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Transitions Healthcare Gettysburg
595 Biglerville Road, Gettysburg, PA 17325
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Certified for 135 beds, Transitions Healthcare Gettysburg serves Gettysburg in Adams County, Pennsylvania and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 1989.
CMS gives it 3 of 5 stars overall, equal to the Pennsylvania median; the health inspection rating is 3, staffing 3 and quality measures 3.
Inspectors recorded 25 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (6, 6, 13 by cycle, most recent first), 2 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 18.5 per 100 beds, about the same as the state median of 22.2.
CMS lists 2 penalties in the period covered: fines totalling $16K.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.7 hours per resident per day (0.5 RN), close to the Pennsylvania median of 3.6; nursing staff turnover is 49.6%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Adams Co. median | Pennsylvania median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 25 | 19 | 26 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 18.5 | 25.0 | 22.2 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.7 | 3.8 | 3.6 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.5 | 0.8 | 0.7 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 49.6% | 52.7% | 44.3% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $16,334 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (8 in the county, 656 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Pennsylvania average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 18 Nov 2025, 15 Aug 2024.
Severity mix: G ×2 D ×11 E ×12
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Nov 2025 | F0585 | Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. | E | Standard survey | 21 Nov 2025 |
| 18 Nov 2025 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | E | Standard survey | 21 Nov 2025 |
| 18 Nov 2025 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 21 Nov 2025 |
| 18 Nov 2025 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 21 Nov 2025 |
| 18 Nov 2025 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Standard survey | 21 Nov 2025 |
| 18 Nov 2025 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | D | Standard survey | 21 Nov 2025 |
| 15 Aug 2024 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | E | Standard survey | 26 Sep 2024 |
| 15 Aug 2024 | F0761 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 26 Sep 2024 |
| 15 Aug 2024 | F0810 | Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance. | E | Standard survey | 26 Sep 2024 |
| 15 Aug 2024 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Standard survey | 26 Sep 2024 |
| 15 Aug 2024 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard survey | 26 Sep 2024 |
| 15 Aug 2024 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 26 Sep 2024 |
| 11 Jun 2024 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | G | Complaint investigation | 20 Jun 2024 |
| 11 Jun 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Complaint investigation | 20 Jun 2024 |
| 26 Oct 2023 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | E | Standard survey | 5 Dec 2023 |
| 26 Oct 2023 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | E | Standard survey | 5 Dec 2023 |
| 26 Oct 2023 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | E | Standard survey | 5 Dec 2023 |
| 26 Oct 2023 | F0761 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 5 Dec 2023 |
| 26 Oct 2023 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 5 Dec 2023 |
| 26 Oct 2023 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 5 Dec 2023 |
| 26 Oct 2023 | F0947 | Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention. | E | Standard survey | 5 Dec 2023 |
| 26 Oct 2023 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Standard survey | 5 Dec 2023 |
| 26 Oct 2023 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 5 Dec 2023 |
| 26 Oct 2023 | F0688 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 5 Dec 2023 |
| 26 Oct 2023 | F0699 | Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent. | D | Standard survey | 5 Dec 2023 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Jun 2024 | Fine | $8,167 | |
| 11 Jun 2024 | Fine | $8,167 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Pennsylvania average. Turnover: nursing staff 49.6%, RNs 53.3%; 1 administrator left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Pennsylvania median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 31.5% | 15.9% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 1.9% | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 3.3% | 2.9% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 1.6% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 22.5% | 16.1% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 3.2% | 4.5% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 25.0% | 17.2% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: for-profit, limited liability company. Legal business name: Transitions Healthcare Gettyburg Llc. Chain: Transitions Healthcare (6 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aviv Healthcare Properties Operating Partnership I LP | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | 08/09/2011 |
| Aviv Op Limited Partner LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | 09/01/2016 |
| Ohi Healthcare Properties Holdco, Inc | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | 09/01/2016 |
| Ohi Healthcare Properties Limited Partnership | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | 09/01/2016 |
| Transitions Healthcare LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/09/2011 |
| Biglerville Road LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/09/2011 |
| Transitions Healthcare LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/09/2011 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Adams County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Concordia At Spiritrust Gettysburg | Gettysburg | 60 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 17 | 28.3 | — | 30 Apr 2026 |
| Concordia At Spiritrust Utz Terrace | Hanover | 40 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 10 | 25.0 | — | 28 May 2026 |
| Concordia At Spiritrust Sprenkle Drive | York | 104 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 19 | 18.3 | $25K | 18 Nov 2025 |
| Cross Keys Village-Brethren Home Community, The | New Oxford | 100 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5.0 | — | 15 Jun 2026 |
| Gardens At Gettysburg, The | Gettysburg | 102 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 17 | 16.7 | — | 4 Jun 2026 |
| Concordia At Spiritrust Luther Ridge | Chambersburg | 40 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 20 | 50.0 | — | 11 Jun 2026 |
| Gettysburg Centerabuse icon | Gettysburg | 118 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 36 | 30.5 | $13K | 11 Jun 2026 |
All 8 facilities in Adams County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Transitions Healthcare Gettysburg been cited for?
25 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 2 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Pennsylvania median is 26 per facility.
Has Transitions Healthcare Gettysburg been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $16K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Transitions Healthcare Gettysburg compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.7 hours per resident per day against a Pennsylvania median of 3.6 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Transitions Healthcare Gettysburg?
It is part of the Transitions Healthcare chain. Ownership type is for-profit, limited liability company. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Aviv Healthcare Properties Operating Partnership I LP, Aviv Op Limited Partner LLC and Ohi Healthcare Properties Holdco, Inc. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Transitions Healthcare Gettysburg last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 18 Nov 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 18 Nov 2025.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.