Nursing Homes in ZIP 17512 (Columbia, PA)
There are 2 Medicare-certified nursing homes in ZIP 17512, Columbia, PA, within this CMS data release (average rating 3.5 / 5 among rated providers).
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Nursing homes, also called skilled nursing facilities, care for people who need ongoing nursing, rehabilitation following a hospital stay, or long-term residential support. CMS inspects them about once a year and issues Five-Star ratings covering health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
Data profile for ZIP 17512
Using CMS data, we can profile the 2 providers with a mailing address in ZIP 17512: 2 (100%) carry a published overall star rating. Recorded ownership divides as 1 for-profit, 1 non-profit. In this ZIP, the top published overall rating is 5.0 out of 5 at st anne's retirement community (non-profit). Among rated providers, scores span 2.0 to 5.0 out of 5. 2 of these providers report 292 certified beds in total. Among reporting providers, nurse staffing averages 4.03 hours per resident-day. Registered-nurse turnover averages 19.8% where reported. 1 provider carries at least one federal penalty on record, with fines totaling $117,308.
| Providers on record | 2 |
|---|---|
| With a published overall rating | 2 of 2 (100%) |
| Average overall rating | 3.5 / 5 |
| Highest-rated provider | st anne's retirement community (5.0 / 5) |
| Ownership mix | 1 for-profit, 1 non-profit |
| Certified beds (total) | 292 |
| Providers with a federal penalty | 1 |
| Total federal fines | $117,308 |
| Avg nurse hours / resident-day | 4.03 |
| Avg RN turnover | 19.8% |
CMS measures by provider
| Provider | Overall | Health insp. | Staffing | QM | Certified beds | Occupancy | RN turnover | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| st anne's retirement community | 5.0 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 119 | 74.1% | 9.5% | 0 |
| SUSQUEHANNA HEALTH AND WELLNESS CENTER | 2.0 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 173 | 165.8% | 30.0% | 10 |
Choosing among nursing homes in ZIP 17512
A sensible first step is to line up the CMS Five-Star ratings, since they distill health inspections, staffing, and quality measures into one score. Treat a strong overall rating as a starting signal, then dig into the inspection findings and staffing numbers that produced it.
When you are choosing for yourself or someone you care for in ZIP 17512, Columbia, PA, tour in person if you can, ask whether space is currently available, and confirm Medicare and Medicaid participation. Also ask how the provider manages care planning, keeps families informed, and handles concerns that arise after hours.
Medicare-certified nursing homes in ZIP 17512
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Data sources
This page draws on the CMS Provider Data Catalog public dataset, processing date 2026-10-06. See the methodology page for normalization details. This page is informational only and is not medical advice.
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