Allentown Senior AdvisorWhat kind of nursing home is Gardens for Memory Care at Easton, the?
Gardens for Memory Care at Easton, the is a 115-bed Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home at 500 Washington Street, Easton 18042, licensed by the Pennsylvania Department of Health and rated 3 of 5 overall by CMS (Care Compare data as of October 1, 2026).
| Record | Value |
|---|---|
| CMS certification number (CCN) | 395708 |
| Certified beds | 115 |
| Average residents per day (CMS) | 111.3 |
| Ownership type (CMS) | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Legal business name | Maybrook-P Praxis Opco, Llc |
| Chain (CMS) | PRIORITY HEALTHCARE GROUP |
| First certified for Medicare and Medicaid | November 20, 1985 |
How does CMS rate Gardens for Memory Care at Easton, the?
CMS's Care Compare gives Gardens for Memory Care at Easton, the 3 of 5 overall, 3 for health inspections, 4 for staffing and 3 for quality measures.
| CMS rating | Stars |
|---|---|
| Overall | 3 of 5 |
| Health inspections | 3 of 5 |
| Staffing | 4 of 5 |
| Quality measures | 3 of 5 |
| Long-stay quality | 3 of 5 |
| Short-stay quality | n/a of 5 |
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.40 hours per resident per day, lower than the Lehigh Valley median of 3.62; registered nurse time is 0.53 hours, lower than the Lehigh Valley median of 0.61; and nursing staff turnover is 43.8%, higher than the Lehigh Valley median of 39.7%.
What did the latest inspection find at Gardens for Memory Care at Easton, the?
The most recent standard health inspection CMS reports, on April 10, 2026, found 8 health deficiencies (0 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 2 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 Gardens for Memory Care at Easton, the, and who is it for?
CMS reports an average of 111 residents a day in 115 certified beds, about 97% 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 Gardens for Memory Care at Easton, the?
The closest other certified nursing home is Gardens at Easton, the in Easton, about 0.1 miles away, rated 4 of 5 by CMS.
| Facility | Miles away | CMS overall | Certified beds | CMS deficiencies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gardens at Easton, the 498 Washington Street, 18042 | 0.1 | 4 of 5 | 181 | 4 |
| New Eastwood Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center 2125 Fairview Avenue, 18042 | 1.6 | 4 of 5 | 97 | 4 |
| Easton Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center 2600 Northampton Street, 18045 | 2.3 | 3 of 5 | 227 | 13 |
| Northampton Post Acute 4100 Freemansburg Avenue, 18045 | 3.8 | 4 of 5 | 180 | 4 |
Which hospital is closest to Gardens for Memory Care at Easton, the?
By straight-line distance the nearest acute-care hospital is St. Luke's Easton Campus (about 3.1 miles), then St. Luke's University Hospital (Bethlehem) (about 10.6 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
