Northampton County-Gracedale
Nursing Home · Nazareth, PA
CMS certification number395476
CMS lists this nursing home as a Special Focus Facility candidate – one of the lowest-performing nursing homes in its state based on inspection history.
This facility was cited for abuse, neglect or exploitation in a recent inspection (CMS abuse icon).
Contact & location
Gracedale AvenueNazareth, PA 18064
Northampton County
- Phone
- (610) 746-1900
- ZIP code
- 18064 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 688
- Residents per day
- 490.4 (71% occupied)
- Ownership
- Government - County
- Legal name
- County of Northampton
- Medicare certified since
- November 1, 1980
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Council
- Resident council
CMS star ratings
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.
- Total nurse staffing
- 3.68 (state 3.89 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 0.47 (state 0.79 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 1.18 (state 0.91 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 2.02 (state 2.19 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 3.24 (state 3.53 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- —
- RN turnover
- —
- Administrators who left
- 4 in the last year
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- May 1, 2026
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 13.0 (state 10.1 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 10
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 22 health · 15 fire safety · includes immediate jeopardy
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-14 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
J Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety |
Corrected 2026-06-19 |
| 2026-05-14 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-06-29 |
| 2026-05-14 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. F0658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-06-22 |
| 2026-05-01 | Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. F0605 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-05-31 |
| 2026-05-01 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. F0641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-05-31 |
| 2026-05-01 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-05-31 |
| 2025-10-17 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. F0600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
G Actual harm |
Corrected 2025-12-03 |
| 2025-10-02 | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. F0628 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
J Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety |
Corrected 2025-10-06 |
| 2025-09-23 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
K Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety |
Corrected 2025-09-25 |
| 2025-09-23 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. F0725 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-09-25 |
| 2025-09-23 | Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. F0835 · Administration Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-09-25 |
| 2025-09-23 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-09-25 |
| 2025-09-19 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
J Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety |
Corrected 2025-09-22 |
| 2025-06-25 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. F0600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
G Actual harm |
Corrected 2025-08-01 |
| 2025-04-16 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. F0641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-06-02 |
| 2025-04-16 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. F0686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-06-02 |
| 2025-04-16 | Provide appropriate foot care. F0687 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-06-02 |
| 2025-04-16 | 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. F0688 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-06-02 |
| 2025-04-16 | 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. F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-06-02 |
| 2025-04-16 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-06-02 |
| 2024-05-02 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-06-15 |
| 2024-05-02 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. F0690 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-06-15 |
Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results
Fines & penalties
4 penalties in the last three years, including $144,328 in fines.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-01 | Fine | $21,756 |
| 2025-09-19 | Fine | $91,202 |
| 2025-09-19 | Fine | $9,113 |
| 2025-06-25 | Fine | $22,257 |
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Erickson, Larry (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Stewart-King, Jennifer-Dana (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| McCord, Doreen (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Stewart-King, Jennifer-Dana (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Erickson, Larry (individual) | W-2 Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| McCord, Doreen (individual) | W-2 Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Stewart-King, Jennifer-Dana (individual) | W-2 Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Northampton County-Gracedale?
Northampton County-Gracedale has a 1-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 3.0-star average in Pennsylvania.
How many beds does Northampton County-Gracedale have?
It has 688 certified beds and cares for about 490 residents per day.
Has Northampton County-Gracedale been fined?
Yes. CMS lists 4 penalties totaling $144,328 in the last three years.
What is the phone number of Northampton County-Gracedale?
(610) 746-1900. The facility is located at Gracedale Avenue, Nazareth, PA 18064.
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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.