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BARNES-KASSON COUNTY HOSPITAL Inspection Report, Violations & Safety Grade (SUSQUEHANNA, Pennsylvania)

2872 TURNPIKE STREET, SUSQUEHANNA, Pennsylvania 18847

Phone: 5708533135

CMS Overall:3/5

Overview & Bed Count

Certified Beds
58
Avg Residents/Day
39.1
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
County
Susquehanna
Sprinkler Systems
Yes
Special Focus
None
Abuse Icon
No

CMS Star Ratings

Overall3/5
Health4/5
Staffing4/5
Quality1/5

Nurse Staffing Check

MetricThis FacilityPennsylvania AvgDifference
RN Hours per Resident per Day0.670.78-0.10
Total Nurse Hours per Resident per Day4.103.90+0.20
CMS Staffing Rating4/53.1/5-
Nursing Staff Turnover40.9%44.6%-

Health Citation History

17 health citations on record

DateCategoryDescriptionSeverity
2026-08-06Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.G – Actual Harm
2026-08-06Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesEnsure each resident receives an accurate assessment.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-08-06Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-08-06Pharmacy Service DeficienciesProvide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-01-16Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-01-16Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-01-16Infection Control DeficienciesImplement a program that monitors antibiotic use.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-03-07Infection Control DeficienciesImplement a program that monitors antibiotic use.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-03-07Resident Rights DeficienciesImmediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-03-07Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-03-07Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesEnsure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-03-07Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-03-07Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-03-07Infection Control DeficienciesProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-03-07Resident Rights DeficienciesHonor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-03-07Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-03-07Pharmacy Service DeficienciesImplement 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 – Moderate Harm Potential

Fire Safety Citation History

8 fire safety citations on record

DateCategoryDescriptionSeverity
2026-08-06Egress DeficienciesProvide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-08-06Smoke DeficienciesInstall corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-01-16Smoke DeficienciesInspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-01-16Services DeficienciesHave properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-01-16Miscellaneous DeficienciesTo conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-01-16Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesMeet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-03-07Smoke DeficienciesInstall corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-03-07Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesEnsure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.E – Moderate Harm Potential

Total Penalties & Fines

$0
Total Fine Amount (CMS)
0
Number of Fines
0
Total Penalties

No penalty records found.

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