GETTYSBURG CENTER
Within standard 12-15 month inspection cycle. Federal law requires annual inspections.
Gettysburg Center has received a Trust Grade of F, indicating significant concerns about the quality of care provided. It ranks #561 out of 653 facilities in Pennsylvania, placing it in the bottom half, and #6 out of 6 in Adams County, meaning there are no better local options available. The facility's performance is worsening, with issues increasing from 11 in 2024 to 14 in 2025. Staffing is rated at 2 out of 5 stars with a turnover rate of 49%, which is average for the state, suggesting a lack of consistent staff who are familiar with residents' needs. While there have been no fines reported, there are serious incidents, including neglect that resulted in harm to a resident with a fractured bone and failures in providing necessary assistance to prevent falls. Overall, while there are no financial penalties, the facility has significant weaknesses that families should consider carefully.
- Trust Score
- F
- In Pennsylvania
- #561/653
- Safety Record
- High Risk
- Inspections
- Getting Worse
- Staff Stability ⚠ Watch
- 49% turnover. Above average. Higher turnover means staff may not know residents' routines.
- Penalties ✓ Good
- No fines on record. Clean compliance history, better than most Pennsylvania facilities.
- Skilled Nurses ○ Average
- Each resident gets 35 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) attention daily — about average for Pennsylvania. RNs are the most trained staff who monitor for health changes.
- Violations ⚠ Watch
- 35 deficiencies on record. Higher than average. Multiple issues found across inspections.
The Good
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Full Sprinkler Coverage · Fire safety systems throughout facility
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No fines on record
Facility shows strength in fire safety.
The Bad
Below Pennsylvania average (3.0)
Significant quality concerns identified by CMS
Near Pennsylvania avg (46%)
Higher turnover may affect care consistency
Part of a multi-facility chain
Ask about local staffing decisions and management
The Ugly 35 deficiencies on record
Sept 2025
1 deficiency
CONCERN
(D)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
ADL Care
(Tag F0677)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on clinical record review and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to provide care and services necessary to maintain adequate personal hygiene and grooming for care-depen...
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Aug 2025
3 deficiencies
CONCERN
(D)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0604
(Tag F0604)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on clinical record review, review of facility policy, and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to obtain a physician's order for the use of a restraint following applicat...
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CONCERN
(D)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0760
(Tag F0760)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on facility policy, clinical record review, facility documents, and resident and staff interviews, it was determined the f...
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CONCERN
(D)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Infection Control
(Tag F0880)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on policy review, clinical record review, as well as resident, resident family member, and staff interviews, it was determ...
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Mar 2025
3 deficiencies
2 Harm
SERIOUS
(G)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Actual Harm - a resident was hurt due to facility failures
Free from Abuse/Neglect
(Tag F0600)
A resident was harmed · This affected 1 resident
Based on facility policy review, clinical record review, facility documentation review, and staff interview, it was determined the facility failed to ensure each resident is free from neglect, which r...
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SERIOUS
(G)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Actual Harm - a resident was hurt due to facility failures
Accident Prevention
(Tag F0689)
A resident was harmed · This affected 1 resident
Based on facility policy review, clinical record review, facility incident report investigation review, facility training records, and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to en...
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CONCERN
(D)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Quality of Care
(Tag F0684)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on facility policy review, clinical record reviews, facility incident report review, hospital records review, and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure care and ...
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Feb 2025
7 deficiencies
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0657
(Tag F0657)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observation, clinical record review, and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure the care plan was reviewed and revised for one of 24 residents reviewed (Residen...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Pressure Ulcer Prevention
(Tag F0686)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observation, staff interviews, clinical record review, and facility's policy review, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that a resident with a pressure ulcer received care c...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Incontinence Care
(Tag F0690)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observation, facility policy review, and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure protection from contamination of a urinary catheter for one of three residents r...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Menu Adequacy
(Tag F0803)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observations, facility document review, and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to serve all items on the posted menu, and failed to serve items in the appropriate qu...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Transfer Notice
(Tag F0623)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on clinical record review and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to provide a transfer notice to the resident or their representative upon transfer out of the facility,...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0761
(Tag F0761)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on observations and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure medications were stored in a manner that met professional standards for three of three medication carts...
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MINOR
(C)
Minor Issue - procedural, no safety impact
Staffing Information
(Tag F0732)
Minor procedural issue · This affected most or all residents
Based on observations and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to post required nurse staffing information on a daily basis.
Findings Include:
Observations on February 19, 2025,...
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Jul 2024
1 deficiency
CONCERN
(D)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Quality of Care
(Tag F0684)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on clinical record review, facility policy review, and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to provide the highest practicable care regarding physician ordered weights for...
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Jun 2024
1 deficiency
CONCERN
(E)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Menu Adequacy
(Tag F0803)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on observations, facility document review, and resident and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to provide a therapeutic diet (a meal plan that controls the intake of ce...
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Apr 2024
1 deficiency
CONCERN
(D)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0552
(Tag F0552)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on clinical record review and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to inform and assist in making transportation arrangements based on financial conditions for one of thr...
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Mar 2024
6 deficiencies
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Safe Environment
(Tag F0584)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on review of facility policy, clinical record review, and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to e...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0657
(Tag F0657)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observation, clinical record review, and resident and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure the care plan was reviewed and revised for one of 23 residents rev...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0698
(Tag F0698)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on clinical record review, facility policy review, and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to provide and document post-dialysis assessments for one of one resident revie...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0761
(Tag F0761)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observation, staff interviews, and facility policy review, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure medications were stored in a manner that met professional standards for one of ...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Infection Control
(Tag F0880)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on clinical record review, observation, facility policy review, and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to provide medications in a manner consistent with infection cont...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Transfer Notice
(Tag F0623)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on clinical record review and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to notify the resident/resident representative of a resident's transfer in writing to include the reaso...
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Jan 2024
2 deficiencies
CONCERN
(D)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Pressure Ulcer Prevention
(Tag F0686)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observation, resident and staff interviews, facility policy review, and record review, the facility failed to ensure pressure ulcer preventative and management interventions were followed for...
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CONCERN
(D)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Incontinence Care
(Tag F0690)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observation, resident and staff interviews, record review, and policy review, it was determined that the facility failed to provide appropriate urinary catheter (tubing inserted into the blad...
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Apr 2023
9 deficiencies
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0804
(Tag F0804)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on review of facility policy, test tray, observation, and staff and resident interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to provide food and beverage that are at a safe and appetizing...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Food Safety
(Tag F0812)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observation, review of facility policy, manufacturer product label, and interview it was determined that the facility failed to store and serve food/beverages in accordance with professional ...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Medical Records
(Tag F0842)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on clinical record review, observation, and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure the medical records were maintained in accordance with professional standards a...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0882
(Tag F0882)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on interviews, employee training documents, and regulations, it was determined that the facility failed to have an Infection Preventionist (IP) that completed an approved program for specialized...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0625
(Tag F0625)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on clinical record review and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that the resident and resident representative received written notice of the facility bed-hold...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Assessment Accuracy
(Tag F0641)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on clinical record review and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure the resident assessme...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0657
(Tag F0657)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on observation, policy review, clinical record review, and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure the resident comprehensive plan of care was reviewed and revised ...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Respiratory Care
(Tag F0695)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on review of facility policy review, record review, observations, and resident and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to provide respiratory care/oxygen services consist...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Pharmacy Services
(Tag F0755)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on review of facility policy, clinical record review, and interviews with residents and staff, it was determined that the facility failed to provide routine drugs to Residents in a timely manner...
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Feb 2023
1 deficiency
CONCERN
(D)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0760
(Tag F0760)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on facility policy review, clinical record review, staff interview, and review of facility investigation documentation, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that residents were f...
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Understanding Severity Codes (click to expand)
Questions to Ask on Your Visit
- "What safeguards are in place to prevent abuse and neglect?"
- "Can I speak with families of current residents?"
- "What's your RN coverage like on weekends and overnight?"
Our Honest Assessment
- • No fines on record. Clean compliance history, better than most Pennsylvania facilities.
- • Multiple safety concerns identified: Federal abuse finding, 2 harm violation(s). Review inspection reports carefully.
- • 35 deficiencies on record, including 2 serious (caused harm) violations. Ask about corrective actions taken.
- • Grade F (15/100). Below average facility with significant concerns.
About This Facility
What is Gettysburg Center's CMS Rating?
CMS assigns GETTYSBURG CENTER an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, which is considered much below average nationally. Within Pennsylvania, this rating places the facility higher than 0% of the state's 100 nursing homes. A rating at this level reflects concerns identified through health inspections, staffing assessments, or quality measures that families should carefully consider.
How is Gettysburg Center Staffed?
CMS rates GETTYSBURG CENTER's staffing level at 2 out of 5 stars, which is below average compared to other nursing homes. Staff turnover is 49%, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 46%.
What Have Inspectors Found at Gettysburg Center?
State health inspectors documented 35 deficiencies at GETTYSBURG CENTER during 2023 to 2025. These included: 2 that caused actual resident harm, 32 with potential for harm, and 1 minor or isolated issues. Deficiencies causing actual harm indicate documented cases where residents experienced negative health consequences.
Who Owns and Operates Gettysburg Center?
GETTYSBURG CENTER is owned by a for-profit company. For-profit facilities operate as businesses with obligations to shareholders or private owners. The facility is operated by GENESIS HEALTHCARE, a chain that manages multiple nursing homes. With 118 certified beds and approximately 109 residents (about 92% occupancy), it is a mid-sized facility located in GETTYSBURG, Pennsylvania.
How Does Gettysburg Center Compare to Other Pennsylvania Nursing Homes?
Compared to the 100 nursing homes in Pennsylvania, GETTYSBURG CENTER's overall rating (1 stars) is below the state average of 3.0, staff turnover (49%) is near the state average of 46%, and health inspection rating (2 stars) is below the national benchmark.
What Should Families Ask When Visiting Gettysburg Center?
Based on this facility's data, families visiting should ask: "What safeguards and monitoring systems are in place to protect residents from abuse or neglect?" "Can you walk me through typical staffing levels on day, evening, and night shifts?" "Can I visit during a mealtime to observe dining assistance and food quality?" "How do you handle medical emergencies, and what is your hospital transfer rate?" These questions are particularly relevant given the substantiated abuse finding on record and the below-average staffing rating.
Is Gettysburg Center Safe?
Based on CMS inspection data, GETTYSBURG CENTER has documented safety concerns. The facility has 1 substantiated abuse finding (meaning confirmed case of resident harm by staff or other residents). The facility has a 1-star overall rating and ranks #100 of 100 nursing homes in Pennsylvania. Families considering this facility should ask detailed questions about what corrective actions have been taken since these incidents.
Do Nurses at Gettysburg Center Stick Around?
GETTYSBURG CENTER has a staff turnover rate of 49%, which is about average for Pennsylvania nursing homes (state average: 46%). Moderate turnover is common in nursing homes, but families should still ask about staff tenure and how the facility maintains care continuity when employees leave.
Was Gettysburg Center Ever Fined?
GETTYSBURG CENTER has no federal fines on record. CMS issues fines when nursing homes fail to meet care standards or don't correct problems found during inspections. The absence of fines suggests the facility has either maintained compliance or corrected any issues before penalties were assessed. This is a positive indicator, though families should still review recent inspection reports for the full picture.
Is Gettysburg Center on Any Federal Watch List?
GETTYSBURG CENTER is not on any federal watch list. The most significant is the Special Focus Facility (SFF) program, which identifies the bottom 1% of nursing homes nationally based on persistent, serious quality problems. Not being on this list means the facility has avoided the pattern of deficiencies that triggers enhanced federal oversight. This is a positive indicator, though families should still review the facility's inspection history directly.