D

BARNES-KASSON COUNTY HOSPITAL

2872 TURNPIKE STREET, SUSQUEHANNA, PA 18847
Score: 41 / 100

CMS data shows Barnes-Kasson County Hospital earning a D grade with a score of 41/100, placing it below most facilities in Pennsylvania. Prospective residents and families should carefully review the specific areas of concern detailed below.

Staffing at Barnes-Kasson County Hospital is near the national average, with 4.07 total nursing hours per resident per day (national average: 3.8 hours).

Recent inspections identified 22 deficiencies at Barnes-Kasson County Hospital. While none were classified as the most serious level, families should review the detailed inspection history below.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 16 / 40 pts
2 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 15 / 25 pts
3 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 16 / 20 pts
4 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 3 / 15 pts
1 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 4.07 3.8 Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.72 0.7 Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.86 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.48 2.4 Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.68 3.8 Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.74 0.7 Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

22
Total Deficiencies
Jan 15, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 22 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0686 Severity E
    Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
    Jan 15, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0757 Severity E
    Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
    Jan 15, 2025 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
  • Tag 0881 Severity E
    Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
    Jan 15, 2025 · Infection Control Deficiencies
  • Tag 0881 Severity F
    Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
    Mar 6, 2024 · Infection Control Deficiencies
  • Tag 0580 Severity E
    Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
    Mar 6, 2024 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 8.7% 4.5% Worse
Falls with major injury 0.7% 3.0% Better
On antipsychotic medication 24.8% 14.5% Worse
Urinary tract infections 7.9% 2.5% Worse
ADL decline (daily activities) 24.8% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 7.9% 7.5% Average
New/worsened incontinence 22.7% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

1 penalty recorded by CMS

Total fines: $42,289

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of D is based on a score of 41 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 2★ → 16 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 3★ → 15 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 4★ → 16 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 1★ → 3 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -5 pts
  • Fine deductions: -4 pts

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Certified Beds
58
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Jan 15, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
3