About Gardens For Memory Care At Easton, TheGardens For Memory Care At Easton, The is located at 500 Washington Street, Easton, PA, reachable at (610) 253-3573. This For profit – Limited Liability company facility operates 115.0 certified beds and serves an average of 105 residents per day. It is part of the Priority Healthcare Group network (14 facilities nationwide). Medicare and Medicaid services have been provided since 1985-11-20. The facility currently holds a excellent (5-star) overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
#9972 of 14703 nationally – #411 of 657 in Pennsylvania
Who Is This Facility Best For?
Gardens For Memory Care At Easton, The is a strong choice for families in the Easton, PA area seeking a well-inspected, high-quality care environment. Above-average staffing levels make it a good option for residents needing intensive nursing care.
Overall Rating 2022-2026
Total Nurse Hours/Day 2022-2026
Current Ratings (2026)
Overall Rating
★★★★★5 / 5
Health Inspection
★★★★★5 / 5
Staffing Rating
★★★★★4 / 5
Quality Measures (QM)
★★★★★2 / 5
Long-Stay QM Rating
★★★★★2 / 5
Short-Stay QM Rating
N/A
5-Year Rating Trends
Overall Rating
Health Inspection Rating
Quality of Care (QM)
Staffing Rating
Average Residents per Day
Occupancy % (Residents / Beds)
Staffing InsightGardens For Memory Care At Easton, The currently provides 3 hours 18 minutes of total nurse staffing per resident per day, including 38 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) coverage. The CMS Staffing Rating of 4 out of 5 reflects strong nurse coverage. Total nursing staff turnover stands at 36.6% — above the national average of ~35%.
Current Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)
Total Nurse Staffing3 hours 18 minutes
Nurse Aide Hours1 hour 46 minutes
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hours53 minutes
Registered Nurse (RN) Hours38 minutes
Physical Therapist Hours4 minutes
National average total nurse staffing is approximately 3.5 hours per day
Weekend Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)
Weekend Total Nurse Hours2 hours 56 minutes
Weekend Registered Nurse (RN) Hours35 minutes
Weekend staffing is typically lower than weekday levels. Ask the facility about their weekend nurse-to-resident ratios.
5-Year Staffing Trends
Total Nurse Hours/Day
Registered Nurse (RN) Hours/Day
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hours/Day
Nurse Aide Hours/Day
Total Staff Turnover %
Registered Nurse (RN) Turnover %
Compliance SummaryThe facility has received 2 fine(s) over the 5-year period, totaling $1,300. No substantiated complaints have been recorded in the available data.
Nationally, Gardens For Memory Care At Easton, The ranks 9972nd out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 65.9/100), placing it in the below average nationwide. Within PA, it ranks 411th out of 657 nursing homes. In Easton, it ranks 5th out of 5 facilities. Among facilities sharing its ZIP code, it ranks 3rd of 3. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #11,106 nationally and RN hours rank #6,011 nationally (#340 in PA).
Total Nurse Staffing – Year-by-Year National and State Ranks
Year
Hours/Day
National Rank
PA State Rank
Note
2022
3.19
#10,430 / 14,703
#467 / 657
Below average
2023
3.14
#10,955 / 14,703
#496 / 657
Below average
2024
3.38
#9,342 / 14,703
#410 / 657
Below average
2025
3.45
#9,347 / 14,703
#434 / 657
Below average
2026
3.30
#11,106 / 14,703
#538 / 657
⚠️ Bottom 25%
Registered Nurse (RN) Hours – Year-by-Year National and State Ranks
Year
Hours/Day
National Rank
PA State Rank
Note
2022
0.51
#8,459 / 14,703
#535 / 657
Below average
2023
0.71
#4,453 / 14,703
#284 / 657
Above average
2024
0.70
#4,561 / 14,703
#297 / 657
Above average
2025
0.59
#6,661 / 14,703
#396 / 657
Above average
2026
0.64
#6,011 / 14,703
#340 / 657
Above average
Total Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)
Registered Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)
Frequently Asked Questions
Gardens For Memory Care At Easton, The is certified as a Medicare and Medicaid facility and has been approved to provide these services since 1985-11-20. Medicare covers short-term skilled nursing care (typically up to 100 days after a qualifying hospital stay). Medicaid covers long-term care for residents who meet financial eligibility requirements. Contact the facility at (610) 253-3573 or your local Medicaid office to verify current eligibility.
Gardens For Memory Care At Easton, The holds an overall CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) rating of 5 out of 5 stars. This is made up of three components: Health Inspection (5★), Staffing (4★), and Quality of Resident Care (2★). Our independent composite quality score — which uses the raw underlying CMS numbers to break ties between similarly-rated facilities — is 65.9/100, placing it #9972 of 14703 facilities nationally and #411 of 657 in Pennsylvania. Star ratings are a useful starting point, but the composite score and individual sub-ratings give a more complete picture for families comparing facilities.
Each resident at Gardens For Memory Care At Easton, The receives a reported average of 3 hours 18 minutes of total nurse staffing per day. This breaks down as: Registered Nurse (RN) coverage — 38 minutes; Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) — 53 minutes; Nurse Aide — 1 hour 46 minutes. On weekends, total nurse staffing is 2 hours 56 minutes per resident per day. The CMS Staffing Rating for this facility is 4 out of 5. The national average for total nursing hours is approximately 3.5 hrs/day. Total nursing staff turnover is 36.6%. Families are encouraged to ask about current staffing schedules during their facility visit.
The facility has received 2 fine(s) over the 5-year period, totaling $1,300. No substantiated complaints have been recorded in the available data. In the most recent CMS reporting period, the facility received 0 fine(s) totaling $0, and 0 Medicare payment denial(s). Total penalties: 0. The Total Weighted Health Survey Score is 8.0 (lower scores are better). Full inspection history and complaint details are available at medicare.gov/care-compare.
Nationally, Gardens For Memory Care At Easton, The ranks 9972nd out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 65.9/100), placing it in the below average nationwide. Within PA, it ranks 411th out of 657 nursing homes. In Easton, it ranks 5th out of 5 facilities. Among facilities sharing its ZIP code, it ranks 3rd of 3. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #11,106 nationally and RN hours rank #6,011 nationally (#340 in PA). Our composite quality score of 65.9/100 weighs health inspections, quality of resident care, staffing hours, compliance record, and five-year performance trends — giving a more complete picture than CMS star ratings alone, which can place hundreds of facilities in the same 5-star bucket. To browse and compare all nursing homes in Easton, visit: https://nursinghomesnearme.org/pennsylvania/easton/
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