NURSING HOME PUBLIC RECORD
CMS lists this provider in Columbia, PA, with 173 certified beds, an overall rating of 3/5, and 40 citation rows in the current August 2026 release.
745 Old Chickies Hill Road · Columbia, PA 17512 · Lancaster County
The citation files cover the three most recent standard inspections plus qualifying complaint and infection-control inspections in the prior three years. A correction date is a CMS field; this site does not independently verify conditions. Absence from a file is not proof that no issue exists.
CMS supplies 3 survey-cycle rows for Susquehanna Health And Wellness Center in this release; health and fire inspection dates remain separate.
| Cycle | Health date | Health deficiencies | Fire date | Fire deficiencies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 | 2026-06-17 | 10 | 2025-07-25 | 2 |
| Cycle 2 | 2025-07-25 | 8 | 2024-08-22 | 1 |
| Cycle 3 | 2024-08-22 | 19 | 2024-03-29 | 0 |
CMS reports 40 citation rows, including 1 with G–L codes and 0 with J–L codes.
1 row carry G–L scope/severity codes; 0 carry J–L. 11 tag codes appear on more than one survey date. These counts describe citation rows, not residents or incidents.
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correctionProvide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correctionAssess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correctionProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correctionEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correctionProvide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correctionEnsure 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.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correctionProvide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correctionEnsure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correctionEnsure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Correction field: Past Non-Compliance · complaintDevelop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-09-03Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-09-03Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-09-11Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-09-11Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-09-11Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-09-11Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-09-11Ensure 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.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-09-11Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-09-11Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-04-30 · complaintHave approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-02-10 · complaintHonor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-10-09Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-10-09Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-10-09The August 2026 file contains 9 penalty rows and $105,688 in listed fines for this provider record.
Fine amounts and payment-denial days are shown exactly as aggregated from the current penalties file. They do not imply an unpaid balance.
| Date | Type | Fine amount | Payment-denial days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-03-29 | Fine | $48,731 | 0 |
| 2024-02-20 | Fine | $4,893 | 0 |
| 2024-01-30 | Fine | $14,679 | 0 |
| 2024-01-08 | Fine | $4,893 | 0 |
| 2024-01-02 | Fine | $4,545 | 0 |
| 2023-12-11 | Fine | $4,892 | 0 |
| 2023-11-20 | Fine | $4,634 | 0 |
| 2023-11-13 | Fine | $4,643 | 0 |
| 2023-10-23 | Fine | $13,778 | 0 |
CMS matched 5 ownership disclosure rows to Susquehanna Health And Wellness Center; names and roles are reported fields, not independently verified identities.
Names and roles are self-reported CMS disclosure fields. Exact-name pages do not prove that similarly named people or organizations are the same entity.
CMS reports 3.03 total nurse hours and 0.44 RN hours per resident day for this provider.
Staffing fields are provider-reported and case-mix context matters. CMS applies footnotes and exclusions not reproduced as a new score here.
The local peer set contains 1 other published facility record near Columbia, PA, with separate bed, rating, and citation-row fields.
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