GETTYSBURG CENTER
867 YORK ROAD, Gettysburg, PA 17325
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Care Quality Indicators
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How GETTYSBURG CENTER Compares
GETTYSBURG CENTER is a 118-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 lowest sub-rating is quality measures at 2 stars. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (11.3%) is above the Pennsylvania average of 5.1% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 118 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 94% 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: 18.6% — worse than the Pennsylvania average of 17.8%.
- Falls with major injury: 4.4% — worse than the Pennsylvania average of 3.2% (37% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 11.3% — worse than the Pennsylvania average of 5.1% (121% higher).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 20.8% — 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 GETTYSBURG CENTER
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing GETTYSBURG CENTER with other nursing homes in Gettysburg.
How is GETTYSBURG CENTER addressing its quality measures rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What is GETTYSBURG CENTER doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 4.4% here versus 3.2% across Pennsylvania. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is GETTYSBURG CENTER doing to reduce high-risk pressure ulcers?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 11.3% here versus 5.1% across Pennsylvania. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does GETTYSBURG CENTER maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 94% occupancy across 118 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at GETTYSBURG CENTER?
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 GETTYSBURG CENTER?
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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