Trillium Place
Scout 100Lancaster, PA · 160 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)Moderate availability
One of Lancaster's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $11,310–$14,360/mo
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Susquehanna Health and Wellness Center
745 Old Chickies Hill Road, Columbia, PA 17512 · Lancaster County
43
FairHaven Scout Score
Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates fair.
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Availability outlook● Fills quickly
Typically 94% full (163 of 173 beds occupied on an average day).
If this community is on your shortlist, checking current openings sooner rather than later genuinely matters here.
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.
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Columbia
Susquehanna Health and Wellness Center is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in Columbia, PA, with 173 certified beds and an average of about 163 residents per day.
Medicare rates it 2 out of 5 stars overall — below the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 2/5 on health inspections, 3/5 on staffing, 3/5 on quality measures.
Staff provide about 3.17 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.43 of them from registered nurses), below the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 48.3%, better than the ~52% national average — a sign of staffing stability. On the safety record, CMS notes 8 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey, and 10 federal fines totaling $117,308 in the recent record.
Strengths
- ✓Full sprinkler system
- ✓Active resident & family council
Things to ask about
- •Below-average 2-star overall CMS rating
- •Below-average health-inspection rating
- •Below-average nurse staffing (3.17 hrs/resident/day)
- •$117,308 in federal fines
Best for: Families considering this community should tour in person, request the latest survey, and weigh it against higher-rated Columbia options — our advisors can help you compare.
At a glance
- Certified beds
- 173
- Avg. residents/day
- 163
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Part of a chain
- Independent
- Continuing care
- No
- CMS provider #
- 395400
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 care | Monthly cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Skilled Nursing | $11,310–$14,360/mo (median $12,480) | 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
Staffing & care
More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.
- Total nurse hrs / resident / day
- 3.17
- National avg ≈ 3.9
- RN hrs / resident / day
- 0.43
- National avg ≈ 0.75
- Nursing staff turnover
- 48.3%
- 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)
- 8
- Federal fines
- 10 ($117,308)
- Total penalties
- 10
- Last standard survey
- 2025-07-25
- Sprinkler system
- Yes
- Resident & family council
- Resident
What inspectors found
The most recent findings from federal health inspections (36 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.
2026-03-31Severity G — actual harmFrom a complaintPharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
2025-07-25Severity E — potential for harmNursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
2025-07-25Severity E — potential for harmInfection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
2025-07-25Severity D — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
2025-07-25Severity D — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
2025-07-25Severity D — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
2025-07-25Severity D — potential for harmNursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
2025-07-25Severity D — potential for harmPharmacy Service Deficiencies
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, compar…
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.
Penalty history
Federal fines and Medicare/Medicaid payment denials on record.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-03-29 | Fine | $48,731 |
| 2024-02-20 | Fine | $4,893 |
| 2024-01-30 | Fine | $14,679 |
| 2024-01-08 | Fine | $4,893 |
| 2024-01-02 | Fine | $4,545 |
| 2023-12-11 | Fine | $4,892 |
| 2023-11-20 | Fine | $4,634 |
| 2023-11-13 | Fine | $4,643 |
Services & amenities
- ✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
- ✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
- ✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
- ✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
- ✓ Rehabilitation services
- ✓ Wellness programs
- ✓ Daily activities & events
Location
745 Old Chickies Hill Road, Columbia, PA
- Monday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Thursday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
Reviews & reputation
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Talk to an advisor about this communityCommon questions about Susquehanna Health and Wellness Center
How much does Susquehanna Health and Wellness Center cost?
Susquehanna Health and Wellness Center 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 Susquehanna Health and Wellness Center's Medicare rating?
Medicare (CMS) rates Susquehanna Health and Wellness Center 2 out of 5 stars overall, including 2/5 for health inspections, 3/5 for staffing, 3/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
How is the staffing at Susquehanna Health and Wellness Center?
Staff provide about 3.17 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 48.3% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.
What did inspectors find at Susquehanna Health and Wellness Center?
Susquehanna Health and Wellness Center has 36 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2025-07-25). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Does Susquehanna Health and Wellness Center have availability?
Typically 94% full (163 of 173 beds occupied on an average day). Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.
What types of care does Susquehanna Health and Wellness Center offer?
Susquehanna Health and Wellness Center in Columbia, PA offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 173 beds.
The best time to decide is before a crisis decides for you
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Last verified 2026-07-06. We refresh inspection data monthly and reviews continuously.
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