Staffing
CMS publishes a 3-star staffing rating for this facility.
RN staffing was 0.49 hours per resident day in 2026Q1, calculated from CMS PBJ records.
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HAMILTON ARMS CENTER has 94 certified beds in LANCASTER, Pennsylvania. The CMS overall rating is 3 of 5, compared with the Pennsylvania average of 3.0. The CMS health inspection rating is 3 of 5, compared with the Pennsylvania average of 2.8. The CMS staffing rating is 3 of 5. The latest standard health survey on Sep 26, 2025 lists 5 deficiencies, compared with the Pennsylvania average of 7.0. CMS records a fine of $2,659 dated Jan 8, 2024. CMS records a fine of $2,117 dated Jan 2, 2024. CMS records a fine of $4,233 dated Dec 11, 2023. Total nurse staffing is 3.33 hours per resident day in 2026Q1, compared with the Pennsylvania average of 3.88.
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At a glance
3 of 5
3 of 5
3 of 5
3 of 5
CMS has published 1 ownership-change record for this provider.
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Quality & care evidence
Staffing, inspections, and fire safety are separate CMS evidence families below.
Ownership & management
Current ownership uses CURRENT OWNED_BY evidence only. UNKNOWN is not a former owner.
These relationships were observed in an older snapshot. UNKNOWN does not mean former owner, previous owner, or that ownership ended.
Ownership change history
CMS publishes Change of Ownership records for this nursing home.
CMS records show an ownership change effective 2021-05-01.
These are CMS transaction records. They are not a Trust Hub quality, stability, or sale judgment.
Source freshness
Profile generated 2026-11-04. That timestamp is not CMS evidence freshness.
Methodology
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Facility information
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CMS designations
This CMS Certification Number appears in the latest CMS Nursing Home Provider Information extract of currently listed nursing homes.
CMS does not currently identify this nursing home as a Special Focus Facility or candidate in the loaded Provider Information extract.
CMS field value: (blank). Observed Aug 1, 2026.
CMS does not currently apply its abuse-icon designation to this facility in the loaded Provider Information extract.
CMS field value: N. Observed Aug 1, 2026.
Enrollment identity
These identifiers come from CMS SNF enrollment records linked to this CCN. They are not a substitute for the CMS Certification Number.
MDS quality measures
These MDS quality measures are individual CMS-published scores. They are not the CMS quality-measure star rating.
MDS source release 2026-08-01.
Decision guide
Factual evidence to examine before you decide. These summaries are not a score or recommendation.
CMS publishes a 3-star staffing rating for this facility.
RN staffing was 0.49 hours per resident day in 2026Q1, calculated from CMS PBJ records.
View staffing evidenceThe latest standard inspection on Sep 26, 2025 cited 5 deficiencies.
View inspection evidenceCMS-published records list 13 ownership or control parties.
CMS records show an ownership change effective May 2021.
View ownership evidenceCMS records show a $2,659 fine in the loaded enforcement dataset.
View enforcement evidence →Ownership & operation
Operator, licensee, owner, manager, and chain stay separate. A connected organization is not automatically the party that runs daily operations.
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Ownership
These are CMS-published ownership disclosures. Medicare enrollment ownership and managerial-control information is reported by enrolled providers through CMS forms; it is not an independent determination of beneficial ownership.
Organization · 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
Published ownership percentage: 100%
Association date reported to CMS: May 1, 2021
Other facilities connected through this exact CMS organization identity: 0 across PA.
Organization · 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
Published ownership percentage: 100%
Association date reported to CMS: May 1, 2021
Other facilities connected through this exact CMS organization identity: 0 across PA.
Individual · ADP OF THE SNF
Association date reported to CMS: Mar 25, 2025
Individual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Association date reported to CMS: May 1, 2021
Individual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Association date reported to CMS: May 1, 2021
Organization · 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
Published ownership percentage: 100%
Association date reported to CMS: May 1, 2021
Other facilities connected through this exact CMS organization identity: 0 across PA.
Individual · 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
Published ownership percentage: 100%
Association date reported to CMS: May 1, 2021
Organization · 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
Published ownership percentage: 100%
Association date reported to CMS: May 1, 2021
Other facilities connected through this exact CMS organization identity: 0 across PA.
Individual · ADP OF THE SNF
Association date reported to CMS: Mar 25, 2025
Individual · ADP OF THE SNF
Association date reported to CMS: Mar 25, 2025
Individual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Association date reported to CMS: May 1, 2021
Individual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Association date reported to CMS: May 1, 2021
Organization · Medicare-enrolled legal organization
Other facilities connected through this exact CMS organization identity: 0 across PA.
Roles are shown as CMS publishes them. Different CMS sources can describe different enrollment, ownership, and control concepts, so TrustHub keeps each source-specific disclosure distinct.
Inspections & deficiencies
Scope and severity terms below are CMS classifications. They are not a TrustHub score.
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
CMS scope/severity D: Isolated; No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy.
Correction status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 31, 2026)
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
CMS scope/severity D: Isolated; No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy.
Correction status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 31, 2026)
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
CMS scope/severity D: Isolated; No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy.
Correction status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 11, 2025)
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
CMS scope/severity D: Isolated; No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy.
Correction status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 11, 2025)
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
CMS scope/severity G: Isolated; Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy.
Correction status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 11, 2025)
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
CMS scope/severity D: Isolated; No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy.
Correction status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 11, 2025)
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
CMS scope/severity D: Isolated; No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy.
Correction status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 11, 2025)
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
CMS scope/severity D: Isolated; No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy.
Correction status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 2, 2025)
No health-deficiency rows were deterministically linked to this inspection.
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
CMS scope/severity D: Isolated; No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy.
Correction status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 23, 2024)
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
CMS scope/severity D: Isolated; No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy.
Correction status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 23, 2024)
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
CMS scope/severity D: Isolated; No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy.
Correction status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 23, 2024)
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
CMS scope/severity D: Isolated; No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy.
Correction status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 23, 2024)
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
CMS scope/severity D: Isolated; No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy.
Correction status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 23, 2024)
Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.
CMS scope/severity D: Isolated; No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy.
Correction status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 23, 2024)
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
CMS scope/severity E: Pattern; No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy.
Correction status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 23, 2024)
Prepare residents for a safe transfer or discharge from the nursing home.
CMS scope/severity D: Isolated; No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy.
Correction status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 26, 2024)
No health-deficiency rows were deterministically linked to this inspection.
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
CMS scope/severity D: Isolated; No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy.
Correction status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 29, 2023)
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
CMS scope/severity D: Isolated; No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy.
Correction status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 29, 2023)
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
CMS scope/severity D: Isolated; No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy.
Correction status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 29, 2023)
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
CMS scope/severity D: Isolated; No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy.
Correction status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 29, 2023)
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
CMS scope/severity E: Pattern; No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy.
Correction status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 29, 2023)
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
CMS scope/severity E: Pattern; No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy.
Correction status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 29, 2023)
No health-deficiency rows were deterministically linked to this inspection.
Penalties & enforcement
Published fine amount: $2,659.00
Published fine amount: $2,117.00
Published fine amount: $4,233.00
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Facility history
10 historical events available. Dates and values come from published CMS and official state regulator evidence, not a score.
2 deficiencies were recorded.
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5 deficiencies were recorded. That includes 1 higher-severity deficiency.
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1 deficiency was recorded.
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7 deficiencies were recorded.
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1 deficiency was recorded.
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CMS recorded a $2,659 civil monetary penalty.
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CMS recorded a $2,117 civil monetary penalty.
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CMS recorded a $4,233 civil monetary penalty.
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6 deficiencies were recorded.
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An ownership change was recorded. New organization: HAMILTON ARMS CENTER OPCO LLC.
336 SOUTH WEST END AVENUE OPERATIONS LLC → HAMILTON ARMS CENTER OPCO LLC
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Staffing
CMS staffing rating: 3 of 5 stars. CMS calculates that rating separately using its published methodology. The values below are calculations from daily PBJ records for 2026Q1 (current source quarter).
| Measure | Monday–Friday | Saturday–Sunday |
|---|---|---|
| Total nursing | 3.441 | 3.057 |
| RN categories | 0.573 | 0.298 |
Contract staff accounted for 1% of reported nursing hours included in this quarter calculation.
Reported RN-category hours per resident day were 0.006 lower than the prior loaded quarter.
Solid bar: Total nursing · Outlined bar: RN categories
| Quarter | Total nursing | RN categories | LPN/LVN | CNA | Contract share | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025Q2 | 3.366 | 0.586 | 0.924 | 1.856 | 0.9% | 91 |
| 2025Q3 | 3.352 | 0.529 | 0.956 | 1.867 | 1.3% | 92 |
| 2025Q4 | 3.301 | 0.5 | 0.965 | 1.836 | 0.2% | 92 |
| 2026Q1 | 3.33 | 0.494 | 0.996 | 1.84 | 1% | 90 |
Hours-per-resident-day values are calculated by this platform from CMS-published daily PBJ hours and MDS census. For each displayed period, included hours are summed and divided by the summed census for days with a positive census. They are not CMS case-mix-adjusted staffing measures or a staffing rating.
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