Gardens At West Shore, The
Camp Hill, PA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 395223) · 309 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: 4 totaling $58,069
Phone: (717) 763-7070 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
The Gardens At West Shore holds a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Pennsylvania state average of about 3 stars. Its health inspection rating is also 1 star, while its staffing rating is 4 stars.
The Gardens At West Shore reports total nurse staffing of about 3.16 hours per resident per day, including 0.68 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 36.6%. CMS gives the facility a staffing star rating of 4 out of 5.
CMS records show 4 federal fines totaling $58,069.00 against The Gardens At West Shore, with no payment denials on record. CMS also displays its abuse icon for this facility, so families should review the full inspection record on Medicare Care Compare.
About this facility
The Gardens At West Shore is a for-profit nursing home in Camp Hill, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since December 1978. The facility has 309 certified beds with an average daily census of 191.9 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility's overall star rating is 1 out of 5, below the Pennsylvania state average of 2.97. The health inspection rating is also 1 star, the quality measure (QM) rating is 2 stars, and the staffing rating is 4 stars.
Nurse staffing levels total 3.16 hours per resident per day, including 0.68 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 36.6%.
CMS records show 4 federal fines totaling $58,069.00 against this facility, with no payment denials on record.
CMS displays its abuse icon for The Gardens At West Shore, indicating a citation related to abuse. Families are advised to review the facility's full inspection record on Medicare Care Compare before making a decision.
The facility is part of the Priority Healthcare Group chain, which operates 12 facilities with an average chain rating of 3.0 stars, higher than this individual location's overall rating. There has been no ownership change in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
Data source: CMS Medicare 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 West Shore has a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Pennsylvania state average of 2.97.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.16 hours per resident per day, including 0.68 RN hours per resident per day, with 36.6% nursing staff turnover; the CMS staffing rating is 4 out of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 4 fines totaling $58,069.00, with no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
CMS displays its abuse icon for this facility; no Special Focus status is listed in the data provided.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It has 309 certified beds with an average daily census of 191.9 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit corporation and part of the Priority Healthcare Group chain, which operates 12 facilities with an average rating of 3.0 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since December 1, 1978.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 1, 1, 4, and 2 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This is not specified in the data provided; please contact the facility at 7177637070 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This is not addressed in the data provided; please contact the facility at 7177637070 to schedule a visit and review details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the full current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/395223?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.