Government Medicare Medicaid

FAIR ACRES GERIATRIC CENTER

340 N. MIDDLETOWN ROAD, Lima, PA 19037

1.0 CMS Rating
Government - County
778 Certified Beds
17 Safety Score

Based on 2026 CMS Data

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Resident & Family Councils Active

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Care Quality Indicators

Pressure Ulcers (High Risk) 5.21%

Lower is better

Antipsychotic Medication Use 27.86%

Lower is better

Falls with Major Injury 2.36%

Lower is better

Short-Stay Rehospitalized 17.49%

Lower is better

How FAIR ACRES GERIATRIC CENTER Compares

FAIR ACRES GERIATRIC CENTER is a 778-bed government-owned nursing facility in Lima, Pennsylvania. It holds an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Pennsylvania average of 3.0 stars. Its lowest sub-rating is staffing at 1 star. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (27.9%) is above the Pennsylvania average of 17.7% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 778 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 57% occupied.

Among the 2 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Lima, 1 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 3.0 stars.

By the numbers vs. Pennsylvania average

  • Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 27.9% — worse than the Pennsylvania average of 17.7% (57% higher).
  • Falls with major injury: 2.4% — better than the Pennsylvania average of 3.2% (26% lower).
  • High-risk pressure ulcers: 5.2% — worse than the Pennsylvania average of 4.8%.
  • Short-stay rehospitalization: 17.5% — better than the Pennsylvania average of 22.5%.

CMS has flagged this facility with an abuse icon, indicating a recent citation involving abuse, neglect, or misappropriation of resident property. This is an important point to raise directly during any tour or call.

Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Pennsylvania averages across 656 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.

Questions to Ask FAIR ACRES GERIATRIC CENTER

Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing FAIR ACRES GERIATRIC CENTER with other nursing homes in Lima.

What incident led to the CMS abuse icon for FAIR ACRES GERIATRIC CENTER, and what changed afterward?

Ask for the citation date, plan of correction, staff retraining steps, and how leadership monitors for repeat issues.

How is FAIR ACRES GERIATRIC CENTER addressing its health inspections rating?

CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.

What is FAIR ACRES GERIATRIC CENTER doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?

Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 27.9% here versus 17.7% across Pennsylvania. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.

What practices help FAIR ACRES GERIATRIC CENTER keep falls with major injury below the state average?

Falls with major injury is 2.4% here versus 3.2% across Pennsylvania. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.

Why is FAIR ACRES GERIATRIC CENTER's occupancy below many full facilities?

The facility reports roughly 57% occupancy across 778 certified beds. Lower occupancy can mean availability, but families should ask whether renovations, staffing, reputation, or service mix are factors.

How can a new family connect with existing councils at FAIR ACRES GERIATRIC CENTER?

Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.

The Senior Community Around Lima

Lima sits in Delaware County, where adults 65 and older make up about 16.5% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Pennsylvania as a whole (18.3% statewide). The area's median household income is higher than the state average, reflecting a higher cost of living.

Residents 65+
93,043 (16.5%)
Median age
38.9 years
Median household income
$76,238
Median home value
$247,900

Demographics for Delaware County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Lima.

Facility Details

CMS Provider ID 395780
County Delaware
Total Beds 778
Occupied Beds 442
Occupancy Rate 57%
Ownership Government - County

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Location

340 N. MIDDLETOWN ROAD, Lima, PA 19037

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Important Data Disclaimer

All facility information, ratings, and quality metrics displayed on this page are sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Provider Data Catalog. Data was last updated: September 9, 2026.

ElderVoice does not endorse, recommend, or guarantee any nursing home facility. The Safety Score is a proprietary calculation based on publicly available CMS data and is provided for informational purposes only. It should not be the sole factor in your care decisions.

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