Susquehanna Health and Wellness Center
Nursing Home Facility
745 Old Chickies Hill Road, Columbia, PA 17512
Susquehanna Health and Wellness Center is a senior care community located in Columbia, PA. It provides nursing home care and senior living for older adults in the Columbia area. To learn more or schedule a tour, call (717) 684-7555.
With 173 beds, Susquehanna Health and Wellness Center is one of the larger communities in the area, senior care communities in Columbia average about 81 beds. Larger communities more often keep clinical staff on site around the clock and can offer a wider range of on-site therapy and activities, though some families prefer the quieter feel of a smaller setting.
Federal reporting puts occupancy at about 96% of its licensed beds, which is high; communities this full often maintain a waiting list, so it is worth calling well before you need a place. That is above the Columbia average of roughly 79%.
Medicare rates this community 3 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Communities in Columbia average about 4.0 stars. Its most recent standard health inspection was in June 2026 and recorded 10 deficiencies.
Residents receive about 3.0 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 0.4 hours from a registered nurse. Communities in Columbia average about 4.0 hours. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 48%.
The community is located in Lancaster County, PA.
Inspection record
In its last three standard inspections and any complaint visits, federal inspectors cited 37 problems at Susquehanna Health and Wellness Center. 1 finding involved harm to a resident. 4 came from investigating complaints by residents or families.
In the last three years Medicare fined this home 8 times, a total of $91,910.
Findings from the most recent inspection cycle
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Caused harm to a resident, one or a few residents
Pharmacy Service
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Rights
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Rights
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Pharmacy Service
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.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Nutrition and Dietary
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
A citation on its own does not mean poor care, and most are corrected within weeks. What matters most is how serious the findings were and whether the same problems keep coming back. When you visit, it is fair to ask the administrator what inspectors found and what has changed since.
Susquehanna Health and Wellness Center offers nursing home care and senior living.
Facility details
- Organization type For profit - Partnership
- Beds / units 173
- Occupancy 96%
- Nursing hours per resident/day 3.0
- Annual staff turnover 48%
- Last health inspection June 2026
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