ElderGrade
D

46.5/100

Below average

Gardens At Stevens, The

400 Lancaster Avenue, Stevens, PA 17578

CMS 2/5 stars #27 of 31 in Lancaster County (717) 336-3878
Certified beds
82
Occupancy
85%
Ownership
For-profit
Accepts
Medicare + Medicaid

What to ask about before you visit

These are findings in the public CMS record for this home. They are not our opinion — each one comes straight from a federal inspection or enforcement file.

  • 2 citation(s) involving actual harm or immediate jeopardy

    Inspectors found violations at scope/severity G or above, meaning residents were harmed or placed in immediate jeopardy.

  • $55,807 in federal fines

    CMS has fined this facility across 1 penalty action(s).

  • Nursing staff turnover of 70%

    High turnover means residents rarely see the same caregiver twice. The national average is about 50%.

How this grade was calculated

Every point is shown. Nothing is weighted behind the scenes — the full formula is on How we grade.

Inspection safety

13.5/30

Citations from state health inspections over the last three surveys, weighted by how much harm CMS says they caused.

  • -8 for 2 actual-harm citation(s) in the last 3 years
  • -8.5 for 41 total citations against a national median of 17

Staffing

17/30

Nursing hours per resident per day, adjusted for how sick the residents are, plus RN cover and weekend consistency.

  • 3.61 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 0.95 RN hours per resident per day
  • Weekend staffing drops 8% against weekdays

Staff stability

2/15

How much of the nursing team leaves in a year. High turnover means a resident rarely sees the same face twice.

  • 70% of nursing staff left in the last year

Resident outcomes

9/15

The CMS quality-measure rating, built from resident outcomes like falls, pressure ulcers, infections and antipsychotic use.

  • 3 of 5 stars on the CMS quality-measure rating

Enforcement history

5/10

Fines and payment denials CMS has imposed. A denial of payment means CMS stopped paying for new admissions.

  • $55,807 in federal fines across 1 action(s)

Staffing, against the national average

Full detail

Hours of nursing care each resident receives per day. The marker on each bar is the national average.

Total nurse hours per resident per day 3.49 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Below average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 0.95 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Better than average

RNs are the licence level most likely to catch a resident deteriorating.

Weekend nurse hours 3.21 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Below average

The shift most families visit, and the one thinned first.

Nursing staff turnover 70.10%
National average 45.80% Below average

The share of nursing staff who left over the last year.

Recent inspection findings

All 44 citations

Last standard health inspection: February 27, 2026 (5 months ago).

E Apr 28, 2026 F0695 From a complaint

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

F Feb 27, 2026 F0730

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

F Feb 27, 2026 F0947

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Feb 27, 2026 F0761

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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...

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Feb 27, 2026 F0628

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Feb 27, 2026 F0641

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Feb 27, 2026 F0657

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Feb 27, 2026 F0684

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

Who owns this home

Full record

Part of PRIORITY HEALTHCARE GROUP, which operates 14 homes. Staffing budgets are usually set at chain level, not in the building.

Owner Type Role Since
CLINICAL CONSULTING SERVICES LLC Organization OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
PRIORITY CARE GROUP LLC Organization OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
SUMMATION FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC Organization OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
PEARLSTEIN, ROBERT Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
STERANKO, JOSEPH Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
CLINICAL CONSULTING SERVICES LLC Organization ADP OF THE SNF
MAYBROOK-P DENVER PROPCO LLC Organization ADP OF THE SNF
SUMMATION FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC Organization ADP OF THE SNF
PEARLSTEIN, ROBERT Individual ADP OF THE SNF
STERANKO, JOSEPH Individual ADP OF THE SNF
SEBBAG, GABRIEL Individual 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
BL CAPITAL GROUP HOLDINGS LLC Organization 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST

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Common questions about Gardens At Stevens, The

What is the ElderGrade for Gardens At Stevens, The? +

Gardens At Stevens, The holds an ElderGrade of D (46.5 out of 100), which we describe as "below average". The grade combines its inspection citations, nurse staffing levels, staff turnover, resident outcomes and enforcement history from the federal CMS record.

How many nursing hours does each resident get at Gardens At Stevens, The? +

Residents receive an average of 3.49 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has Gardens At Stevens, The been cited for harming residents? +

Yes. 2 of the 44 citations on record were scored at scope and severity G or above, meaning inspectors found actual harm to a resident or immediate jeopardy to resident safety.

Does Gardens At Stevens, The accept Medicaid? +

Yes, Gardens At Stevens, The is certified to accept Medicaid, which is the programme that pays for long-term custodial care once a resident meets their state's income and asset limits.