Gardens at Gettysburg, the
Meets baseline Medicare standards with room for improvement. A tour and talking to current residents' families is the best next step.
based on 168 Google reviews
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What this means for your family
The Gardens at Gettysburg is highly regarded for its rehabilitation services and compassionate staff, making it a strong candidate for recovery. However, given the reports of inconsistent communication and occasional lapses in responsiveness, we recommend that families maintain active involvement and ask specifically about the facility's process for handling dietary and medication orders during the admission process.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
168 reviews on Google“The Gardens at Gettysburg receives high praise for its dedicated rehab team and compassionate nursing staff who are frequently described as treating residents like family. While many families report positive outcomes and a welcoming atmosphere, a minority of reviewers have raised serious concerns regarding inconsistent communication, neglect, and cleanliness issues in specific wings.”
Quality Themes
Tap a score for detailsStrengths
- Highly effective and dedicated rehabilitation therapy team
- Warm, compassionate, and attentive nursing staff
- Strong administrative leadership and communication
- Engaging and frequent resident activities
Concerns
- Unpleasant odors and cleanliness issues in certain areas (mentioned by 4 reviewers)
- Slow response times to call bells and requests for assistance (mentioned by 3 reviewers)
- Inconsistent communication and unprofessional conduct during admissions (mentioned by 3 reviewers)
Rating Trends
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Distribution · 172 analyzed
How They Respond to Reviews
This facility actively engages with reviewer feedback.
Questions for Your Tour
- 1We've heard wonderful things about the rehabilitation therapy team here; can you tell us more about how the therapists work with residents to regain their independence?
- 2Since we value clear communication, what is the best way for our family to stay updated on our loved one's care plan and daily progress?
- 3How does the nursing team manage medication schedules to ensure everything is administered accurately and on time?
- 4What steps are in place to ensure the facility remains clean, fresh, and comfortable for all residents throughout the day?
- 5How do you ensure that call bells and requests for assistance are responded to promptly, especially during the night shifts?
- 6What kind of daily activities or social outings are available to help residents stay engaged and connected with one another?
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Key Review Excerpts
“The rehabilitation department is especially exceptional. The therapy team is professional, knowledgeable, and deeply committed to helping each patient regain strength, confidence, and independence.”
“The staff is always so nice and helpful any time you need them. I want to give a special shout out to Trenda Smith; she has gone above and beyond to make sure my loved one has had a great experience at this facilit”
“The staff from therapy,dietary,housekeeping,social service,pastoral , aides,nurses and administrators were so wonderful and caring towards our dad and our family as well. It was a very stressful and difficult time and we appreciated all everyone did to help us through the prosess.”
Staffing
Staffing Hours
per resident/day · Medicare 2026Both RN and total nursing hours are below national benchmarks. This can mean less clinical attention per resident, so ask about their staffing plan.
Quality Measures
Quality Measures
Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures
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Residents needing more daily help over time
Residents with depression symptoms
Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.
Residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Residents whose walking got worse
Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse
Residents vaccinated for the flu
Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics
US average from Medicare published data
Inspection History
Medicare Inspection History
3-year lookback · Medicare 2026
This facility has concerning patterns with families filing multiple complaints that triggered 10 deficiencies across recent years. The most recurring issues involve resident care planning and assessment, fire safety systems, and quality of care including wound care and daily living assistance. While all deficiencies show correction dates, the persistent problems with care planning and safety systems across multiple surveys, combined with ongoing family complaints, suggest systemic challenges that warrant careful consideration before placement.
May 15, 2025Routine4
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have proper power supply for life support equipment.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
May 15, 2025Complaint1
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Nov 5, 2024Complaint1
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.
Jun 27, 2024Routine10
Smoke Deficiencies
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have proper power supply for life support equipment.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Services Deficiencies
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Construction Deficiencies
Meet other general requirements.
May 22, 2024Complaint3
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Feb 12, 2024Complaint1
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
Gardens at Gettysburg, the
for profit
Chain Affiliation
Priority Healthcare Group
14 facilities nationwide
Chain avg rating: 2.8/5 · Rank 5 of 14
Ownership & Management
Owners
Hashtag Holdings LLC
Owner · Organization
Blglpa LLC
Owner (parent company) · Organization
Fair Oaks Family Holdings LLC
Owner (parent company) · Organization
Hashtag-El-Holdings LLC
Owner (parent company) · Organization
Samara Holdings Company LLC
Owner (parent company) · Organization
Strawberry Hill Holdings LLC
Owner (parent company) · Organization
Sebbag, Gabriel
Owner (parent company)
Key personnel
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