The nursing home failed to protect residents from abuse and neglect by others. Cited April 2026 — 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
Abuse citationFor-profitChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026
1 of 5 overall
GETTYSBURG CENTER has a 1-star overall rating, with 2 stars for health inspections, 3 stars for staffing, and 1 star for quality measures. It has a recent abuse citation, $12,735 in fines over the last 24 months, and reported nurse staffing of 3.28 hours per resident per day versus the 4.1 federal benchmark.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.2842 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: April 22, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $12,735recent abuse citation
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.2842.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.68
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.69
- Nurse aides
- 1.92
- Weekend nursing
- 3.02
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 53%
Registered nurse turnover: 31%
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
19.7%19.2%No change
Residents with a fall causing major injury
4.4%4.2%No change
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
10.5%9.3%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
3.4%0%Improving
Residents who lost too much weight
7%10.4%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
24.4%28%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
28.3%27.1%Improving
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
26.6%24.1%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
1.1%4.4%Worsening
Residents with a long-term catheter
2%0%Improving
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
24.2%34%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
14.8%71.9%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
83.5%95.8%Improving
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—48.5%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
54.8%80.7%Improving
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited April 2026 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: G
The home failed to make food and drinks appealing and served them at a safe, appetizing temperature. Cited April 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 804 — 42 CFR §483.60 — S/S: E
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
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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- 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 · 185 homes · 2.4 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 110.1 residents on an average day (93% of 118 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 39 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.