The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited April 2023 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: G
Nursing home report
BARNES-KASSON COUNTY HOSPITAL
SUSQUEHANNA, PA · Medicare-certified · 58 beds
In good standing
Non-profit
Data as of July 1, 2026
2 of 5 overall
Barnes-Kasson County Hospital in Susquehanna, PA has a 2-out-of-5 overall rating, with strong staffing (4-star rating and 4.27 hours per resident day, above the 4.1 benchmark) but weak quality measures (1 star). There were no fines in the last 24 months, and recent health inspection citations included accident hazards/supervision, antibiotic monitoring, and food handling.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
4.2737 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: January 16, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 4.2737.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.69
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.93
- Nurse aides
- 2.66
- Weekend nursing
- 3.77
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 37%
Registered nurse turnover: 44%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
18.5%20.6%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
0%0%No change
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
6.2%3.2%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
8.6%0%Improving
Residents who lost too much weight
11.4%0%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
28.6%25.9%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
—26.1%—
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
24.3%13.9%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
—0%—
Residents with a long-term catheter
7%4.7%Improving
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
28%25.4%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
0%0%No change
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—100%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
97.3%100%Improving
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
—100%—
What the inspectors found
The home failed to monitor antibiotic use properly. Cited March 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 881 — 42 CFR §483.80 — S/S: F
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited April 2023 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
The nursing home failed to provide proper pressure ulcer care and failed to prevent new pressure sores from developing. Cited January 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 686 — 42 CFR §483.25(b) — S/S: E
The home failed to ensure residents’ medications were free from unnecessary drugs. Cited January 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 757 — 42 CFR §483.45(d) — S/S: E
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 10 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 9 health deficiencies.
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Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Occupancy
- 38.4 residents on an average day (66% of 58 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 55 years
Things at a nursing home change — inspections, staffing, ownership, news.
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.