D

TRANSITIONS HEALTHCARE GETTYSBURG

595 BIGLERVILLE ROAD, GETTYSBURG, PA 17325
Score: 45 / 100

CMS data shows Transitions Healthcare Gettysburg earning a D grade with a score of 45/100, placing it below most facilities in Pennsylvania. Prospective residents and families should carefully review the specific areas of concern detailed below.

Staffing at Transitions Healthcare Gettysburg is near the national average, with 3.64 total nursing hours per resident per day (national average: 3.8 hours).

Recent inspections identified 25 deficiencies at Transitions Healthcare Gettysburg. While none were classified as the most serious level, families should review the detailed inspection history below.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 24 / 40 pts
3 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 15 / 25 pts
3 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 8 / 20 pts
2 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 9 / 15 pts
3 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 3.64 3.8 Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.40 0.7 Below Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 1.04 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.20 2.4 Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.37 3.8 Below Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.21 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

25
Total Deficiencies
Nov 17, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 25 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0585 Severity E
    Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt e
    Nov 17, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0695 Severity E
    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
    Nov 17, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0641 Severity D
    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
    Nov 17, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0656 Severity D
    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
    Nov 17, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0657 Severity D
    Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
    Nov 17, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 3.7% 4.5% Better
Falls with major injury 3.4% 3.0% Worse
On antipsychotic medication 24.0% 14.5% Worse
Urinary tract infections 2.8% 2.5% Worse
ADL decline (daily activities) 32.3% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 4.0% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 21.7% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

2 penalties recorded by CMS

Total fines: $16,334

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of D is based on a score of 45 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 3★ → 24 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 3★ → 15 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 2★ → 8 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 3★ → 9 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -10 pts
  • Fine deductions: -1 pts

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Certified Beds
135
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Nov 17, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
6