Barnes-Kasson County Hospital
Susquehanna, PA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 395285) · 58 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 1 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (570) 853-3135 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Barnes-Kasson County Hospital has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Pennsylvania average of about 3 stars. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Barnes-Kasson County Hospital reports total nurse staffing of about 4.27 hours per resident per day, including roughly 0.69 RN hours, with a staffing star rating of 4 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 37.0%.
Barnes-Kasson County Hospital has no federal fines on record and no payment denials reported by CMS. There is no abuse icon or Special Focus designation noted in the available data for this facility.
About this facility
Barnes-Kasson County Hospital is a non-profit nursing home in Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since October 1970. The facility is licensed for 58 beds and serves an average of 38.4 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the Pennsylvania state average of 2.97. This overall score is built from four component ratings: a 3-star health inspection rating, a 1-star quality measure (QM) rating, and a 4-star staffing rating.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours of 4.27 hours per resident per day, with 0.69 of those hours provided by registered nurses. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 37.0%.
On the penalty record, CMS reports zero federal fines and no payment denials for this facility — there is no federal fine history on record. No abuse icon is present in the data provided, and the facility is not listed under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which is reserved for homes CMS identifies as persistently underperforming and subject to increased inspection scrutiny.
No chain affiliation is indicated in the data, and there has been no change of ownership reported in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
Families should verify current details directly with CMS Care Compare, as ratings and inspection data are updated periodically.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
It has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is below the Pennsylvania state average of about 2.97 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 4.27 hours per resident per day, with about 0.69 RN hours, a 4-star staffing rating, and 37.0% nursing turnover.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS reports zero fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 58 beds and has an average daily population of 38.4 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is operated as a non-profit corporation, and no chain affiliation is listed in the available data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since October 2, 1970.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, which combine into an overall rating; here those are 3, 4, and 1 stars respectively, combining to an overall 2-star rating.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service lines like short-term rehab; contact the facility at 5708533135 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 5708533135 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review current ratings and inspection reports at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/395285?state=PA.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.