Quick answers
- Where is Fair Acres Geriatric Center?
- 340 N. Middletown Road, Lima, PA 19037, in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.
- What is the phone number of Fair Acres Geriatric Center?
- (610) 891-5700, as listed by Medicare (CMS).
- What is the Medicare star rating of Fair Acres Geriatric Center?
- Medicare overall rating: 3 out of 5 stars (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).
- Has Fair Acres Geriatric Center been fined?
- Medicare lists 2 fines totaling $36,255.
- What did inspectors find at Fair Acres Geriatric Center?
- In its last three inspection cycles (February 8, 2024 to July 2, 2026), Medicare lists 9 health citations; the most serious was level J. 2 were level G or higher (actual harm or immediate jeopardy). See the list below (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).
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Inspections, fines and staffing
In its last three inspection cycles (February 8, 2024 to July 2, 2026), Fair Acres Geriatric Center had 9 health citations; the most serious was level J (immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety). 2 of them were level G or higher (actual harm or immediate jeopardy). It was fined $36,255 in total (2 fines, the latest on July 2, 2026). Nurse staffing is 4.16 hours per resident per day; the Pennsylvania average is 3.90 and the national average is 3.90.
Source: Medicare (CMS) Provider Data Catalog, data updated October 1, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026.
Inspection history: last three cycles
State inspectors visit about once a year and also investigate complaints. Each citation (deficiency) has a tag number and a letter, A to L. The letter shows how serious the problem was and how many residents it affected.
What the letters A to L mean
| Seriousness | Isolated (a few residents) | Pattern (some) | Widespread (many) |
|---|---|---|---|
| No actual harm, potential for minimal harm | A | B | C |
| No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | D | E | F |
| Actual harm to residents | G | H | I |
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J | K | L |
Source: the scope and severity grid Medicare (CMS) uses for nursing home citations.
Most recent cycle: February 13, 2026 — 7 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: February 13, 2026 (standard health inspection); July 2, 2026 (complaint investigation).
F0600 Level J
“Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.”
immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety; isolated (a few residents) · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
F0602 Level G
“Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.”
actual harm to residents; isolated (a few residents) · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Show 5 less serious citations (levels A to F)
F0552 Level D
“Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.”
F0641 Level D
“Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.”
F0656 Level D
“Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.”
F0684 Level D
“Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.”
F0692 Level D
“Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.”
Previous cycle: January 24, 2025 — 2 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: January 24, 2025 (standard health inspection); July 18, 2025 (complaint investigation).
Show 2 citations (levels A to F, no actual harm)
F0585 Level D
“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.”
F0756 Level D
“Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.”
Earlier cycle: February 8, 2024 — no health citations
Inspections in this cycle: February 8, 2024 (standard health inspection).
Citation descriptions are Medicare’s official wording. “From a complaint” means the citation came from a complaint investigation instead of the regular yearly inspection.
Full inspection reports on Medicare Care Compare →
Fire safety citations (25)
K0353 Level F
“Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.”
K0918 Level F
“Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.”
K0133 Level E
“Install a two-hour-resistant firewall separation.”
K0211 Level E
“Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.”
K0222 Level E
“Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.”
K0293 Level E
“Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.”
K0347 Level E
“Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.”
K0363 Level E
“Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.”
K0372 Level E
“Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.”
K0911 Level E
“Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.”
K0923 Level E
“Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.”
K0345 Level F
“Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.”
K0918 Level F
“Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.”
K0321 Level E
“Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.”
K0355 Level E
“Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.”
K0374 Level E
“Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.”
K0920 Level E
“Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.”
K0923 Level E
“Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.”
K0741 Level F
“Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.”
K0131 Level E
“Meet requirements for sections of health care facilities separated by fire resistive construction.”
K0211 Level E
“Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.”
K0225 Level E
“Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.”
K0911 Level E
“Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.”
K0923 Level E
“Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.”
K0355 Level C
“Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.”
Fines and payment denials
Total fines over about the last three years: $36,255 (2 fines). A payment denial means Medicare stopped paying for new admissions for a time.
| Date | Penalty | Amount or length |
|---|---|---|
| July 2, 2026 | Fine | $23,520 |
| February 13, 2026 | Fine | $12,735 |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Penalties file, data updated October 1, 2026.
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from the payroll records nursing homes send to Medicare, next to the state and national averages.
| Measure | This home | Pennsylvania | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day | 0.67 | 0.78 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurse (LPN) hours per resident per day | 1.08 | 0.90 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day | 2.41 | 2.22 | 2.35 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day | 4.16 | 3.90 | 3.90 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day on the weekend | 3.84 | 3.52 | 3.43 |
| RN hours per resident per day on the weekend | 0.49 | 0.55 | 0.48 |
| Nursing staff turnover (per year) | 30.7% | 44.6% | 45.3% |
| RN turnover (per year) | 31.5% | 39.4% | 42.5% |
| Administrators who left in the last year | 0.0 | 0.5 | 0.5 |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Provider Information and State US Averages, data updated October 1, 2026.
Owners and operator
Legal business name: County of Delaware.
Owners and managers Medicare lists (1)
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| County of Delaware | Direct owner | 100% | January 1, 1966 |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Ownership file, data updated October 1, 2026. Only owners with an ownership interest and management companies are shown.
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Key facts
| Type | Nursing home |
|---|---|
| Certified beds | 778 |
| Average residents per day | 448.8 |
| Takes part in | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Ownership | Government – county |
| Legal business name | County of Delaware |
| First approved by Medicare/Medicaid | 1989-02-01 |
| Resident and family councils | Resident and family councils |
| Sprinklers in all required areas | Yes |
| Changed ownership in the last 12 months | No |
| Address | 340 N. Middletown Road, Lima, PA 19037 |
| County | Delaware County |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| Phone | (610) 891‑5700 |
| CMS Certification Number | 395780 |
| Name in Medicare records | FAIR ACRES GERIATRIC CENTER |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
What to ask when you call or visit
A general checklist for any nursing home, not advice about this one. Medicare also publishes guides on medicare.gov.
- Is the home certified by Medicare and/or Medicaid, and does it have a bed for the care you need (short-term rehab or long-term care)?
- Can you see the latest state inspection report? Ask how any problems found were fixed.
- How many nurses and aides work on each shift, at night and on weekends? Is there a registered nurse on site at all times?
- Which doctors see residents, and how often? What happens in a medical emergency, and which hospital is used?
- What therapy (physical, occupational, speech) is offered, and how many days a week?
- Are residents clean, dressed and taking part in activities? Do staff speak to them kindly and answer call lights quickly?
- What do the daily rate and extra services cost, and what do Medicare, Medicaid or your insurance pay? Ask for it in writing.
- Is there a resident council and a family council? How are complaints handled? Ask for the long-term care ombudsman’s contact.
- Are meals appetizing, and can the home meet special diets, language needs and religious or cultural preferences?
- Visit more than once, including at a mealtime or in the evening, without an appointment.
Other nursing homes nearby
By straight-line distance (not driving distance).
- Willowbrooke Court SKD Care Center at Lima Estates0.0 mi · Lima, PA · 5 of 5 stars
- Willowbrooke Court-Granite0.6 mi · Media, PA · 5 of 5 stars
- Sterling Health Care and Rehab Center2.8 mi · Media, PA · 2 of 5 stars
- Hcc at White Horse Village3.5 mi · Newtown Square, PA · 5 of 5 stars
- Monticello House3.5 mi · Media, PA · 4 of 5 stars
Nearest hospital emergency rooms
- Riddle Memorial Hospital1.1 mi · Media, PA · Acute Care Hospital
- Mercy Catholic Medical Center- Mercy Fitzgerald9.4 mi · Darby, PA · Acute Care Hospital
- Chester County Hospital9.7 mi · West Chester, PA · Acute Care Hospital
Sources
- Provider Information — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare profile of this provider
- Health Deficiencies — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Fire Safety Deficiencies — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Penalties — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Ownership — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- State US Averages — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Survey Summary — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Citation Code Look-up — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Inspection Dates — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13