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Inspection Overview

Gardens At Gettysburg The has been cited for a total of 76 deficiencies since we began saving each survey.

In Pennsylvania, the average facility has **42.85 deficiencies** in our database. This profile shows the longer-term view.

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Understanding Deficiency Severity (A-L Scale)

The farther along in the alphabet (A through L) the Scope value is, the more severe the deficiency. **A through F means no actual harm has happened.**

Severity (Harm)Scope (Widespread?)Code Range
No Actual HarmIsolated to PatternA - C
No Actual HarmWidespreadD - F
**Actual Harm**IsolatedG
**Actual Harm**PatternH
**Actual Harm**WidespreadI
**Immediate Jeopardy**IsolatedJ
**Immediate Jeopardy**PatternK
**Immediate Jeopardy**WidespreadL


Detailed Deficiency List (Most Recent First)

Scope/Severity: E

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Survey Date: 2025-05-15
Correction Date: 2025-06-18
Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Survey Date: 2025-05-15
Correction Date: 2025-06-18
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Survey Date: 2025-05-15
Correction Date: 2025-06-18
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.

Survey Date: 2024-11-05
Correction Date: 2024-11-27
Category: Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
From Complaint: Y

Scope/Severity: E

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Survey Date: 2024-06-27
Correction Date: 2024-08-01
Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Survey Date: 2024-06-27
Correction Date: 2024-08-01
Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Survey Date: 2024-06-27
Correction Date: 2024-08-01
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care.

Survey Date: 2024-06-27
Correction Date: 2024-08-01
Category: Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Survey Date: 2024-06-27
Correction Date: 2024-08-01
Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey Date: 2024-05-22
Correction Date: 2024-06-17
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
From Complaint: Y

Scope/Severity: D

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Survey Date: 2024-05-22
Correction Date: 2024-06-17
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
From Complaint: Y

Scope/Severity: D

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Survey Date: 2024-05-22
Correction Date: 2024-06-17
Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
From Complaint: Y

Scope/Severity: D

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Survey Date: 2024-02-12
Correction Date: 2024-03-05
Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
From Complaint: Y

Scope/Severity: D

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

Survey Date: 2023-09-28
Correction Date: 2023-10-30
Category: Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
From Complaint: Y

Scope/Severity: E

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

Survey Date: 2023-07-27
Correction Date: 2023-08-30
Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Survey Date: 2023-07-27
Correction Date: 2023-08-30
Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition

Survey Date: 2023-07-27
Correction Date: 2023-08-30
Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: E

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Survey Date: 2023-07-27
Correction Date: 2023-08-30
Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: E

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey Date: 2023-07-27
Correction Date: 2023-08-30
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: E

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Survey Date: 2023-07-27
Correction Date: 2023-08-30
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Survey Date: 2023-07-27
Correction Date: 2023-08-30
Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.

Survey Date: 2023-07-27
Correction Date: 2023-08-30
Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: E

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey Date: 2023-07-27
Correction Date: 2023-08-30
Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey Date: 2023-07-27
Correction Date: 2023-08-30
Category: Infection Control Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.

Survey Date: 2023-07-06
Correction Date: 2023-07-19
Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies
From Complaint: Y

Scope/Severity: D

Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.

Survey Date: 2023-07-06
Correction Date: 2023-07-19
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
From Complaint: Y

Scope/Severity: D

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.

Survey Date: 2023-07-06
Correction Date: 2023-07-19
Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
From Complaint: Y

Scope/Severity: D

Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation.

Survey Date: 2023-01-18
Correction Date: 2023-02-01
Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
From Complaint: Y

Scope/Severity: D

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Survey Date: 2022-12-14
Correction Date: 2023-01-05
Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
From Complaint: Y

Scope/Severity: D

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Survey Date: 2022-08-04
Correction Date: 2022-09-13
Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

Post a list of names, addresses, and telephone numbers of all pertinent State agencies and advocacy groups and a statement that the resident may file a complaint with the State Survey Agency.

Survey Date: 2022-08-04
Correction Date: 2022-09-13
Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

Survey Date: 2022-08-04
Correction Date: 2022-09-13
Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Survey Date: 2022-08-04
Correction Date: 2022-09-13
Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Survey Date: 2022-08-04
Correction Date: 2022-09-13
Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: E

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Survey Date: 2022-08-04
Correction Date: 2022-09-13
Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: E

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Survey Date: 2022-08-04
Correction Date: 2022-09-13
Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Survey Date: 2022-08-04
Correction Date: 2022-09-13
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey Date: 2022-08-04
Correction Date: 2022-09-13
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.

Survey Date: 2022-08-04
Correction Date: 2022-09-13
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: E

Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.

Survey Date: 2022-08-04
Correction Date: 2022-09-13
Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.

Survey Date: 2022-08-04
Correction Date: 2022-09-13
Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: E

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey Date: 2022-08-04
Correction Date: 2022-09-13
Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

Survey Date: 2022-08-04
Correction Date: 2022-09-13
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
From Complaint: Y

Scope/Severity: E

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

Survey Date: 2022-02-03
Correction Date: 2022-02-17
Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies
From Complaint: Y

Scope/Severity: B

Post nurse staffing information every day.

Survey Date: 2022-02-03
Correction Date: 2022-02-17
Category: Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
From Complaint: Y

Scope/Severity: E

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey Date: 2022-02-03
Correction Date: 2022-02-17
Category: Infection Control Deficiencies
From Complaint: Y

Scope/Severity: D

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Survey Date: 2021-12-21
Correction Date: 2022-01-11
Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
From Complaint: Y

Scope/Severity: D

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Survey Date: 2021-07-22
Correction Date: 2021-09-08
Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

Survey Date: 2021-07-22
Correction Date: 2021-09-08
Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: E

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

Survey Date: 2021-07-22
Correction Date: 2021-09-08
Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Survey Date: 2021-07-22
Correction Date: 2021-09-08
Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Survey Date: 2021-07-22
Correction Date: 2021-09-08
Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Survey Date: 2021-07-22
Correction Date: 2021-09-08
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Survey Date: 2021-07-22
Correction Date: 2021-09-08
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.

Survey Date: 2021-07-22
Correction Date: 2021-09-08
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.

Survey Date: 2021-07-22
Correction Date: 2021-09-08
Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: E

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey Date: 2021-07-22
Correction Date: 2021-09-08
Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: E

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

Survey Date: 2021-06-03
Correction Date: 2021-06-24
Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies
From Complaint: Y

Scope/Severity: D

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Survey Date: 2021-03-05
Correction Date: 2021-03-30
Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
From Complaint: Y

Scope/Severity: D

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Survey Date: 2021-03-05
Correction Date: 2021-03-30
Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
From Complaint: Y

Scope/Severity: E

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

Survey Date: 2021-03-05
Correction Date: 2021-03-30
Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
From Complaint: Y

Scope/Severity: D

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

Survey Date: 2021-03-05
Correction Date: 2021-03-30
Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
From Complaint: Y

Scope/Severity: D

Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

Survey Date: 2021-03-05
Correction Date: 2021-03-30
Category: Administration Deficiencies
From Complaint: Y

Scope/Severity: D

Employ staff that are licensed, certified, or registered in accordance with state laws.

Survey Date: 2021-03-05
Correction Date: 2021-03-30
Category: Administration Deficiencies
From Complaint: Y

Scope/Severity: E

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

Survey Date: 2020-11-12
Correction Date: 2020-12-08
Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies
From Complaint: Y

Scope/Severity: E

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey Date: 2020-11-12
Correction Date: 2020-12-08
Category: Infection Control Deficiencies
From Complaint: Y

Scope/Severity: D

Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

Survey Date: 2020-09-10
Correction Date: 2020-10-20
Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies
From Complaint: Y

Scope/Severity: D

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Survey Date: 2020-09-10
Correction Date: 2020-10-20
Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
From Complaint: Y

Scope/Severity: D

Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.

Survey Date: 2020-09-10
Correction Date: 2020-10-20
Category: Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
From Complaint: Y

Scope/Severity: D

Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

Survey Date: 2019-10-10
Correction Date: 2019-10-30
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Survey Date: 2019-10-10
Correction Date: 2019-10-30
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

Survey Date: 2019-10-10
Correction Date: 2019-10-30
Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.

Survey Date: 2019-10-10
Correction Date: 2019-10-30
Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Survey Date: 2019-10-10
Correction Date: 2019-10-30
Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.

Survey Date: 2019-10-10
Correction Date: 2019-10-30
Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey Date: 2019-10-10
Correction Date: 2019-10-30
Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
From Complaint: N


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