SUSQUEHANNA HEALTH AND WELLNESS CENTER

745 OLD CHICKIES HILL ROAD, COLUMBIA, PA 17512

Provider number (CCN): 395400
Certification: Medicare and Medicaid
Ownership: For profit - Limited Liability company
Certified beds: 173
Phone: (717) 684-7555
CMS data as of: August 1, 2026

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stable

Staffing 0% · Deficiencies +25% over tracking period

What the records show

CMS rates SUSQUEHANNA HEALTH AND WELLNESS CENTER 3 out of 5 stars overall, with 3 of 5 for health inspections, 3 of 5 for staffing, 3 of 5 for quality measures. Federal inspectors cited 37 health deficiencies across the last three survey cycles, most recently surveyed in 2026, 1 at actual-harm level or higher, 9 still recorded as uncorrected. CMS enforcement records list 9 fines totalling $105,688.

Facility Assessment 9 federal violations at this facility remain unresolved. Inspectors recorded 1 citation at the actual-harm level or worse in the last three survey cycles. This facility staffs below 0.55 RN hours per resident day — the level the 2024 federal rule, repealed in February 2026, would have required.

Reviews, Ratings and Official Records

This page reviews SUSQUEHANNA HEALTH AND WELLNESS CENTER using federal government records — CMS star ratings, health-inspection findings, staffing data and enforcement actions. NursingHomeGrade does not collect, host or publish resident or family testimonials, and no star rating below is a consumer review score.

Below the repealed 0.55 hr benchmark — review the inspection and enforcement records below for the safety history behind the grade.

Ratings and Grade Breakdown

RN Staffing Registered nurse time each resident receives daily. 2024 federal benchmark: 0.55 hrs. Repealed February 2026.	0.44 — Below the repealed 0.55 hr benchmark
The 0.55 hour RN standard was repealed effective February 2, 2026 and is not currently enforced. We still grade against it. Why
Health Deficiencies (last 3 survey cycles) Violations found during federal inspections, with how many remain open and how many involved actual harm.	Total 37 Outstanding 9 Actual harm or worse (G–L) 1
CMS Ratings Federal five-star ratings published by CMS. These are regulatory ratings, not consumer review scores.	Overall: ★★★☆☆ (3/5) Health inspection: ★★★☆☆ (3/5) Quality: ★★★☆☆ (3/5) Staffing: ★★★☆☆ (3/5)
NursingHomeGrade Score	22/100

Loaded into NursingHomeGrade on September 5, 2026. This is the load date, not the date CMS published the underlying survey data — see release dates.

CMS scores each facility from one to five stars — one is in the bottom fifth of facilities in its state on health inspections, five is in the top tenth. Our own A–F grade is a separate 0–100 score built from staffing hours, inspection citations, and the severity and correction status of those citations, weighted as described in our grading methodology.

Staffing Compared With State and National Levels

Registered nurse hours per resident per day compared with state and national levels
This facility	0.44 hrs
PA median	0.66 hrs
National average	0.69 hrs

Registered nurse turnover: 30.0% · Total nursing staff turnover: 47.7%

Staffing figures are the values CMS published in its file processed August 1, 2026, drawn from payroll-based journal reporting.

Inspection Records Covered

Most recent standard health survey: June 17, 2026.
Citations shown below span 3 recorded inspection cycles.
Survey dates on file range from August 23, 2023 to June 17, 2026.

Source records: CMS Care Compare profile for provider 395400 ↗ · the federal files we load and when.

Inspection Deficiencies

Health inspections identify violations of federal standards. Severity ranges from no actual harm (A–F) to immediate jeopardy (J–L).

1 actual harm issue found among 37 total deficiencies. 28 corrected. — 9 still outstanding

Most recent inspection (June 17, 2026)

D Potential harm — isolated F0804 Status: Outstanding — No Plan

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction

D Potential harm — isolated F0761 Status: Outstanding — No Plan

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction

D Potential harm — isolated F0684 Status: Outstanding — No Plan

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction

D Potential harm — isolated F0689 Status: Outstanding — No Plan

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction

D Potential harm — isolated F0692 Status: Outstanding — No Plan

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction

D Potential harm — isolated F0791 Status: Outstanding — No Plan

Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction

D Potential harm — isolated F0636 Status: Outstanding — No Plan

Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction

D Potential harm — isolated F0550 Status: Outstanding — No Plan

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Resident Rights Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction

D Potential harm — isolated F0628 Status: Outstanding — No Plan

Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

Resident Rights Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction

G Actual harm — isolated F0760 Status: Corrected

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies — Past Non-Compliance

Inspection cycle 2 (July 25, 2025)

E Potential harm — pattern F0880 Status: Corrected

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Infection Control Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected September 11, 2025

E Potential harm — pattern F0730 Status: Corrected

Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected September 11, 2025

D Potential harm — isolated F0725 Status: Corrected

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected September 11, 2025

D Potential harm — isolated F0761 Status: Corrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected September 11, 2025

D Potential harm — isolated F0692 Status: Corrected

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected September 11, 2025

D Potential harm — isolated F0695 Status: Corrected

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected September 11, 2025

D Potential harm — isolated F0695 Status: Corrected

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected April 30, 2025

D Potential harm — isolated F0656 Status: Corrected

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected September 11, 2025

Inspection cycle 3 (August 22, 2024)

D Potential harm — isolated F0880 Status: Corrected

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Infection Control Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected October 9, 2024

E Potential harm — pattern F0804 Status: Corrected

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected October 9, 2024

E Potential harm — pattern F0812 Status: Corrected

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected October 9, 2024

E Potential harm — pattern F0760 Status: Corrected

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected October 9, 2024

D Potential harm — isolated F0755 Status: Corrected

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected October 9, 2024

D Potential harm — isolated F0761 Status: Corrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected October 9, 2024

E Potential harm — pattern F0684 Status: Corrected

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected October 9, 2024

E Potential harm — pattern F0689 Status: Corrected

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected October 9, 2024

D Potential harm — isolated F0695 Status: Corrected

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected October 9, 2024

E Potential harm — pattern F0641 Status: Corrected

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.