The nursing home failed to protect residents from abuse and neglect by others. Cited March 2025 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 600 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: G
Nursing home report
GETTYSBURG CENTER
GETTYSBURG, PA · Medicare-certified · 118 beds
Needs attention
For-profitChain member
3 of 5 overall
GETTYSBURG CENTER (Gettysburg, PA) has a 3-star overall rating, with 3-star health inspection and staffing ratings but a lower 2-star quality measures rating. Reported nurse staffing is 3.31 hours per resident per day, below the 4.1 federal benchmark, and the facility had $12,735 in fines in the last 24 months plus a recent federal penalty.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.3119 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: March 19, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $12,735recent federal penalty
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.3119.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.65
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.72
- Nurse aides
- 1.94
- Weekend nursing
- 2.94
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 50%
Registered nurse turnover: 25%
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
21.4%16.7%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
2.2%5.4%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
8.3%8.8%No change
Residents with a urinary tract infection
1.2%0%Improving
Residents who lost too much weight
7.1%5.3%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
25.3%46.9%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
30.9%53.4%Worsening
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
23.5%22.4%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
2.2%3%Worsening
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
42.2%40.1%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
0%49.5%Worsening
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
—96.7%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
86.5%78.5%Worsening
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—48.5%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
59.5%71%Improving
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited March 2025 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: G
The home failed to provide enough food and fluids to keep residents healthy. Cited March 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 692 — 42 CFR §483.25(g) — S/S: E
The home failed to properly label and securely store medications and biologicals. Cited February 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 761 — 42 CFR §483.45(g) — S/S: E
The home failed to notify the resident and family in time before a transfer or discharge, including their right to appeal. Cited February 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 623 — 42 CFR §483.15 — S/S: E
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 5 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.
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- PENALTY
A federal fine of $12,735 was recorded.
Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $12,735 in total fines.
- $12,735
Federal fine
Feb 20, 2025
Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Chain
- Part of GENESIS HEALTHCARE · 187 homes · 2.4 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 110.9 residents on an average day (94% of 118 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 38 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.