The Gardens at Stevens
Nursing Home Facility
400 Lancaster Avenue, Stevens, PA 17578
The Gardens at Stevens is a senior care community located in Stevens, PA. It provides assisted living, nursing home care, and senior living for older adults in the Stevens area. To learn more or schedule a tour, call (717) 336-3878.
Operated by Priority Healthcare Group, which runs 11 communities in our directory.
With 26 beds, The Gardens at Stevens is smaller than most nearby options, senior care communities in Lancaster County average about 75 beds. Smaller communities often mean more consistent day-to-day staffing and a calmer environment, while larger ones may have more specialized services on site. Which suits a particular person depends on the level of care needed.
Federal reporting puts occupancy at about 85% of its licensed beds.
Medicare rates this community 2 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Communities in Lancaster County average about 3.8 stars. Its most recent standard health inspection was in February 2026 and recorded 11 deficiencies.
Residents receive about 3.5 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 0.9 hours from a registered nurse. Communities in Lancaster County average about 4.2 hours. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 70%, which is high and can affect continuity of care.
The community is located in Lancaster County, PA.
Inspection record
In its last three standard inspections and any complaint visits, federal inspectors cited 44 problems at The Gardens at Stevens. 2 findings involved harm to a resident. 18 came from investigating complaints by residents or families.
In the last three years Medicare fined this home once, a total of $55,807.
Findings from the most recent inspection cycle
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Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern
Quality of Life and Care
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, widespread
Nursing and Physician Services
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, widespread
Nursing and Physician Services
Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern
Pharmacy Service
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.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Rights
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern
Quality of Life and Care
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Infection Control
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
A citation on its own does not mean poor care, and most are corrected within weeks. What matters most is how serious the findings were and whether the same problems keep coming back. When you visit, it is fair to ask the administrator what inspectors found and what has changed since.
The Gardens at Stevens offers assisted living, nursing home care, and senior living.
Facility details
- Organization type For profit - Partnership
- Beds / units 26
- Occupancy 85%
- Nursing hours per resident/day 3.5
- Annual staff turnover 70%
- Last health inspection February 2026
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