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Health Inspection

Hamilton Arms Center

September 26, 2025 · Lancaster, PA · 336 South West End Avenue
Citations 5
CMS Rating 3/5
Beds 94
Provider ID 395224
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Hamilton Arms Center
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Inspection Summary

HAMILTON ARMS CENTER in LANCASTER, PA — inspection on September 26, 2025.

Found 5 citations. Severity: Standard violations.

Health inspections identify deficiencies that facilities must correct within required timeframes. Violations range from minor documentation issues to serious safety concerns and are subject to follow-up verification.

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Inspection Findings

FF0641
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

Federal health inspectors cited HAMILTON ARMS CENTER in LANCASTER, PA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0641 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-09-26.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 5 deficiencies cited during this inspection of HAMILTON ARMS CENTER.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-11-11.

Federal health inspectors cited HAMILTON ARMS CENTER in LANCASTER, PA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0686 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-09-26.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 5 deficiencies cited during this inspection of HAMILTON ARMS CENTER.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-11-11.

Federal health inspectors cited HAMILTON ARMS CENTER in LANCASTER, PA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0689 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-09-26.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Scope/Severity Level G: isolated, actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy.

Actual harm to residents was documented as a result of this deficiency.

This was one of 5 deficiencies cited during this inspection of HAMILTON ARMS CENTER.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-11-11.

Federal health inspectors cited HAMILTON ARMS CENTER in LANCASTER, PA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0761 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-09-26.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: 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.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 5 deficiencies cited during this inspection of HAMILTON ARMS CENTER.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-11-11.

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Federal health inspectors cited HAMILTON ARMS CENTER in LANCASTER, PA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0812 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-09-26.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 5 deficiencies cited during this inspection of HAMILTON ARMS CENTER.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-11-11.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an F-tag violation?
F-tags are federal deficiency codes used by CMS to categorize nursing home violations. Each F-tag corresponds to a specific federal regulation (42 CFR Part 483). For example, F607 relates to abuse prevention policies, F880 relates to infection control.
Were these violations corrected?
Facilities must submit plans of correction and implement changes within required timeframes. CMS conducts follow-up inspections to verify corrections. Check the inspection report for specific correction dates and follow-up verification status.
How often do nursing home inspections happen?
CMS conducts unannounced inspections of all Medicare/Medicaid-certified nursing homes at least once per year. Additional inspections may occur based on complaints, facility-reported incidents, or follow-up to verify previous violations were corrected.
What should families do about these violations?
Families should: (1) Review the full inspection report for details, (2) Ask facility administration about specific corrective actions taken, (3) Check if this represents a pattern by reviewing prior inspections, (4) Compare with other facilities in LANCASTER, PA, (5) Report new concerns to state authorities.
Where can I see the full inspection report?
Complete inspection reports are available on Medicare.gov's Care Compare website (www.medicare.gov/care-compare). You can also request copies directly from HAMILTON ARMS CENTER or from the state Department of Health. Reports include deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines.


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