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Susquehanna Health And Wellness Center

745 Chiques Hill Road, Columbia, PA 17512

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Estimated Pricing

Studio
Estimated $11,922

Price Comparison

  • Average City Price: $11,973
  • Average State Price: $9,844
  • Average National Price: $7,508


  • Susquehanna Health And Wellness Center Description

    Susquehanna Health And Wellness Center is a community that offers nursing care and is located in the town of Columbia, Pennsylvania. Residents who live at the facility are able to choose from a range of studio and semi-private or share or companion room layouts.

    The community has an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 making it the 3rd highest rated community in the city out of 4 communities. See more information on reviews.

    The Nursing Home at this community has a 1 star rating out of 5 stars from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. To see more information from CMS you can check out the report here.

    To find information about the surrounding area including weather, crime, health facilities, parks, and more you can explore the neighborhood here.

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    Care Types at Community

    This community offers the following types of care

    Nursing Home

    Nursing Homes provide a nurturing environment offering round-the-clock care, personalized support, and community activities for seniors needing assistance with daily living.

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    Community Reviews

    6.5
    Susquehanna Health And Wellness Center
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 44 reviews across the web

    Ranking

  • Ranking in City: 3 out of 4 communities in Columbia
  • Ranking in State: 1170 out of 1451 communities in PA
  • Facility and Grounds B

    Care B

    Staff B



    Review Summary

    The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.

    Reviews of the facility present a mixed picture, with some highlighting positive experiences and others expressing serious concerns. Positive comments include friendly and helpful staff, good care and rehabilitation services, and the facility being a comforting place for loved ones. Specific praise was given for the therapy services, including physical, occupational, and speech therapy, which were described as professional.

    However, several reviews raise significant issues regarding cleanliness, staff behavior, and overall care quality. Concerns include the facility being run down, smelling bad, and rooms being dirty. There were alarming reports of neglect, such as residents not being assisted with meals or personal hygiene, and serious allegations of residents being left unattended or not receiving timely medical care. Some reviews mentioned the facility's appearance and infrastructure needing updates, but acknowledged that the staff's care somewhat mitigated these issues.

    There were also complaints about the management of personal items and clothing, with items going missing or not being properly cared for. Communication issues were highlighted, with families struggling to get information or assistance from the staff. The emotional impact on families visiting their loved ones was noted, with some leaving in distress over the conditions observed.

    Overall, while there are instances of satisfaction with certain aspects of care, particularly therapy services, the negative reviews point to a need for significant improvements in facility management, staff training, and patient care practices.


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    Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

    Nursing Home Ratings

    Overall rating: 1
    Health inspection rating: 1
    Staffing rating: 1
    Quality measure rating: 3
    Long-term quality measure rating: 2
    Short-term quality measure rating: 3


    Nursing Home Overview

    Participation date: Jan. 31, 1978
    Ownership type: For Profit
    Provider type: Medicare and Medicaid
    Nursing home capacity: 173
    Total current residents: 134
    Facility is located in a hospital: No
    Automatic sprinkler system: Yes
    Resident and family council: Resident


    Facility Incident, Complaints and Fines

    Number of facility incidents: 1
    Number of substantiated complaints: 23
    Number of payment denials: 1
    Number of fines: 9
    Total cost of fines: $141032


    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services give each Nursing Home a Star Rating from 1-5 with 5 being the highest.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services gather information about the number of hours of care provided on average to each resident each day by staff as well as the turnover of staff.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around quality measures for residents of Nursing Homes.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around COVID-19 vaccination rates of Nursing Home residents and staff members.

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    Health and Fire Safety Deficiencies

    The Center for Medicare and Medicaid report health and fire safety deficiencies. Some of these deficiencies are more severe than others. The following table shows different levels of severity.

    Scope
    Severity of Deficiency Isolated Pattern Widespread
    Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety J K L
    Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy G H I
    No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy D E F
    No actual harm with potential for minimal harm A B C

    Fire Safety Deficiencies

    Survey Date Correction Date Letter Category Description
    2023-05-16 2023-06-26 C Egress Deficiencies Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
    2023-05-16 2023-06-26 F Smoke Deficiencies Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
    2023-05-16 2023-06-26 F Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
    2022-05-09 2022-06-15 C Smoke Deficiencies Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
    2022-05-09 2022-06-15 C Smoke Deficiencies Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
    2022-05-09 2022-06-15 C Smoke Deficiencies Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
    2022-05-09 2022-06-15 F Smoke Deficiencies Have properly sized and located compartments to protect residents from smoke.
    2022-05-09 2022-06-15 F Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
    2022-05-09 2022-06-15 F Smoke Deficiencies Meet other general requirements.

    Fines

    Fine Date Fine Amount
    2020-11-18 $7,345
    2020-11-30 $655
    2021-02-01 $975
    2021-04-30 $106,432
    2021-04-30 $108,581
    2021-04-30 $159,471
    2021-06-21 $1,300
    2022-02-09 $9,191
    2022-02-09 $14,140
    2022-12-19 $6,293
    2023-01-17 $3,147
    2023-01-17 $3,170
    2023-01-23 $3,523
    2023-01-23 $3,496

    Denials

    Denial Date Payment Denial Days
    2021-04-30 31

    What is in the Neighborhood

    General Area Overview
    • The closest city is Columbia which is 0.8 miles away and has a population of 10,388 (small town).
    • The average income is $54,231, which is low compared to other zip codes.
    • Weather
      • High Temperature: 77
      • Low Temperature: 32
      • Average Temperature: 55.2
      • Day Breakdown: The area gets 148 days of rain, 24 days of snow and 192 days of sun
      • Precipitation: 1.6 inches a year

    Health and Safety Overview
    • The average life expectancy in zip code is 79.84 years old, which is high compared to other zip codes.
    • Air Quality: Good Days 168.0, Moderate Days 134.0, Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Days 1.0, Unhealthy Days 1.0, Very Unhealthy Days 0.0, Hazardous Days 0.0

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    Supermarkets

    Musser's Market
    2.7 miles away
    Giant Food
    4.6 miles away
    Weis Markets
    4.7 miles away
    Stauffers of Kissel Hill
    4.7 miles away
    The Country Store
    5.5 miles away

    Transportation

    Mount Joy
    4.4 miles away

    Bus Stations

    LGH Health Campus Main Entrance
    8.0 miles away
    LGH Health Campus Women and Babies
    8.2 miles away
    Harrisburg Pike at Mennonite Home
    8.5 miles away
    Harrisburg Pike at Plaza Boulevard
    8.6 miles away
    Plaza Boulevard at Olive Garden
    8.6 miles away

    Banks

    Susquehanna Bank
    2.3 miles away
    Union Community Bank- Marietta, PA
    2.7 miles away
    Fulton Bank
    4.0 miles away
    Northwest Savings Bank
    4.4 miles away
    Union Community Bank
    4.4 miles away

    Hospitals

    Penn State Health Lancaster Medical Center (Summer 2022)
    6.8 miles away
    Lancaster Rehabilitation Hospital
    8.1 miles away
    Lancaster General Women's & Babies Hospital
    8.1 miles away
    Lancaster Behavorial Health Hospital
    10.0 miles away
    Lancaster General Hospital
    10.6 miles away

    Pharmacies

    CVS
    0.8 miles away
    Sloan's Mountville Pharmacy
    4.1 miles away
    Sloan's Mount Joy Pharmacy
    4.4 miles away
    CVS Pharmacy
    4.7 miles away
    Sloan's
    6.7 miles away

    Dentists

    Mount Joy Dental Associates
    4.9 miles away
    Conestoga
    7.7 miles away
    Spark Orthodontics
    8.7 miles away
    Dinse Dental Care
    8.7 miles away
    Lifetime Dental
    8.8 miles away

    Parks

    Chickies Rock County Park
    0.5 miles away
    Columbia
    0.8 miles away
    Rotary Park
    0.9 miles away
    Jansen Park
    0.9 miles away
    Columbia River Park
    1.0 miles away

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    Shopping

    Main Street Center
    4.6 miles away
    MOUNT JOY SQUARE SHOPPING CENTER
    4.7 miles away
    Western Corners Shopping Center
    6.2 miles away
    Stone Mill Shopping Center
    8.6 miles away
    Park City Center
    8.8 miles away

    Culture

    Through the fire Studios
    0.9 miles away
    Susquehanna Stage
    2.8 miles away
    Susquehanna Stage Company
    3.0 miles away
    Dutch Apple Dinner Theater
    5.6 miles away
    Amphitheater
    8.8 miles away

    Restaurants

    Domino's
    0.8 miles away
    Columbia Pizza Shop
    0.9 miles away
    The Spot 438 LLC
    0.9 miles away
    Rocky's BBQ
    0.9 miles away
    Hinkle's Restaurant
    0.9 miles away

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