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St Anne's Retirement Community

3952 Columbia Avenue, Columbia, PA 17512 · Lancaster County

5.0CMS overall rating(717) 285-5443Visit website ↗
93
Exceptional
Haven Scout Score
Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates exceptional.
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Availability outlookUsually has openings

Typically 63% full — availability is generally good.

Source: federal census data (average daily residents vs. certified beds, CMS Care Compare). Confirm current openings with an advisor — availability changes weekly.

Our evaluation

An honest, data-grounded look at this community — every claim is drawn from public inspection data.

One of Columbia's top-rated skilled nursing communities

St Anne's Retirement Community is a non-profit skilled nursing facility in Columbia, PA, with 119 certified beds and an average of about 75 residents per day. It is part of a continuing care retirement community, so residents can often move between levels of care on one campus.

Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall — above the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 4/5 on health inspections, 5/5 on staffing, 4/5 on quality measures.

Staff provide about 5.07 total nurse hours per resident each day (1.19 of them from registered nurses), above the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 25.8%, better than the ~52% national average — a sign of staffing stability. On the safety record, CMS notes 3 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey.

Strengths

  • 5-star overall CMS rating
  • Strong health-inspection rating
  • Above-average nurse staffing (5.07 hrs/resident/day)
  • Low staff turnover (continuity of care)
  • No federal fines on record
  • Full sprinkler system

Things to ask about

None noted in the public data.

Best for: Families who want a highly rated, well-staffed setting in Columbia for 24/7 skilled nursing or post-hospital rehabilitation.

At a glance

Certified beds
119
Avg. residents/day
75
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Part of a chain
Independent
Continuing care
Yes — multiple care levels
CMS provider #
395806

Federal quality ratings

From the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on a 1–5 star scale.

Overall rating
Health inspections
Staffing
Quality measures

Pricing & cost

We publish transparent estimates and verify exact pricing on request. No surprises.

Level of careMonthly costSource
Skilled Nursing$11,310–$14,360/mo (median $12,480)Local market estimate
Continuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)$2,930–$7,810/mo (median $6,140)Local market estimate

2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local Lancaster prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. How we estimate costs

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Staffing & care

More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.

Total nurse hrs / resident / day
5.07
National avg ≈ 3.9
RN hrs / resident / day
1.19
National avg ≈ 0.75
Nursing staff turnover
25.8%
National avg ≈ 52%

Safety & inspection record

Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.

Health deficiencies (last survey)
3
Federal fines
None on record
Total penalties
0
Last standard survey
2025-12-24
Sprinkler system
Yes
Resident & family council
Resident

What inspectors found

The most recent findings from federal health inspections (5 citations on record — showing the latest 5). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.

2025-12-24Severity D — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

2025-12-24Severity D — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

2025-12-24Severity D — potential for harmInfection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

2023-12-07Severity E — potential for harmInfection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

2023-12-07Severity D — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

Severity uses the CMS scope/severity scale: D–F = potential for harm, G–I = actual harm, J–L = immediate jeopardy. Source: CMS Care Compare health citations; data as of the latest federal release. Discuss any finding directly with the community on a tour.

Services & amenities

  • Continuing care community (multiple care levels on one campus)
  • Full automatic sprinkler system
  • Medicare & Medicaid certified
  • 24-hour licensed nursing
  • On-site rehabilitation therapy
  • Rehabilitation services
  • Daily activities & events

Location

3952 Columbia Avenue, Columbia, PA

  • Monday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Thursday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Saturday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Sunday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Reviews & reputation

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Common questions about St Anne's Retirement Community

How much does St Anne's Retirement Community cost?

St Anne's Retirement Community does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Columbia, PA area typically runs $11,310–$14,360 per month (median $12,480, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.

What is St Anne's Retirement Community's Medicare rating?

Medicare (CMS) rates St Anne's Retirement Community 5 out of 5 stars overall, including 4/5 for health inspections, 5/5 for staffing, 4/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.

How is the staffing at St Anne's Retirement Community?

Staff provide about 5.07 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 25.8% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.

What did inspectors find at St Anne's Retirement Community?

St Anne's Retirement Community has 5 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2025-12-24). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.

Does St Anne's Retirement Community have availability?

Typically 63% full — availability is generally good. Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.

What types of care does St Anne's Retirement Community offer?

St Anne's Retirement Community in Columbia, PA offers skilled nursing, continuing care (ccrc / life plan) and is licensed for 119 beds.

The best time to decide is before a crisis decides for you

Most families start this search after a fall, a hospital stay, or a caregiver reaching a breaking point — and end up choosing from whatever has a bed open that week. Families who plan even a few weeks ahead get to choose on quality, fit, and price instead of availability alone.

  • Move-ins take time: assessments, paperwork, and preparation typically run 2–6 weeks in Lancaster.
  • The best communities fill first: top-rated communities often run a waitlist — touring early holds your place in line.
  • Touring costs nothing and commits you to nothing — but it turns a future emergency into a calm, informed choice.

Your next steps — this week

  1. 1
    Confirm the fit
    Check the inspection record and staffing data on this page against your loved one's needs.
  2. 2
    Get exact pricing & availability
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  3. 3
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  4. 4
    Hold a spot
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Data sources:CMS verifiedGoogle

Last verified 2026-07-06. We refresh inspection data monthly and reviews continuously.

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