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Northampton County-gracedale

GRACEDALE AVENUE, NAZARETH, PA, 18064

(610) 746-1900

688 licensed beds

CMS rates Northampton County-gracedale 1 out of 5 overall. Federal inspectors issued 37 citations across 12 inspections in the last three years, with $160,678 in fines. Listing last updated 2026-11-06.

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Nazareth, PA 18064

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Bed capacity

688

CMS facility ID

395476

Care type

Nursing home

County

Northampton

Facility name

Northampton County-gracedale

Street address

GRACEDALE AVENUE

City / state / ZIP

Nazareth, PA 18064

Phone

(610) 746-1900

About this facility — Northampton County-gracedale

Northampton County-gracedale is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Nazareth, Pennsylvania. It is licensed for 688 beds — well above the median for skilled nursing facilities in Pennsylvania (119 beds).

It is one of 4 senior care facilities in Nazareth and 656 skilled nursing facilities across Pennsylvania. Families comparing options should weigh inspection history, ownership record, and litigation — not just the tour — before deciding.

Federal inspectors have cited Northampton County-gracedale 37 times across 12 inspections in the last three years, including 1 food-safety citation, and CMS has imposed $160,678 in fines. Every citation is listed, dated, and graded in the inspection record below.

This listing draws on federal CMS Nursing Home Compare records, and was last updated on November 6, 2026. Background reports are compiled from primary sources — state inspection files, federal CMS data, corporate registrations, and court records — at the time of order.

Facility background

What the public record shows.

Ownership & operator

Ownership type

Government - County

Registered owners & officers

Erickson, Larry

Managing employee · Director — since 2023

Mccord, Doreen

Managing employee · Officer — since 2021

Stewart-king, Jennifer-dana

Managing employee · Director · Officer — since 2018

Regulatory standing

Licensed / certified since

1980-11-01

CMS overall rating

1 of 5 stars

Health deficiencies

8 at the last standard inspection

Federal fines

$160,678 total

Last standard inspection

2026-05-01

Nurse staffing

3.9 hours per resident per day

Cost & payer profile (FY2023 cost report)

Average billed charges

$542 per day (≈ $16,480/month). Private-pay prices typically track billed charges; Medicare and Medicaid pay set rates.

Payer mix (resident days)

91% Medicaid · 3% Medicare · 6% private/other

Occupancy

61% (fiscal year 2023)

Vs. state median

31% above the PA median of $415/day — full state cost breakdown

Services & coverage

Licensed beds

688

Medicare

Accepted

Medicaid

Accepted

Compiled from CMS Nursing Home Compare; owners/officers from the CMS Ownership dataset; cost & occupancy from the facility's own CMS cost report · last verified 2026-11-06. Facilities can submit a correction.

Inspection record

Every citation, dated and graded.

Kitchen & food safety

Federal surveyors inspect the kitchen at every standard visit. This facility has 1 food-safety citation on its three-year record — flagged below among the inspections.

2026-05-14Health inspectionComplaint-triggered3 citations

F-0656

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Corrected 2026-06-29

F-0658

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Corrected 2026-06-22

F-0689

J · Immediate jeopardyFrom a complaint

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected 2026-06-19

2026-05-01Health inspection3 citations

F-0605

D · No harm found

Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.

Corrected 2026-05-31

F-0641

D · No harm found

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Corrected 2026-05-31

F-0684

D · No harm found

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected 2026-05-31

10 earlier / fire-safety inspections (31 citations)

2025-10-17Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation

F-0600

G · Actual harmFrom a complaint

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Corrected 2025-12-03

2025-10-02Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation

F-0628

J · Immediate jeopardyFrom a complaint

Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

Corrected 2025-10-06

2025-09-23Health inspectionComplaint-triggered4 citations

F-0656

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Corrected 2025-09-25

F-0689

K · Immediate jeopardyFrom a complaint

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected 2025-09-25

F-0725

E · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

Corrected 2025-09-25

F-0835

E · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

Corrected 2025-09-25

2025-09-19Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation

F-0689

J · Immediate jeopardyFrom a complaint

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected 2025-09-22

2025-06-25Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation

F-0600

G · Actual harmFrom a complaint

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Corrected 2025-08-01

2025-04-16Health inspection6 citations

F-0641

D · No harm found

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Corrected 2025-06-02

F-0686

D · No harm found

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Corrected 2025-06-02

F-0687

D · No harm found

Provide appropriate foot care.

Corrected 2025-06-02

F-0688

D · No harm found

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.

Corrected 2025-06-02

F-0761

D · No harm found

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.

Corrected 2025-06-02

F-0812

D · No harm foundFood safety

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected 2025-06-02

2024-05-02Health inspection2 citations

F-0684

D · No harm found

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected 2024-06-15

F-0690

D · No harm found

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Corrected 2024-06-15

2025-04-16Fire-safety inspection6 citations

K-0321

E · No harm found

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

Corrected 2025-05-27

K-0353

E · No harm found

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2025-05-27

K-0355

E · No harm found

Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

Corrected 2025-05-27

K-0363

E · No harm found

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2025-05-27

K-0918

F · No harm found

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2025-05-27

K-0923

E · No harm found

Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

Corrected 2025-05-27

2024-05-02Fire-safety inspection5 citations

K-0293

E · No harm found

Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

Corrected 2024-07-13

K-0355

D · No harm found

Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

Corrected 2024-07-13

K-0372

E · No harm found

Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

Corrected 2024-07-13

K-0712

C · No harm found

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2024-07-13

K-0761

D · No harm found

To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

Corrected 2024-07-13

2023-06-08Fire-safety inspection4 citations

K-0100

C · No harm found

Meet other general requirements.

Corrected 2023-07-26

K-0321

E · No harm found

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

Corrected 2023-07-26

K-0363

D · No harm found

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2023-07-26

K-0541

D · No harm found

Install properly constructed and protected linen or trash chutes.

Corrected 2023-07-26

Federal penalties

2026-09-10Fine$16,350

2026-05-01Fine$21,756

2025-09-19Fine$9,113

2025-09-19Fine$91,202

2025-06-25Fine$22,257

Total fines$160,678

Citations and penalties from the CMS Provider Data Catalog (three-year survey window, refreshed monthly). Severity codes follow the federal scope/severity grid; “Immediate jeopardy” is the most serious grade CMS issues. CCN 395476.

Quality of care & staffing

How it compares in Pennsylvania.

Inspection citations, 3 years

More than 50% of nursing homes in the state

State median: 37

Federal fines, 3 years

$160,678

More than 96% of nursing homes in the state

State median: $0

Nurse staffing, hours per resident per day

3.9

Higher than 67% of nursing homes in the state

State median: 3.6

Nursing staff turnover, annual

48%

Higher than 58% of nursing homes in the state

State median: 45%

Resident outcomes

On 20 federal quality measures, this facility does better than the Pennsylvania average on 3 and worse on 6. Differences within 10% of the average are shown as near average.

Long-stay residents	This facility	State	US	Compared with state
Need for help with daily activities has increased	17.5%	16.4%	13.5%	Near state average
Lose too much weight	5.5%	6.0%	5.1%	Near state average
With a catheter inserted and left in their bladder	0.6%	0.6%	0.7%	Near state average
With a urinary tract infection	1.3%	1.4%	1.5%	Near state average
Have depressive symptoms	3.2%	13.8%	13.5%	Better than state
Were physically restrained	0.0%	0.2%	0.1%	Better than state
Experiencing one or more falls with major injury	4.0%	3.1%	3.2%	Worse than state
Assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine	90.5%	87.8%	93.7%	Near state average
Ability to walk independently worsened	15.2%	15.4%	12.7%	Near state average
Received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication	21.3%	20.1%	19.5%	Near state average
Assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine	97.8%	93.7%	95.3%	Near state average
With pressure ulcers	4.3%	4.7%	4.5%	Near state average
With new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence	23.2%	25.0%	18.3%	Near state average
Hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days	1.77	1.50	1.81	Worse than state
Outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days	1.63	1.13	1.69	Worse than state

Short-stay residents	This facility	State	US	Compared with state
Assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine	67.6%	70.8%	82.3%	Near state average
Newly received an antipsychotic medication	3.4%	1.4%	1.5%	Worse than state
Were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine	52.3%	70.9%	80.1%	Worse than state
Were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission	19.5%	22.0%	23.4%	Better than state
Had an outpatient emergency department visit	17.2%	9.5%	11.8%	Worse than state

Source: CMS MDS and Medicare claims quality measures, measure period 2025Q3-2026Q2. Averages are computed from all nursing homes reporting each measure.

Cited more than once

The same rule cited at separate inspections can point to a problem that wasn't fully fixed.

F-0689 3 inspections. Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F-0656 2 inspections. Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
F-0641 2 inspections. Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
F-0684 2 inspections. Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F-0600 2 inspections. Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
K-0321 2 inspections. Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

Verify & compare

Where to check, and what's nearby.

Who to contact in Pennsylvania

Licensing: Pennsylvania Department of Health
File a complaint: 800-254-5164 · Online
Long-Term Care Ombudsman: 717-783-8975. A free advocate for residents and families.
Adult Protective Services: 800-490-8505. Some states send facility cases to licensing instead. In an emergency, call 911.
Eldercare Locator: 800-677-1116, a federal service for local aging help.

Nearest emergency hospitals

St Luke's Hospital - Easton Campus, about 5.9 miles. CMS rating 4 of 5.
St Luke's Warren Hospital, about 8.4 miles. CMS rating 5 of 5.
St Lukes Hospital, about 9.4 miles. CMS rating 5 of 5.

Source: CMS Hospital General Information. Straight-line distance.

Nearby facilities with inspection records

Moravian Hall Square Health and Wellness Center, Nazareth, about 1.1 miles. CMS rating 5 of 5.
Country Meadows Nursing Center of Bethlehem, Bethlehem, about 4.4 miles. CMS rating 5 of 5.
Easton Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Easton, about 5.4 miles. CMS rating 3 of 5.
Kirkland Village, Bethlehem, about 5.9 miles. CMS rating 5 of 5.
Advanced Health Care of Hanover, Bethlehem, about 5.9 miles. CMS rating 5 of 5.

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