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Northampton County-Gracedale
Gracedale Avenue, Nazareth, PA 18064
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Certified for 688 beds, Northampton County-Gracedale serves Nazareth in Northampton County, Pennsylvania and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 1980.
CMS gives it 1 of 5 stars overall, below the Pennsylvania median of 3; the health inspection rating is 1, staffing 3 and quality measures 1.
Inspectors recorded 22 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (13, 7, 2 by cycle, most recent first), 6 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 3.2 per 100 beds, fewer than the state median of 22.2.
CMS lists 4 penalties in the period covered: fines totalling $144K.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.7 hours per resident per day (0.5 RN), close to the Pennsylvania median of 3.6.
CMS flags that the facility carries the CMS abuse icon and is a Special Focus Facility candidate.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Northampton Co. median | Pennsylvania median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 1 | 5 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 22 | 10 | 26 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 3.2 | 8.3 | 22.2 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.7 | 3.5 | 3.6 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.5 | 0.6 | 0.7 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | — | 39.5% | 44.3% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $144,328 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (12 in the county, 656 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Pennsylvania average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 1 May 2026, 16 Apr 2025.
Severity mix: J ×3 K ×1 G ×2 D ×14 E ×2
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 May 2026 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | J | Complaint investigation | 19 Jun 2026 |
| 14 May 2026 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Complaint investigation | 29 Jun 2026 |
| 14 May 2026 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Complaint investigation | 22 Jun 2026 |
| 1 May 2026 | F0605 | Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. | D | Standard survey | 31 May 2026 |
| 1 May 2026 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 31 May 2026 |
| 1 May 2026 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 31 May 2026 |
| 17 Oct 2025 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | G | Complaint investigation | 3 Dec 2025 |
| 2 Oct 2025 | F0628 | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. | J | Complaint investigation | 6 Oct 2025 |
| 23 Sep 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | K | Complaint investigation | 25 Sep 2025 |
| 23 Sep 2025 | F0725 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | E | Complaint investigation | 25 Sep 2025 |
| 23 Sep 2025 | F0835 | Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. | E | Complaint investigation | 25 Sep 2025 |
| 23 Sep 2025 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Complaint investigation | 25 Sep 2025 |
| 19 Sep 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | J | Complaint investigation | 22 Sep 2025 |
| 25 Jun 2025 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | G | Complaint investigation | 1 Aug 2025 |
| 16 Apr 2025 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 2 Jun 2025 |
| 16 Apr 2025 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 2 Jun 2025 |
| 16 Apr 2025 | F0687 | Provide appropriate foot care. | D | Standard survey | 2 Jun 2025 |
| 16 Apr 2025 | F0688 | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. | D | Standard survey | 2 Jun 2025 |
| 16 Apr 2025 | F0761 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. | D | Standard survey | 2 Jun 2025 |
| 16 Apr 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 2 Jun 2025 |
| 2 May 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 15 Jun 2024 |
| 2 May 2024 | F0690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | Standard survey | 15 Jun 2024 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 May 2026 | Fine | $21,756 | |
| 19 Sep 2025 | Fine | $91,202 | |
| 19 Sep 2025 | Fine | $9,113 | |
| 25 Jun 2025 | Fine | $22,257 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Pennsylvania average. Turnover: nursing staff —, RNs —; 4 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Pennsylvania median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 17.9% | 15.9% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 1.3% | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 4.2% | 2.9% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 3.9% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 18.1% | 16.1% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 5.0% | 4.5% | 4.2% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: government, county. Legal business name: County Of Northampton.
No organisations are listed in the CMS ownership record for this facility.
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Northampton County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Country Meadows Nursing Center of Bethlehem | Bethlehem | 70 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4.3 | — | 31 Jul 2025 |
| Easton Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center | Easton | 227 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 20 | 8.8 | — | 7 Apr 2026 |
| Kirkland Village | Bethlehem | 60 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 15.0 | $22K | 18 Feb 2026 |
| Moravian Hall Square Health and Wellness Center | Nazareth | 61 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 11.5 | — | 12 Mar 2026 |
| Moravian Village of Bethlehem | Bethlehem | 93 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 6.5 | — | 9 Apr 2026 |
| New Eastwood Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center | Easton | 97 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 8 | 8.2 | — | 5 Sep 2024 |
| Northampton Post Acute | Easton | 180 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 15 | 8.3 | — | 8 May 2026 |
| Gardens At Easton, The | Easton | 181 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 10 | 5.5 | — | 19 May 2026 |
All 12 facilities in Northampton County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Northampton County-Gracedale been cited for?
22 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 6 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Pennsylvania median is 26 per facility.
Has Northampton County-Gracedale been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $144K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Northampton County-Gracedale compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.7 hours per resident per day against a Pennsylvania median of 3.6 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Northampton County-Gracedale?
Ownership type is government, county. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Northampton County-Gracedale last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 14 May 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 1 May 2026.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.