[Northampton County, PA] — Northampton County announces that Michelle Morton has submitted her resignation as Nursing Home Administrator of Gracedale Nursing Home, effective November 12, 2026.

“We appreciate Ms. Morton staying on during such a tumultuous time in Gracedale’s history and the knowledge and patience she brought to the role,” said Northampton County Executive Tara Zrinski. “As we transition to the Continuum of Care, her departure provides a fresh start and an opportunity to reevaluate leadership at Gracedale and build the team that will carry this mission forward. Our focus remains on our residents, supporting our employees, and building a stable, sustainable future for the people who depend on us.”

The County thanks Morton for her service to Gracedale and recognizes this leadership transition as an opportunity to strengthen the facility and move forward with a renewed sense of direction and accountability.

“Our priority throughout this transition is to maintain continuity of care for our residents while providing our employees with the leadership and resources they need to succeed,” said Tom Carson, Director of Continuum of Care. “We have an opportunity to build on Gracedale’s foundation, address ongoing challenges, and establish a sustainable path forward that meets the evolving needs of our residents and the community.”

The Assistant Nursing Home Administrator, Christina Casey, BSN, RN, NHA, CNDLTC will serve as Acting Nursing Home Administrator following Morton’s departure, ensuring continuity of leadership and operations while the County searches for a qualified candidate to permanently fill the position.

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