Gardens at Stevens, the
400 Lancaster Avenue · Stevens, PA · 17578 · 7173363878
82 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Priority Healthcare Group Part of a CCRC
Why this verdict
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
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Red flags
70% of nursing staff left within a year
High turnover disrupts continuity of care; the national median is 45%.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.08 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.76 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.78 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 70% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $55,807 |
Inspection citations (44 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · E April 28, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 27, 2026
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Corrected April 1, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 27, 2026
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected April 1, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 27, 2026
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected April 1, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 27, 2026
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected April 1, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F February 27, 2026
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Corrected April 1, 2026 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E February 27, 2026
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.
Corrected April 1, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F February 27, 2026
Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
Corrected April 1, 2026 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D December 16, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected December 31, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E December 3, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected December 4, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 3, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected December 4, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D June 4, 2025 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected July 1, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D June 4, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected July 1, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E June 4, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected July 1, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E June 4, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected July 1, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E June 4, 2025 · found via complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected July 1, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E June 4, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected July 1, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E March 14, 2025
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected May 1, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 14, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected May 1, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 14, 2025
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected May 1, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E March 14, 2025
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected May 1, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D March 14, 2025
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Corrected May 1, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 14, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected May 1, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · F March 14, 2025
Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
Corrected May 1, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E March 14, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected May 1, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| February 1, 2024 | Fine | $55,807 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 395575 · certified since July 1, 1983. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.