Fair Acres Geriatric Center
Lima, PA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 395780) · 778 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (610) 891-5700 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Fair Acres Geriatric Center has a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Pennsylvania state average of 2.97. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 1 star.
Fair Acres Geriatric Center reports total nurse staffing of 2.79 hours per resident per day, including 0.45 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 21.5%. CMS gives the facility a staffing rating of 1 out of 5 stars.
Fair Acres Geriatric Center has no federal fines on record — 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials. However, CMS does display its abuse warning icon for this facility, so families should review the full inspection record on Medicare Care Compare.
About this facility
Fair Acres Geriatric Center is a government (county)-owned nursing home in Lima, Delaware County, Pennsylvania, certified for 778 beds with an average of 442.2 residents. The facility has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since February 1989.
According to CMS Care Compare, Fair Acres holds an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the Pennsylvania state average of 2.97. Its four component ratings are: health inspection rating of 2, quality measure (QM) rating of 3, and staffing rating of 1.
CMS-reported nurse staffing levels show total nurse hours of 2.79 per resident per day, including 0.45 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 21.5%.
On penalties, CMS records show 0 federal fines totaling $0.00, and 0 payment denials — no federal fines on record. However, CMS displays its abuse warning icon for this facility, indicating an abuse-related citation; families should review the full inspection record on Care Compare for details before making a decision.
There is no indication in this data of Special Focus Facility status, and no ownership change has occurred in the past 12 months. No chain affiliation is listed in the available data.
Source: CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Fair Acres Geriatric Center has an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, which is below the Pennsylvania state average of 2.97.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Fair Acres Geriatric Center accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 2.79 hours per resident per day, including 0.45 RN hours, with a 21.5% nursing turnover rate; CMS rates staffing 1 out of 5 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
Yes, CMS displays its abuse warning icon for this facility; the data provided does not indicate Special Focus Facility status.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 778 beds and has an average of 442.2 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by county government (Government - County); no chain affiliation is listed in the available data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
Fair Acres Geriatric Center was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on February 1, 1989.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measure (QM) dimensions; here the ratings are 1, 2, 1, and 3 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify rehabilitation services; contact the facility at 6108915700 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 6108915700 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/395780?state=PA.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.