Northampton County-Gracedale
Nazareth, PA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 395476) · 688 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 1 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 4 totaling $144,328
Phone: (610) 746-1900 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Northampton County-Gracedale has a CMS overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the Pennsylvania state average of 2.97. Its health inspection rating is 1 star and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Northampton County-Gracedale reports total nurse staffing of about 3.68 hours per resident per day, including about 0.47 RN hours per resident per day, earning a CMS staffing rating of 3 stars. CMS turnover data was not reported for this facility.
Yes, Northampton County-Gracedale has 4 federal fines on record totaling $144,328.00, though it has 0 payment denials. CMS also displays its abuse warning icon for this facility and lists it as an SFF Candidate under the Special Focus program for persistently underperforming facilities.
About this facility
Northampton County-Gracedale is a government (county)-owned nursing home in Nazareth, Pennsylvania, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. The facility has 688 certified beds with an average of 490.4 residents, making it a large facility. It has been Medicare/Medicaid certified since November 1980, and ownership has not changed in the past 12 months.
According to CMS Care Compare, Gracedale holds an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which falls below the Pennsylvania state average of 2.97. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 1 star, quality measure (QM) rating of 1 star, and staffing rating of 3 stars.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours per resident per day of approximately 3.68, with RN hours per resident per day of approximately 0.47. CMS staffing turnover figures were not provided in this data.
On penalties, CMS records show 4 federal fines totaling $144,328.00, and 0 payment denials for this facility.
CMS displays its abuse warning icon for this facility, meaning families should review the facility's inspection record directly on Care Compare for details on the underlying findings. Additionally, this facility is listed as an SFF Candidate under CMS's Special Focus program, a designation for facilities that have been identified as persistently underperforming and are placed under increased inspection scrutiny by CMS.
No chain ownership information was provided for this facility in the data reviewed. All figures above are sourced from CMS Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Gracedale has a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Pennsylvania state average of 2.97.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, Gracedale is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.68 hours per resident per day, with about 0.47 RN hours per resident per day, giving a staffing rating of 3 stars; turnover data was not reported.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 4 fines totaling $144,328.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
Yes, CMS displays an abuse icon for this facility and lists it as an SFF Candidate under the Special Focus program for persistently underperforming facilities.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Gracedale has 688 certified beds and an average of 490.4 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
Gracedale is owned by Northampton County government; no chain ownership data was provided.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
Gracedale has been certified since November 1980.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality (1 star), health inspections (1 star), quality measures (1 star), and staffing (3 stars), combined into the overall score.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This information isn't included in the data provided; contact the facility at 6107461900 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This information isn't included in the data provided; contact the facility at 6107461900 to arrange a visit and review details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest inspection, staffing, and penalty details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/395476?state=PA.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.