HAMILTON ARMS CENTER
336 SOUTH WEST END AVENUE
LANCASTER PA 17603
Phone: 7173930419
Abuse icon For profit - Limited Liability company
Official CMS provider data, processing date 2026-09-01. Not an endorsement.
- Overall rating vs. the Pennsylvania average: 1.0 star lower (3.0), below average
- Overall rating vs. the national average: 1.0 star lower (3.0), below average
- Overall rating vs. the Lancaster average: 1.5 star lower (3.5), below average
CMS records a substantiated abuse citation for this facility in the most recent three inspection cycles.
Facility details
Size, ownership, and inspection history as reported to CMS.
| Certified beds | 94 |
| Average residents per day | 90.4 |
| Occupancy | 96% |
| Ownership | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| County | Lancaster |
| Provider type | Medicare and Medicaid |
| First certified for Medicare & Medicaid | 1967-12-15 |
| CMS certification number (CCN) | 395224 |
| Health deficiencies in the latest inspection cycle | 8 |
Staffing and turnover
Staffing hours and turnover are among the most predictive measures CMS publishes.
| Adjusted total nurse staffing hours per resident per day | 3.36 |
| Reported total nurse staffing hours per resident per day | 3.33 |
| Registered nurse turnover | 30.8% |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 33.7% |
| Resident and family council | No |
Fines and penalties
Civil money penalties and payment denials on record, as published by CMS.
| Fines (count) | 5 |
| Fines (total value) | $36,454 |
| Payment denials | 0 |
| Total penalties | 5 |
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Is HAMILTON ARMS CENTER highly rated?
CMS rates it 2 out of 5 overall, which CMS labels "Below average". Health inspections rate 2, staffing 3, and quality measures 3.
How many beds does HAMILTON ARMS CENTER have?
CMS certifies 94 beds; the facility reports an average of 90.4 residents per day (about 96% occupancy).
Does HAMILTON ARMS CENTER have any fines or citations?
Yes. CMS records $36,454 in fines and 0 payment denials for this facility.
Has HAMILTON ARMS CENTER been cited for abuse?
CMS records a substantiated abuse citation for this facility in the most recent three inspection cycles.