United Zion Retirement Communi

Nursing Home · Lititz, PA

CMS overall rating 5/5 Non profit - Corporation

CMS certification number395631

Contact & location

722 Furnace Hill Pike
Lititz, PA 17543
Lancaster County
Phone
(717) 626-2071
ZIP code
17543 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
59
Residents per day
54.7 (93% occupied)
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Legal name
United Zion Retirement Community
Chain
Friends Services for the Aging (5 facilities, avg 4.6★)
Medicare certified since
February 1, 1984
Participates in
Medicare and Medicaid
Continuing care
Part of a continuing care retirement community
Council
Resident council

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 5/5
State avg 3.0
Health inspections★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 2.8
Staffing★★★★★ 5/5
State avg 3.0
Quality measures★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 3.6
Long-stay quality★★★★★ 5/5
Short-stay quality★★★★★ 4/5

Staffing

Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.

Total nurse staffing
4.94 (state 3.89 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
1.03 (state 0.79 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
1.20 (state 0.91 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
2.71 (state 2.19 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
4.19 (state 3.53 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
19.2 (state 44.5 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover
6.3 (state 39.9 · U.S. 42.9)%
Administrators who left
0 in the last year

Inspections

Last standard inspection
August 8, 2025
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
1.0 (state 10.1 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
1
Citations on record (3 years)
4 health · 11 fire safety · includes actual harm
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2026-02-04 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 · complaint inspection
G
Actual harm
Corrected 2026-02-23
2024-07-18 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 2024-08-19
2024-07-18 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 2024-08-19
2023-09-29 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 2023-10-23

Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results

Fines & penalties

1 penalty in the last three years, including $7,443 in fines.

DateTypeAmount
2023-09-29Fine$7,443

Ownership & management

NameRoleSince
United Zion Retirement Community (organization)5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 100%
Bankunited, Na (organization)5%+ Mortgage Interest · NOT APPLICABLE
Aguillard, Christopher (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Bankunited, Na (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Bashore, Mitchell (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Covenant Alliance Rehab East LLC (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Diaz, Katiria-Marie (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Elmore, Raymond (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Faus, Jessica (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Forefront Healthcare, LLC (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Friends Services for the Aging (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Groff, Holly (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Haupt, Ellen (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Henry-Isaac, Janet (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Kolocin, Karley (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Leon, Jamie (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Mallozzi, Mariano (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Mast, Wendy (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Matlow, Lea (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Musser, Matthew (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Souders, Zachary (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
United Zion Retirement Community (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Verdegem, Marilyn Sue (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Wellspan Medical Group (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Fry, John (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Geib, William (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Gerhart, Roger (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Hackman, Warren (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Metzler, Eunice (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Sensenig, Shannon (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Spohn, Clarence (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Tercero, Susana (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Zimmerman, Dorcas (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Fry, John (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Haupt, Ellen (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Metzler, Eunice (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Musser, Matthew (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Sensenig, Shannon (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Verdegem, Marilyn Sue (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Zimmerman, Dorcas (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Fry, John (individual)Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE
Geib, William (individual)Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE
Gerhart, Roger (individual)Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE
Hackman, Warren (individual)Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE
Metzler, Eunice (individual)Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE
Sensenig, Shannon (individual)Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE
Spohn, Clarence (individual)Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE
Tercero, Susana (individual)Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE
Zimmerman, Dorcas (individual)Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE
Aguillard, Christopher (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Bankunited, Na (organization)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Bashore, Mitchell (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Covenant Alliance Rehab East LLC (organization)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Diaz, Katiria-Marie (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Elmore, Raymond (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Faus, Jessica (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Forefront Healthcare, LLC (organization)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Friends Services for the Aging (organization)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Groff, Holly (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Haupt, Ellen (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of United Zion Retirement Communi?

United Zion Retirement Communi has a 5-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 United Zion Retirement Communi have?

It has 59 certified beds and cares for about 55 residents per day.

Has United Zion Retirement Communi been fined?

Yes. CMS lists 1 penalty totaling $7,443 in the last three years.

Who owns United Zion Retirement Communi?

It is part of Friends Services for the Aging and is classified as non profit - corporation. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.

What is the phone number of United Zion Retirement Communi?

(717) 626-2071. The facility is located at 722 Furnace Hill Pike, Lititz, PA 17543.

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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.