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Hamilton Arms Center
336 South West End Avenue, Lancaster, PA 17603 · Lancaster County · (717) 393-0419
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Fewer inspection deficiencies (8) than 47% of nursing homes in Pennsylvania. Rated #7 of 10 nursing homes in Lancaster by overall CMS stars. Nursing hours per resident day: 3.3 — below the Pennsylvania average of 3.89.
Quality details (CMS data, Oct 2026 release)
| Certified beds | 94 |
| Average residents per day | 90.4 |
| Ownership | For-profit |
| Participation | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Nursing hours per resident per day | 3.33 (Pennsylvania average: 3.89) |
| — of which RN hours | 0.49 |
| — of which nurse aide hours | 1.84 |
| Staff turnover | 34% |
| RN turnover | 31% |
| Most recent health inspection | Sep 26, 2025 |
| Deficiencies cited (latest cycle) | 8 (Pennsylvania average: 10.0) |
| Weighted inspection score (lower is better) | 58 |
| Federal fines in past 3 years | 5 fine(s) totaling $36,454 |
| Payment denials / penalties | 5 |
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Source: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Provider Information dataset, Oct 2026 release (processing date Sep 1, 2026). Ratings reflect inspection cycles and reported staffing; visit any facility in person before deciding.