With 80% of nursing positions unfilled, Gracedale administration shares new strategic plan

EASTON, Pa. — A new strategic plan for Gracedale, the county-owned and -operated nursing home, aims to boost revenue, cut expenses and fill hundreds of vacant staff positions.

Northampton County officials shared the plan County Council’s meeting Thursday.

Since the COVID-19 pandemic, the home in Upper Nazareth Township has struggled to retain nursing staff. Currently, only 20% of Gracedale’s nurse and nurse aide positions are filled, administrator Michelle Morton said…

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