Gettysburg Center

    867 York Rd, Gettysburg, PA, 17325
    4.1 · 74 reviews
    • Assisted living
    • Memory care
    • Skilled nursing
    AnonymousLoved one of resident
    1.0

    Chronically understaffed, neglectful, inconsistent care

    I'm conflicted: admissions was helpful, check-in/temperature screening and therapy intake were smooth, and several staff (Chelcea, Isaac and a number of nurses/aides) were genuinely caring and family-like, with good wheelchair access and a pleasant courtyard. But lately the place is chronically understaffed, chaotic, and poorly managed - call bells go unanswered for hours, residents left in soiled linens, rooms/bathrooms dirty with overflowing garbage and roaches, and I observed neglect leading to infections and bedsores. Meals and rehab can be good with the right therapist, yet care is wildly inconsistent, staff turnover/temps and pay issues abound, and management often seemed unfriendly or careless. My father was pleased here four years ago, but in my recent experience it's not worth the cost and I wouldn't trust it with a loved one now.

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Coordination with health care providers
    • Medication management
    • Mental wellness program

    Healthcare staffing

    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Kitchenettes
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Transportation

    • Transportation arrangement (medical)
    • Transportation to doctors appointments

    Common areas

    • Beauty salon
    • Dining room
    • Garden
    • Outdoor space

    Community services

    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    4.08 · 74 reviews

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      3.4
    • Staff

      4.1
    • Meals

      3.3
    • Amenities

      3.7
    • Value

      2.3

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    About Gettysburg Center

    Gettysburg Center offers skilled nursing and assisted living in a suburban setting and has 110 beds, both private and semi-private, with some rooms having private bathrooms and dining nooks, and people can pick from private or shared spaces and the building is fully air-conditioned, with individual climate controls for comfort, and the gardens are well-kept, with walking paths that folks use for short strolls or quiet time, and there's always something to do, like arts and crafts, movie nights, group cooking, tending to plants, bird watching, or reading groups, and the activity rooms, country kitchen, and dining rooms see plenty of gatherings and conversation, while those that need quiet can enjoy comfortable lounge areas or sit outside in the courtyard, and residents have access to a barber and beauty salon, laundry service, housekeeping, and meal plans that include both in-room and restaurant-style dining with a café menu that's always available, and folks can watch cable TV, use computers with internet, and hook up their own TV or phone, with wireless internet throughout the building, and everyone benefits from an emergency alert system and alarm system for safety.

    People needing skilled care find round-the-clock nursing support, with registered nurses and attending physicians on duty, and the staff helps with medication management, bathing, dressing, transfers, toileting, eating, wound care, IV therapy, Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN), orthopedic rehabilitation, trach and ventilator care, non-ambulatory care, bariatric specialties, and colostomy care, and there are occupational, physical, and speech therapy sessions in a gym with new equipment, and if someone needs palliative care, hospice care, or pain management, those services are available too, and respite care gives families a break when planned or needed, while folks that need transitional care can recover and get ready to return home after hospital stays, and there's memory care support for those with dementia or Alzheimer's, plus psychiatric and podiatry services, X-rays, vision care, respiratory therapy, dietary and nutrition management, discharge planning, individual treatment plans, and full case management to help coordinate everything.

    Transportation helps with outings and appointments, with staff that sets up outside visits, and pets are welcome so long as they fit the guidelines, and there's regular coordination with healthcare providers to make sure each person gets tailored medical care, plus support resources for caregivers, and families can check the community score system to get an idea of quality based on several factors, and there's a provider listed in the provider directory, and the community is verified and Medicare and Medicaid certified, and the lowest daily rate is $374.

    Gettysburg Center accommodates different needs with a continuum of care, including skilled nursing, assisted living, intermediate care, long-term and short-stay rehabilitation, Alzheimer's support, orthopedic rehabilitation, and hospice care, with support for home health care, Medicaid HCBS, palliative care, and home care services, and the facility is associated with the National Alliance for Care at Home, operated by Genesis HealthCare, and provides employment, onboarding, and compliance resources for staff, such as OSHA and HIPAA forms, employment agreements, and child abuse clearances, and has digital tools and apps for resident and staff management, a time clock, forms, residency attestation, as well as a gift and convenience shop, pet therapy, and a full schedule of cultural, educational, religious, and social activities for anyone who wants to join.

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