Allentown Senior AdvisorWhat kind of nursing home is Kirkland Village?
Kirkland Village is a 60-bed Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home at One Kirkland Village Circle, Bethlehem 18017, licensed by the Pennsylvania Department of Health and rated 5 of 5 overall by CMS (Care Compare data as of October 1, 2026).
| Record | Value |
|---|---|
| CMS certification number (CCN) | 395916 |
| Certified beds | 60 |
| Average residents per day (CMS) | 39.9 |
| Ownership type (CMS) | Non profit - Corporation |
| Legal business name | Presbyterian Homes Inc. |
| Chain (CMS) | PRESBYTERIAN SENIOR LIVING |
| First certified for Medicare and Medicaid | January 6, 1994 |
| Inside a continuing care retirement community (CMS) | Yes |
How does CMS rate Kirkland Village?
CMS's Care Compare gives Kirkland Village 5 of 5 overall, 4 for health inspections, 5 for staffing and 5 for quality measures.
| CMS rating | Stars |
|---|---|
| Overall | 5 of 5 |
| Health inspections | 4 of 5 |
| Staffing | 5 of 5 |
| Quality measures | 5 of 5 |
| Long-stay quality | 5 of 5 |
| Short-stay quality | 5 of 5 |
Reported total nurse staffing is 4.56 hours per resident per day, higher than the Lehigh Valley median of 3.62; registered nurse time is 1.34 hours, higher than the Lehigh Valley median of 0.61; and nursing staff turnover is 26.7%, lower than the Lehigh Valley median of 39.7%.
What did the latest inspection find at Kirkland Village?
The most recent standard health inspection CMS reports, on August 28, 2025, found 1 health deficiency (1 from complaint investigations), against a Lehigh Valley median of 6; CMS also lists 1 federal fine totaling $14,069 over the past three years.
The two earlier inspection cycles recorded 4 deficiencies combined, and CMS lists 0 citations from infection-control inspections. Pennsylvania Department of Health surveyors carry out these inspections for CMS.
How full is Kirkland Village, and who is it for?
CMS reports an average of 40 residents a day in 60 certified beds, about 66% occupancy, and it sits inside a continuing care retirement community, which often gives priority to its own residents.
Ask whether the bed you are offered is on a rehab unit or a long-term unit, and whether a resident who starts on Medicare can stay on once Medical Assistance takes over.
Which nursing homes are near Kirkland Village?
The closest other certified nursing home is Advanced Health Care of Hanover in Bethlehem, about 0.0 miles away, rated 5 of 5 by CMS.
| Facility | Miles away | CMS overall | Certified beds | CMS deficiencies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced Health Care of Hanover 3370 High Pointe Boulevard, 18017 | 0.0 | 5 of 5 | 46 | 3 |
| Country Meadows Nursing Center of Bethlehem 4025 Green Pond Road, 18020 | 1.7 | 5 of 5 | 70 | 3 |
| Moravian Village of Bethlehem 634 East Broad Street, 18018 | 2.6 | 5 of 5 | 93 | 10 |
| Northampton Post Acute 4100 Freemansburg Avenue, 18045 | 3.2 | 4 of 5 | 180 | 4 |
Which hospital is closest to Kirkland Village?
By straight-line distance the nearest acute-care hospital is St. Luke's University Hospital (Bethlehem) (about 4.8 miles), then St. Luke's Easton Campus (about 5.8 miles).
Hospital discharge planners suggest nursing homes with open beds, but under Medicare you may choose any certified home that will accept you.
CMS record: Care Compare
