About United Zion Retirement CommuniUnited Zion Retirement Communi is located at 722 Furnace Hill Pike, Lititz, PA, reachable at (717) 626-2071. This Non profit – Corporation facility operates 59.0 certified beds and serves an average of 56 residents per day. Medicare and Medicaid services have been provided since 1984-02-01. Notably, United Zion Retirement Communi has maintained a perfect 5-star overall rating for all five years from 2022 to 2026, placing it among the top-performing facilities in PA.
#345 of 14703 nationally – #24 of 657 in Pennsylvania
Who Is This Facility Best For?
United Zion Retirement Communi is a strong choice for families in the Lititz, PA area seeking a well-inspected, high-quality care environment. It scores well for both long-term residents and short-stay rehabilitation patients. Above-average staffing levels make it a good option for residents needing intensive nursing care.
Overall Rating 2022-2026
Total Nurse Hours/Day 2022-2026
Current Ratings (2026)
Overall Rating
★★★★★5 / 5
Health Inspection
★★★★★5 / 5
Staffing Rating
★★★★★5 / 5
Quality Measures (QM)
★★★★★5 / 5
Long-Stay QM Rating
★★★★★5 / 5
Short-Stay QM Rating
★★★★★4 / 5
5-Year Rating Trends
Overall Rating
Health Inspection Rating
Quality of Care (QM)
Staffing Rating
Average Residents per Day
Occupancy % (Residents / Beds)
Staffing InsightUnited Zion Retirement Communi currently provides 4 hours 50 minutes of total nurse staffing per resident per day, including 55 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) coverage. The CMS Staffing Rating of 5 out of 5 reflects strong nurse coverage. Total nursing staff turnover is 22.1%, near the national average.
Current Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)
National average total nurse staffing is approximately 3.5 hours per day
Weekend Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)
Weekend Total Nurse Hours4 hours 9 minutes
Weekend Registered Nurse (RN) Hours48 minutes
Weekend staffing is typically lower than weekday levels. Ask the facility about their weekend nurse-to-resident ratios.
5-Year Staffing Trends
Total Nurse Hours/Day
Registered Nurse (RN) Hours/Day
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hours/Day
Nurse Aide Hours/Day
Total Staff Turnover %
Registered Nurse (RN) Turnover %
Compliance SummaryIn the current reporting period, the facility received 1 fine(s) totaling $7,443. No substantiated complaints have been recorded in the available data.
Nationally, United Zion Retirement Communi ranks 345th out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 92.2/100), placing it in the top 5% nationwide. Within PA, it ranks 24th out of 657 nursing homes. In Lititz, it ranks 2nd out of 5 facilities. Among facilities sharing its ZIP code, it ranks 2nd of 5. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #1,522 nationally and RN hours rank #2,521 nationally (#155 in PA).
Total Nurse Staffing – Year-by-Year National and State Ranks
Year
Hours/Day
National Rank
PA State Rank
Note
2022
4.20
#3,250 / 14,703
#109 / 657
Top 25%
2023
4.48
#2,180 / 14,703
#79 / 657
Top 25%
2024
4.36
#2,571 / 14,703
#113 / 657
Top 25%
2025
4.52
#2,243 / 14,703
#103 / 657
Top 25%
2026
4.83
#1,522 / 14,703
#69 / 657
Top 25%
Registered Nurse (RN) Hours – Year-by-Year National and State Ranks
Year
Hours/Day
National Rank
PA State Rank
Note
2022
0.64
#6,194 / 14,703
#400 / 657
Above average
2023
0.67
#4,993 / 14,703
#318 / 657
Above average
2024
0.68
#4,870 / 14,703
#321 / 657
Above average
2025
0.73
#4,365 / 14,703
#269 / 657
Above average
2026
0.92
#2,521 / 14,703
#155 / 657
Top 25%
Total Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)
Registered Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)
Frequently Asked Questions
United Zion Retirement Communi is certified as a Medicare and Medicaid facility and has been approved to provide these services since 1984-02-01. Medicare covers short-term skilled nursing care (typically up to 100 days after a qualifying hospital stay). Medicaid covers long-term care for residents who meet financial eligibility requirements. Contact the facility at (717) 626-2071 or your local Medicaid office to verify current eligibility.
United Zion Retirement Communi holds an overall CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) rating of 5 out of 5 stars. This is made up of three components: Health Inspection (5★), Staffing (5★), and Quality of Resident Care (5★). Our independent composite quality score — which uses the raw underlying CMS numbers to break ties between similarly-rated facilities — is 92.2/100, placing it #345 of 14703 facilities nationally and #24 of 657 in Pennsylvania. Star ratings are a useful starting point, but the composite score and individual sub-ratings give a more complete picture for families comparing facilities.
Each resident at United Zion Retirement Communi receives a reported average of 4 hours 50 minutes of total nurse staffing per day. This breaks down as: Registered Nurse (RN) coverage — 55 minutes; Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) — 1 hour 9 minutes; Nurse Aide — 2 hours 46 minutes. On weekends, total nurse staffing is 4 hours 9 minutes per resident per day. The CMS Staffing Rating for this facility is 5 out of 5. The national average for total nursing hours is approximately 3.5 hrs/day. Total nursing staff turnover is 22.1%. Families are encouraged to ask about current staffing schedules during their facility visit.
In the current reporting period, the facility received 1 fine(s) totaling $7,443. No substantiated complaints have been recorded in the available data. In the most recent CMS reporting period, the facility received 1 fine(s) totaling $7,443, and 0 Medicare payment denial(s). Total penalties: 1. The Total Weighted Health Survey Score is 2.0 (lower scores are better). Full inspection history and complaint details are available at medicare.gov/care-compare.
Nationally, United Zion Retirement Communi ranks 345th out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 92.2/100), placing it in the top 5% nationwide. Within PA, it ranks 24th out of 657 nursing homes. In Lititz, it ranks 2nd out of 5 facilities. Among facilities sharing its ZIP code, it ranks 2nd of 5. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #1,522 nationally and RN hours rank #2,521 nationally (#155 in PA). Our composite quality score of 92.2/100 weighs health inspections, quality of resident care, staffing hours, compliance record, and five-year performance trends — giving a more complete picture than CMS star ratings alone, which can place hundreds of facilities in the same 5-star bucket. To browse and compare all nursing homes in Lititz, visit: https://nursinghomesnearme.org/pennsylvania/lititz/
Data Disclaimer: All data on this page is sourced exclusively from the official CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services) Nursing Home Compare dataset, covering reporting periods from 2022 through 2026. This includes facility ratings, staffing hours, inspection scores, fines, complaints, and geographic coordinates. NursingHomesNearMe.org does not independently verify, collect, or alter this data. Composite scores and rankings are calculated by NursingHomesNearMe.org – learn how rankings are calculated. Information may not reflect current facility conditions. Always contact the facility directly and verify at medicare.gov/care-compare before making care decisions.