Complaint Investigation

Northampton County-gracedale

October 2, 2025 · Nazareth, PA · Gracedale Avenue

Citations 1

CMS Rating 1/5

Beds 688

Provider ID 395476

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Northampton County-gracedale

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Inspection Summary

NORTHAMPTON COUNTY-GRACEDALE in NAZARETH, PA — inspection on October 2, 2025.

Found 1 citation. Severity: Standard violations.

Health inspections identify deficiencies that facilities must correct within required timeframes. Violations range from minor documentation issues to serious safety concerns and are subject to follow-up verification.

Inspection Findings

FF0628

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Immediate Jeopardy

The survey team validated that the Immediate Jeopardy was removed on October 2, 2025, at 9:58 p.m., through review of facility procedures and training, and interviews with staff following the facility's implementation of the corrective action plan for removal of the Immediate Jeopardy. 28 Pa.

Code 201.14(a) Responsibility of licensee 28 Pa.

Code 201.18(b)(1)(3) Management 28 Pa.

Code 211.10(a)(d) Resident care policies 28 Pa.

Code 211.12(d)(3)(5) Nursing services

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is an F-tag violation?

F-tags are federal deficiency codes used by CMS to categorize nursing home violations. Each F-tag corresponds to a specific federal regulation (42 CFR Part 483). For example, F607 relates to abuse prevention policies, F880 relates to infection control.

Were these violations corrected?

Facilities must submit plans of correction and implement changes within required timeframes. CMS conducts follow-up inspections to verify corrections. Check the inspection report for specific correction dates and follow-up verification status.

How often do nursing home inspections happen?

CMS conducts unannounced inspections of all Medicare/Medicaid-certified nursing homes at least once per year. Additional inspections may occur based on complaints, facility-reported incidents, or follow-up to verify previous violations were corrected.

What should families do about these violations?

Families should: (1) Review the full inspection report for details, (2) Ask facility administration about specific corrective actions taken, (3) Check if this represents a pattern by reviewing prior inspections, (4) Compare with other facilities in NAZARETH, PA, (5) Report new concerns to state authorities.

Where can I see the full inspection report?

Complete inspection reports are available on Medicare.gov's Care Compare website (www.medicare.gov/care-compare). You can also request copies directly from NORTHAMPTON COUNTY-GRACEDALE or from the state Department of Health. Reports include deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines.

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