Northampton County-Gracedale
Nazareth, Pennsylvania
Gracedale Avenue, Nazareth, PA, 18064
Northampton County-Gracedale Quality & Safety Report
Poor
CMS Official Overall: 1★ / 5
CMS data as of January 2026
This score is calculated from three federally reported CMS metrics: Health Inspections (weighted 50%), Staffing levels (25%), and Quality Measures (25%). Facilities with serious safety findings receive score deductions. For centers with 5+ Google reviews, resident feedback contributes 15% of the final score. Learn more →
Safety & Inspections
- Health deficiencies
- National median: 7
- Total federal penalties $80,550
- Abuse citation
- CMS has cited this facility for abuse in one of the two most recent reporting cycles.
CMS data as of January 1, 2026
Quality rating trend
Overall rating declined from 2 to 1 stars over 18 data points.
- Overall
- Health inspection
- Staffing
- Quality measures
Facility profile
- Type
- Skilled Nursing Facility
- Capacity
- 688 certified beds · ~492 avg residents/day (72% occupancy)
- Ownership
- Government - County
- Payment accepted
- Medicare Medicaid (Medicare and Medicaid)
About
Northampton County-Gracedale is a county-owned skilled nursing facility in Nazareth, Pennsylvania, with a capacity of 688 beds. The facility currently holds a 1-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), reflecting 1-star ratings across the categories of health inspections, staffing, and quality measures. Dedicated to government-operated long-term care, it serves a large resident population within the local region.
Location
Gracedale Avenue, Nazareth, PA, 18064, Nazareth, PA
Frequently asked questions
- What is the overall CMS rating for Northampton County-Gracedale?
- Northampton County-Gracedale has an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars.
- How did Northampton County-Gracedale score on health inspections?
- Northampton County-Gracedale received a health inspection rating of 1 out of 5 stars from CMS.
- What is the staffing rating for Northampton County-Gracedale?
- Northampton County-Gracedale has a staffing rating of 1 out of 5 stars, based on nurse-to-resident ratios.
- How many beds does Northampton County-Gracedale have?
- Northampton County-Gracedale has 688 certified beds.
- Does Northampton County-Gracedale accept Medicare or Medicaid?
- Yes, Northampton County-Gracedale accepts Medicare and Medicaid.
- Where is Northampton County-Gracedale located?
- Northampton County-Gracedale is located at Gracedale Avenue, Nazareth, PA, 18064, Nazareth, Pennsylvania.
- How can I contact Northampton County-Gracedale?
- You can reach Northampton County-Gracedale by phone at +1 610-746-1900.
Nearby facilities
- Moravian Hall Square Health And Wellness Center 1.1 mi
175 West North Street, Nazareth, PA, 18064
About this data
How to read this page
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Where this data comes from
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