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The Gardens At Blue Ridge

3625 North Progress Ave, Harrisburg, PA 17110

Nursing Home
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Estimated Pricing

Studio
Estimated $12,185

Price Comparison

  • Average City Price: $12,196
  • Average State Price: $9,844
  • Average National Price: $7,508


  • The Gardens At Blue Ridge Description

    The Gardens At Blue Ridge is a community that offers nursing care and is about 2.7 miles outside the small town of Progress, Pennsylvania. Residents who live at the facility are able to choose from a range of studio and semi-private or share or companion room layouts.

    The community has an average rating of 6.2 out of 10 making it the 16th highest rated community in the city out of 18 communities. See more information on reviews.

    The Nursing Home at this community has a 1 star rating out of 5 stars from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. To see more information from CMS you can check out the report here.

    To find information about the surrounding area including weather, crime, health facilities, parks, and more you can explore the neighborhood here.

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    Care Types at Community

    This community offers the following types of care

    Nursing Home

    Nursing Homes provide a nurturing environment offering round-the-clock care, personalized support, and community activities for seniors needing assistance with daily living.

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    Community Reviews

    6.2
    The Gardens At Blue Ridge
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 40 reviews across the web

    Ranking

  • Ranking in City: 15 out of 18 communities in Harrisburg
  • Ranking in State: 1237 out of 1451 communities in PA
  • Facility and Grounds C

    Care A

    Staff A



    Review Summary

    The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.

    Reviews of the senior living facility present a mixed picture, with some highlighting positive experiences and others expressing significant concerns. Positive comments praise the staff's attentiveness, support, and compassion, mentioning specific instances where staff members went above and beyond to provide care and support. The activities department is noted for its creativity, and some reviewers appreciate the improvements in nursing leadership and the overall care their loved ones received.

    However, numerous reviews raise serious issues, including difficulties in communication with the facility, with reports of non-responsive phone lines and unreturned calls. Concerns about the physical state of the building, such as rust and mold, were mentioned alongside criticisms of the care provided, including neglect and rude treatment by the staff. Some reviewers were extremely disappointed with their experiences, citing poor conditions, lack of responsiveness, and inadequate care leading to negative outcomes for residents.

    While there are instances of individual staff members being praised for their dedication and care, the overall sentiment from many reviews suggests a need for significant improvements in facility management, staff attitude, and the quality of care provided. The facility's response to these reviews and any actions taken to address the concerns raised could be crucial for future residents and their families.


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    Community Amenities

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    Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

    Nursing Home Ratings

    Overall rating: 1
    Health inspection rating: 1
    Staffing rating: 2
    Quality measure rating: 1
    Long-term quality measure rating: 1
    Short-term quality measure rating: 1


    Nursing Home Overview

    Participation date: Jan. 1, 1967
    Ownership type: For Profit
    Provider type: Medicare and Medicaid
    Nursing home capacity: 95
    Total current residents: 87
    Facility is located in a hospital: No
    Automatic sprinkler system: Yes
    Resident and family council: Both


    Facility Incident, Complaints and Fines

    Number of facility incidents: 0
    Number of substantiated complaints: 35
    Number of payment denials: 0
    Number of fines: 7
    Total cost of fines: $26043


    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services give each Nursing Home a Star Rating from 1-5 with 5 being the highest.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services gather information about the number of hours of care provided on average to each resident each day by staff as well as the turnover of staff.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around quality measures for residents of Nursing Homes.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around COVID-19 vaccination rates of Nursing Home residents and staff members.

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    Health and Fire Safety Deficiencies

    The Center for Medicare and Medicaid report health and fire safety deficiencies. Some of these deficiencies are more severe than others. The following table shows different levels of severity.

    Scope
    Severity of Deficiency Isolated Pattern Widespread
    Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety J K L
    Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy G H I
    No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy D E F
    No actual harm with potential for minimal harm A B C

    Fire Safety Deficiencies

    Survey Date Correction Date Letter Category Description
    2023-01-23 2023-03-07 E Egress Deficiencies Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.
    2023-01-23 2023-03-07 E Smoke Deficiencies Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
    2023-01-23 2023-03-07 E Smoke Deficiencies Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
    2023-01-23 2023-03-07 C Services Deficiencies Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
    2023-01-23 2023-03-07 C Miscellaneous Deficiencies To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
    2023-01-23 2023-03-07 E Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
    2022-06-29 nan C Miscellaneous Deficiencies Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
    2022-01-18 2022-02-17 C Construction Deficiencies Meet other general requirements.
    2022-01-18 2022-03-21 E Construction Deficiencies Install a two-hour-resistant firewall separation.
    2022-01-18 2022-02-17 E Smoke Deficiencies Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
    2022-01-18 2022-02-17 E Smoke Deficiencies Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
    2022-01-18 2022-02-17 E Smoke Deficiencies Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
    2022-01-18 2022-02-17 E Smoke Deficiencies Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
    2022-01-18 2022-02-17 E Services Deficiencies Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
    2022-01-18 2022-02-17 C Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
    2022-01-18 2022-02-17 E Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
    2020-10-23 2020-12-15 E Construction Deficiencies Install a two-hour-resistant firewall separation.
    2020-10-23 2020-12-15 E Egress Deficiencies Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
    2020-10-23 2020-12-15 E Egress Deficiencies Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.
    2020-10-23 2020-12-15 E Smoke Deficiencies Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
    2020-10-23 2020-12-15 E Smoke Deficiencies Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
    2020-10-23 2020-12-15 D Miscellaneous Deficiencies Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
    2020-10-23 2020-12-15 F Miscellaneous Deficiencies To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
    2020-10-23 2020-12-15 F Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
    2020-10-23 2020-12-15 E Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.
    2020-10-23 2020-12-15 E Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

    Fines

    Fine Date Fine Amount
    2018-03-09 $271,885
    2020-09-11 $9,750
    2021-02-22 $650
    2021-08-23 $975
    2021-09-27 $1,300
    2022-01-06 $15,000
    2022-01-06 $9,750
    2022-01-24 $1,645
    2022-01-31 $1,973

    What is in the Neighborhood

    General Area Overview
    • The closest city is Progress which is 2.7 miles away and has a population of 9,765 (very small town).
    • The average income is $63,822, which is average compared to other zip codes.
    • Weather
      • High Temperature: 78
      • Low Temperature: 32
      • Average Temperature: 55.0
      • Day Breakdown: The area gets 147 days of rain, 25 days of snow and 191 days of sun
      • Precipitation: 1.2 inches a year

    Health and Safety Overview
    • The average life expectancy in zip code is 78.07 years old, which is average compared to other zip codes.
    • Air Quality: Good Days 236.0, Moderate Days 66.0, Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Days 2.0, Unhealthy Days 0.0, Very Unhealthy Days 0.0, Hazardous Days 0.0

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    Supermarkets

    Giant
    0.9 miles away
    Weis
    2.1 miles away
    Price Rite
    3.1 miles away
    Costco
    3.2 miles away
    Weis Market
    3.4 miles away

    Transportation

    Harrisburg
    4.1 miles away
    Middletown
    10.9 miles away
    M&H Railroad
    11.0 miles away
    Elizabethtown
    17.5 miles away

    Bus Stations

    HACC Harrisburg Campus
    2.3 miles away
    FlixBus Harrisburg
    4.2 miles away
    City Isand Bus Stop
    4.8 miles away

    Banks

    Members 1st Federal Credit Union
    0.8 miles away
    M&T Bank
    0.8 miles away
    PNC Bank
    0.8 miles away
    BB&T
    0.8 miles away
    Citizens Bank
    0.9 miles away

    Hospitals

    Community General Osteopathic Hospital
    3.0 miles away
    UPMC Pinnacle Polyclinic Campus
    3.0 miles away
    UPMC Harrisburg
    4.3 miles away
    Geisinger Holy Spirit Primary Care
    5.1 miles away
    Penn State Holy Spirit
    5.6 miles away

    Pharmacies

    CVS/pharmacy
    1.5 miles away
    Rite Aid
    2.8 miles away
    CVS Pharmacy
    3.7 miles away
    CVS
    5.3 miles away

    Dentists

    Dental Care of Harrisburg
    0.7 miles away
    Trask Family Dentistry
    5.1 miles away
    Family Dentistry
    5.8 miles away
    Center Street Family Dentistry
    5.8 miles away
    'Nbraces
    6.9 miles away

    Parks

    Apple Creek Park
    0.6 miles away
    Shutt Mill Park
    0.9 miles away
    Blue Ridge Park
    0.9 miles away
    Crown Point Park
    0.9 miles away
    Stray Winds Park
    1.0 miles away

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    Shopping

    Colonial Park Mall
    2.2 miles away
    Strawberry Square
    4.1 miles away
    Harrisburg Mall
    4.8 miles away
    High Pointe Commons
    5.6 miles away
    Fairview Commons
    6.6 miles away

    Culture

    Harrisburg Midtown Arts Center
    3.9 miles away
    Open Stage of Harrisburg
    4.2 miles away
    Oyster Mill Playhouse
    5.8 miles away
    Color Me Mine
    7.7 miles away
    Hershey Theater
    11.2 miles away

    Restaurants

    Santo's Pizza
    0.8 miles away
    Golden Chopsticks
    1.0 miles away
    Romano's Macaroni Grill
    1.2 miles away
    Cracker Barrel
    1.3 miles away
    Harvest
    1.3 miles away

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