Allentown Senior AdvisorWhat kind of nursing home is Northampton County-Gracedale?
Northampton County-Gracedale is a 688-bed Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home at Gracedale Avenue, Nazareth 18064, licensed by the Pennsylvania Department of Health and rated 1 of 5 overall by CMS (Care Compare data as of October 1, 2026).
| Record | Value |
|---|---|
| CMS certification number (CCN) | 395476 |
| Certified beds | 688 |
| Average residents per day (CMS) | 475.1 |
| Ownership type (CMS) | Government - County |
| Legal business name | County Of Northampton |
| Chain (CMS) | Not part of a chain in CMS data |
| First certified for Medicare and Medicaid | November 1, 1980 |
| CMS abuse icon | Shown (cited for abuse in recent inspections) |
How does CMS rate Northampton County-Gracedale?
CMS's Care Compare gives Northampton County-Gracedale 1 of 5 overall, 1 for health inspections, 4 for staffing and 1 for quality measures.
| CMS rating | Stars |
|---|---|
| Overall | 1 of 5 |
| Health inspections | 1 of 5 |
| Staffing | 4 of 5 |
| Quality measures | 1 of 5 |
| Long-stay quality | 1 of 5 |
| Short-stay quality | n/a of 5 |
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.93 hours per resident per day, higher than the Lehigh Valley median of 3.62; registered nurse time is 0.40 hours, lower than the Lehigh Valley median of 0.61; and nursing staff turnover is 47.5%, higher than the Lehigh Valley median of 39.7%.
What did the latest inspection find at Northampton County-Gracedale?
The most recent standard health inspection CMS reports, on May 1, 2026, found 8 health deficiencies (5 from complaint investigations), against a Lehigh Valley median of 6; CMS also lists 5 federal fines totaling $160,678 over the past three years.
The two earlier inspection cycles recorded 12 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 Northampton County-Gracedale, and who is it for?
CMS reports an average of 475 residents a day in 688 certified beds, about 69% 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 Northampton County-Gracedale?
The closest other certified nursing home is Moravian Hall Square Health and Wellness Center in Nazareth, about 1.1 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 | 1.1 | 5 of 5 | 61 | 1 |
| Country Meadows Nursing Center of Bethlehem 4025 Green Pond Road, 18020 | 4.4 | 5 of 5 | 70 | 3 |
| Easton Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center 2600 Northampton Street, 18045 | 5.4 | 3 of 5 | 227 | 13 |
| Advanced Health Care of Hanover 3370 High Pointe Boulevard, 18017 | 5.9 | 5 of 5 | 46 | 3 |
Which hospital is closest to Northampton County-Gracedale?
By straight-line distance the nearest acute-care hospital is St. Luke's Easton Campus (about 8.6 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
