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Moravian Hall Square Health and Wellness Center

Nazareth, Pennsylvania · CCN 395752

16 surveys since 2012. The first finding at harm level was recorded in 2025.

Data as of , released by CMS on October 8, 2026. Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog.

Citations on record
30
Surveys
16
Harm or worse
1
Immediate jeopardy
0
The record, 2012–2026
’12’15’20’25’26
No harm recordedHarm or worseNot surveyed
Harm or worse1

Findings where a surveyor recorded actual harm to a resident.

Beyond CMS’s monthly file10/16

Older surveys no longer in CMS’s monthly file or on Care Compare. They are shown here.

The facility

Certified beds
61
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Chain
Independent
County
Northampton
Medicare-certified since
1988

CMS ratings

Overall
5
Health inspection
4
Staffing
5
Quality measures
5

CMS’s own Five-Star ratings.

Compared with similar facilities

Not shown for this facility: too few citations in window (n=14, floor 20).

Last survey on record

Mar 12, 2026

242 days ago.

Counts surveys with at least one finding. A clean survey leaves no record here, so the real gap may be shorter.

Staffing

MeasureThis facilityPeer median
Nurse hours per resident day4.734.80
Registered-nurse hours per resident day0.87—
Annual nurse turnover40.7%31.9%

As reported by the facility to CMS, beside the peer-group median.

Enforcement

No fines, payment denials or special-focus designation on the current CMS record.

Severity of recent findings

Citations by CMS scope and severity. Rows are harm level, columns are how widespread the finding was.
SeverityIsolatedPatternWidespread
Immediate jeopardyJ—K—L—
Actual harmG114.3%H—I—
No harm, potential for more than minimalD685.7%E—F—
No harm, potential for minimalA—B—C—
CMS’s current file: 7 of the 30 citations on record.

Most frequently cited here

In CMS’s current monthly file.

  • F6562×

    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

  • F6892×

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

  • F5521×

    Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

  • F6411×

    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

  • F8101×

    Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Moravian Hall Square Health and Wellness Center, in the surveyor’s own words.

  • Actual harm, isolatedF689Jun 23, 2025

    Based on clinical record review, facility documentation review, and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure resident safety and prevent an avoidable accident related to a fall for one of four sampled residents which resulted in actual harm of a laceration (a traumatic wound caused by sharp objects or blunt trauma) to the head and a skin tear (a wound caused by blunt force, friction, and/or shear). (Resident 1) Findings include: Clinical record review revealed that Resident 1 had diagnoses that included dementia (a group of symptoms affecting memory, thinking, language, and behavior) and anxiety (condition that involves excessive and persistent worrying that interferes with daily life). […]

  • No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF697Jun 4, 2021

    Based on clinical record review and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure pain management included non-pharmacological interventions to alleviate pain prior to or in conjunction with the administration of pain medication prescribed on an as needed basis for two of 14 sampled residents. (Residents 6, 37) Findings include: Clinical record review revealed that Resident 6 had diagnoses [MEDICAL RECORD OR PHYSICIAN ORDER] . The resident had a physician's orders [MEDICAL RECORD OR PHYSICIAN ORDER] . Review of medication administration records revealed that the resident was given the as needed pain medication 21 times in May 2021, and four times in June, 2021. […]

  • No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF810Mar 12, 2026

    Based on clinical record review, observation, and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that adaptive equipment was provided to one of two sampled residents who required adaptive equipment with meals. (Resident 42)Findings include: Clinical record review revealed that Resident 42 had diagnoses that included fracture of the third and fourth metacarpal bones (in the hand), chronic pain syndrome, and osteoarthritis. Review of the care plan revealed that the resident was at risk for nutrition problems with an intervention for adaptive equipment while eating. The intervention was for staff to provide built-up left angled utensils, a divided plate, and a cup with a lid and straw for all meals. […]

  • No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF641Apr 3, 2025

    Based on clinical record review and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that the Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment was completed to accurately reflect the current status of two of 15 sampled residents. (Residents 47, 57) Findings include: Clinical record review revealed that Resident 47 had a diagnosis of diabetes. Section N of the MDS assessment dated [DATE], indicated that Resident 47 was injected with insulin once during the seven-day review period. […]

  • No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF656Apr 3, 2025

    Based on clinical record review and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to develop a comprehensive care plan that addressed individual residents' needs as identified in the comprehensive assessment for two of 15 sampled residents. (Residents 20, 56) Findings include: Clinical record review revealed that Resident 20 had diagnoses that included legal blindness, hearing loss, difficulty walking, and an enlarged prostate. The Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment dated [DATE], noted the resident had vision difficulties, communication issues due to his impaired hearing, and continence issues. The MDS Care Area Assessment (CAA) summary noted that the resident's vision, communication, and urinary incontinence issues were to be addressed in the care plan. […]

Read 20 findings in full →The most serious and the most recent: 20 of 30 on record.

Every survey on record

FindingsAt actual harm or above

  • Mar 12, 2026Standard1 finding
  • Jun 23, 2025Complaint1 finding · 1 harm
  • Apr 3, 2025Standard2 findings
  • Feb 27, 2025Complaint1 finding
  • Jan 17, 2025Complaint1 finding
  • Mar 21, 2024Standard1 finding
  • Apr 20, 2023Standard3 findings
  • May 12, 2022Standard1 finding
Show the 8 earlier surveys
  • Jun 4, 2021Standard3 findings
  • Nov 27, 2019Standard3 findings
  • Oct 4, 2018Standard1 finding
  • Sep 28, 2017Standard2 findings
  • Oct 14, 2016Standard6 findings
  • Oct 17, 2014Standard1 finding
  • Nov 1, 2013—2 findings
  • Jan 6, 2012—1 finding

Surveys that found no deficiencies are not in CMS’s files and do not appear here.

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