number | 232440 |
| License category | Personal care home (PCH) |
| Regulation | 55 Pa. Code Chapter 2600 |
| Maximum capacity | 60 |
| License type | Full |
| Status | Licensed |
| Current license period | 05/29/2026 to 05/29/2027 |
| Dementia unit (from the certificate) | Secure Dementia Care Unit, 30 residents |
| Operation (DHS) | For-profit |
| Legal entity on the license | Bethlehem Manor Memory Care Llc |
| County | Northampton County |
Personal care homes are Pennsylvania's most common assisted-living-style setting: room, board, supervision and daily help, without the ALR's private-kitchen and nursing-on-call requirements.
What did DHS inspectors find at Bethelehm Manor Memory Care?
DHS has posted 3 licensing inspection reports for Bethelehm Manor Memory Care, 3 reports in the last 24 months, the newest dated August 25, 2026; the latest report we could read in full, from August 25, 2026, lists 12 violations.
| Report date | Violations | 55 Pa. Code sections cited | DHS report |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08/25/2026 | 12 | 2600.51 Criminal Background Check, 2600.82 Locking Poisonous Materials, 2600.85 Sanitary Conditions, 2600.103 Left Overs, 2600.121 Unobstructed Egress, 2600.132 Safety Inspection/Fire Drill, 2600.132 Evacuation, 2600.162 Menus Posted | |
| 03/19/2025 | 0 | No violations cited | |
| 02/13/2025 | 8 | 2600.18 Compliance With Laws, 2600.86 Ventilation, 2600.92 Windows, 2600.95 Furniture and Equipment, 2600.100 Exterior - Free of Hazards, 2600.103 Kitchen, 2600.121 Unobstructed Egress |
That is more than the Lehigh Valley median of 2 for a latest report.
The cover letter's conclusion reads: “we have determined that your submitted plan of correction is fully implemented.”
How long is Bethelehm Manor Memory Care's inspection history?
DHS's posted history for Bethelehm Manor Memory Care runs back to 2025, with the most reports in 2025 (2); the 3 reports from the last 24 months are dated 08/25/2026, 03/19/2025, 02/13/2025.
A cluster of reports close together usually means DHS returned to verify corrections or to look into a complaint.
Does Bethelehm Manor Memory Care have a secured dementia unit?
Yes: its DHS certificate allows 30 of its 60 residents (50%) to live in a secured dementia care unit under 55 Pa. Code 2600.231.
Unit admission needs a documented diagnosis and a screening; ask how many unit places are filled today.
How does Bethelehm Manor Memory Care compare with nearby personal care homes?
On DHS's numbers, its 60-resident capacity is below the Lehigh Valley median of 72; it has 3 DHS reports in 24 months against a median of 5, and the nearest other licensed home is Bethlehem Manor in Bethlehem, about 0.0 miles away.
- Bethlehem Manor, Bethlehem: 0.0 mi, capacity 75, unit 36
- Eastern Comfort III, Slatington: 0.0 mi, capacity 20
- Grace Mansion, Bethlehem: 0.0 mi, capacity 28
- Moravian King's Daughters and Sons Home, Bethlehem: 0.0 mi, capacity 16
Which hospitals are closest to Bethelehm Manor Memory Care?
The nearest acute-care hospital in CMS's data is St. Luke's University Hospital (Bethlehem), about 3.2 miles away in a straight line, followed by Lehigh Valley Hospital–Cedar Crest at about 6.3 miles.
CMS gives St. Luke's University Hospital (Bethlehem) an overall hospital rating of 5 of 5.
What should families ask Bethelehm Manor Memory Care before signing?
Start with the questions DHS's record raises for this license:
- May we see the plan of correction for the 08/25/2026 report (sections 2600.51, 2600.82, 2600.85)?
- How many staff are on the dementia unit on each shift, and how many hours of dementia training have they completed this year?
- Which services cost extra beyond the base rate here?
- How many direct care staff work each shift, including overnight?
- Have you discharged residents for care needs in the past year, and where did they go?
- Do you accept residents who receive SSI with the personal care home supplement, and how many such residents live here?
- Who administers medications, and are they trained under the DHS medication administration course?
DHS records: inspection history · certificate history
