5 of 5 stars overall for The Gardens at York Terrace in Pottsville, PA. It has a 5-star health inspection rating, 4-star quality measures, and 3-star staffing; reported nurse staffing is 2.70 hours per resident day versus the 4.1 federal benchmark, with $0 fines in the last 24 months.
Last inspection: December 9, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 2.7006.
Staffing detail
Registered nurses
0.76
Licensed practical nurses
0.43
Nurse aides
1.51
Weekend nursing
2.48
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 46%
Registered nurse turnover: 21%
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).
Last yrNowTrend
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
16%13.2%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
4.5%5.3%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
4%0%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
3.1%3.5%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
5.1%3.6%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
10.3%0%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
11.6%4.6%Improving
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
23%19.6%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0%1.9%Worsening
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%3.1%Worsening
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
21.8%27.7%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
0%1.9%Worsening
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Last yrNowTrend
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—100%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%100%No change
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—94.3%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
97.1%100%Improving
What the inspectors found
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited January 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
The home failed to provide enough food and fluids to keep residents healthy. Cited December 2024 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 692 — 42 CFR §483.25(g) — S/S: D
The nursing home failed to provide appropriate treatment and care according to residents' orders, preferences, and goals. Cited January 2024 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 684 — 42 CFR §483.25 — S/S: D
Recent history
STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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Operator & ownership
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Chain
Part of PRIORITY HEALTHCARE GROUP · 14 homes · 2.6 stars avg
Occupancy
66.2 residents on an average day (83% of 80 beds)
Resident voice
Resident council
Medicare history
Certified for 57 years
Things at a nursing home change — inspections, staffing, ownership, news.
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.