The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited April 2026 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
Nursing home report
GARDENS FOR MEMORY CARE AT EASTON, THE
EASTON, PA · Medicare-certified · 115 beds
In good standing
For-profitChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026
3 of 5 overall
3 out of 5 stars overall. Staffing is rated 4 stars, but reported nurse staffing is 3.27 hours per resident per day, below the federal benchmark of 4.1; health inspection is 3 stars, quality measures are 2 stars, and there were no fines in the last 24 months.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.2669 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: April 10, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.2669.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.57
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.81
- Nurse aides
- 1.89
- Weekend nursing
- 2.96
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 42%
Registered nurse turnover: 19%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
68.4%68.6%No change
Residents with a fall causing major injury
7.7%0.9%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
3.6%4.4%Worsening
Residents with a urinary tract infection
1%0%Improving
Residents who lost too much weight
7.1%8%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
15.4%52.6%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
14.3%17.3%Worsening
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
43.4%42%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
—13.6%—
Residents with a long-term catheter
0.7%0%Improving
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
19.7%24.5%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
0%2.7%Worsening
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—97.3%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
82.7%94.5%Improving
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—36.4%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
34.5%31%Worsening
What the inspectors found
The home failed to ensure residents had a safe, clean, comfortable, homelike environment and daily care supports were provided safely. Cited April 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 584 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: E
The nursing home failed to provide and carry out an infection prevention and control program to help keep residents from getting or spreading infections. Cited April 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 880 — 42 CFR §483.80(a) — S/S: E
The home failed to ensure residents were treated with dignity and could make their own choices and communicate freely. Cited April 2026 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 550 — 42 CFR §483.10(a) — S/S: D
The nursing home failed to provide appropriate treatment and care according to residents' orders, preferences, and goals. Cited April 2026 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 684 — 42 CFR §483.25 — S/S: D
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 8 health deficiencies.
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- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Chain
- Part of PRIORITY HEALTHCARE GROUP · 14 homes · 2.7 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 110.9 residents on an average day (96% of 115 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 40 years
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.