Gracedale Nursing Home sits at 2 Gracedale Ave in Nazareth, Pennsylvania, where the staff has helped seniors since 1951 under county operation and with a nonprofit commitment to care, and from walking through their doors, you notice how the place really tries to make things easier for both residents and families with a caring admissions team ready to guide you through all the steps, whether someone needs long-term help or just short-term rehabilitation. Skilled nurses and certified nurse aides work together around the clock, while physicians stay on site, which helps folks who've been diagnosed with different forms of dementia or those needing extra medical support, and the memory care program stands out for helping those with Alzheimer's and other cognitive disorders, so the focus stays very much on the person, not the problem. There's master's level clinicians to help address mental health, social service workers to offer supportive counseling, and the therapies-physical, occupational, and more-are matched to individual needs, while behavioral interventions are available when needed.
The grounds give you about 3 acres of gardens, walkways, and both indoor and outdoor areas for stimulation, so you don't have to stay inside all day, and there are community gardens along with organized social activities that try to bring laughter and a family feel, whether through events or quiet corners for peaceful time. Gracedale also offers short-term rehabilitation, hospice, and respite care, makes sure medical supervision always stays thorough, and includes clinics for audiology, dental, podiatry, orthopedics, psychiatric help, surgery, urology, and ophthalmology right on the site. Therapy programs stay up to date, families can volunteer, and activities fill the calendar, all aiming for that holistic support they talk about, keeping physical, mental, and emotional health in mind. The place is recognized for high standards and quality by Department of Health licensing, and with 51-200 employees, Gracedale stays one of the largest nursing homes in Pennsylvania.
If support through community matters, Gracedale adds that in, too, through a wide list of initiatives, business programs, and councils for different groups including African American, Hispanic, LGBTQ, Veterans, Military, and Women's business leaders; there are scholarships, leadership courses, and grant programs, plus involvement with event planning, policy committees, and economic support with partners like Capital Blue Cross or the Lehigh Valley Economic Development Corporation. Member deals, chamber guides, perks, and plenty of ways for neighbors to get involved with residents round out the sense that Gracedale, for all its size, works to be lively and connected to both its seniors and the region. Staff commit to creating a supportive and safe home environment every day.
