Federal nursing home survey record · CMS-certified nursing home· Not a state assisted-living licensing record
GETTYSBURG CENTER
GETTYSBURG, PA · 118 certified beds · Last Life Safety survey February 20, 2025
CMS Certification Number 395733 · first certified July 1987
Ownership
Operated by GENESIS HEALTHCARE · For profit - Corporation
No change of ownership on CMS record since January 1, 2016, when the records begin.
Position within PA
18 citations — more than 78% of the 656 certified nursing homes in PA. Compared within PA rather than nationally because which state a facility is in explains about 30% of the variation in citation counts between facilities, while bed count explains under 1%. State survey agencies differ far more than the buildings do. How this is calculated
The latest survey found 10 citations; the earlier surveys in the window averaged 4. With 3 surveys on file this is a direction of travel, not a conclusion.
When is the next survey likely?
Well past the typical window (January 2026 to February 2026), and past the point by which nine in ten PA facilities have been surveyed. This facility’s last Life Safety survey was February 2025. Facilities in PA are typically surveyed 10–12 months after the last one (median 11), measured over 1,113 consecutive surveys in the last two years of CMS records.
A range the record supports, not a prediction of a date. State agencies vary widely — from about 11 months in Pennsylvania to three years in Maryland. How the window is measured
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2 inspection-and-testing tags have been cited here at more than one survey. Nationally, that pattern is common: about three quarters of cited facilities have at least one repeated tag, and half of the facilities ever cited for sprinkler inspection and testing are cited for it again. A repeat is usually a recordkeeping gap rather than a new hazard.
Physical environment (health survey)
7 physical-environment citations on the health survey. Cited by the health surveyors under Appendix PP, not the Life Safety Code surveyor: equipment in safe operating condition, the call system, bed rails, pest control, hazards, the environment. Counted separately from the 18 Life Safety citations above. The Physical Environment Index
- F-0689 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- F-0880 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- F-0584 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.
How that compares
Compared with the median facility in PA, and nationally. Surveyors differ markedly between states, so the PA figure is the meaningful one.
| Measure | Citations |
|---|---|
| This facility | 18 |
| Median facility in PA | 10 |
| Median facility nationally | 11 |
Survey history
| Survey date | Citations |
|---|---|
| April 13, 2023 | 5 |
| March 21, 2024 | 3 |
| February 20, 2025 | 10 |
Most-cited tags
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Times cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| K-0321 | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. | 2 | 2025-02-20 |
| K-0100 | Meet other general requirements. | 2 | 2025-02-20 |
| K-0363 | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | 2 | 2024-03-21 |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | 2 | 2025-02-20 |
| K-0291 | Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | 1 | 2025-02-20 |
| K-0372 | Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | 1 | 2023-04-13 |
| K-0324 | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | 1 | 2025-02-20 |
| K-0345 | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | 1 | 2025-02-20 |
What the citations cover
- Smoke Deficiencies 10
- Construction Deficiencies 2
- Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies 2
- Egress Deficiencies 2
- Other 2
| Category | Citations |
|---|---|
| Smoke Deficiencies | 10 |
| Construction Deficiencies | 2 |
| Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | 2 |
| Egress Deficiencies | 2 |
| Miscellaneous Deficiencies | 2 |
Every citation on file
As published by CMS, newest survey first. Descriptions are CMS’s own wording.
February 20, 2025 — 10 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0100 | Meet other general requirements. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 24, 2025) |
| K-0291 | Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 24, 2025) |
| K-0321 | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 24, 2025) |
| K-0324 | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 24, 2025) |
| K-0345 | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 24, 2025) |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 24, 2025) |
| K-0355 | Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 24, 2025) |
| K-0712 | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 24, 2025) |
| K-0761 | To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 24, 2025) |
| K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 24, 2025) |
March 21, 2024 — 3 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0100 | Meet other general requirements. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 15, 2024) |
| K-0321 | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 15, 2024) |
| K-0363 | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 15, 2024) |
April 13, 2023 — 5 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0211 | Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 31, 2023) |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 31, 2023) |
| K-0363 | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 31, 2023) |
| K-0372 | Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 31, 2023) |
| K-0920 | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 31, 2023) |
Reflects the CMS posting of August 1, 2026. Surveys conducted in the last few months may not appear yet.