Nursing home / skilled nursing
Gardens At Easton, The
Nursing home / skilled nursing in Easton, Pennsylvania
| Provider details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 498 WASHINGTON STREET |
| City | Easton |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| ZIP code | 18042 |
| County | Northampton |
| Phone | 610-258-2985 |
| Website | https://www.gardenseaston.com/ |
| CMS certification number (CCN) | 395729 |
| Ownership | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Certified beds | 181 |
| Certification | Medicare and Medicaid |
| First approved for Medicare/Medicaid | March 30, 1987 |
| Located in a hospital | N |
| Continuing care retirement community | N |
| Care types | skilled nursing, rehab services |
| Services offered | skilled nursing care, rehabilitation services |
Gardens At Easton, The is in 498 WASHINGTON STREET, Easton, PA 18042. Phone: 610-258-2985. Ownership: For profit - Limited Liability company. CMS rates it 4 out of 5 stars overall (health inspection 4, staffing 4, quality measures 2). CMS inspection and staffing detail: total weighted health survey score 29.000; 0 federal fines totaling $0.00; total nursing staff turnover 26.9%.
More about this provider
| The Gardens at Easton, tucked into Easton's downtown in Easton, Pennsylvania near two major hospitals, offers short-term rehabilitation, long-term skilled nursing and secured memory care, blending high-quality clinical care and mental health support with features like a solarium, koi pond, on-site arcade and spacious resident rooms with vaulted ceilings. | |
| Services and programs | Short Term Rehabilitation; Long Term Care; Respite Care; Palliative Care; secured memory care; IV therapy; tracheostomy and chest tube management; expert wound care through regular rounds by in-house specialists and a certified wound care nurse practitioner; therapy gym with ACP equipment and a full ADL suite; transitional care spaces (training kitchen, transition apartment, hands-on laundry room, therapeutic gardening area); dedicated quiet room for speech therapy; advanced ultrasound and stimulation equipment; activities and programs (therapy work program / on-campus store, creative projects, Zumba movement classes, arcade room, raffles and themed events) |
| Who it serves | Residents joining for short-term rehabilitation, long-term skilled nursing, or secured memory care, with a special focus on mental health and cognitive wellness (as stated on homepage) |
| Website | https://www.gardenseaston.com/ |
Quality measures
Source: CMS · CMS processing date: 2026-10-01
| Star ratings and staffing hours | |
|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4 of 5 |
| Health inspection rating | 4 of 5 |
| Staffing rating | 4 of 5 |
| Quality measure rating | 2 of 5 |
| Long-stay quality rating | 3 of 5 |
| Short-stay quality rating | 2 of 5 |
| RN staffing hours per resident per day | 0.42 |
| Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day | 3.36 |
Inspection results
| Source: CMS · processing date 2026-10-01 | |
|---|---|
| Rating Cycle 1 Total Health Score | 32 |
| Total Weighted Health Survey Score | 29.000 |
| Rating Cycle 2/3 Total Health Score | 20 |
| Rating Cycle 1 Health Deficiency Score | 32 |
| Rating Cycle 2/3 Health Deficiency Score | 20 |
| Rating Cycle 1 Standard Survey Health Date | 2026-05-28 |
| Rating Cycle 1 Total Number of Health Deficiencies | 4 |
| Rating Cycle 2/3 Total Number of Health Deficiencies | 5 |
| Rating Cycle 1 Number of Standard Health Deficiencies | 4 |
| Rating Cycle 1 Number of Complaint Health Deficiencies | 1 |
| Rating Cycle 2/3 Number of Complaint Health Deficiencies | 0 |
Staffing
| Source: CMS · processing date 2026-10-01 | |
|---|---|
| Nursing Case-Mix Index | 1.19926 |
| Registered Nurse turnover | 29.4 |
| Nursing Case-Mix Index Ratio | 0.85038 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 26.9 |
| Reported LPN Staffing Hours per Resident per Day | 0.89705 |
| Reported Licensed Staffing Hours per Resident per Day | 1.31936 |
| Number of administrators who have left the nursing home | 0 |
| Reported Nurse Aide Staffing Hours per Resident per Day | 2.04523 |
| Registered Nurse hours per resident per day on the weekend | 0.40610 |
| Total number of nurse staff hours per resident per day on the weekend | 3.10980 |
Penalties
| Source: CMS · processing date 2026-10-01 | |
|---|---|
| Number of Fines | 0 |
| Number of Payment Denials | 0 |
| Total Number of Penalties | 0 |
| Total Amount of Fines in Dollars | 0.00 |
Ownership
| Source: CMS · processing date 2026-10-01 | |
|---|---|
| Chain ID | 424 |
| Chain Name | PRIORITY HEALTHCARE GROUP |
| Legal Business Name | MAYBROOK-P EASTON OPCO, LLC |
| Chain Average QM Rating | 3.0 |
| Chain Average Staffing Rating | 2.8 |
| Number of Facilities in Chain | 12 |
| Chain Average Overall 5-star Rating | 3.0 |
| Chain Average Health Inspection Rating | 2.8 |
| Provider Changed Ownership in Last 12 Months | N |
Occupancy and payer mix
| Source: CMS · processing date 2026-10-01 | |
|---|---|
| Abuse Icon | N |
| High Performing Icon | N |
| With a Resident and Family Council | Resident |
| Average Number of Residents per Day | 171.4 |
| Automatic Sprinkler Systems in All Required Areas | Yes |
| Most Recent Health Inspection More Than 2 Years Ago | N |
Who pays for nursing home / skilled nursing?
What this care costs, and who pays — Medicare, Medicaid, or the family — is covered in these guides:
Nursing home / skilled nursing guide · Paying for care
Other nursing home / skilled nursing in Northampton County
- Easton Skilled Nursing And Rehabilitation Center — Easton
- Gardens For Memory Care At Easton, The — Easton
- New Eastwood Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center — Easton
Common questions about Gardens At Easton, The
Where is Gardens At Easton, The located?
Gardens At Easton, The is at 498 WASHINGTON STREET, Easton, Pennsylvania 18042.
What care and services does Gardens At Easton, The offer?
Gardens At Easton, The offers skilled nursing, rehab services, skilled nursing care, rehabilitation services.
Is Gardens At Easton, The Medicare-certified?
Yes. Gardens At Easton, The is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
What is Gardens At Easton, The's quality rating?
CMS gives Gardens At Easton, The an overall star rating of 4 out of 5.
How do I contact Gardens At Easton, The?
Call Gardens At Easton, The at 610-258-2985.
How much does a nursing home cost?
The national median cost of a nursing home is $9,581 a month for a semi-private room and $10,798 a month for a private room (CareScout Cost of Care Survey, 2025). Costs in Pennsylvania can be higher or lower. See our guide to nursing home costs and who pays for the full picture.
Does Medicare pay for a nursing home?
Medicare Part A pays for skilled nursing care in a certified nursing home for up to 100 days in each benefit period. You need a hospital stay of at least 3 days first. You pay $0 a day for days 1 to 20, then $217 a day for days 21 to 100 (2026). After day 100, Medicare pays $0. Medicare does not pay for long-term care that only helps with daily tasks. Medicare Advantage plans cover skilled nursing too, with their own costs and rules. A Medigap plan can pay the daily cost share toward the Original Medicare benefit.
What is the difference between a nursing home and assisted living?
A nursing home gives skilled nursing care and rehab around the clock. Assisted living gives a room, meals, and help with daily tasks like bathing and dressing. It does not give round-the-clock nursing care. People who need daily medical care often need a nursing home. People who need help but not daily medical care often pick assisted living.
Who else pays for a nursing home besides Medicare?
Medicaid pays for nursing home care for people who meet its income and asset rules. It is the main payer for long stays. The VA pays for some veterans in VA or contract nursing homes. Long-term care insurance can pay for part of the cost. Most other costs are paid out of pocket.