Allentown Senior AdvisorWhat kind of nursing home is Easton Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center?
Easton Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is a 227-bed Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home at 2600 Northampton Street, Easton 18045, licensed by the Pennsylvania Department of Health and rated 3 of 5 overall by CMS (Care Compare data as of October 1, 2026).
| Record | Value |
|---|---|
| CMS certification number (CCN) | 395540 |
| Certified beds | 227 |
| Average residents per day (CMS) | 194.5 |
| Ownership type (CMS) | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Legal business name | 2600 Northampton Street Operations Llc |
| Chain (CMS) | GENESIS HEALTHCARE |
| First certified for Medicare and Medicaid | July 19, 1982 |
How does CMS rate Easton Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center?
CMS's Care Compare gives Easton Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center 3 of 5 overall, 3 for health inspections, 1 for staffing and 5 for quality measures.
| CMS rating | Stars |
|---|---|
| Overall | 3 of 5 |
| Health inspections | 3 of 5 |
| Staffing | 1 of 5 |
| Quality measures | 5 of 5 |
| Long-stay quality | 5 of 5 |
| Short-stay quality | 4 of 5 |
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.17 hours per resident per day, lower than the Lehigh Valley median of 3.62; registered nurse time is 0.52 hours, lower than the Lehigh Valley median of 0.61; and nursing staff turnover is 51.8%, higher than the Lehigh Valley median of 39.7%.
What did the latest inspection find at Easton Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center?
The most recent standard health inspection CMS reports, on December 9, 2025, found 13 health deficiencies (7 from complaint investigations), against a Lehigh Valley median of 6; CMS also lists 0 federal fines totaling $0 over the past three years.
The two earlier inspection cycles recorded 7 deficiencies combined, and CMS lists 0 citations from infection-control inspections. Pennsylvania Department of Health surveyors carry out these inspections for CMS.
How full is Easton Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, and who is it for?
CMS reports an average of 194 residents a day in 227 certified beds, about 86% occupancy; most admissions are short-term rehab stays after a hospital discharge, alongside long-term residents paid by Medicaid or privately.
Before admission, ask how many residents on the unit are long-stay and how many are short-stay rehab, because staffing and routines differ.
Which nursing homes are near Easton Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center?
The closest other certified nursing home is New Eastwood Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Easton, about 0.7 miles away, rated 4 of 5 by CMS.
| Facility | Miles away | CMS overall | Certified beds | CMS deficiencies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Eastwood Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center 2125 Fairview Avenue, 18042 | 0.7 | 4 of 5 | 97 | 4 |
| Northampton Post Acute 4100 Freemansburg Avenue, 18045 | 2.2 | 4 of 5 | 180 | 4 |
| Gardens for Memory Care at Easton, the 500 Washington Street, 18042 | 2.3 | 3 of 5 | 115 | 8 |
| Gardens at Easton, the 498 Washington Street, 18042 | 2.3 | 4 of 5 | 181 | 4 |
Which hospital is closest to Easton Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center?
By straight-line distance the nearest acute-care hospital is St. Luke's Easton Campus (about 3.3 miles), then St. Luke's University Hospital (Bethlehem) (about 9.0 miles).
Hospital discharge planners suggest nursing homes with open beds, but under Medicare you may choose any certified home that will accept you.
CMS record: Care Compare
