Barnes-Kasson County Hospital
2872 Turnpike Street · Susquehanna, PA · 18847 · 5708533135
58 certified beds Non profit - Corporation Hospital-based
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 1 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.13 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.71 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.66 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 35% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (22 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · E January 16, 2025
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected March 5, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E January 16, 2025
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected March 5, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E January 16, 2025
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Corrected March 5, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D March 7, 2024
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Corrected April 25, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E March 7, 2024
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected April 25, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E March 7, 2024
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected April 25, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 7, 2024
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected April 25, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E March 7, 2024
Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
Corrected April 25, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E March 7, 2024
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected April 25, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E March 7, 2024
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected April 25, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D March 7, 2024
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.
Corrected April 25, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E March 7, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected April 25, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · F March 7, 2024
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Corrected April 25, 2024 · Infection Control
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Actual harm · G April 13, 2023
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected June 1, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 13, 2023
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.
Corrected June 1, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E April 13, 2023
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Corrected June 1, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D April 13, 2023
Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.
Corrected June 1, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E April 13, 2023
Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.
Corrected June 1, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E April 13, 2023
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected June 1, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D April 13, 2023
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.
Corrected June 1, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F April 13, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected June 1, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E April 13, 2023
Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.
Corrected June 1, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
Better-scoring options nearby
No better-scoring facility within 25 miles in the current data — this one leads its area. See the whole state.
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 395285 · certified since October 2, 1970. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.