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Fair Acres Geriatric Center
340 N. Middletown Road, Lima, PA 19037
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Fair Acres Geriatric Center is a Government, county nursing home in Lima, Pennsylvania, certified for 778 beds and caring for about 442 residents a day.
CMS gives it 1 of 5 stars overall, below the Pennsylvania median of 3; the health inspection rating is 2, staffing 1 and quality measures 3.
Inspectors recorded 10 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (8, 2, 0 by cycle, most recent first), 2 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 1.3 per 100 beds, fewer than the state median of 22.2.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 2.8 hours per resident per day (0.5 RN), below the Pennsylvania median of 3.6; nursing staff turnover is 21.5%.
CMS flags that the facility carries the CMS abuse icon.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Delaware Co. median | Pennsylvania median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 10 | 19 | 26 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 1.3 | 16.7 | 22.2 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 2.8 | 3.7 | 3.6 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.5 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 21.5% | 41.0% | 44.3% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (28 in the county, 656 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Pennsylvania average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 13 Feb 2026, 24 Jan 2025.
Severity mix: J ×1 G ×1 D ×8
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Jul 2026 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | J | Complaint investigation | Past Non-Compliance |
| 2 Jul 2026 | F0835 | Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. | D | Complaint investigation | Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction |
| 13 Feb 2026 | F0602 | Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. | G | Standard survey | 23 Feb 2026 |
| 13 Feb 2026 | F0552 | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. | D | Standard survey | 23 Feb 2026 |
| 13 Feb 2026 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 23 Feb 2026 |
| 13 Feb 2026 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 23 Feb 2026 |
| 13 Feb 2026 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 23 Feb 2026 |
| 13 Feb 2026 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Standard survey | 23 Feb 2026 |
| 18 Jul 2025 | F0585 | Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. | D | Complaint investigation | 18 Aug 2025 |
| 24 Jan 2025 | F0756 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | D | Standard survey | 24 Jan 2025 |
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this facility in the period covered.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Pennsylvania average. Turnover: nursing staff 21.5%, RNs 21.1%; 0 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Pennsylvania median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 19.1% | 15.9% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 1.2% | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 2.4% | 2.9% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 5.4% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 13.3% | 16.1% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 5.2% | 4.5% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 27.9% | 17.2% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: government, county. Legal business name: County Of Delaware.
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| County of Delaware | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 01/01/1966 |
| County of Delaware | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/1980 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Delaware County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beaumont At Bryn Mawr | Bryn Mawr | 44 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 4.5 | — | 15 Aug 2024 |
| Broomall Manor | Broomall | 114 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4.4 | — | 16 Jan 2026 |
| Continuing Care At Maris Grove | Glen Mills | 66 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 16 | 24.2 | $23K | 24 Jun 2026 |
| HCC At White Horse Village | Newtown Square | 55 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 5.5 | — | 9 Jan 2025 |
| Little Flower Manor | Darby | 127 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 3.9 | — | 11 Dec 2025 |
| Monticello House | Media | 86 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 2.3 | — | 18 Jun 2026 |
| Rosewood Gardens Rehabilitation and Nursing Center | Broomall | 146 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 2.7 | — | 6 Feb 2026 |
| William Hood Dunwoody Care Ctr | Newtown Square | 81 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6.2 | — | 4 Apr 2025 |
All 28 facilities in Delaware County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Fair Acres Geriatric Center been cited for?
10 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 2 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Pennsylvania median is 26 per facility.
Has Fair Acres Geriatric Center been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Fair Acres Geriatric Center compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 2.8 hours per resident per day against a Pennsylvania median of 3.6 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Fair Acres Geriatric Center?
Ownership type is government, county. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include County of Delaware. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Fair Acres Geriatric Center last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 2 Jul 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 13 Feb 2026.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.