United Zion Retirement Communi
722 Furnace Hill Pike, Lititz, PA 17543
United Zion Retirement Communi is a nursing home in Lititz, Pennsylvania. This page lists the citations, fines and star ratings that CMS publishes for it. Each one has a date and a link to CMS.
CMS star ratings
- 5 of 5CMS overall star rating
- 4 of 5CMS health inspection star rating
- 5 of 5CMS staffing star rating
- 4 of 5CMS quality measures star rating
Facts from CMS
- Phone
- (717) 626-2071
- Last standard health inspection
- August 8, 2025 (1 year ago)
- Certified beds
- 59
- Residents per day, on average
- 55.3
- Ownership type
- Non profit - Corporation
- Legal business name
- United Zion Retirement Community
- Chain
- Friends Services for the Aging
- Takes part in
- Medicare and Medicaid
Fewer health citations than the Pennsylvania average (4 vs 31).
Inspections, fines and changes
This list shows every citation and fine in CMS's current data, which covers about the last three years. It also shows changes CMS made to this home's ratings and records.
CMS update of May 27, 2026
Ownership
CMS lists this home under a new chain.
CMS update of April 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
1 citation
Health inspection on February 4, 2026
CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
Severity G is the second-highest of CMS's four levels. It means a resident was harmed.
113 of 656 Pennsylvania homes (17%) got a citation at the actual harm level in 2026.
Citation F0689. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 23, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0689 2 times since 2023.
CMS update of November 20, 2025
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
4 citations
Fire safety inspection on August 8, 2025
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation K0291. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 5, 2025.
Citation K0918. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 5, 2025.
Citation K0211. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 5, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for K0211 2 times since 2024.
Citation K0511. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 5, 2025.
CMS update of July 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
CMS update of April 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of September 26, 2024
Fine
CMS changed the fine from September 29, 2023 from $11,450 to $7,443.
CMS update of July 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
2 citations
Health inspection on July 18, 2024
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation F0661. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 19, 2024.
Citation F0758. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 19, 2024.
3 citations
Fire safety inspection on July 18, 2024
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation K0161. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Use approved construction type or materials.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 15, 2024.
CMS has cited this home for K0161 2 times since 2023.
Citation K0211. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 15, 2024.
Citation K0754. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide properly sized and located linen or trash receptacles.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 15, 2024.
CMS update of January 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
1 citation
Health inspection on September 29, 2023
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Severity G is the second-highest of CMS's four levels. It means a resident was harmed.
22 of 656 Pennsylvania homes (3%) got a citation at the actual harm level in 2023.
Citation F0689. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 23, 2023.
4 citations
Fire safety inspection on September 29, 2023
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation K0161. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Use approved construction type or materials.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 10, 2023.
Citation K0321. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 10, 2023.
Citation K0353. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 10, 2023.
Citation K0912. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Have power receptacles that are properly grounded.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 10, 2023.
Owners and managers
CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.
- UNITED ZION RETIREMENT COMMUNITY5% or greater direct ownership interest · 100% · since 01/01/1966
- BANKUNITED, NAOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 07/02/2024
- COVENANT ALLIANCE REHAB EAST LLCOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 05/18/2015
- FOREFRONT HEALTHCARE, LLCOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 04/15/2024
- FRIENDS SERVICES FOR THE AGINGOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/01/2025
- WELLSPAN MEDICAL GROUPOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 06/29/2015
- AGUILLARD, CHRISTOPHEROperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 07/19/2021
- BASHORE, MITCHELLOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 05/05/2021
- DIAZ, KATIRIA-MARIEOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/06/2025
- ELMORE, RAYMONDOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 08/13/2024
- FAUS, JESSICAOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 08/15/2019
- GROFF, HOLLYOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 09/01/2022
- HAUPT, ELLENOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 09/26/2018
- HENRY-ISAAC, JANETOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 09/22/2021
- KOLOCIN, KARLEYOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 11/17/2021
- LEON, JAMIEOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/01/2021
- MALLOZZI, MARIANOOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 06/29/2015
- MAST, WENDYOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 04/05/2021
- MATLOW, LEAOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/01/2025
- MUSSER, MATTHEWOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 10/23/2020
- SOUDERS, ZACHARYOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 04/26/2017
- VERDEGEM, MARILYN SUEOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 05/07/2018
Questions
When was United Zion Retirement Communi last inspected?
CMS lists August 8, 2025 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.
How many citations (violations) does United Zion Retirement Communi have?
CMS lists 4 health citations since September 29, 2023. CMS also calls these deficiencies.
Has United Zion Retirement Communi been fined?
CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.
What is the CMS star rating of United Zion Retirement Communi?
Its CMS overall star rating is 5 of 5.
Is United Zion Retirement Communi a Special Focus Facility?
No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.