nursing home in Susquehanna, PA
Barnes-Kasson County Hospital
2872 Turnpike Street, Susquehanna, PA 18847 · (570) 853-3135
★★★★★2
Below average
CMS overall star rating
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★3
- Staffing★★★★★4
- Quality measures★★★★★1
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Barnes-Kasson County Hospital at a glance
Barnes-Kasson County Hospital is a 58-bed non-profit nursing home in Susquehanna, Pennsylvania (Susquehanna County).
CMS gives it 2 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, worse than the Pennsylvania average of 3.
Residents receive about 4.3 hours of nursing care per day (0.7 of them from registered nurses), better than the state average of 3.9 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (January 16, 2025) found 3 health citations. The Pennsylvania average is 10.
It has not received a federal fine in the past three years.
Nursing staff turnover is 37% per year (state average 44.5%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- Non Profit - Corporation
- Beds
- 58
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Medicare-certified since
- October 2, 1970
- Resident/family council
- Resident
- County
- Susquehanna County
- CMS Certification Number
- 395285
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Pennsylvania avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 3 / 5 | 3 / 5 | Worse |
| Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Average |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Better |
| Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 1 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Worse |
| Long-stay quality rating (higher is better) | 1 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | Worse |
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Pennsylvania avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better) | 4.27 hrs | 3.89 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Better |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 0.69 hrs | 0.79 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Average |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 2.66 hrs | 2.19 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Better |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 3.77 hrs | 3.53 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Better |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 37% | 44.5% | 45.8% | Better |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 44.4% | 39.9% | 42.9% | Average |
| Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
Inspections
| Measure | This facility | Pennsylvania avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better) | 3 | 10 | 9 | Better |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 0 | 3 | 3 | Better |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 37 | 82.4 | 80.6 | Better |
Penalties
| Measure | This facility | Pennsylvania avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
| Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | $0 | $25,774 | $30,972 | Better |
| All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Pennsylvania avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified beds | 58 | 127 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 38 | 105 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 66.2% | 84% | 80.9% |
Long-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Pennsylvania avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury (lower is better) | 0% | 3.1% | 3.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 4.6% | 4.8% | 4.6% | Average |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 23% | 17.7% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 3.6% | 1.5% | 1.6% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 5.5% | 0.7% | 0.8% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 21.8% | 16.8% | 13.9% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 26.1% | 17% | 14.1% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 3.6% | 6.2% | 5.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 0% | 10.8% | 12.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who were physically restrained (lower is better) | 0% | 0.2% | 0.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given anti-anxiety or sleep medication (lower is better) | 18.4% | 20% | 19.5% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 22.7% | 25.5% | 19% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 100% | 93.5% | 95.5% | Average |
| Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 99.3% | 87.5% | 93.6% | Better |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Pennsylvania avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 0% | 1.4% | 1.6% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 100% | 70% | 82% | Better |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 22 health deficiencies and 9 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. 1 citation involved actual harm.
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 16, 2025 Fire safety | Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. Services Deficiencies · Tag K0511 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected March 16, 2025 |
| January 16, 2025 Fire safety | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected March 16, 2025 |
| January 16, 2025 Fire safety | Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0919 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected March 16, 2025 |
| January 16, 2025 Fire safety | To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0761 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected March 16, 2025 |
| January 16, 2025 Standard | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0881 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected March 5, 2025 |
| January 16, 2025 Standard | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0686 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected March 5, 2025 |
| January 16, 2025 Standard | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0757 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected March 5, 2025 |
| March 7, 2024 Fire safety | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0363 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected May 10, 2024 |
| March 7, 2024 Fire safety | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0920 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected May 10, 2024 |
| March 7, 2024 Standard | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0881 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected April 25, 2024 |
| March 7, 2024 Standard | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0580 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected April 25, 2024 |
| March 7, 2024 Standard | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0686 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected April 25, 2024 |
| March 7, 2024 Standard | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0757 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected April 25, 2024 |
| March 7, 2024 Standard | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0756 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected April 25, 2024 |
| March 7, 2024 Standard | Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0740 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected April 25, 2024 |
| March 7, 2024 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected April 25, 2024 |
| March 7, 2024 Standard | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0690 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 25, 2024 |
| March 7, 2024 Standard | Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0561 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 25, 2024 |
| March 7, 2024 Standard | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0758 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 25, 2024 |
| April 13, 2023 Fire safety | Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector. Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0223 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected June 16, 2023 |
| April 13, 2023 Fire safety | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected June 16, 2023 |
| April 13, 2023 Fire safety | Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0374 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected June 16, 2023 |
| April 13, 2023 Standard | 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 | G Actual harm, isolated | Corrected June 1, 2023 |
| April 13, 2023 Standard | 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 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected June 1, 2023 |
| April 13, 2023 Standard | Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0745 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected June 1, 2023 |
| April 13, 2023 Standard | Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0813 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected June 1, 2023 |
| April 13, 2023 Standard | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0756 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected June 1, 2023 |
| April 13, 2023 Standard | Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0605 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected June 1, 2023 |
| April 13, 2023 Standard | Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0661 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 1, 2023 |
| April 13, 2023 Standard | 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. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0584 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 1, 2023 |
| April 13, 2023 Standard | 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 Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 1, 2023 |
Severity letters follow the CMS scope-and-severity grid: A–C no actual harm with potential for minimal harm; D–F potential for more than minimal harm; G–I actual harm; J–L immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety. How to read inspection citations.
Fines and payment denials
CMS reports no federal fines or payment denials in the past three years.
Owners and managers
Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| ADORNATO, SARA Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2024 |
| KANE, KELLI Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2024 |
| PATEL, BHUPENDRA Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/12/2025 |
| SLOCUM, KYLIE Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/12/2025 |
| WAYNE MEMORIAL HEALTH SYSTEM INC. Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2024 |
| AHEARN, PATRICK Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/11/2011 |
| ALIANO, CHARLES Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/24/2009 |
| ARMETTA, ROSARIA Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2020 |
| BUTTON, DONALD Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2021 |
| COSTER, DANIEL Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2025 |
| PAGE, ROBERT Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/02/2009 |
| WHITE, JOSEPH Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2020 |
| ADORNATO, SARA Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2024 |
| KANE, KELLI Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2024 |
| STOVER, GEORGE Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2021 |
| WAYNE MEMORIAL HEALTH SYSTEM INC. Organization | direct ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2024 |
| PATEL, BHUPENDRA Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2024 |
| SLOCUM, KYLIE Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/05/2019 |
| WAYNE MEMORIAL HEALTH SYSTEM INC. Organization | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2024 |
| AHEARN, PATRICK Individual | trustee of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2024 |
| ALIANO, CHARLES Individual | trustee of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2024 |
| ARMETTA, ROSARIA Individual | trustee of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2024 |
| BUTTON, DONALD Individual | trustee of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2024 |
| COSTER, DANIEL Individual | trustee of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2025 |
| PAGE, ROBERT Individual | trustee of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2024 |
| STOVER, GEORGE Individual | trustee of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2024 |
| WHITE, JOSEPH Individual | trustee of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2024 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Barnes-Kasson County Hospital's rating?
Barnes-Kasson County Hospital has 2 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall star rating. The average for Pennsylvania nursing homes is 3 stars.
How many inspection citations did Barnes-Kasson County Hospital receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 3 citations, compared with a Pennsylvania average of 10. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Barnes-Kasson County Hospital accept Medicare and Medicaid?
CMS lists it as certified for: Medicare and Medicaid. Call the facility to confirm bed availability and whether it accepts your specific plan.
Who owns Barnes-Kasson County Hospital?
It is non profit - corporation. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is Barnes-Kasson County Hospital and how do I contact it?
Barnes-Kasson County Hospital is at 2872 Turnpike Street, Susquehanna, PA 18847. Phone: (570) 853-3135.
About this data
Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.