Nursing Homes in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
Gettysburg has 4 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 415 beds. The city average CMS rating is 3.0 stars, which is at Pennsylvania's state average of 3.0 stars. 1 facility earns a B grade or better and is recommended for family consideration.
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Total Beds
415
across 4 facilities
High Risk Facilities
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0 under CMS review
1 with abuse citations
Nurse Availability
35 min
RN time per resident daily
Below CMS recommendation
Well Staffed
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Top Rated in Gettysburg
Spiritrust Lutheran The Village At Gettysburg
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Spiritrust Lutheran The Village At Gettysburg
★★★★★ · 78/100 · 60 beds
Gardens At Gettysburg, The
★★★★★ · 65/100 · 102 beds
Transitions Healthcare Gettysburg
★★★★★ · 53/100 · 135 beds
Gettysburg Center
★★★★★ · 15/100 · 118 beds
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About Nursing Home Care in Gettysburg
The nursing home market in Gettysburg, PA, presents a mixed bag for families seeking care options. The standout is SPIRITRUST LUTHERAN THE VILLAGE AT GETTYSBURG, which boasts a solid B grade and a commendable 4-star CMS rating with a score of 78. However, with only two out of four facilities meeting acceptable standards, families should be selective as options are limited in this area.
For those exploring facilities, SPIRITRUST LUTHERAN THE VILLAGE AT GETTYSBURG is your best bet, thanks to its clean record with zero fines in three years. Additionally, GETTYSBURG CENTER is another option, though it has significant issues that should raise red flags. Families should consider making the trip to nearby cities if they cannot find satisfactory care in Gettysburg.
On the other hand, families should absolutely skip GETTYSBURG CENTER, which has troubling abuse citations and a dismal Grade F. The facility's lack of oversight is concerning, and it’s best to steer clear. When visiting any facility, make sure to ask about staffing levels and resident-to-staff ratios, as this can give you valuable insight into the quality of care your loved one will receive.
Gettysburg at a Glance
Good News
- • 3 facilities with clean records—no fines in 3 years
- • 1 community-run facility (non-profit)
- • 1 facility has more nurses than required
Be Aware
- • 1 facility has serious problems—check before visiting
- • 1 facility with critical staffing shortages
- • Some facilities have less nurse time than recommended
- • 1 facility with abuse citations
What's Changing
- → 4 facilities stayed the same
- ★ Overall: Gettysburg is stable
Questions Gettysburg Families Should Ask
Based on what we found in local inspection data
How many RN hours per resident do you provide daily?
CMS recommends 0.75 hrs; Gettysburg avg is 0.59 hrs (35 min)
Have you received any fines in the past 3 years?
3 of 4 Gettysburg facilities have zero fines
What were your most recent inspection findings?
Ask for specifics—1 local facility has serious deficiencies
What is your staff-to-resident ratio on weekends?
Weekend staffing often differs from weekday levels
Finding Quality Nursing Home Care in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
Gettysburg, Pennsylvania's Adams County seat, has 4 Medicare-certified nursing homes with approximately 415 beds. Families have solid options to choose from.
Gettysburg vs. Pennsylvania: Near State Average
Gettysburg nursing homes perform near the state average on key quality metrics. The city's average CMS rating of 3.00 stars is close to Pennsylvania's statewide average of 3.00 stars.
1 of 4 facility earns a B grade or better. Families should still research carefully, as 1 facility has significant concerns.
Understanding Our Trust Score System
The Trust Score is a 0-100 rating calculated from CMS's official nursing home database. The score combines five data categories:
- Health Inspection Results — Recent deficiencies, their severity, and patterns over time
- Staffing Levels — RN hours, total nursing hours, and weekend staffing
- Quality Measures — Clinical outcomes like falls, pressure ulcers, and rehospitalizations
- Penalties — Fines, payment denials, and enforcement actions
- Complaints — Substantiated complaints and their severity
In Gettysburg, 1 facility scores a B grade or better, indicating they meet quality benchmarks across these categories. We recommend families prioritize these facilities and carefully research any facility rated C or below before visiting.
Staffing: A Significant Concern in Gettysburg
Staffing levels are among the most important predictors of nursing home quality. Research consistently shows that facilities with more nursing staff—especially registered nurses—have better outcomes for residents.
Gettysburg facilities average 0.59 RN hours per resident day, which falls below the CMS-recommended threshold of 0.75 hours. The typical Gettysburg resident receives approximately 35 minutes of RN attention daily—compared to the 45 minutes experts recommend.
1 Gettysburg facilities exceed CMS staffing recommendations. Families prioritizing staffing should look for facilities with the "Top Staffing" badge and ask specifically about RN hours during facility visits.
Ownership: Mix of For-Profit and Non-Profit
Gettysburg has 1 non-profit nursing homes and 3 for-profit facilities. 3 of 4 facilities are chain-owned, with the remainder independently operated.
Research suggests non-profit facilities often have higher staffing levels and fewer deficiencies on average, though ownership type alone does not guarantee quality. Families should evaluate each facility individually using inspection data, staffing levels, and recent deficiency reports.
Nearby Alternatives Worth Considering
Families may also want to consider nearby Pennsylvania cities for additional options. The following Pennsylvania cities offer multiple nursing home options:
- Philadelphia — 47 facilities
- Pittsburgh — 26 facilities
- Erie — 14 facilities
- Lancaster — 10 facilities
- York — 10 facilities
- Scranton — 9 facilities
Frequently Asked Questions
How many nursing homes are in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania?
Gettysburg has 4 Medicare-certified nursing homes with a total of 415 beds. The city average CMS rating is 3.0 stars, which is above Pennsylvania's state average of 3.0 stars.
What are the best nursing homes in Gettysburg?
Based on our Trust Score analysis of CMS inspection data, the top-rated nursing homes in Gettysburg include:
- • Spiritrust Lutheran The Village At Gettysburg — Grade B, 78/100 Trust Score
- • Gardens At Gettysburg, The — Grade C+, 65/100 Trust Score
- • Transitions Healthcare Gettysburg — Grade C, 53/100 Trust Score
These facilities have strong inspection records and staffing levels.
Which Gettysburg nursing homes should I avoid?
We flag 1 facility in Gettysburg as high-risk based on patterns of serious deficiencies, substantial fines, or placement on CMS's Special Focus Facility list. These facilities are marked with warning indicators in our listings above.
We recommend avoiding facilities with: Grade D or F, recent "Immediate Jeopardy" citations (indicating serious harm or risk to residents), or those on CMS's Special Focus Facility list.
The Bottom Line on Gettysburg Nursing Homes
Gettysburg offers typical nursing home options for the state. Focus your search on the 1 facility graded A or B, particularly those with zero fines and strong staffing. Avoid the 1 high-risk facilities flagged in our analysis.