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Gardens at Stevens, The

Stevens, Pennsylvania · CCN 395575

29 surveys since 2011. The first finding at harm level was recorded in 2015.

Data as of , released by CMS on October 8, 2026. Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog.

Citations on record
116
Surveys
29
Harm or worse
4
Immediate jeopardy
0
The record, 2011–2026
’11’15’20’25’26
No harm recordedHarm or worseNot surveyed
Harm or worse4

Findings where a surveyor recorded actual harm to a resident.

Beyond CMS’s monthly file18/29

Older surveys no longer in CMS’s monthly file or on Care Compare. They are shown here.

The facility

Certified beds
82
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Chain
PRIORITY HEALTHCARE GROUP
County
Lancaster
Medicare-certified since
1983

CMS ratings

Overall
2
Health inspection
2
Staffing
3
Quality measures
3

CMS’s own Five-Star ratings.

Compared with similar facilities

Since 2021, this facility recorded somewhat fewer weighted findings than its peer group.

Weighted by harm level, against 58 for-profit facilities of 66–99 beds in Pennsylvania.

Last survey on record

Apr 28, 2026

195 days ago.

Counts surveys with at least one finding. A clean survey leaves no record here, so the real gap may be shorter.

Staffing

MeasureThis facilityPeer median
Nurse hours per resident day3.493.54
Registered-nurse hours per resident day0.95—
Annual nurse turnover70.1%46.3%

As reported by the facility to CMS, beside the peer-group median.

Enforcement

Fines
$55,807 across 1 penalty

Federal civil money penalties and remedies as CMS currently publishes them. Amounts may still be under appeal.

Severity of recent findings

Citations by CMS scope and severity. Rows are harm level, columns are how widespread the finding was.
SeverityIsolatedPatternWidespread
Immediate jeopardyJ—K—L—
Actual harmG24.5%H—I—
No harm, potential for more than minimalD2761.4%E1125.0%F49.1%
No harm, potential for minimalA—B—C—
CMS’s current file: 44 of the 116 citations on record.

Most frequently cited here

In CMS’s current monthly file.

  • F6844×

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

  • F8804×

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

  • F6413×

    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

  • F6773×

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

  • F5572×

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

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Gardens at Stevens, The, in the surveyor’s own words.

  • Actual harm, isolatedF689Apr 3, 2024

    Based upon clinical record and facility documentation review, it was determined the facility failed to ensure adequate supervision of a resident to prevent resident from falling from a facility window resulting in physical harm and hospitalization for Resident 1. Findings include: Review of Resident 1's diagnosis list revealed diagnoses including left side Hemiplegia (paralysis or weakness to one side of the body), difficulty in walking, Vascular Dementia (irreversible, progressive degenerative disease of the brain resulting in loss of reality contact and functioning ability), muscle weakness, Psychotic Disturbance (condition of the mind that results in difficulties determining what is real and what is not real.[3] Symptoms may include delusions and hallucinations), Alcohol abuse with… […]

  • Actual harm, isolatedF686Feb 1, 2024

    Based on clinical record review, observations, and interviews with staff, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that one of two residents (Resident 50) reviewed for pressure ulcers was monitored, assessed and received the necessary services to prevent new ulcers from developing, resulting in actual harm of pressure ulcer development for Resident 50. Findings include: Review of Resident 50's diagnosis list revealed diagnoses including; Metabolic Encephalopathy (condition in which brain function is disturbed either temporarily or permanently due to different diseases or toxins in the body), Diabetes Mellitus (failure of the body to produce insulin to enable sugar to pass from the blood stream to cells for nourishment), Muscle Weakness (reduction in the power exerted by muscles… […]

  • Actual harm, isolatedF686Mar 10, 2022

    Based upon clinical record review and observation, it was determined that the facility failed to timely identify and treat a pressure ulcer causing actual harm to two of four residents reviewed (Resident 36 and Resident 53). Findings include: Review of Resident 36's diagnosis [MEDICAL RECORD OR PHYSICIAN ORDER] . Review of Resident 36's quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS - periodic assessment of resident needs) dated November 18, 2021, revealed Resident 36 required the extensive assistance of two staff members for turning and repositioning in bed, transferring between surfaces and required total dependence on staff members for bathing. Review of Resident 36's Weekly Skin Review dated November 1, 2021, revealed open area to coccyx. […]

  • No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF730Feb 27, 2026

    Based on review of employee personnel records, it was determined that the facility failed to complete performance reviews at least once every 12 months for five of five nurse aides reviewed (Employees 5-9).Findings include: Review of personnel records for Employee E5-E9 revealed no evidence that performance reviews were completed at least once every 12 months. Interview with the Nursing Home Administrator on February 27, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. confirmed that there was no documentation of the performance reviews for the five employees. 28 Pa. Code 201.14(a) Responsibility of license 28 Pa. Code 201.19(2) personnel policies and procedures

  • No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF947Feb 27, 2026

    Based upon review of employee records, it was determined the facility failed to ensure that nurse aides completed 12 hours of annual in-service training for five of five employee files reviewed (Employees E5-E), Findings include:Personnel files for Employees E5-E9 were reviewed for completion of the 12-hour annual in-service training.Review of the employee files failed to reveal evidence that the Employees E5-E9 completed the required 12-hour annual in-service training.Interview with the Nursing Home Administrator on February 27, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. confirmed that there was no evidence that Employees E5-E9 completed the required 12 hours of in-service training.483.95 Training RequirementsPreviously cited 3/14/2528 Pa. Code 201.19(7) Personnel polices and procedures

Read 24 findings in full →The most serious and the most recent: 24 of 116 on record.

Every survey on record

FindingsAt actual harm or above

  • Apr 28, 2026Complaint1 finding
  • Feb 27, 2026Standard7 findings
  • Dec 16, 2025Complaint1 finding
  • Dec 3, 2025Complaint2 findings
  • Jun 4, 2025Complaint6 findings
  • Mar 14, 2025Standard and complaint8 findings
  • Jan 21, 2025Complaint1 finding
  • Apr 3, 2024Complaint1 finding · 1 harm
Show the 21 earlier surveys
  • Feb 1, 2024Standard and complaint13 findings · 1 harm
  • Oct 5, 2023Complaint1 finding
  • Aug 8, 2023Complaint3 findings
  • May 13, 2023Complaint1 finding
  • Mar 15, 2023Standard3 findings
  • Mar 10, 2022Standard6 findings · 1 harm
  • Jan 19, 2022Complaint1 finding
  • Jan 19, 2021Complaint1 finding
  • Oct 23, 2020Standard4 findings
  • Apr 22, 2019Complaint1 finding
  • Mar 4, 2019Standard8 findings
  • Jul 2, 2018Complaint1 finding
  • Apr 6, 2018Standard12 findings
  • Mar 17, 2017Standard2 findings
  • Sep 6, 2016Complaint2 findings
  • Apr 29, 2016Standard9 findings
  • Feb 10, 2015Standard6 findings · 1 harm
  • Mar 14, 2014Standard10 findings
  • Mar 28, 2013—1 finding
  • Apr 13, 2012—3 findings
  • May 9, 2011—1 finding

Surveys that found no deficiencies are not in CMS’s files and do not appear here.

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