NORTHAMPTON POST ACUTE
4100 FREEMANSBURG AVENUE, Easton, PA 18045
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How NORTHAMPTON POST ACUTE Compares
NORTHAMPTON POST ACUTE is a 180-bed for-profit nursing facility in Easton, Pennsylvania. It holds an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Pennsylvania average of 3.0 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures (5 stars), while staffing (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of short-stay residents returning to the hospital (34.2%) is above the Pennsylvania average of 22.5% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 180 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 96% occupied.
Among the 5 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Easton, 3 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 4.4 stars.
By the numbers vs. Pennsylvania average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 14.3% — better than the Pennsylvania average of 17.7%.
- Falls with major injury: 1.7% — better than the Pennsylvania average of 3.2% (47% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 3.0% — better than the Pennsylvania average of 4.8% (38% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 34.2% — worse than the Pennsylvania average of 22.5% (52% higher).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 5, 2026) measured against Pennsylvania averages across 656 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask NORTHAMPTON POST ACUTE
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing NORTHAMPTON POST ACUTE with other nursing homes in Easton.
How is NORTHAMPTON POST ACUTE addressing its staffing levels rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What practices help NORTHAMPTON POST ACUTE keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 14.3% here versus 17.7% across Pennsylvania. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help NORTHAMPTON POST ACUTE keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 1.7% here versus 3.2% across Pennsylvania. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does NORTHAMPTON POST ACUTE maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 96% occupancy across 180 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at NORTHAMPTON POST ACUTE?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains NORTHAMPTON POST ACUTE's rating advantage in Easton?
Its 5-star overall rating is above the local average of 4.4 stars across 5 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
The Senior Community Around Easton
Easton sits in Northampton County, where adults 65 and older make up about 19.0% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Pennsylvania as a whole (18.3% statewide). The area's median household income is higher than the state average, reflecting a higher cost of living.
- Residents 65+
- 57,836 (19.0%)
- Median age
- 42.2 years
- Median household income
- $73,088
- Median home value
- $223,800
Demographics for Northampton County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Easton.
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