Allentown Senior AdvisorWhat kind of nursing home is Slate Belt Health & Rehabilitation Center?
Slate Belt Health & Rehabilitation Center is a 119-bed Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home at 701 Slate Belt Blvd, Rd 3, Bangor 18013, licensed by the Pennsylvania Department of Health and rated 2 of 5 overall by CMS (Care Compare data as of October 1, 2026).
| Record | Value |
|---|---|
| CMS certification number (CCN) | 395494 |
| Certified beds | 119 |
| Average residents per day (CMS) | 107.7 |
| Ownership type (CMS) | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Legal business name | Slate Belt Health & Rehabilitation Center Llc |
| Chain (CMS) | SABER HEALTHCARE GROUP |
| First certified for Medicare and Medicaid | January 20, 1981 |
| CMS abuse icon | Shown (cited for abuse in recent inspections) |
How does CMS rate Slate Belt Health & Rehabilitation Center?
CMS's Care Compare gives Slate Belt Health & Rehabilitation Center 2 of 5 overall, 2 for health inspections, 2 for staffing and 4 for quality measures.
| CMS rating | Stars |
|---|---|
| Overall | 2 of 5 |
| Health inspections | 2 of 5 |
| Staffing | 2 of 5 |
| Quality measures | 4 of 5 |
| Long-stay quality | 5 of 5 |
| Short-stay quality | 3 of 5 |
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.21 hours per resident per day, lower than the Lehigh Valley median of 3.62; registered nurse time is 0.58 hours, lower than the Lehigh Valley median of 0.61; and nursing staff turnover is 42.5%, higher than the Lehigh Valley median of 39.7%.
What did the latest inspection find at Slate Belt Health & Rehabilitation Center?
The most recent standard health inspection CMS reports, on January 13, 2026, found 6 health deficiencies (1 from complaint investigations), against a Lehigh Valley median of 6; CMS also lists 0 federal fines totaling $0 over the past three years.
The two earlier inspection cycles recorded 3 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 Slate Belt Health & Rehabilitation Center, and who is it for?
CMS reports an average of 108 residents a day in 119 certified beds, about 91% occupancy; most admissions are short-term rehab stays after a hospital discharge, alongside long-term residents paid by Medicaid or privately.
Before admission, ask how many residents on the unit are long-stay and how many are short-stay rehab, because staffing and routines differ.
Which nursing homes are near Slate Belt Health & Rehabilitation Center?
The closest other certified nursing home is Moravian Hall Square Health and Wellness Center in Nazareth, about 11.0 miles away, rated 5 of 5 by CMS.
| Facility | Miles away | CMS overall | Certified beds | CMS deficiencies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moravian Hall Square Health and Wellness Center 175 West North Street, 18064 | 11.0 | 5 of 5 | 61 | 1 |
| Northampton County-Gracedale Gracedale Avenue, 18064 | 12.0 | 1 of 5 | 688 | 8 |
| Gardens at Easton, the 498 Washington Street, 18042 | 12.9 | 4 of 5 | 181 | 4 |
| Gardens for Memory Care at Easton, the 500 Washington Street, 18042 | 12.9 | 3 of 5 | 115 | 8 |
Which hospital is closest to Slate Belt Health & Rehabilitation Center?
By straight-line distance the nearest acute-care hospital is St. Luke's Easton Campus (about 16.0 miles), then St. Luke's University Hospital (Bethlehem) (about 21.9 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
