GARDENS AT GETTYSBURG, THE
741 CHAMBERSBURG ROAD, Gettysburg, PA 17325
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How GARDENS AT GETTYSBURG, THE Compares
GARDENS AT GETTYSBURG, THE is a 102-bed for-profit nursing facility in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. It holds an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, roughly in line with the Pennsylvania average of 3.0 stars. Its strongest area is health inspections (4 stars), while staffing (1 star) is its weakest. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (1.6%) is below the Pennsylvania average of 5.1%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 102 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 93% occupied.
Among the 4 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Gettysburg, the local average is 3.0 stars.
By the numbers vs. Pennsylvania average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 18.5% — worse than the Pennsylvania average of 17.8%.
- Falls with major injury: 4.0% — worse than the Pennsylvania average of 3.2%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 1.6% — better than the Pennsylvania average of 5.1% (68% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 20.3% — better than the Pennsylvania average of 23.0%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Pennsylvania averages across 657 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask GARDENS AT GETTYSBURG, THE
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing GARDENS AT GETTYSBURG, THE with other nursing homes in Gettysburg.
How is GARDENS AT GETTYSBURG, THE addressing its staffing levels rating?
CMS currently rates this category 1 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What is GARDENS AT GETTYSBURG, THE doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 4.0% here versus 3.2% across Pennsylvania. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help GARDENS AT GETTYSBURG, THE keep high-risk pressure ulcers below the state average?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 1.6% here versus 5.1% across Pennsylvania. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does GARDENS AT GETTYSBURG, THE maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 93% occupancy across 102 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at GARDENS AT GETTYSBURG, THE?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at GARDENS AT GETTYSBURG, THE?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Gettysburg
Gettysburg sits in Adams County, where adults 65 and older make up about 20.3% of the population — a higher share of seniors than Pennsylvania as a whole (18.3% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 20,884 (20.3%)
- Median age
- 44.0 years
- Median household income
- $68,411
- Median home value
- $212,300
Demographics for Adams County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Gettysburg.
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