CMS Chief of Stuff Erin Richardson | cms.gov/about-cms/leadership/chief-operating-officer
CMS Chief of Stuff Erin Richardson | cms.gov/about-cms/leadership/chief-operating-officer
Data shows that the nursing center had a total of 688 beds available, 522 more than the average in Northampton County as of the fourth quarter of 2023. They aided an average of 425.5 residents during that period.
Northampton County-Gracedale had an overall rating of 2 from the CMS, which lags behind the average of 2.9 recorded for nursing homes in Pennsylvania.
During the quarter, Easton Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center stood out as the second largest nursing home in Northampton County, with 227 beds available. Holy Family Manor came in third place, with 208 beds available.
As of the fourth quarter of 2023, Northampton County-Gracedale achieved a zero-incident record for fines and penalties.
In total, there was one public nursing home in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.
According to US Census data, in 2020, nearly 1 in 6 Americans were aged 65 years or older. Since 1920, the older population skyrocketed from 4.9 million to 55.8 million, reflecting a growth rate of roughly 1,000%, five times higher than the average growth for the overall U.S. population.
A 2021 study suggests that nearly half of this age group, roughly 28 million individuals, may require long-term services and support. Additionally, the study projects that over a third of them may eventually need nursing home care.
“Living a long life is something that many of us want and could get,” said Jesse Slome, executive director of the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance, an insurance education group. “But when we live a long life, the chances of us needing long-term care increase exponentially. But when you need that type of care, there are limited options.”
| Rank | Nursing Home | Overall Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Northampton County-Gracedale | 2 |
| 2 | Easton Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center | 2 |
| 3 | Holy Family Manor | 4 |
| 4 | The Gardens at Easton | 4 |
| 5 | Northampton Post Acute | 5 |
| 6 | Slate Belt Health and Rehabilitation Center | 4 |
| 7 | The Gardens for Memory Care at Easton | 3 |
| 8 | Moravian Village of Bethlehem | 4 |
| 9 | New Eastwood Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center | 5 |
| 10 | Country Meadows Nursing Center of Bethlehem | 4 |
| 11 | Moravian Hall Square Health and Wellness Center | 5 |
| 12 | Kirkland Village | 4 |
| 13 | Weston Rehabilitation and Nursing Center | 3 |
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