Nursing homes in Columbia, PA
Compare 2 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Columbia, part of the Lancaster area. Average overall CMS Five-Star rating is 4★ — above the national average (3.1★). Ratings are sourced from the latest CMS Care Compare provider extract.
Columbia, Pennsylvania, serves the 17512 ZIP code area with two nursing homes located within Lancaster County. According to current data from CMS Care Compare, these local facilities maintain an average overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars. St. Anne's Retirement Community stands out among these options, earning a top 5-star rating for its quality of care. Residents and families can utilize these standardized federal metrics to evaluate regional skilled nursing services.
Rating distribution
avg 4★ · 2 homesProvider mix in Columbia
2 organisations operate homes in this suburb.
What to look for in Columbia
- All homes in Columbia score 3★ or higher on compliance — a positive sign on regulatory standards.
- 1 of 2 home meets a 4★+ staffing benchmark — ask about RN coverage at night.
- 1 home holds the top 5★ overall rating — a useful shortlist starting point.
- 1 of 2 home sits below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.
All homes in Columbia
| ST ANNE'S RETIREMENT COMMUNITY ST. ANNE'S RETIREMENT COMMUNITY, INC. · Medium · Not for Profit | 5.0 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 4 |
| SUSQUEHANNA HEALTH AND WELLNESS CENTER SUSQUEHANNA REHABILITATION & WELLNESS CENTER LLC · Large · For Profit | 3.0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
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