Gardens at Stevens, the
400 LANCASTER AVENUE, Stevens, PA 17578
Stevens, Pennsylvania · CMS verdict
Gardens at Stevens, the holds a 2 of 5 CMS overall star rating - below the Pennsylvania state average of 3.0, reflecting below-average quality on the federal five-star scale.
The rating and the PlainElderCare Index below summarize federal inspection, staffing, and outcome data, they measure specific, documented dimensions of this facility, not a holistic verdict on the care your family member would receive. Visit in person, talk with staff and current residents' families, and weigh your family member's specific needs before choosing.
Gardens at Stevens, the in Stevens, Pennsylvania holds a CMS overall rating of 2 of 5 stars and a PlainElderCare Quality & Compliance Index of 31 of 100 (grade F). The 82-bed facility operates where a semi-private nursing-home room in Pennsylvania runs a median of $11,954 per month. Figures are from CMS Nursing Home Compare.
Quality & Compliance Index (lower star tercile)
This facility's 2/5 CMS overall rating sits in the lower U.S. star tercile (≤2/5). A transparent composite of this facility's CMS Care Compare sub-ratings and its federal inspection record. It complements, and does not replace, the official CMS overall rating of 2 of 5 stars. How this is calculated.
How the 31 is built
Each segment is a dimension's weighted points toward the score, summing to 31.
Weights: health inspections 30%, staffing 25%, quality measures 25%, inspection record 20%; any dimension CMS has not published drops out and its weight redistributes (no silent deflation). Inspection record is benchmarked against all rated US nursing homes. Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare.
Gardens at Stevens, the's lower-tercile CMS stars
Quality ratings
Gardens at Stevens, the holds a CMS overall quality rating of 2 out of 5 stars, based on the most recent Care Compare release (data as of April 2026). CMS breaks this into three sub-ratings: health inspection (2/5), staffing (2/5), and quality measures (3/5).
What each sub-rating measures
The health inspection rating reflects on-site surveyor findings from the last three cycles. The staffing rating compares case-mix-adjusted nurse hours per resident day to national benchmarks, and quality measures aggregate 15 clinical indicators including pressure ulcers, falls with injury, and long-stay antipsychotic use.
Size and setting
Located in Stevens, Pennsylvania, this facility operates 82 certified beds with an average daily census of roughly 71 residents - an occupancy rate of about 87%. The facility is classified under for profit - corporation ownership, a designation that can influence staffing patterns, reinvestment decisions, and admissions policy. At roughly 87% occupancy, this facility runs close to its typical range for a stabilized operation.
Same-ownership peers
Within Pennsylvania, Gardens at Stevens, the is one of 232 for profit - corporation nursing homes CMS rates. Its 2-star overall rating sits below the for profit - corporation-segment average of 2.5 stars, ahead of roughly 30% of same-ownership peers in the state. Peer comparisons within the same ownership type are more apples-to-apples than a state-wide average, since for-profit, non-profit, and government operators tend to differ systematically in staffing and reinvestment.
Inspection record
On the regulatory side, federal and state surveyors have documented multiple deficiencies at this facility (40 total). CMS has levied 1 enforcement penalty - civil money penalties or denials of payment, during the same window. This is a high deficiency count relative to most facilities; requesting the full survey report directly is the only way to see whether these are concentrated in one area or spread across the facility's operations.
Where these figures come from
Figures above come from CMS Nursing Home Compare (Care Compare, data as of April 2026) with state cost medians from the CareScout 2025 Cost of Care Survey. See our methodology for vintage.
How Gardens at Stevens, the's lower-tercile stars compare to Pennsylvania
CMS five-star sub-ratings (0–5) for this facility against the Pennsylvania facility-weighted average. Source: CMS Care Compare.
Bar = this facility's rating · vertical marker = Pennsylvania state average. Higher is better on all four CMS measures.
Where Gardens at Stevens, the ranks in Pennsylvania
Among the 653 CMS-rated nursing homes in Pennsylvania, Gardens at Stevens, the’s 2-star overall rating is higher than 20% of them. The bars show how all Pennsylvania homes spread across the CMS 1-to-5 scale; this facility’s band is highlighted.
144 Pennsylvania homes share this 2-star rating. Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare.
Facility details
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Beds | 82 |
| Residents | 71 |
| Ownership | For profit - Corporation |
| County | Lancaster |
| Penalties | 1 |
| Deficiencies | 40 |
Source: CMS Care Compare Nursing Homes (data as of April 2026)
What do families ask most?
What is the quality rating for Gardens at Stevens, the? ▾
2 out of 5 stars is Gardens at Stevens, the's current CMS overall rating, built from a health inspection rating of 2/5, a staffing rating of 2/5, and a quality measures rating of 3/5.
How much does a nursing home cost per month in Pennsylvania? ▾
CareScout's 2025 survey puts Pennsylvania's median semi-private nursing home rate at $11,954 per month ($143,445 per year), with private rooms averaging $13,688 per month.
What services does Gardens at Stevens, the offer? ▾
Gardens at Stevens, the is a skilled nursing facility with 82 beds with approximately 71 current residents. It operates under for profit - corporation ownership. The facility has recorded 40 deficiencies and 1 penalties in CMS inspections.
Does Gardens at Stevens, the have any deficiencies or penalties? ▾
Gardens at Stevens, the has multiple deficiencies (40 total) and 1 penalties recorded by CMS. A count this high is above what most facilities post; ask the facility directly for its plan of correction on the largest findings.
What are the alternatives to a nursing home in Pennsylvania? ▾
In Pennsylvania, alternatives include assisted living ($6,480/mo), home health aides ($6,483/mo), and adult day care ($2,535/mo).
Keep reading
Also see the Pennsylvania elder-care overview and highest-rated states. Provider ID: 395575.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.