Susquehanna Health And Wellness Center
Columbia, PA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 395400) · 173 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 9 totaling $105,688
Phone: (717) 684-7555 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Susquehanna Health And Wellness Center has a CMS overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is at the Pennsylvania state average of about 2.97. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is also 3 stars.
Susquehanna Health And Wellness Center reports about 3.03 total nurse hours per resident per day, including roughly 0.44 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 47.7% and a CMS staffing rating of 3 stars.
CMS records show Susquehanna Health And Wellness Center has 9 federal fines totaling $105,688.00 and 0 payment denials. There is no abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation noted for this facility in the available CMS data.
About this facility
Susquehanna Health And Wellness Center is a 173-certified-bed nursing home in Columbia, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, with an average daily census of 165.8 residents. It is operated as a for-profit limited liability company and is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid, and has been federally certified since January 1978.
Per CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the Pennsylvania state average of 2.97. Its component ratings are also 3 stars for health inspections, 3 stars for quality measures, and 3 stars for staffing.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours of about 3.03 per resident per day, including approximately 0.44 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 47.7%.
Regarding the penalty record, CMS lists 9 federal fines totaling $105,688.00 for this facility, and 0 payment denials. There is no abuse icon flag or Special Focus Facility designation noted in the available data for this facility. No chain affiliation or ownership-change-within-12-months information was provided in this dataset.
Families should verify current details, inspection reports, and any updates on the CMS Medicare Care Compare website, as ratings and records are subject to periodic updates.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
It has an overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is at the Pennsylvania state average of 2.97.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.03 hours per resident per day, including 0.44 RN hours, with a staffing star rating of 3 and a nursing turnover rate of 47.7%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS lists 9 fines totaling $105,688.00, and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The available data does not indicate an abuse icon flag or Special Focus Facility status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It has 173 certified beds with an average daily census of 165.8 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit limited liability company; no chain affiliation information was provided in this dataset.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since January 31, 1978.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 3 stars in each of these four categories.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types like rehabilitation; please contact the facility at 7176847555 and verify current services on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This data set does not include tour guidance; contact the facility at 7176847555 to arrange a visit and review its full inspection history on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current ratings and inspection reports at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/395400?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.