CMS data snapshot: July 2026
Facility results compared with averages for CMS-certified nursing homes in Pennsylvania. Ratings, staffing and turnover measure different parts of care and should be reviewed together.
Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.
A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.
Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.
Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).
Swipe tabs for staffing, quality and ownership.
Hamilton Arms Center is a 3-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Lancaster, Pennsylvania with 94 certified beds. It has been operating since 1967. Its overall CMS rating is 3 out of 5.
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
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.
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
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.
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.
Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.
| Name | Role | Type | Ownership % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HACHC LLC | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Organization | 100% | May 1, 2021 |
| SMR 2021 FAMILY TRUST | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Organization | 100% | May 1, 2021 |
| MANDEL, AVITAL | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | May 1, 2021 |
| O'LEARY, DONNA | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | May 1, 2021 |
| O'LEARY, DONNA | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | N/A | Mar 25, 2025 |
Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Hamilton Arms Center and nearby alternatives.
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