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Hamilton Arms Center

336 South West End Avenue · Lancaster, PA 17603 · 94 certified beds

(717) 393-0419

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About Hamilton Arms Center

Hamilton Arms Center is a nursing home in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Its capacity is 94 beds, below the Lancaster County median of 106 for nursing homes. It is run by a for-profit operator and is part of Hachc LLC. It is Medicare certified. Its public inspection record shows 22 citations, the most recent on February 25, 2026. CMS also lists 5 fines or payment denials against it. Nurse staffing averages 3.27 hours per resident per day. It is one of 10 nursing homes listed in Lancaster. Its public records were last updated in October 2026.

Public record

CMS Care Compare, updated October 2026

Certification

Medicare-certified.

Ratings

Overall

2.0

Staffing

2.0

Quality measures

3.0

CMS Care Compare, October 2026.

Inspection history (22)

Records from October 2023 to February 2026.

  • February 25, 2026

    Tag F0684

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 31, 2026.

  • February 25, 2026

    Tag F0550

    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 31, 2026.

  • September 26, 2025

    Tag F0812

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 11, 2025.

  • September 26, 2025

    Tag F0761

    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.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 11, 2025.

  • September 26, 2025

    Tag F0686

    Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 11, 2025.

  • September 26, 2025

    Tag F0689

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Severity G: isolated, actual harm. Corrected November 11, 2025.

  • September 26, 2025

    Tag F0641

    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 11, 2025.

  • June 5, 2025

    Tag F0684

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 2, 2025.

  • September 6, 2024

    Tag F0641

    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 23, 2024.

  • September 6, 2024

    Tag F0790

    Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 23, 2024.

  • September 6, 2024

    Tag F0880

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 23, 2024.

  • September 6, 2024

    Tag F0609

    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 23, 2024.

  • September 6, 2024

    Tag F0582

    Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 23, 2024.

  • September 6, 2024

    Tag F0610

    Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 23, 2024.

  • September 6, 2024

    Tag F0684

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 23, 2024.

  • July 15, 2024

    Tag F0624

    Prepare residents for a safe transfer or discharge from the nursing home.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected August 26, 2024.

  • October 6, 2023

    Tag F0755

    Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 29, 2023.

  • October 6, 2023

    Tag F0684

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 29, 2023.

  • October 6, 2023

    Tag F0760

    Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 29, 2023.

  • October 6, 2023

    Tag F0880

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 29, 2023.

See the source data on data.cms.gov (opens in a new tab)

Penalties (5)

Total fines: $9,009

  • July 20, 2026 · Fine

    CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $14,380 against this nursing home on July 20, 2026.

  • September 26, 2025 · Fine

    CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $13,065 against this nursing home on September 26, 2025.

  • January 8, 2024 · Fine

    CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $2,659 against this nursing home on January 8, 2024.

  • January 2, 2024 · Fine

    CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $2,117 against this nursing home on January 2, 2024.

  • December 11, 2023 · Fine

    CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $4,233 against this nursing home on December 11, 2023.

See the source data on data.cms.gov (opens in a new tab)

Staffing

3.27 nurse hours per resident per day in Q2 2026, about the same as in Q4 2025.

From the payroll records nursing homes file with CMS.

Ownership

For profit

  • Parent company: Hachc LLC

Typical cost

CareScout Cost of Care Survey, 2025

This provider's prices aren't public. Here is what the same care typically costs in Pennsylvania.

Nursing Homes

Pennsylvania median$11,954/mo

Nearby alternatives

Other licensed providers in Lancaster.

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