Memory care
NORTHAMPTON COUNTY-GRACEDALE
0.00 reviews · 0 verifiedNAZARETH, PALic. 395476
JKLRecent citation with immediate-jeopardy / high severity (J/K/L)Source: CMS Health Citations
ABUSECMS abuse icon presentSource: CMS Provider Information
FINECMS fine: $91,202Source: CMS Penalties
FINECMS fine: $9,113Source: CMS Penalties
FINECMS fine: $22,257Source: CMS Penalties
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Gracedale Nursing Home in Nazareth, PA, offers a family-oriented environment with tailored senior health care services. The facility provides long-term residency, short-term rehabilitation, respite care, and memory care, ensuring that each resident's physical, mental, and emotional health is prioritized. With a commitment to quality improvement, Gracedale fosters a vibrant living atmosphere filled with engaging activities and a supportive community.
Housekeeping & MaintenanceHousekeeping ServicesLaundry Services
Ambulatory Assistance & AccessibilityWheelchair Accessible Facilities
Safety & SecuritySecured Memory Care Unit
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Medicare overall
1/5Medicare.gov Care Compare stars are shown for context only. They are never part of the Unbeatable composite score.
Staffing (PBJ)
3.05 total HPRDRN 0.51 · weekend 87%Oct 2025 – Dec 2025
Survey history
13 inspections39 deficiencies on record
Federal IDs
CCN 395476
Overall: 1/5 · Health: 1/5 · Staffing: 2/5 · QM: 1/5
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Recent inspectionsShowing 12 of 13 inspections.
Health surveyOct 2025 · CMS1 deficiencies
- F-600SS G — Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Health surveyOct 2025 · CMS1 deficiencies
- F-628SS J — Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Health surveySep 2025 · CMS4 deficiencies
- F-656SS D — Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
- F-689SS K — Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- F-725SS E — Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
- F-835SS E — Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Health surveySep 2025 · CMS1 deficiencies
- F-689SS J — Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Health surveyJun 2025 · CMS1 deficiencies
- F-600SS G — Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Health surveyApr 2025 · CMS6 deficiencies
- F-641SS D — Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
- F-686SS D — Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
- F-687SS D — Provide appropriate foot care.
- F-688SS 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.
- F-761SS 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.
- F-812SS D — Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Fire safetyApr 2025 · STATE FIRE MARSHAL6 deficiencies
- K-321SS E — Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
- K-353SS E — Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- K-355SS E — Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
- K-363SS E — Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
- K-918SS F — Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
- K-923SS E — Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Fire safetyMay 2024 · STATE FIRE MARSHAL5 deficiencies
- K-293SS E — Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
- K-355SS D — Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
- K-372SS E — Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
- K-712SS C — Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
- K-761SS D — To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Fire safetyMay 2024 · STATE FIRE MARSHAL5 deficiencies
- K-293SS E — Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
- K-355SS D — Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
- K-372SS E — Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
- K-712SS C — Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
- K-761SS D — To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Health surveyMay 2024 · CMS2 deficiencies
- F-684SS D — Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
- F-690SS 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.
Health surveyJun 2023 · CMS1 deficiencies
- F-580SS D — Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Fire safetyJun 2023 · STATE FIRE MARSHAL4 deficiencies
- K-100SS C — Meet other general requirements.
- K-321SS E — Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
- K-363SS D — Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
- K-541SS D — Install properly constructed and protected linen or trash chutes.
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