F

NORTHAMPTON COUNTY-GRACEDALE

GRACEDALE AVENUE, NAZARETH, PA 18064
Score: 0 / 100

With a score of 0/100, Northampton County-Gracedale ranks in the bottom tier of Pennsylvania nursing facilities, earning an F grade. CMS data highlights significant concerns that prospective residents and families should thoroughly evaluate.

Recent CMS inspections identified 19 deficiencies at Northampton County-Gracedale, including 3 classified as serious — among the most concerning citation levels. The most notable finding involved: protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody..

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 8 / 40 pts
1 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 5 / 25 pts
1 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 4 / 20 pts
1 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 3 / 15 pts
1 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staffing hours data not available for this facility.

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

19
Total Deficiencies
Oct 16, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 16 Moderate 🔴 3 Serious
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0600 Severity G
    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
    Oct 16, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
  • Tag 0628 Severity J
    Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
    Oct 1, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0689 Severity K
    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    Sep 22, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0725 Severity E
    Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
    Sep 22, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
  • Tag 0835 Severity E
    Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
    Sep 22, 2025 · Administration Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 6.2% 4.5% Worse
Falls with major injury 4.7% 3.0% Worse
On antipsychotic medication 36.1% 14.5% Worse
Urinary tract infections 1.3% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 19.4% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 6.6% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 23.3% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

2 penalties recorded by CMS

Total fines: $154,330

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of F is based on a score of 0 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 1★ → 8 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 1★ → 5 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 1★ → 4 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 1★ → 3 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -10 pts
  • Fine deductions: -10 pts

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
Government - County
Certified Beds
688
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Apr 15, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
14