Quick answers
- Where is Northampton County-Gracedale?
- Gracedale Avenue, Nazareth, PA 18064, in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.
- What is the phone number of Northampton County-Gracedale?
- (610) 746-1900, as listed by Medicare (CMS).
- What is the Medicare star rating of Northampton County-Gracedale?
- Medicare overall rating: 1 out of 5 stars (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).
- Has Northampton County-Gracedale been fined?
- Medicare lists 5 fines totaling $160,678.
- What did inspectors find at Northampton County-Gracedale?
- In its last three inspection cycles (May 2, 2024 to May 14, 2026), Medicare lists 22 health citations; the most serious was level K. 6 were level G or higher (actual harm or immediate jeopardy). See the list below (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).
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Inspections, fines and staffing
In its last three inspection cycles (May 2, 2024 to May 14, 2026), Northampton County-Gracedale had 22 health citations; the most serious was level K (immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety). 6 of them were level G or higher (actual harm or immediate jeopardy). It was fined $160,678 in total (5 fines, the latest on September 10, 2026). Nurse staffing is 3.93 hours per resident per day; the Pennsylvania average is 3.90 and the national average is 3.90.
Source: Medicare (CMS) Provider Data Catalog, data updated October 1, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026.
Inspection history: last three cycles
State inspectors visit about once a year and also investigate complaints. Each citation (deficiency) has a tag number and a letter, A to L. The letter shows how serious the problem was and how many residents it affected.
What the letters A to L mean
| Seriousness | Isolated (a few residents) | Pattern (some) | Widespread (many) |
|---|---|---|---|
| No actual harm, potential for minimal harm | A | B | C |
| No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | D | E | F |
| Actual harm to residents | G | H | I |
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J | K | L |
Source: the scope and severity grid Medicare (CMS) uses for nursing home citations.
Most recent cycle: May 1, 2026 — 8 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: October 2, 2025 (complaint investigation); October 17, 2025 (complaint investigation); May 1, 2026 (standard health inspection); May 14, 2026 (complaint investigation).
F0689 Level J
“Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.”
immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety; isolated (a few residents) · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
F0628 Level J
“Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.”
immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety; isolated (a few residents) · Resident Rights Deficiencies
F0600 Level G
“Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.”
actual harm to residents; isolated (a few residents) · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Show 5 less serious citations (levels A to F)
F0656 Level D
“Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.”
F0658 Level D
“Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.”
F0605 Level D
“Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.”
F0641 Level D
“Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.”
F0684 Level D
“Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.”
Previous cycle: April 16, 2025 — 12 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: April 16, 2025 (standard health inspection); June 25, 2025 (complaint investigation); September 19, 2025 (complaint investigation); September 23, 2025 (complaint investigation).
F0689 Level K
“Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.”
immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety; pattern (some residents) · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
F0689 Level J
“Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.”
immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety; isolated (a few residents) · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
F0600 Level G
“Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.”
actual harm to residents; isolated (a few residents) · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Show 9 less serious citations (levels A to F)
F0725 Level E
“Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.”
F0835 Level E
“Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.”
F0656 Level D
“Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.”
F0641 Level D
“Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.”
F0686 Level D
“Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.”
F0687 Level D
“Provide appropriate foot care.”
F0688 Level D
“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.”
F0761 Level D
“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.”
F0812 Level D
“Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.”
Earlier cycle: May 2, 2024 — 2 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: May 2, 2024 (standard health inspection).
Show 2 citations (levels A to F, no actual harm)
F0684 Level D
“Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.”
F0690 Level D
“Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.”
Citation descriptions are Medicare’s official wording. “From a complaint” means the citation came from a complaint investigation instead of the regular yearly inspection.
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Fire safety citations (15)
K0918 Level F
“Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.”
K0321 Level E
“Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.”
K0353 Level E
“Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.”
K0355 Level E
“Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.”
K0363 Level E
“Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.”
K0923 Level E
“Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.”
K0293 Level E
“Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.”
K0372 Level E
“Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.”
K0355 Level D
“Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.”
K0761 Level D
“To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.”
K0712 Level C
“Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.”
K0321 Level E
“Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.”
K0363 Level D
“Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.”
K0541 Level D
“Install properly constructed and protected linen or trash chutes.”
K0100 Level C
“Meet other general requirements.”
Fines and payment denials
Total fines over about the last three years: $160,678 (5 fines). A payment denial means Medicare stopped paying for new admissions for a time.
| Date | Penalty | Amount or length |
|---|---|---|
| September 10, 2026 | Fine | $16,350 |
| May 1, 2026 | Fine | $21,756 |
| September 19, 2025 | Fine | $9,113 |
| September 19, 2025 | Fine | $91,202 |
| June 25, 2025 | Fine | $22,257 |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Penalties file, data updated October 1, 2026.
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from the payroll records nursing homes send to Medicare, next to the state and national averages.
| Measure | This home | Pennsylvania | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day | 0.40 | 0.78 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurse (LPN) hours per resident per day | 1.26 | 0.90 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day | 2.27 | 2.22 | 2.35 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day | 3.93 | 3.90 | 3.90 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day on the weekend | 3.56 | 3.52 | 3.43 |
| RN hours per resident per day on the weekend | 0.29 | 0.55 | 0.48 |
| Nursing staff turnover (per year) | 47.5% | 44.6% | 45.3% |
| RN turnover (per year) | 43.1% | 39.4% | 42.5% |
| Administrators who left in the last year | 1.0 | 0.5 | 0.5 |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Provider Information and State US Averages, data updated October 1, 2026.
Compare with other nursing homes
Key facts
| Type | Nursing home |
|---|---|
| Certified beds | 688 |
| Average residents per day | 475.1 |
| Takes part in | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Ownership | Government – county |
| Legal business name | County of Northampton |
| First approved by Medicare/Medicaid | 1980-11-01 |
| Resident and family councils | Resident council |
| Sprinklers in all required areas | Yes |
| Changed ownership in the last 12 months | No |
| Address | Gracedale Avenue, Nazareth, PA 18064 |
| County | Northampton County |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| Phone | (610) 746‑1900 |
| CMS Certification Number | 395476 |
| Name in Medicare records | NORTHAMPTON COUNTY-GRACEDALE |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
What to ask when you call or visit
A general checklist for any nursing home, not advice about this one. Medicare also publishes guides on medicare.gov.
- Is the home certified by Medicare and/or Medicaid, and does it have a bed for the care you need (short-term rehab or long-term care)?
- Can you see the latest state inspection report? Ask how any problems found were fixed.
- How many nurses and aides work on each shift, at night and on weekends? Is there a registered nurse on site at all times?
- Which doctors see residents, and how often? What happens in a medical emergency, and which hospital is used?
- What therapy (physical, occupational, speech) is offered, and how many days a week?
- Are residents clean, dressed and taking part in activities? Do staff speak to them kindly and answer call lights quickly?
- What do the daily rate and extra services cost, and what do Medicare, Medicaid or your insurance pay? Ask for it in writing.
- Is there a resident council and a family council? How are complaints handled? Ask for the long-term care ombudsman’s contact.
- Are meals appetizing, and can the home meet special diets, language needs and religious or cultural preferences?
- Visit more than once, including at a mealtime or in the evening, without an appointment.
Other nursing homes nearby
By straight-line distance (not driving distance).
- Moravian Hall Square Health and Wellness Center1.1 mi · Nazareth, PA · 5 of 5 stars
- Country Meadows Nursing Center of Bethlehem4.4 mi · Bethlehem, PA · 5 of 5 stars
- Easton Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center5.4 mi · Easton, PA · 3 of 5 stars
- Advanced Health Care of Hanover5.9 mi · Bethlehem, PA · 5 of 5 stars
- Kirkland Village5.9 mi · Bethlehem, PA · 5 of 5 stars
Nearest hospital emergency rooms
- St Luke's Hospital - Easton Campus5.9 mi · Easton, PA · Acute Care Hospital
- St Luke's Warren Hospital8.4 mi · Phillipsburg, NJ · Acute Care Hospital
- St Lukes Hospital9.4 mi · Bethlehem, PA · Acute Care Hospital
Sources
- Provider Information — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare profile of this provider
- Health Deficiencies — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Fire Safety Deficiencies — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Penalties — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Ownership — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- State US Averages — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Survey Summary — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Citation Code Look-up — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Inspection Dates — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13