• CMS rates this facility 3/5 stars (average)
• Has 173 certified beds with an average of 162.9 residents per day (94% occupancy)
• Last health inspection found 8 deficiencies (inspected Jul 25, 2025)
• Has been fined a total of $132,901 across 12 fine(s)
• Total nursing staff: 3.17 hours per resident per day
• Staff turnover rate: 46.2%
Susquehanna Health and Wellness Center is a 3-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Columbia, Pennsylvania with 173 certified beds. It has been operating since 1978. The facility scored at average compared to Pennsylvania facilities.
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
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 and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
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 safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
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.
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
+ 6 more deficiencies
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SNHHC LLC | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Organization | 100% | Apr 9, 2021 |
| SAR FT FAMILY TR | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Organization | N/A | Apr 9, 2021 |
| MANDEL, AVITAL | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Individual | N/A | Apr 9, 2021 |
| ATWOOD, MARK | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Jan 1, 2025 |
| MANDEL, AVITAL | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Apr 9, 2021 |