Trillium Place
Within standard 12-15 month inspection cycle. Federal law requires annual inspections.
Trillium Place in Lancaster, Pennsylvania has a Trust Grade of B+, which means it is above average and recommended for families considering a nursing home. It ranks #134 out of 653 facilities in Pennsylvania, placing it in the top half, and #15 out of 31 in Lancaster County, indicating that there are only a few local options that are better. The facility is new and has no recorded trends since this is its first inspection. Staffing is a concern, with a rating of 3 out of 5 stars and a high turnover rate of 96%, much higher than the state average of 46%. However, the nursing home has no fines on record and received excellent ratings for overall quality, health inspections, and quality measures, reflecting a commitment to care despite the staffing challenges. Importantly, there were no deficiencies or incidents found during the inspection, suggesting a strong performance in maintaining care standards.
- Trust Score
- B+
- In Pennsylvania
- #134/653
- Safety Record
- Low Risk
- Inspections
- Too New
- Staff Stability ⚠ Watch
- 96% turnover. Very high, 48 points above average. Constant new faces learning your loved one's needs.
- Penalties ✓ Good
- No fines on record. Clean compliance history, better than most Pennsylvania facilities.
- Skilled Nurses ✓ Good
- Each resident gets 44 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) attention daily — more than average for Pennsylvania. RNs are trained to catch health problems early.
- Violations ✓ Good
- No deficiencies on record. Exceptional compliance history. Very rare.
The Good
-
5-Star Quality Measures · Strong clinical quality outcomes
-
Full Sprinkler Coverage · Fire safety systems throughout facility
-
No fines on record
Facility shows strength in quality measures, fire safety.
The Bad
50pts above Pennsylvania avg (47%)
Frequent staff changes - ask about care continuity
48 points above Pennsylvania average of 48%
The Ugly 0 deficiencies on record
Clean Inspection Record
This facility has zero deficiencies on record - the average nursing home has 7. Only 1% of facilities nationally achieve a completely clean inspection record.
Understanding Severity Codes (click to expand)
Questions to Ask on Your Visit
- "Why is there high staff turnover? How do you retain staff?"
- "Can I speak with families of current residents?"
- "What's your RN coverage like on weekends and overnight?"
Our Honest Assessment
- • Grade B+ (80/100). Above average facility, better than most options in Pennsylvania.
- • No major safety red flags. No abuse findings, life-threatening violations, or SFF status.
- • No fines on record. Clean compliance history, better than most Pennsylvania facilities.
- • No deficiencies on record. Exceptional compliance history. Very rare.
- • 96% turnover. Very high, 48 points above average. Constant new faces learning your loved one's needs.
About This Facility
What is Trillium Place's CMS Rating?
CMS assigns Trillium Place an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, which is considered much above average nationally. Within Pennsylvania, this rating places the facility higher than 99% of the state's 100 nursing homes. This rating reflects solid performance across the metrics CMS uses to evaluate nursing home quality.
How is Trillium Place Staffed?
CMS rates Trillium Place's staffing level at 3 out of 5 stars, which is average compared to other nursing homes. Staff turnover is 96%, which is 50 percentage points above the Pennsylvania average of 47%. High turnover can affect care consistency as new staff learn residents' individual needs. RN turnover specifically is 92%, which is notably high. RNs provide skilled clinical oversight, so turnover in this role can affect medical care quality.
What Have Inspectors Found at Trillium Place?
Based on CMS data, Trillium Place has no deficiency citations on record during the current review period. This is relatively uncommon - most facilities receive at least some citations during routine inspections.
Who Owns and Operates Trillium Place?
Trillium Place is owned by a non-profit organization. Non-profit facilities reinvest revenue into operations rather than distributing to shareholders. The facility operates independently rather than as part of a larger chain. With 160 certified beds and approximately 133 residents (about 83% occupancy), it is a mid-sized facility located in LANCASTER, Pennsylvania.
How Does Trillium Place Compare to Other Pennsylvania Nursing Homes?
Compared to the 100 nursing homes in Pennsylvania, Trillium Place's overall rating (5 stars) is above the state average of 3.0, staff turnover (96%) is significantly higher than the state average of 47%, and health inspection rating (5 stars) is much above the national benchmark.
What Should Families Ask When Visiting Trillium Place?
Based on this facility's data, families visiting should ask: "How do you ensure continuity of care given staff turnover, and what is your staff retention strategy?" "Can I visit during a mealtime to observe dining assistance and food quality?" "How do you handle medical emergencies, and what is your hospital transfer rate?" "Can I speak with family members of current residents about their experience?" These questions are particularly relevant given the facility's high staff turnover rate.
Is Trillium Place Safe?
Based on CMS inspection data, Trillium Place has a clean safety record: no substantiated abuse findings (meaning no confirmed cases of resident harm), no Immediate Jeopardy citations (the most serious violation level indicating risk of serious injury or death), and is not on the Special Focus Facility watch list (a federal program monitoring the lowest-performing 1% of nursing homes). The facility has a 5-star overall rating and ranks #1 of 100 nursing homes in Pennsylvania. While no facility is perfect, families should still ask about staff-to-resident ratios and recent inspection results during their visit.
Do Nurses at Trillium Place Stick Around?
Staff turnover at Trillium Place is high. At 96%, the facility is 50 percentage points above the Pennsylvania average of 47%. Registered Nurse turnover is particularly concerning at 92%. RNs handle complex medical decisions and coordinate care — frequent RN changes can directly impact care quality. High turnover means new staff may not know residents' individual needs, medications, or preferences. It can also be disorienting for residents, especially those with dementia who rely on familiar faces. Families should ask: What is causing the turnover? What retention programs are in place? How do you ensure care continuity during staff transitions?
Was Trillium Place Ever Fined?
Trillium Place has no federal fines on record. CMS issues fines when nursing homes fail to meet care standards or don't correct problems found during inspections. The absence of fines suggests the facility has either maintained compliance or corrected any issues before penalties were assessed. This is a positive indicator, though families should still review recent inspection reports for the full picture.
Is Trillium Place on Any Federal Watch List?
Trillium Place is not on any federal watch list. The most significant is the Special Focus Facility (SFF) program, which identifies the bottom 1% of nursing homes nationally based on persistent, serious quality problems. Not being on this list means the facility has avoided the pattern of deficiencies that triggers enhanced federal oversight. This is a positive indicator, though families should still review the facility's inspection history directly.