The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited April 2024 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: G
Nursing home report
GARDENS AT STEVENS, THE
STEVENS, PA · Medicare-certified · 82 beds
In good standing
For-profitChain member
2 of 5 overall
Gardens at Stevens in Stevens, PA has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars. Its health inspection and staffing ratings are also 2 out of 5 stars, quality measures are 3 out of 5 stars, reported nurse staffing is below the federal benchmark (3.08 vs 4.1 hours per resident per day), and there were no fines in the last 24 months.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.0822 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: February 27, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.0822.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.76
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.67
- Nurse aides
- 1.66
- Weekend nursing
- 2.78
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 70%
Registered nurse turnover: 69%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
13.5%15.4%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
5%1.6%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
8.6%1.1%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
5.4%1.6%Improving
Residents who lost too much weight
7.8%16%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
25.9%40%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
21.2%42.4%Worsening
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
9.1%17.6%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
1.9%0%Improving
Residents with a long-term catheter
1.1%0%Improving
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
33.1%45.6%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
9.4%5.3%Improving
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—92.3%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
93.3%76.2%Worsening
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—62.4%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
71.4%48.1%Worsening
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to provide proper pressure ulcer care and failed to prevent new pressure sores from developing. Cited February 2024 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 686 — 42 CFR §483.25(b) — S/S: G
The home failed to properly watch nurse aides' work and provide regular training. Cited February 2026 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 730 — 42 CFR §483.35(e)(7) — S/S: F
The home failed to ensure nurse aides had the skills and training needed to care for residents safely, including dementia care and abuse prevention. Cited February 2026 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 947 — 42 CFR §483.95 — S/S: F
The home failed to properly label and securely store medications and biologicals. Cited February 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 761 — 42 CFR §483.45(g) — S/S: F
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 7 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $55,807 in total fines.
- $55,807
Federal fine
Feb 1, 2024
Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Chain
- Part of PRIORITY HEALTHCARE GROUP · 14 homes · 2.6 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 70 residents on an average day (85% of 82 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 42 years
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.