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United Zion Retirement Communi

722 Furnace Hill Pike, Lititz, PA 17543

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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.

This page uses data from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), published on October 28, 2026. CMS updates its data about once a month.

CMS star ratings

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.

  1. CMS update of May 27, 2026

    • Ownership

      CMS lists this home under a new chain.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

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  4. 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.

  5. 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.

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  6. CMS update of July 30, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.

  7. CMS update of April 30, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.

  8. CMS update of September 26, 2024

    • Fine

      CMS changed the fine from September 29, 2023 from $11,450 to $7,443.

  9. 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.

  10. 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.

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  11. 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.

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  12. CMS update of January 31, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.

  13. 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.

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  14. 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.

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Owners and managers

CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.

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.

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