Susquehanna Health and Wellness Center

745 Old Chickies Hill Road, Columbia, PA 17512 · (717) 684-7555
For profit - Limited Liability company · 173 certified beds

Susquehanna Health and Wellness Center has a 3-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in June 2026, found 9 citations (the Pennsylvania average is 10). It was fined 9 times in the last three years, $105,688 in all.

Medicare ratings

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Most recent health inspection

The standard health inspection on June 17, 2026 found 9 citations. What an inspection citation means

• Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.June 17, 2026 · F0550 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
• Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.June 17, 2026 · F0628 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
• Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.June 17, 2026 · F0636 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
• Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.June 17, 2026 · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
• Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.June 17, 2026 · F0689 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
• Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.June 17, 2026 · F0692 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
• Ensure 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.June 17, 2026 · F0761 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
• Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.June 17, 2026 · F0791 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
• Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.June 17, 2026 · F0804 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few

Complaint inspections, last three years

Inspections after complaints found 3 citations.

• Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.March 31, 2026 · F0760 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
• Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.March 5, 2025 · F0695 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
• Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.August 22, 2024 · F0842 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some

Fines and payment denials

• Fine of $48,731March 29, 2024
• Fine of $4,893February 20, 2024
• Fine of $14,679January 30, 2024
• Fine of $4,893January 8, 2024
• Fine of $4,545January 2, 2024
• Fine of $4,892December 11, 2023
• Fine of $4,634November 20, 2023
• Fine of $4,643November 13, 2023
• Fine of $13,778October 23, 2023

Nurse staffing

Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.

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