Susquehanna Valley Nursing & Rehabilitation Center

745 Chiques Hill Road, Columbia PA, 17512


Resident Review Score
7.6
|
Loved

Starting price

$1,798

For this area
$$$

Susquehanna Valley Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is a nursing home in Columbia, PA, with 173 certified beds. In addition to being a nursing home, this facility provides assisted living care and has an independent living option. Susquehanna Valley Nursing & Rehabilitation Center offers several therapy services to its residents, including occupational and physical therapists (in-house). In addition, access to a speech therapist is provided.

Costs at this community start at $1,798 and range up to $9,271 per month. The average price in the community is $5,535, which is greater than the average cost of $5,534 for nursing home care in the area. The cost of nursing home care in this area is essentially the same as the cost throughout the state. If the resident needs other services, additional care may increase the cost of care. This facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.

When considering a nursing home, it's important to understand how much time nurses spend with each resident and what type of nurse provides care. The total time nurses spend with residents in this community is 3.3 hours daily per resident. This time is made up of 1.3 hours with licensed nurses (0.6 by an RN and 0.8 by an LPN) and 1.9 hours with non-licensed nurse aides.

Residents need to have a scheduled, structured activity every day. See our amenity list below for more information.

There are nine hospitals within 25 miles of Susquehanna Valley Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. The two closest hospitals are Lancaster Regional Medical Center, which is 9.9 miles away, and Lancaster General Hospital, which is 10.7 miles away.

This nursing home has an overall rating of 1, which means that it is in the bottom 20% of all facilities reviewed by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. This nursing home has a health inspection rating of 1. The quality rating for this facility is 4 and the staff rating is 2.


For personalized guidance, current availability, and help scheduling a tour, call our senior living advisors at1 (844) 240-4458 or reach the community directly at(717) 684-7555

Pricing for Susquehanna Valley Nursing & Rehabilitation Center

$5,534Avg. Local Starting Price
Susquehanna Valley Nursing & Rehabilitation Center$1,798

Starting price

  • Within 25 Miles$5,933
  • In Harrisburg-Lancaster-Lebanon-York$5,534
  • In PA$5,742

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Resident Review Score
7.6
|
Loved
#2 in Columbia, PA

Aggregated reviews in this score
Most Loved21
Loved3
Good1
Average1
Below Average8

Reviews

Residents and their families say:

The community has received a notable number of positive remarks regarding its staff, with many reviewers highlighting their helpfulness, friendliness, and professionalism. Residents and their families feel well cared for, mentioning that the staff goes above and beyond to ensure comfort and safety. Improvements to the facility and the quality of care have been observed and appreciated, especially in terms of renovations and enhanced safety measures. The food is described as balanced and delicious, and the environment is considered clean and well-maintained. Recreational areas and the newly renovated therapy gym have provided residents with enjoyable spaces for social interaction and rehabilitation.
However, there are a few areas of concern that were echoed across reviews. The most significant issues revolve around the smell of cigarette smoke near the building's entrance, suggesting a need for a reevaluation of the designated smoking areas to accommodate non-smokers. Additionally, some reviewers expressed worries about understaffing, although this appears to be a challenge common to many care facilities. Despite these concerns, the affection and dedication of the staff towards the residents shine through, with many families expressing gratitude for the care their loved ones receive. While there is room for improvement in specific aspects, the majority sentiment is one of appreciation for the staff's efforts and the positive changes observed in the community.

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ANNUAL DATA

Susquehanna Valley Nursing & Rehabilitation Center


Availability

Each community has a certified number of beds that are available.

certified beds

173

Ratings

User ratings are a trustworthy source of information about a community.

overall

1

health inspection

1

quality

4

staff

1

Incidents

Incidents within a community must be reported and documented.

facility reported

1

infection control citations

0

fines

13

amount of fines

$200,179

Staff Hours (per resident per day)

licensed staff hours

1

total nurse hours

3

weekend nurse hours

3

weekend rn hours

0

Staff Turnover (per year)

nursing staff

62

registered nurses

68

administrators who left

4

Facility Details

  • Legal name

    SUSQUEHANNA HEALTH AND WELLNESS CENTER

  • Ownership type

    For profit - Limited Liability company

  • Federal Provider Number

    395400

  • Provider SSA county code

    440

  • Certification

    Medicare and Medicaid

  • Medicaid start date

    January 31, 1978

  • Type of council

    Resident

  • Ownership change in last 12 months

    No

  • Health inspection in last 2 years

    No

  • Located in hospital

    No

  • Continuing Care Retirement Community

    Yes

Amenities

Susquehanna Valley Nursing & Rehabilitation Center


Activity Center

Activities & Fitness


Activity Center

Care


Occupational Therapy

Speech Therapy

Hospitals


Lancaster Rehabilitation Hospital

675 Good Drive

Distance: 8.3 miles

Lancaster Regional Medical Center

250 College Avenue Po Box 3434

Distance: 9.8 miles

Lancaster General Hospital

Po Box 3555 555 North Duke Street

Distance: 10.7 miles

Churches


First Assembly of God

4696 Breezyview Drive, Columbia

Distance: 0.3 miles

Kinderhook Children's Center

560 Kinderhook Road, Columbia

Distance: 0.6 miles

Ashley Tabernacle Church Of God In Christ

165 North 5th Street, Columbia

Distance: 0.7 miles

Resident Review Score
8.5
|
Most Loved
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