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Grand jury: Exorcism attempt at Gracedale spurred probe that uncovered delayed responses, escapes and staffing failures

A grand jury found delayed emergency response, patient assaults, unnoticed resident escapes and staffing failures at Northampton County’s Gracedale Nursing Home after an exorcism attempt prompted the investigation.

Published Sep 10, 2026, 2:36 PM EDT | LehighValleyLive

A grand jury report details delayed emergency response, patient assaults, resident escapes and staffing problems, spanning 10 months at Northampton County’s Gracedale Nursing Home in Upper Nazareth Township.