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Susquehanna Health And Wellness Center

745 Old Chickies Hill Road, Columbia, PA 17512 · Lancaster County · (717) 684-7555

★★★☆☆ (3/5)Overall CMS rating
★★★☆☆ (3/5)Health inspection
★★★☆☆ (3/5)Staffing
★★★☆☆ (3/5)Quality measures

Fewer inspection deficiencies (10) than 38% of nursing homes in Pennsylvania. Rated #2 of 2 nursing homes in Columbia by overall CMS stars. Nursing hours per resident day: 3.0 — below the Pennsylvania average of 3.89.

Quality details (CMS data, Oct 2026 release)

Certified beds173
Average residents per day165.8
OwnershipFor-profit
ParticipationMedicare and Medicaid
Nursing hours per resident per day3.03 (Pennsylvania average: 3.89)
— of which RN hours0.44
— of which nurse aide hours1.83
Staff turnover48%
RN turnover30%
Most recent health inspectionJun 17, 2026
Deficiencies cited (latest cycle)10 (Pennsylvania average: 10.0)
Weighted inspection score (lower is better)54
Federal fines in past 3 years9 fine(s) totaling $105,688
Payment denials / penalties9

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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.