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Medicare-certifiedSkilled Nursing
Barnes-Kasson County Hospital
Susquehanna, Pennsylvania2 of 5 Medicare stars
About Barnes-Kasson County Hospital
Barnes-Kasson County Hospital provides skilled nursing and rehabilitation services to Susquehanna, Pennsylvania residents recovering from illness, surgery, or injury. Our experienced clinical team focuses on restoring function and independence through personalized care plans and therapeutic support.
Community at a glance
Capacity
58 residents
Medicare rating
2 of 5 stars
Location
Susquehanna, PA
Status
Listed in a public registry
Care & services offered
Skilled Nursing
Contact & location
2872 TURNPIKE STREET, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania 18847
Medicare inspection and quality record
From CMS Care Compare, the federal record every Medicare-certified nursing home is held to. Data as of August 1, 2026. Check it on Medicare.gov
Medicare rates Barnes-Kasson County Hospital 2 out of 5 stars overall, which it describes as below average. The average across Pennsylvania's nursing homes is 3.0 stars.
At its most recent standard inspection, on January 16, 2025, state inspectors cited 3 health deficiencies (the Pennsylvania average is 10.0).
Nurses and nurse aides spend 4 hours 16 minutes with each resident a day, above the Pennsylvania average of 3 hours 53 minutes.
Medicare has not fined Barnes-Kasson County Hospital in the last three years.
Overall
2 of 5
below average
Combines the three ratings below
Health inspections
3 of 5
average
Results of state inspections over three years
Staffing
4 of 5
above average
Nurse hours per resident and staff turnover
Quality of resident care
1 of 5
much below average
Outcomes like falls, pressure ulcers and rehospitalization
Pennsylvania average: 3.0 stars across 656 nursing homes. National average: 3.0 stars.
Staffing
| Measure | This home |
|---|---|
| Nurse and aide time per resident, per day | 4 hours 16 minutesAbove the Pennsylvania average |
| Registered nurse time per resident, per day | 41 minutesBelow the Pennsylvania average |
| Nursing staff who left in the past year | 37%Below the Pennsylvania average |
Inspections
13 health citations in the last three years. Each one is a federal standard inspectors found the home was not meeting.
January 16, 2025 · Standard inspection · 3 citations
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Mar 5, 2025Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Pharmacy ServiceCorrected Mar 5, 2025Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Infection ControlCorrected Mar 5, 2025
March 7, 2024 · Standard inspection · 10 citations
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)Infection ControlCorrected Apr 25, 2024Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Resident RightsCorrected Apr 25, 2024Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Infection ControlCorrected Apr 25, 2024Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Pharmacy ServiceCorrected Apr 25, 2024Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Apr 25, 2024Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Pharmacy ServiceCorrected Apr 25, 2024Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Apr 25, 2024Implement 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.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Pharmacy ServiceCorrected Apr 25, 2024Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsCorrected Apr 25, 2024Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Apr 25, 2024
Fines and payment denials
No fines or Medicare payment denials in the last three years.
About the home, per Medicare
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Legal business name
- Barnes-Kasson County Hospital
- Medicare-certified beds
- 58
- Average residents per day
- 38
- Accepts
- Medicare and Medicaid
- First certified
- October 2, 1970
- Inside a hospital
- Yes
- Continuing care retirement community
- No
- Resident or family council
- Resident
- Sprinklers in all required areas
- Yes
- CMS Certification Number
- 395285
Location
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2872 TURNPIKE STREETSusquehanna, PA 18847
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Questions about Barnes-Kasson County Hospital
What is Barnes-Kasson County Hospital's Medicare star rating?+
Medicare rates Barnes-Kasson County Hospital 2 out of 5 stars overall (below average). Health inspections: 3 stars. Staffing: 4 stars. Quality of resident care: 1 stars. Source: CMS Care Compare, data as of August 1, 2026.
How did Barnes-Kasson County Hospital do on its last inspection?+
State inspectors visited on January 16, 2025 and cited 3 health deficiencies. The Pennsylvania average is 10.0.
How much nursing care does each resident get at Barnes-Kasson County Hospital?+
Nurses and aides spend 4 hours 16 minutes with each resident per day, including 41 minutes from registered nurses. 37% of nursing staff left over the past year.
Has Barnes-Kasson County Hospital been fined by Medicare?+
Medicare's records show no fines against Barnes-Kasson County Hospital in the last three years.
Does Medicare cover skilled nursing?+
Medicare covers up to 100 days of skilled nursing per benefit period after a qualifying 3-day hospital stay — fully for the first 20 days, then with a daily copay. Long-term custodial stays are generally not covered.
How much does a nursing home cost?+
A semi-private room averages about $7,900 per month nationally; private rooms cost more. Medicaid is the largest payer for long-term nursing home care.
What is the CMS star rating?+
Medicare rates nursing homes 1–5 stars on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures. We show these ratings so you can compare quality at a glance.