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UNITED ZION RETIREMENT COMMUNI

722 FURNACE HILL PIKE, LITITZ, PA 17543
Score: 95 / 100

Among nursing homes in Pennsylvania, United Zion Retirement Communi stands out with an A grade and a score of 95 out of 100. It ranks in the 94th percentile statewide, reflecting consistently high performance across CMS quality metrics.

United Zion Retirement Communi provides above-average staffing with 4.83 total nurse hours per resident per day. Higher staffing levels are generally associated with better care outcomes and more attentive staff.

United Zion Retirement Communi shows a strong inspection record, with just 3 deficiencies noted in recent CMS surveys, none of which were classified as serious.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 40 / 40 pts
5 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 25 / 25 pts
5 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 20 / 20 pts
5 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 15 / 15 pts
5 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 4.83 3.8 Above Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.92 0.7 Above Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 1.15 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.76 2.4 Above Average
Weekend Total Nursing 4.15 3.8 Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.80 0.7 Above Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

3
Total Deficiencies
Jul 17, 2024
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 3 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (3 shown)
  • Tag 0661 Severity D
    Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.
    Jul 17, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0758 Severity D
    Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psy
    Jul 17, 2024 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
  • Tag 0689 Severity G
    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    Sep 28, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care 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 4.7% 4.5% Average
Falls with major injury 0.0% 3.0% Better
On antipsychotic medication 15.4% 14.5% Average
Urinary tract infections 0.0% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 27.9% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 4.6% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 31.7% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

1 penalty recorded by CMS

Total fines: $7,443

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of A is based on a score of 95 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 5★ → 40 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 5★ → 25 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 5★ → 20 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 5★ → 15 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -5 pts
  • Fine deductions: -0 pts

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

Facility Details

Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Certified Beds
59
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Aug 7, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
0