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C
Below Standard

GARDENS AT GETTYSBURG, THE

741 CHAMBERSBURG ROAD · GETTYSBURG, PA 17325

7173346764 · For profit - Corporation

102 beds97.5 residents182 staff
CMS Five-Star Ratings
Overall
★★★★★
Staffing
★★★★★
Quality
★★★★★
Inspections
★★★★★
Staffing Grades
C
Below Standard
Total Staff
C
Below Standard
RN Staff
C
Below Standard
Overall
✗CMS Benchmark(≥ 3.48 HPRD)
✗RN Recommendation(≥ 0.75 HPRD)
✗Research Standard(≥ 4.10 HPRD)
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What This Means in Plain English

GARDENS AT GETTYSBURG, THE receives an overall staffing grade of C (Below Standard). With 3.013 total nurse hours per resident per day, this facility falls below the CMS staffing benchmark of 3.48 HPRD and has RN staffing of 0.5003 HPRD, below the recommended 0.75. It is 0.88 HPRD below the national average.

Weekend staffing stays relatively consistent — dropping 11.87% compared to weekdays. The facility relies heavily on temporary agency staff (17.08% of hours), suggesting potential workforce instability.

Staffing levels have remained relatively stable over recent quarters.

🔍 Areas of Concern (3)

🚨Does not meet the CMS staffing benchmark of 3.48 HPRD. Current: 3.013 HPRD — needs 0.47 more hours per resident per day.
⚠️RN staffing (0.5003 HPRD) is below the research-recommended minimum of 0.75 HPRD. This means less clinical oversight per resident.
⚠️17.08% of nursing hours come from agency/contract workers. High contractor reliance often means less continuity of care — staff who don't know the residents.

✨ Strengths (2)

✅No days with zero registered nurse hours this quarter
✅Highly consistent day-to-day staffing levels
Total Nurse HPRD
3.013hrs/resident/day▼ 0.88
CMS benchmark: 3.48
RN HPRD
0.5003hrs/resident/day▼ 0.18
Recommended: 0.75
Weekend Drop-off
11.87%
3.1176 weekday → 2.7474 weekend
Agency Staff
17.08%
0.27% of RN hours from contractors
⚠ High contractor reliance
Days with Zero RN
0days this quarter
4+ days = auto 1-star
CNA HPRD
1.7227hrs/resident/day
Direct care aides
LPN HPRD
0.7899hrs/resident/day
Licensed practical nurses
Consistency
0.2737std dev
Lower = more predictable

HPRD Over Time

Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day, by quarter

Total HPRD (shaded area)RN HPRDCMS Benchmark (3.48) — staffing standardResearch Standard (4.10) — recommended level

How Does This Facility Compare?

Compared to county, state, and national averages for total nurse HPRD

vs. Adams County Average-0.70 HPRD
3.71
03.01 HPRD
vs. Pennsylvania State Average-0.89 HPRD
3.90
03.01 HPRD
vs. National Average-0.88 HPRD
3.90
03.01 HPRD
■ Colored bar = this facility · | Black line = average · Based on 2025Q3 data

Nearby Facilities

Compare with other nursing homes in the area

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GARDENS AT GETTYSBURG, THE ★
GETTYSBURG · This facility
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C
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B
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HANOVER
14.6 mi
C
3.3030.4983★☆☆☆☆
QUINCY RETIREMENT COMMUNITY
WAYNESBORO
17.1 mi
B
3.66960.7991★★★★☆
CHAMBERSBURG SKILLED NURSING AND REHABILITATION CE
CHAMBERSBURG
21.4 mi
B
3.72810.6452★★★☆☆
BROOKVIEW HEALTH CARE CENTER
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A+
7.38622.5524★★★★☆

Inspection History & Penalties

Health inspection results from state surveys — most recent first

8
Inspections
27
Total Deficiencies
$0
Fines Assessed
May 15, 2025Health
3 deficiencies cited
▼
Nov 5, 2024Health
1 deficiency cited
▼
Jun 27, 2024Health
5 deficiencies cited
▼
May 22, 2024Health
3 deficiencies cited
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Feb 12, 2024Health
1 deficiency cited
▼
Sep 28, 2023Health
1 deficiency cited
▼
Jul 27, 2023Health
10 deficiencies cited
▼
Jul 6, 2023Health
3 deficiencies cited
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CMS Severity Scale
A–C: No Harm / PotentialD–F: No Harm but ConcernG–H: Actual HarmI–L: Immediate Jeopardy

Source: CMS Staffing & Quality Data — 2025Q3 · data.cms.gov

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