Nursing Care Index

Susquehanna Health And Wellness Center

Columbia, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · CCN 395400 · For-profit (LLC) · not part of a chain

CMS rates Susquehanna Health And Wellness Center 3 of 5 overall as of August 2026. 173 certified beds, 166 residents a day on average. 37 citations on record from the current inspection cycles, 1 involving actual harm; 9 fines totalling $105,688.

CMS’s ratings

The Five-Star Quality Rating System, as CMS publishes it. Where CMS gives no rating, the reason CMS gives is printed instead.

Overall★★★☆☆ 3 of 5
Health inspections★★★☆☆ 3 of 5
Staffing★★★☆☆ 3 of 5
Quality measures★★★☆☆ 3 of 5
Quality: long-stay / short-stay4 / 2 of 5

Staffing

Total nurse staffing3.03339 hours per resident per day
Registered nurses0.44454 hours per resident per day
Weekend total2.77523 hours per resident per day
Nursing staff turnover47.7% (registered nurses 30%)
Administrators who left0

Citations from health inspections

Each is a finding by a state surveyor on the date shown, in CMS’s words. The severity is CMS’s scope-and-severity grid, spelled out: harm on the left, how widespread on the right.

SurveyFindingSeverityStatus
2026-06-17 Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0550
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction
2026-06-17 Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0628
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction
2026-06-17 Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0636
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction
2026-06-17 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0684
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction
2026-06-17 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0689
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction
2026-06-17 Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0692
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction
2026-06-17 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.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0761
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction
2026-06-17 Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0791
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction
2026-06-17 Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · tag F0804
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction
2026-03-31
complaint survey
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0760
G Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy; isolated Past Non-Compliance
2025-07-25 Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · tag F0730
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-09-11
2025-07-25 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies · tag F0880
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-09-11
2025-07-25 Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0656
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-09-11
2025-07-25 Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0692
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-09-11
2025-07-25 Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0695
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-09-11
2025-07-25 Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · tag F0725
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-09-11
2025-07-25 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.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0761
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-09-11
2025-03-05
complaint survey
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0695
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-04-30
2024-08-22 Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0623
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-10-09
2024-08-22 Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0641
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-10-09
2024-08-22 Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0656
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-10-09
2024-08-22 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0684
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-10-09
2024-08-22 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0689
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-10-09
2024-08-22 Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0760
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-10-09
2024-08-22 Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · tag F0804
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-10-09
2024-08-22 Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · tag F0812
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-10-09
2024-08-22
complaint survey
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0842
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-10-09
2024-08-22 Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0550
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-10-09
2024-08-22 Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0558
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-10-09
2024-08-22 Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0559
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-10-09
2024-08-22 Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0636
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-10-09
2024-08-22 Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0638
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-10-09
2024-08-22 Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0695
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-10-09
2024-08-22 Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0755
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-10-09
2024-08-22 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.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0761
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-10-09
2024-08-22 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies · tag F0880
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-10-09
2023-08-23
complaint survey
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0656
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2023-10-02

Fines and payment denials

DatePenaltyAmount
2024-03-29Fine$48,731
2024-02-20Fine$4,893
2024-01-30Fine$14,679
2024-01-08Fine$4,893
2024-01-02Fine$4,545
2023-12-11Fine$4,892
2023-11-20Fine$4,634
2023-11-13Fine$4,643
2023-10-23Fine$13,778

Who owns and runs it

Every owner, officer and manager CMS lists, as filed. These are the names in CMS’s ownership record; anyone named in the ownership record can ask about it on the about page.

NameRoleShareSince
Snhhc LLC
Organization
5% or greater direct ownership interest100%2021-04-09
Sar Ft Family Tr
Organization
5% or greater indirect ownership interest100%2021-04-09
Atwood, Mark
Individual
adp of the snf2025-03-24
Atwood, Mark
Individual
operational/managerial control2025-01-01
Mandel, Avital
Individual
operational/managerial control2021-04-09

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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Provider Data Catalog (public domain), files dated 2026-08-01. Ratings are CMS’s; citations are state surveyors’ findings; nothing here is estimated or a recommendation. Every nursing home in Lancaster County.