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Gettysburg Center

867 YORK ROAD, GETTYSBURG, PA, 17325
(717) 337-3238
118 licensed beds
★★★★★1/5CMS Five-Star overall2/5 health inspections3/5 staffing1/5 quality measuresSource: CMS Care Compare

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Bed capacity
118
CMS facility ID
395733
Care type
Nursing home
County
Adams
Facility name
Gettysburg Center
Street address
867 YORK ROAD
City / state / ZIP
Gettysburg, PA 17325
Phone
(717) 337-3238

Gettysburg Center is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. It is licensed for 118 beds — close to the median for skilled nursing facilities in Pennsylvania (119 beds).

It is one of 4 senior care facilities in Gettysburg and 656 skilled nursing facilities across Pennsylvania. Families comparing options should weigh inspection history, ownership record, and litigation — not just the tour — before deciding.

Federal inspectors have cited Gettysburg Center 54 times across 16 inspections in the last three years, including 5 food-safety citations, and CMS has imposed $12,735 in fines. Every citation is listed, dated, and graded in the inspection record below.

This listing draws on federal CMS Nursing Home Compare records, and was last updated on August 31, 2026. Background reports are compiled from primary sources — state inspection files, federal CMS data, corporate registrations, and court records — at the time of order.

What the public record shows.

Ownership & operator

Parent company
Genesis Healthcare
Ownership type
For profit - Corporation

Registered owners & officers

Ghc Holdings Llc
Direct owner — 100% stake — since 2011
Berg, Michael
Officer — since 2012
Brandt, Suzette
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2024
Bridgeford, Laura
Officer — since 2024
Fc-gen Operations Investment Llc
Indirect owner — since 2015
Gen Operations I Llc
Indirect owner — since 2015
Gen Operations Ii Llc
Indirect owner — since 2015
Genesis Healthcare Inc
Indirect owner — since 2015
Genesis Healthcare Llc
Indirect owner — since 2015
Genesis Holdings Llc
Indirect owner — since 2015
Genesis Operations Llc
Direct owner · Additional disclosable party — since 2011
Genesis Pa Holdings Llc
Direct owner — since 2011
Hammett, James
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2023
Mendelson, Avi
Officer — since 2024
Sun Healthcare Group Inc
Indirect owner — since 2015
Whitman, Arnold
Indirect owner — since 2015

Regulatory standing

Federal court records
20 naming its parent company — view the cases (a listed case is not a finding of wrongdoing)
Licensed / certified since
1987-07-07
CMS overall rating
1 of 5 stars
Health deficiencies
15 at the last standard inspection
Federal fines
$12,735 total
Last standard inspection
2026-03-19
Nurse staffing
3.3 hours per resident per day

Cost & payer profile (FY2024 cost report)

Average billed charges
$525 per day (≈ $15,960/month). Private-pay prices typically track billed charges; Medicare and Medicaid pay set rates.
Payer mix (resident days)
69% Medicaid · 11% Medicare · 20% private/other
Occupancy
88% (fiscal year 2024)
Vs. state median
27% above the PA median of $415/day — full state cost breakdown

Services & coverage

Licensed beds
118
Medicare
Accepted
Medicaid
Accepted
Wheelchair accessible
entrance and parking
Visiting hours
Daily Open 24 hours
Compiled from CMS Nursing Home Compare; owners/officers from the CMS Ownership dataset; cost & occupancy from the facility's own CMS cost report; hours/accessibility via Google · last verified 2026-08-31. Facilities can submit a correction.
Every citation, dated and graded.

Kitchen & food safety

Federal surveyors inspect the kitchen at every standard visit. This facility has 5 food-safety citations on its three-year record — flagged below among the inspections.
2026-06-11Health inspectionComplaint-triggered2 citations
F-0657
G · Actual harmFrom a complaint
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2026-06-08
F-0689
G · Actual harmFrom a complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2026-06-08
2026-04-22Health inspectionComplaint-triggered2 citations
F-0600
G · Actual harmFrom a complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2026-04-16
F-0689
G · Actual harmFrom a complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2026-04-16
14 earlier / fire-safety inspections (50 citations)
2026-04-14Health inspectionComplaint-triggered2 citations
F-0804
E · No harm foundFood safetyFrom a complaint
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected 2026-04-29
F-0812
D · No harm foundFood safetyFrom a complaint
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2026-04-29
2026-03-19Health inspection5 citations
F-0658
D · No harm found
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2026-04-21
F-0692
E · No harm found
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected 2026-04-21
F-0761
D · No harm found
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.
Corrected 2026-04-21
F-0803
D · No harm foundFood safety
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.
Corrected 2026-04-21
F-0880
D · No harm found
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2026-04-21
2025-09-24Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0677
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2025-10-21
2025-08-14Health inspectionComplaint-triggered3 citations
F-0604
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Corrected 2025-09-09
F-0760
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected 2025-09-09
F-0880
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2025-09-09
2025-03-20Health inspectionComplaint-triggered3 citations
F-0600
G · Actual harmFrom a complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2025-04-09
F-0684
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2025-04-09
F-0689
G · Actual harmFrom a complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2025-04-09
2025-02-20Health inspection7 citations
F-0623
E · No harm found
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected 2025-04-01
F-0657
D · No harm found
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2025-04-01
F-0686
D · No harm found
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2025-04-01
F-0690
D · No harm found
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected 2025-04-01
F-0732
C · No harm found
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected 2025-04-01
F-0761
E · No harm found
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.
Corrected 2025-04-01
F-0803
D · No harm foundFood safety
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.
Corrected 2025-04-01
2024-07-31Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0684
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2024-09-09
2024-06-06Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0803
E · No harm foundFood safetyFrom a complaint
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.
Corrected 2024-06-18
2024-04-16Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0552
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Corrected 2024-05-10
2024-03-21Health inspection6 citations
F-0584
D · No harm found
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.
Corrected 2024-05-10
F-0623
E · No harm found
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected 2024-05-10
F-0657
D · No harm found
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2024-05-10
F-0698
D · No harm found
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2024-05-10
F-0761
D · No harm found
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.
Corrected 2024-05-10
F-0880
D · No harm found
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-05-10
2024-01-12Health inspectionComplaint-triggered2 citations
F-0686
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2024-02-15
F-0690
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected 2024-02-15
2025-02-20Fire-safety inspection10 citations
K-0100
F · No harm found
Meet other general requirements.
Corrected 2025-03-24
K-0291
E · No harm found
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Corrected 2025-03-24
K-0321
E · No harm found
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Corrected 2025-03-24
K-0324
C · No harm found
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2025-03-24
K-0345
C · No harm found
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2025-03-24
K-0353
F · No harm found
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2025-03-24
K-0355
C · No harm found
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Corrected 2025-03-24
K-0712
C · No harm found
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2025-03-24
K-0761
C · No harm found
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Corrected 2025-03-24
K-0918
F · No harm found
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2025-03-24
2024-03-21Fire-safety inspection3 citations
K-0100
C · No harm found
Meet other general requirements.
Corrected 2024-04-15
K-0321
E · No harm found
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Corrected 2024-04-15
K-0363
E · No harm found
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2024-04-15
2023-04-13Fire-safety inspection5 citations
K-0211
E · No harm found
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2023-05-31
K-0353
E · No harm found
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2023-05-31
K-0363
E · No harm found
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2023-05-31
K-0372
E · No harm found
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Corrected 2023-05-31
K-0920
E · No harm found
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2023-05-31

Federal penalties

2025-02-20Fine$12,735
Citations and penalties from the CMS Provider Data Catalog (three-year survey window, refreshed monthly). Severity codes follow the federal scope/severity grid; “Immediate jeopardy” is the most serious grade CMS issues. CCN 395733.
What people say on Google.
3.984 ratings on Google
★★★★★Mike Malewicki · 2026-08-05 · via Google

“This is the second time I've been a POA for a resident in a local Adams County nursing home....and I hope the last! I am familiar with these facilities. Currently, I am a POA for a friend residing at Genesis and have served in that capacity for the last 7 years. I believe I am qualified to provide this evaluation. Please excuse the length. In today's environment please be aware of the following ov…”

★Tina Burns · 2026-03-17 · via Google

“DO NOT LET YOUR LOVED ONE STAY HERE!!! I implore you to not to use this facility. This place is absolutely horrible! My parent DIED due to their neglectfulness! I was there almost daily and saw firsthand how understaffed they were and basically abandoned their patients for hours on end. You press the call button and no one would come. A patient needs changed or needs to go to the restroom and they…”

★Misty Stonesifer · 2026-06-19 · via Google

“My boyfriend is here and I don't recommend this place to anyone He hits his call bell and takes them almost 2 hours to come and help him,The food here sucks,and they have not been in his room to clean the floors nor the bathroom in about a week. Go elsewhere that cares for there patients”

Ratings and reviews are from Google and reflect visitor opinions, not our verification. See all reviews on Google
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Ownership & corporate history

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Inspection citations — last 5 years

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Civil & criminal lawsuits

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Active civil suits
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Federal dockets
CDC infection data
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Sources we pull for this facility.
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CMS Nursing Home Compare
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Last verified 2026-08-31
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Photos, reviews & hours
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