Allentown Senior AdvisorWhat kind of nursing home is Northampton Post Acute?
Northampton Post Acute is a 180-bed Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home at 4100 Freemansburg Avenue, Easton 18045, licensed by the Pennsylvania Department of Health and rated 4 of 5 overall by CMS (Care Compare data as of October 1, 2026).
| Record | Value |
|---|---|
| CMS certification number (CCN) | 396077 |
| Certified beds | 180 |
| Average residents per day (CMS) | 171.0 |
| Ownership type (CMS) | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Legal business name | Northampton Operator Llc |
| Chain (CMS) | MARQUIS HEALTH SERVICES |
| First certified for Medicare and Medicaid | July 12, 2001 |
How does CMS rate Northampton Post Acute?
CMS's Care Compare gives Northampton Post Acute 4 of 5 overall, 4 for health inspections, 2 for staffing and 4 for quality measures.
| CMS rating | Stars |
|---|---|
| Overall | 4 of 5 |
| Health inspections | 4 of 5 |
| Staffing | 2 of 5 |
| Quality measures | 4 of 5 |
| Long-stay quality | 5 of 5 |
| Short-stay quality | 3 of 5 |
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.25 hours per resident per day, lower than the Lehigh Valley median of 3.62; registered nurse time is 0.44 hours, lower than the Lehigh Valley median of 0.61; and nursing staff turnover is 33.1%, lower than the Lehigh Valley median of 39.7%.
What did the latest inspection find at Northampton Post Acute?
The most recent standard health inspection CMS reports, on May 8, 2026, found 4 health deficiencies (0 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 8 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 Northampton Post Acute, and who is it for?
CMS reports an average of 171 residents a day in 180 certified beds, about 95% occupancy; most admissions are short-term rehab stays after a hospital discharge, alongside long-term residents paid by Medicaid or privately.
Ask the admissions office whether the home accepts Medical Assistance through Community HealthChoices for long-term stays, and whether a Medicaid bed would mean a room change.
Which nursing homes are near Northampton Post Acute?
The closest other certified nursing home is Easton Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Easton, about 2.2 miles away, rated 3 of 5 by CMS.
| Facility | Miles away | CMS overall | Certified beds | CMS deficiencies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Easton Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center 2600 Northampton Street, 18045 | 2.2 | 3 of 5 | 227 | 13 |
| Country Meadows Nursing Center of Bethlehem 4025 Green Pond Road, 18020 | 2.6 | 5 of 5 | 70 | 3 |
| New Eastwood Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center 2125 Fairview Avenue, 18042 | 2.6 | 4 of 5 | 97 | 4 |
| Advanced Health Care of Hanover 3370 High Pointe Boulevard, 18017 | 3.2 | 5 of 5 | 46 | 3 |
Which hospital is closest to Northampton Post Acute?
By straight-line distance the nearest acute-care hospital is St. Luke's Easton Campus (about 2.8 miles), then St. Luke's University Hospital (Bethlehem) (about 6.9 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
