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Gardens At Stevens, The

Stevens, PA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 395575) · 82 certified beds

CMS overall rating: 2★ (state average 2.97★ — below state average)
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 1 totaling $55,807
Phone: (717) 336-3878 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗

The Gardens At Stevens has a CMS overall star rating of 2 out of 5, below the Pennsylvania state average of 2.97. Its health inspection rating is 2 out of 5 and its staffing rating is 3 out of 5.

The Gardens At Stevens reports total nurse staffing of about 3.49 hours per resident per day, including 0.95 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 70.1%.

CMS records show The Gardens At Stevens has 1 federal fine totaling $55,807.00 and no payment denials on record. There is no abuse icon displayed and the facility is not in the CMS Special Focus program.

Overall rating vs. benchmarks
Gardens At Stevens, T… Gardens At Stevens, T…: 2★ 2★ PA average PA average: 2.97★ 2.97★ Priority Healthcar chain avg Priority Healthcar chain avg: 3★ 3★

About this facility

The Gardens At Stevens is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Stevens, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It has been certified since July 1983 and holds 82 certified beds, with an average of 69.5 residents. The facility is owned as a For profit - Limited Liability company and has not changed ownership in the past 12 months.

According to CMS Care Compare, The Gardens At Stevens has an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the Pennsylvania state average of 2.97. Its health inspection rating is 2 out of 5, its quality measure (QM) rating is 3 out of 5, and its staffing rating is 3 out of 5.

Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse hours per resident per day of approximately 3.49, with 0.95 of those hours provided by RNs. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 70.1%.

On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $55,807.00 for this facility. There are no payment denials on record.

The Gardens At Stevens is part of the Priority Healthcare Group chain, which operates 12 facilities with an average CMS rating of 3.0.

Data source: CMS Care Compare.

Questions families ask

What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?

The Gardens At Stevens has an overall rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the Pennsylvania state average of 2.97.

Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?

The facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.

How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?

Total nurse staffing is about 3.49 hours per resident per day, including 0.95 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 3 out of 5 and nursing turnover of 70.1%.

Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?

Yes, CMS records 1 fine totaling $55,807.00 and no payment denials.

Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?

No abuse icon or Special Focus status is indicated in the available CMS data for this facility.

How large is this facility and how many residents live there?

The Gardens At Stevens has 82 certified beds with an average of 69.5 residents.

Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?

It is owned as a For profit - Limited Liability company and is part of the Priority Healthcare Group chain, which operates 12 facilities with an average rating of 3.0.

How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?

The facility has been certified since July 1, 1983.

What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?

CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures (QM); this facility scores 2, 2, 3, and 3 out of 5 respectively.

Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?

The provided CMS data does not specify service types; please contact the facility at 7173363878 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.

What should I look for when touring this facility?

The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 7173363878 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.

How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?

You can view the latest details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/395575?state=PA.

Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.