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Barnes-Kasson County Hospital
2872 Turnpike Street, Susquehanna, PA 18847
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Barnes-Kasson County Hospital, in Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, is certified for 58 beds under non-profit, corporation ownership.
CMS gives it 2 of 5 stars overall, below the Pennsylvania median of 3; the health inspection rating is 3, staffing 4 and quality measures 1.
Inspectors recorded 22 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (3, 10, 9 by cycle, most recent first), 1 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 37.9 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 22.2.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 4.3 hours per resident per day (0.7 RN), close to the Pennsylvania median of 3.6; nursing staff turnover is 37.0%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Susquehanna Co. median | Pennsylvania median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 22 | 22 | 26 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 37.9 | 37.9 | 22.2 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 4.3 | 3.2 | 3.6 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 37.0% | 60.0% | 44.3% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $21,405 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (3 in the county, 656 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Pennsylvania average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 16 Jan 2025, 7 Mar 2024.
Severity mix: G ×1 D ×6 E ×13 F ×2
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Jan 2025 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | E | Standard survey | 5 Mar 2025 |
| 16 Jan 2025 | F0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | E | Standard survey | 5 Mar 2025 |
| 16 Jan 2025 | F0881 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | E | Standard survey | 5 Mar 2025 |
| 7 Mar 2024 | F0881 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | F | Standard survey | 25 Apr 2024 |
| 7 Mar 2024 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | E | Standard survey | 25 Apr 2024 |
| 7 Mar 2024 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | E | Standard survey | 25 Apr 2024 |
| 7 Mar 2024 | F0740 | Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services. | E | Standard survey | 25 Apr 2024 |
| 7 Mar 2024 | F0756 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | E | Standard survey | 25 Apr 2024 |
| 7 Mar 2024 | F0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | E | Standard survey | 25 Apr 2024 |
| 7 Mar 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 25 Apr 2024 |
| 7 Mar 2024 | F0561 | Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. | D | Standard survey | 25 Apr 2024 |
| 7 Mar 2024 | F0690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | Standard survey | 25 Apr 2024 |
| 7 Mar 2024 | F0758 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 25 Apr 2024 |
| 13 Apr 2023 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Standard survey | 1 Jun 2023 |
| 13 Apr 2023 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 1 Jun 2023 |
| 13 Apr 2023 | F0605 | Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. | E | Standard survey | 1 Jun 2023 |
| 13 Apr 2023 | F0745 | Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life. | E | Standard survey | 1 Jun 2023 |
| 13 Apr 2023 | F0756 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | E | Standard survey | 1 Jun 2023 |
| 13 Apr 2023 | F0813 | Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors. | E | Standard survey | 1 Jun 2023 |
| 13 Apr 2023 | F0584 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 1 Jun 2023 |
| 13 Apr 2023 | F0661 | Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge. | D | Standard survey | 1 Jun 2023 |
| 13 Apr 2023 | F0761 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 1 Jun 2023 |
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this facility in the period covered.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Pennsylvania average. Turnover: nursing staff 37.0%, RNs 44.4%; 0 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Pennsylvania median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 21.8% | 15.9% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 5.5% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 3.6% | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 0.0% | 2.9% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 26.1% | 16.1% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 4.6% | 4.5% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 23.0% | 17.2% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: non-profit, corporation.
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wayne Memorial Health System Inc. | Direct ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2024 |
| Wayne Memorial Health System Inc. | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2024 |
| Wayne Memorial Health System Inc. | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2024 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Susquehanna County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meadow View Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center | Montrose | 63 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 24 | 38.1 | $106K | 4 Jun 2026 |
| Forest City Nursing and Rehab Center | Forest City | 132 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 19 | 14.4 | $21K | 7 Aug 2025 |
All 3 facilities in Susquehanna County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Barnes-Kasson County Hospital been cited for?
22 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 1 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Pennsylvania median is 26 per facility.
Has Barnes-Kasson County Hospital been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Barnes-Kasson County Hospital compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 4.3 hours per resident per day against a Pennsylvania median of 3.6 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Barnes-Kasson County Hospital?
Ownership type is non-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Wayne Memorial Health System Inc. and Wayne Memorial Health System Inc.. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Barnes-Kasson County Hospital last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 16 Jan 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 16 Jan 2025.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.