Nursing homeActive
Barnes-Kasson County Hospital
2872 Turnpike Street, Susquehanna, PA 18847570853313558 certified beds · 38 residentsNon profit - CorporationMedicare and Medicaid
Surveys on file
3
since 2023
Deficiencies
22
● 0● 21● 1
Penalties · 3 yrs
—
none on file
Last survey
2025-01-16
Standard
CMS overall
2 / 5
stars as published by CMS
CMS overall 2/5
Health 3
Staffing 4
Quality 1
Star ratings as published by CMS · CMS’s caveats
Survey history
Source: CMS · Pennsylvania Department of Health · data as of 2026-08-01| Date | Kind | Deficiencies | Official record | Archived PDF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-01-16 | Standard | 030 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-03-07 | Standard | 0100 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2023-04-13 | Standard | 081 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
Counts by class: paperwork · standard · harm.
Deficiencies
CMS · Pennsylvania Department of Health publishes each citation’s tag, official description and scope/severity letter. The surveyor’s written findings are in the Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567) for each survey, linked above.
F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planning
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-03-05Record 395285-20250116-F686
F757Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.Scope/severity EStandard
Medication
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-03-05Record 395285-20250116-F757
F881Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.Scope/severity EStandard
Infection control
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-03-05Record 395285-20250116-F881
F561Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-04-25Record 395285-20240307-F561
F580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.Scope/severity EStandard
Dignity & rights
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-04-25Record 395285-20240307-F580
F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planning
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-04-25Record 395285-20240307-F686
F690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-04-25Record 395285-20240307-F690
F740Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planning
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-04-25Record 395285-20240307-F740
F756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.Scope/severity EStandard
Medication
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-04-25Record 395285-20240307-F756
F757Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.Scope/severity EStandard
Medication
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-04-25Record 395285-20240307-F757
F758Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-04-25Record 395285-20240307-F758
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity EStandard
Infection control
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-04-25Record 395285-20240307-F880
F881Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.Scope/severity FStandard
Infection control
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-04-25Record 395285-20240307-F881
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity GHarm
Care planningFalls
Isolated; actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy.Corrected 2023-06-01Record 395285-20230413-F689
F584Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-06-01Record 395285-20230413-F584
F605Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.Scope/severity EStandard
Abuse & neglect
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-06-01Record 395285-20230413-F605
F661Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-06-01Record 395285-20230413-F661
F745Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planning
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-06-01Record 395285-20230413-F745
F756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.Scope/severity EStandard
Medication
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-06-01Record 395285-20230413-F756
F761Ensure 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-06-01Record 395285-20230413-F761
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Scope/severity FStandard
Food & nutrition
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-06-01Record 395285-20230413-F812
F813Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.Scope/severity EStandard
Food & nutrition
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-06-01Record 395285-20230413-F813
Staffing
CMS Payroll-Based Journal · PBJ, as published Aug 2026 · explainerRN hours per resident day0.69
Facility
Pennsylvania
National
Pennsylvania 0.79 · National 0.69
Total nurse hours per resident day4.27
Facility
Pennsylvania
National
Pennsylvania 3.89 · National 3.86
Weekend total nurse hours3.77
Facility
Pennsylvania
National
Pennsylvania 3.53 · National 3.42
Total nursing staff turnover37%
Facility
Pennsylvania
National
Pennsylvania 45% · National 46%
Registered nurse turnover44%
Facility
Pennsylvania
National
Pennsylvania 40% · National 43%
Quality measures
CMS MDS quality measures · 2025Q2-2026Q1 · definitions| Measure | Facility | Pennsylvania | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers lower is better | 4.6% | 4.8% | 4.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury lower is better | 0.0% | 3.1% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication lower is better | 23.0% | 17.7% | 15.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection lower is better | 3.6% | 1.5% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained lower is better | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased lower is better | 21.8% | 16.8% | 13.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight lower is better | 3.6% | 6.2% | 5.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication lower is better | 18.4% | 20.0% | 19.5% |
Figures verbatim from CMS, with the state and national figures from the same release. The direction that counts as better is CMS’s own and is stated on every row.
Ownership
As reported to CMS (Provider Enrollment)| Entity | Role | Interest | Since | Registry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patel, Bhupendra Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Slocum, Kylie Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Wayne Memorial Health System Inc. Organization | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Adornato, Sara Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Adornato, Sara Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Ahearn, Patrick Individual | TRUSTEE OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Ahearn, Patrick Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Aliano, Charles Individual | TRUSTEE OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Aliano, Charles Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Armetta, Rosaria Individual | TRUSTEE OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Armetta, Rosaria Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Button, Donald Individual | TRUSTEE OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Button, Donald Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Coster, Daniel Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Coster, Daniel Individual | TRUSTEE OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Kane, Kelli Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Kane, Kelli Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Page, Robert Individual | TRUSTEE OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Page, Robert Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Patel, Bhupendra Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Slocum, Kylie Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Stover, George Individual | TRUSTEE OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Stover, George Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Wayne Memorial Health System Inc. Organization | DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Wayne Memorial Health System Inc. Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| White, Joseph Individual | TRUSTEE OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| White, Joseph Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
Ownership as reported to CMS/state. CMS ownership data has known gaps; merges between entities are published only after human review.
Cost context
County figures from public surveys. Not this facility’s price. Nursing-home rates are not published by CMS or Pennsylvania.
No county cost figures on file for Susquehanna.
Nearby nursing homes
| Facility | Distance | Last survey | Deficiencies · 3 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meadow View Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center Montrose | 17.0 mi | 2026-06-04 | 0240 |
| Bridgewater Center For Rehab & Nursing L L C Binghamton | 17.9 mi | 2026-06-12 | 0160 |
| Forest City Nursing And Rehab Center Forest City | 21.2 mi | 2025-08-07 | 0121 |
| Good Shepherd-Fairview Home Inc Binghamton | 18.4 mi | 2025-08-01 | 1101 |
| Elizabeth Church Manor Nursing Home Binghamton | 19.9 mi | 2025-08-01 | 0212 |
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Sources & provenance
| Section | Agency · dataset | Retrieved |
|---|---|---|
| Facility, ratings | CMS Provider Data · Nursing Home Provider Information | 2026-08-01 |
| Surveys | CMS · Survey Summary | 2026-08-01 |
| Deficiencies | CMS · Health Deficiencies (CMS-2567 findings via Care Compare) | 2026-08-01 |
| Penalties | CMS · Penalties | 2026-08-01 |
| Staffing | CMS · Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ, as published Aug 2026) | 2026-08-01 |
| Quality measures | CMS · MDS Quality Measures | 2026-08-01 |
| Ownership | CMS · Ownership | 2026-08-01 |