The Gardens at West Shore in Camp Hill, Pennsylvania, sits right next to Geisinger Holy Spirit Hospital and has 309 beds. The staff focus on helping people recover after illnesses and try to help them get strong enough to go home if possible. The Gardens at West Shore has a short-term rehabilitation unit that offers physical, occupational, and speech therapies. There's a long-term skilled nursing unit, and a secure memory care unit for people with Alzheimer's or other dementia issues. Staff develop rehabilitation plans for each resident, tailoring therapies to individual needs, and they work with mental health professionals who visit patients regularly for psychiatric support. The facility tries to keep a safe and clean, home-like environment, offering a wide front porch, a range of activities like crafts, music visits, trips into town, and birthday parties, and staff who help with daily tasks such as personal hygiene and medication. Benefits include respite care, fall prevention programs, wound care, trach care, IV antibiotic treatments, hospice, end-of-life care, diabetic care, enteral nutrition, and stroke recovery support.
The Gardens at West Shore accepts Medicare and Medicaid. A dedicated team works to improve quality of life and prevent infections, while some nursing staff get access to career training classes. There are support initiatives for caregivers, and ongoing attention to infection prevention. The memory care unit is locked and specifically supports people with more advanced memory trouble and has special activities for them. Staff plan activities meant to help residents find joy, feel a sense of purpose, and stay active.
The facility has faced some challenges. Official records from November 2021 mention issues with following care plans, investigating falls, and keeping food preparation areas clean. The Gardens at West Shore received fines five times for care deficiencies between September 2020 and January 2022, and it has a Medicare rating of one out of five stars as of 2022. This is a for-profit, publicly listed company, and employs between 51 and 200 people. While some families report good attention and support, inspection findings and ratings are also important for people to review and consider.
