Barnes-Kasson County Hospital
Nursing Home · Susquehanna, PA
CMS certification number395285
Contact & location
2872 Turnpike StreetSusquehanna, PA 18847
Susquehanna County
- Phone
- (570) 853-3135
- ZIP code
- 18847 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 58
- Residents per day
- 38.4 (66% occupied)
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Medicare certified since
- October 2, 1970
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Council
- Resident council
CMS star ratings
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.
- Total nurse staffing
- 4.27 (state 3.89 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 0.69 (state 0.79 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.93 (state 0.91 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 2.66 (state 2.19 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 3.77 (state 3.53 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 37.0 (state 44.5 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- 44.4 (state 39.9 · U.S. 42.9)%
- Administrators who left
- 0 in the last year
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- January 16, 2025
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 3.0 (state 10.1 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 0
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 22 health · 9 fire safety · includes actual harm
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-01-16 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. F0686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-03-05 |
| 2025-01-16 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. F0757 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-03-05 |
| 2025-01-16 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. F0881 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-03-05 |
| 2024-03-07 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. F0881 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-04-25 |
| 2024-03-07 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. F0580 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-04-25 |
| 2024-03-07 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. F0686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-04-25 |
| 2024-03-07 | Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services. F0740 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-04-25 |
| 2024-03-07 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. F0756 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-04-25 |
| 2024-03-07 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. F0757 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-04-25 |
| 2024-03-07 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-04-25 |
| 2024-03-07 | Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. F0561 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-04-25 |
| 2024-03-07 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. F0690 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-04-25 |
| 2024-03-07 | 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. F0758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-04-25 |
| 2023-04-13 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
G Actual harm |
Corrected 2023-06-01 |
| 2023-04-13 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-06-01 |
| 2023-04-13 | Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. F0605 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-06-01 |
| 2023-04-13 | Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life. F0745 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-06-01 |
| 2023-04-13 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. F0756 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-06-01 |
| 2023-04-13 | Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors. F0813 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-06-01 |
| 2023-04-13 | 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. F0584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-06-01 |
| 2023-04-13 | Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge. F0661 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-06-01 |
| 2023-04-13 | 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. F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-06-01 |
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Fines & penalties
No federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Adornato, Sara (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Kane, Kelli (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Patel, Bhupendra (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Slocum, Kylie (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Wayne Memorial Health System INC. (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Ahearn, Patrick (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Aliano, Charles (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Armetta, Rosaria (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Button, Donald (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Coster, Daniel (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Page, Robert (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| White, Joseph (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Adornato, Sara (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Kane, Kelli (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Stover, George (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Wayne Memorial Health System INC. (organization) | Direct Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Patel, Bhupendra (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Slocum, Kylie (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Wayne Memorial Health System INC. (organization) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Ahearn, Patrick (individual) | Trustee Of The Snf · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Aliano, Charles (individual) | Trustee Of The Snf · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Armetta, Rosaria (individual) | Trustee Of The Snf · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Button, Donald (individual) | Trustee Of The Snf · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Coster, Daniel (individual) | Trustee Of The Snf · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Page, Robert (individual) | Trustee Of The Snf · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Stover, George (individual) | Trustee Of The Snf · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| White, Joseph (individual) | Trustee Of The Snf · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Barnes-Kasson County Hospital?
Barnes-Kasson County Hospital has a 2-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 3.0-star average in Pennsylvania.
How many beds does Barnes-Kasson County Hospital have?
It has 58 certified beds and cares for about 38 residents per day.
Has Barnes-Kasson County Hospital been fined?
CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.
What is the phone number of Barnes-Kasson County Hospital?
(570) 853-3135. The facility is located at 2872 Turnpike Street, Susquehanna, PA 18847.
Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.