Gettysburg Center in Gettysburg, PA delivers round-the-clock nursing-home care with a focus on medical needs first. Licensed nurses are onsite at all times to manage medications, monitor chronic conditions and provide post-surgical or post-hospitalization recovery support. Skilled rehabilitation services such as physical, occupational and speech therapy are available for residents working to regain strength or mobility, and the clinical team coordinates closely with physicians to adjust care plans as conditions change.
Beyond direct medical treatment, the center supports overall health through wound management, fall-risk monitoring, pain control and respiratory care. Staff members assist with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and toileting, and there is regular oversight by social workers and dietitians to address psychosocial and nutritional needs. Transportation to outside medical appointments can be arranged, and family members receive updates on progress and care adjustments.
Resident accommodations range from private to shared rooms. Depending on location and room type, features may include cable television, wireless internet, in-room phones and individually controlled air conditioning. Pet-friendly policies allow some residents to bring a companion animal, and several rooms open toward landscaped gardens or courtyards for fresh-air breaks. Because room layouts vary, not every unit includes every listed feature.
Meals are served three times daily, with clinical nutrition staff adapting menus for therapeutic diets such as low-sodium or diabetic needs. A café operates throughout the day with an always-available menu so residents who miss scheduled mealtimes can still obtain hot or cold options. Staff provide assistance for those who require help eating, and hydration stations remain accessible to encourage adequate fluid intake.
For day-to-day engagement, residents have access to an activity center that hosts exercise groups, crafts and social events. A library and computer lounge offer reading materials, internet access and space for email or video calls, supporting both leisure and ongoing communication with family.