Gracedale Nursing Home

04/24/2026

“If you want to come to a workplace and feel wanted, this is the place. And, if you want to learn a trade and shape your skills, this would be a good place to work.”
- George C. Bensing

Read more about George and his entire family's legacy with Gracedale on the blog:

George C. Bensing started as a part-time dietary aide at Gracedale 19 years ago. But even a decade before that, you could find him on the grounds with his grandpa. “My family has had ties to Gracedale and the County for many years,” George said. “My great-great-grandfather was the Director of ...

04/23/2026

New on the Gracedale blog!

George C. Bensing started as a part-time dietary aide at Gracedale 19 years ago. But even a decade before that, you could find him on the grounds with his grandpa. “My family has had ties to Gracedale and the County for many years,” George said. “My great-great-grandfather was the Director of ...

04/17/2026

On Wednesday, Gracedale celebrated it Employees of the Month for 2024 and 2025 with a gourmet 😋luncheon! Also pictured is the committee who selects the employee of the month. Congratulations 🎊 to our team, who put their heart ❤️ and soul into their work, day after day. 🙏

04/17/2026

Please join us for this Food Truck Festival! Gracedale's gardens will be in bloom :)

The entire Lehigh Valley community is invited! This FUN Food Truck festival at Gracedale includes DJ Christian Jackson 🤩

04/16/2026

The entire Lehigh Valley community is invited! This FUN Food Truck festival at Gracedale includes DJ Christian Jackson 🤩

04/13/2026

We love our volunteers!!

03/20/2026

We must have the luck of the Irish at Gracedale—because we’ve got the best team around!

03/19/2026

Gracedale Executive Chef Marvin Denis and Chef Myke Wambaugh hosted a group of residents on Wednesday for “Chef’s Center Stage,” a fine dining experience held once a month with a live cooking demo—executed by Gracedale’s own resident chefs!

On the menu: Garden salad with honey-poached carrots, herbed rack of lamb, roasted root vegetables, sautéed cabbage, and bread pudding for dessert.

03/16/2026

Last week, employees at Gracedale celebrated Popcorn Lover’s Day. Do you enjoy popcorn with a movie?

Don't forget that "Gracedale Video" is open every Friday from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. in the Tower Lobby Snack Bar. Residents can browse a wide selection of DVD movies and borrow them at no cost for up to two weeks. Whether enjoyed privately or with loved ones, films can be watched in the comfort of our solariums, each equipped with DVD players—perfect for a cozy movie night or an afternoon matinee with family and friends.

03/05/2026

In his 23 years at Bethlehem Steel, Rodney Schaffer’s work was deeply respected. As a key member of the Steel’s Fire Department, he was first-responder accredited, and he was often the one on standby for the night shift.

Rodney stood ready to put out the fires, from his post at the Main Bethlehem Steel Fire Station on Third Street, and later from the Emory Street Station.

Last April, Rodney moved from assisted living in Allentown to Gracedale in Nazareth, and he quickly found his groove.

“I started doing the daily announcements every morning at 9 a.m.,” he says.

His new post is the thing Rodney enjoys most about Gracedale, in addition to the daily activities he attends such as concerts, movies and Bingo. In this video, Rodney reads Gracedale’s daily announcements on a wintery Wednesday in February.

Read more on Gracedale’s blog: https://gracedale.org/2026/03/05/still-leading-the-charge/

02/27/2026

It’s Valentine’s month at Gracedale. The halls are full of hearts, cards, and music – and thanks to you, full of hope for what comes next. Photos include Valentine's events throughout the month

02/25/2026

Choosing care for someone you love isn’t easy, but knowing their health is in good hands makes all the difference. At Gracedale, our team prioritizes cardiovascular wellness through personalized care, daily monitoring, and lifestyle support that families can trust. Your peace of mind matters to us.

Learn how we support heart health: https://gracedale.org/2026/01/30/gracedale-where-the-heart-is/