The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited May 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
Nursing home report
NORTHAMPTON POST ACUTE
EASTON, PA · Medicare-certified · 180 beds
In good standing
For-profitChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026
5 of 5 overall
Northampton Post Acute in Easton, PA has an overall 5-star rating, with strong quality measures (5 stars) and health inspections (4 stars), but weaker staffing (2 stars) and reported nurse staffing below the federal benchmark (3.30 vs 4.1 hours per resident per day). It had $0 in fines in the last 24 months; cited inspection issues included food safety, resident environment, and care planning.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.301 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: May 8, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.301.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.45
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.83
- Nurse aides
- 2.02
- Weekend nursing
- 2.97
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 31%
Registered nurse turnover: 24%
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
11.7%17.1%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
1.8%2.4%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
3%1.7%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0.9%1.7%Worsening
Residents who lost too much weight
0.9%3.5%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
7.5%16.2%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
13.1%15.8%Worsening
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
21.3%24.2%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
1.8%1.4%No change
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
15.3%19.7%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
13.1%17.5%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%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%99.2%Worsening
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—75.7%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
85.5%83.9%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 May 2026 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 584 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: D
The nursing home failed to develop and carry out a complete care plan that met each resident’s needs with clear steps and timelines. Cited May 2026 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 656 — 42 CFR §483.21(b)(1) — S/S: D
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited May 2026 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: D
The nursing home failed to keep medication mistakes below the allowed level. Cited May 2026 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 759 — 42 CFR §483.45(f)(1) — 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 4 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 8 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.
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Operator & ownership
Recent ownership change · Feb 10, 2023
Now operated by Northampton Post Acute, previously Promedica Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation (old Orchard).
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Chain
- Part of MARQUIS HEALTH SERVICES · 89 homes · 3.1 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 172.1 residents on an average day (96% of 180 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 25 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.