St Anne'S Retirement Community
Columbia, PA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 395806) · 119 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (717) 285-5443 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
St Anne's Retirement Community in Columbia, PA has a CMS overall star rating of 5 out of 5, above the Pennsylvania state average of 2.97. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is 5 stars.
St Anne's Retirement Community reports total nurse staffing of about 5.02 hours per resident per day, including 1.25 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 25.0%. CMS gives the facility a staffing star rating of 5 out of 5.
St Anne's Retirement Community has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials reported by CMS. No abuse icon or Special Focus program designation was indicated in the data for this facility.
About this facility
St Anne's Retirement Community is a non-profit corporation-owned nursing home in Columbia, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, certified to participate in both Medicare and Medicaid since March 1990. The facility is certified for 119 beds and reports an average daily census of 74.1 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, St Anne's Retirement Community holds an overall star rating of 5 out of 5, above the Pennsylvania state average of 2.97. This overall score is built from a health inspection rating of 4 stars, a quality measure (QM) rating of 4 stars, and a staffing rating of 5 stars.
CMS-reported nurse staffing levels show total nurse hours of 5.02 per resident per day, with 1.25 of those hours provided by registered nurses. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 25.0%.
On penalties, CMS records show 0 federal fines totaling $0.00, and 0 payment denials — no federal fines on record for this facility. No abuse icon and no Special Focus program designation are indicated in the data provided for this facility. There is no record of a change in ownership within the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator. No chain affiliation data was provided.
Families should verify current details directly on Medicare Care Compare, as this profile reflects a snapshot of CMS data.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
St Anne's Retirement Community has an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Pennsylvania state average of 2.97.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
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 5.02 hours per resident per day, including 1.25 RN hours, with a 25.0% nursing turnover rate, earning a 5-star staffing rating.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No — CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials.
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 a Special Focus program designation for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 119 beds and has an average daily census of 74.1 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a non-profit corporation; no chain affiliation is listed in the available data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since March 31, 1990.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes separate ratings for health inspections (4 stars), staffing (5 stars), quality measures (4 stars), and an overall rating (5 stars) that combines these components.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not included in the provided CMS data; contact the facility at (717) 285-5443 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour specifics; contact the facility at (717) 285-5443 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest CMS data for St Anne's Retirement Community at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/395806?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.