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Northampton County nursing home taking applications for short-term services

The short-term rehabilitation at Gracedale is accepting patients. The county run nursing home just revamped the 32-bed unit.

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Gracedale Nursing Home reopens newly renovated short-term rehab.
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NAZARETH, Pa. — Northampton County’s county-run nursing home once again is offering short-term rehabilitation.

Gracedale Nursing Home was upgraded using funds from the American Rescue Plan, officials said in a news release.

  • Gracedale Nursing home will once again offer short-term rehab
  • The unit was upgraded with funds from the American Rescue Plan
  • Applications are now being accepted

“Whether in the hospital for three days or two weeks, the Gracedale Nursing Home team will devise a plan unique to your needs to work toward helping you regain your previous level of function and safely return to the community,” Northampton County Executive Lamont McClure said.

The 32-bed unit is equipped with an occupational/speech/physical therapy gym.

"The Gracedale Nursing Home team will devise a plan unique to your needs to work toward helping you regain your previous level of function and safely return to the community."

Lamont McClure, Northampton County Executive

Patients with Medicare, Medicaid, most private insurances, Department of Veterans Affairs coverage, workers' compensation and automobile accident claims can apply for the short-term rehab program.

Gracedale admissions applications are available online.

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