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Susquehanna Health And Wellness Center

745 Old Chickies Hill Road, Columbia, PA 175127176847555173 certified beds · 166 residentsFor profit - Limited Liability companyMedicare and Medicaid
Surveys on file
6
since 2023
Deficiencies
37
0361
Penalties · 3 yrs
$105,688
9 fines
Last survey
2026-06-17
Standard
CMS overall
3 / 5
stars as published by CMS
CMS overall 3/5
Health 3
Staffing 3
Quality 3
Star ratings as published by CMS · CMS’s caveats

Survey history

Source: CMS · Pennsylvania Department of Health · data as of 2026-08-01
DateKindDeficienciesOfficial recordArchived PDF
2026-06-17Standard090CMS-2567 (Care Compare)
2026-03-31Complaint001CMS-2567 (Care Compare)
2025-07-25Standard070CMS-2567 (Care Compare)
2025-03-05Complaint010CMS-2567 (Care Compare)
2024-08-22Standard0180CMS-2567 (Care Compare)
2023-08-23Complaint010CMS-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.

2026-06-17Standard survey · 9 deficienciesOfficial report
F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Correction not yet recordedRecord 395400-20260617-F550
F628Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Correction not yet recordedRecord 395400-20260617-F628
F636Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Correction not yet recordedRecord 395400-20260617-F636
F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Correction not yet recordedRecord 395400-20260617-F684
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningFalls
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Correction not yet recordedRecord 395400-20260617-F689
F692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Correction not yet recordedRecord 395400-20260617-F692
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.Correction not yet recordedRecord 395400-20260617-F761
F791Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Correction not yet recordedRecord 395400-20260617-F791
F804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.Scope/severity DStandard
Food & nutrition
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Correction not yet recordedRecord 395400-20260617-F804
2026-03-31Complaint survey · 1 deficiencyOfficial report
F760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.Scope/severity GHarm
Medication
Isolated; actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy.Correction not yet recordedRecord 395400-20260331-F760
2025-07-25Standard survey · 7 deficienciesOfficial report
F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-09-11Record 395400-20250725-F656
F692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-09-11Record 395400-20250725-F692
F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-09-11Record 395400-20250725-F695
F725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.Scope/severity DStandard
Staffing
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-09-11Record 395400-20250725-F725
F730Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.Scope/severity EStandard
Staffing
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-09-11Record 395400-20250725-F730
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 2025-09-11Record 395400-20250725-F761
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 2025-09-11Record 395400-20250725-F880
2025-03-05Complaint survey · 1 deficiencyOfficial report
F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-04-30Record 395400-20250305-F695
2024-08-22Standard survey · 18 deficienciesOfficial report
F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-10-09Record 395400-20240822-F550
F558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-10-09Record 395400-20240822-F558
F559Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-10-09Record 395400-20240822-F559
F623Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.Scope/severity EStandard
Dignity & rights
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-10-09Record 395400-20240822-F623
F636Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-10-09Record 395400-20240822-F636
F638Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-10-09Record 395400-20240822-F638
F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planningRecords
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-10-09Record 395400-20240822-F641
F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planningRecords
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-10-09Record 395400-20240822-F656
F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planning
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-10-09Record 395400-20240822-F684
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planningFalls
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-10-09Record 395400-20240822-F689
F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-10-09Record 395400-20240822-F695
F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-10-09Record 395400-20240822-F755
F760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.Scope/severity EStandard
Medication
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-10-09Record 395400-20240822-F760
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 2024-10-09Record 395400-20240822-F761
F804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.Scope/severity EStandard
Food & nutrition
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-10-09Record 395400-20240822-F804
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Scope/severity EStandard
Food & nutrition
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-10-09Record 395400-20240822-F812
F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planningRecords
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-10-09Record 395400-20240822-F842
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity DStandard
Infection control
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-10-09Record 395400-20240822-F880
2023-08-23Complaint survey · 1 deficiencyOfficial report
F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-10-02Record 395400-20230823-F656

Penalties & enforcement

DateActionAmountSource
2024-03-29Civil money penalty$48,731CMS · Penalties
2024-02-20Civil money penalty$4,893CMS · Penalties
2024-01-30Civil money penalty$14,679CMS · Penalties
2024-01-08Civil money penalty$4,893CMS · Penalties
2024-01-02Civil money penalty$4,545CMS · Penalties
2023-12-11Civil money penalty$4,892CMS · Penalties
2023-11-20Civil money penalty$4,634CMS · Penalties
2023-11-13Civil money penalty$4,643CMS · Penalties
2023-10-23Civil money penalty$13,778CMS · Penalties

Staffing

CMS Payroll-Based Journal · PBJ, as published Aug 2026 · explainer
RN hours per resident day0.44
Facility
Pennsylvania
National
Pennsylvania 0.79 · National 0.69
Total nurse hours per resident day3.03
Facility
Pennsylvania
National
Pennsylvania 3.89 · National 3.86
Weekend total nurse hours2.78
Facility
Pennsylvania
National
Pennsylvania 3.53 · National 3.42
Total nursing staff turnover48%
Facility
Pennsylvania
National
Pennsylvania 45% · National 46%
Registered nurse turnover30%
Facility
Pennsylvania
National
Pennsylvania 40% · National 43%

Quality measures

CMS MDS quality measures · 2025Q2-2026Q1 · definitions
MeasureFacilityPennsylvaniaNational
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers
lower is better
4.3%4.8%4.6%
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
lower is better
2.5%3.1%3.2%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
lower is better
26.8%17.7%15.4%
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
lower is better
1.2%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
12.2%16.8%13.9%
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
lower is better
5.6%6.2%5.2%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication
lower is better
20.7%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)
EntityRoleInterestSinceRegistry
Snhhc LLC
Organization
5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST100%
Sar Ft Family Tr
Organization
5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST100%
Atwood, Mark
Individual
OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE
Mandel, Avital
Individual
OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE
Atwood, Mark
Individual
ADP OF THE SNFNOT 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 Lancaster.

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Sources & provenance

SectionAgency · datasetRetrieved
Facility, ratingsCMS Provider Data · Nursing Home Provider Information2026-08-01
SurveysCMS · Survey Summary2026-08-01
DeficienciesCMS · Health Deficiencies (CMS-2567 findings via Care Compare)2026-08-01
PenaltiesCMS · Penalties2026-08-01
StaffingCMS · Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ, as published Aug 2026)2026-08-01
Quality measuresCMS · MDS Quality Measures2026-08-01
OwnershipCMS · Ownership2026-08-01