Lima, PA

Fair Acres Geriatric Center

5-star overall rating with 5-star inspections with 2 recent health deficiencies with 7 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

340 N. Middletown Road, Lima, PA

(610) 891-5700

Compare this facility

Overall

5 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

5 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

3 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

2 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

778

Certified beds

Average residents

455

Average occupied residents

Ownership

Government

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

No chain reported

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

1989-02-01

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare + Medicaid

Participation flags

Changed ownership

No

Within the last 12 months

Family council

Yes

Resident and family council reported

Sprinklers

Yes

Automatic sprinklers in all required areas

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

0.59

Registered nurse staffing · state 0.78 · national 0.68

LPN hours / resident day

1.01

Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 0.91 · national 0.87

Aide hours / resident day

2.31

Nurse aide staffing · state 2.20 · national 2.35

Total nurse hours

3.92

All reported nurse hours · state 3.89 · national 3.89

Licensed hours

1.61

RN + LPN hours · state 1.69 · national 1.54

Weekend hours

3.58

Weekend nurse staffing · state 3.51 · national 3.43

Weekend RN hours

0.43

Weekend registered nurse coverage · state 0.55 · national 0.47

Physical therapist

0.00

Reported PT staffing

Adjusted RN hours

0.70

CMS adjusted RN staffing hours

Adjusted total hours

4.61

CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours

Case-mix index

1.16

Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity

RN turnover

99%

Annual RN turnover · state 43% · national 45%

Total nurse turnover

100%

Annual nurse turnover · state 47% · national 46%

SNF VBP

Value-based purchasing

Program rank

767

Lower is better among SNFs in the FY 2026 VBP program.

Performance score

64.07

Composite VBP score used to determine payment impact.

Payment multiplier

1.0186

Above 1.000 increases Medicare payment; below 1.000 reduces it.

Program components

How the VBP score is built

Readmission

7.53

Baseline 17.88% · Performance 17.94% · Measure score 7.53 · Achievement 7.53 · Improvement 0

Healthcare-associated infections

2.99

Baseline 5.28% · Performance 6.94% · Measure score 2.99 · Achievement 2.99 · Improvement 0

Total nurse turnover

10

Baseline 27.03% · Performance 21.25% · Measure score 10 · Achievement 10 · Improvement 9

Adjusted total nurse staffing

5.11

Baseline 4.40 hours · Performance 4.53 hours · Measure score 5.11 · Achievement 5.11 · Improvement 0.47

SNF QRP

Medicare quality reporting measures

Measure Facility National Note
Potentially preventable 30-day readmission 8.49%
10.72%
2.2 pts better
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 171 · Observed rate 6.43% · Lower 95% interval 6.5%
Discharge to community 34.06%
50.57%
16.5 pts worse
Worse than the National Rate · Eligible stays 27 · Observed rate 18.52% · Lower 95% interval 20.93%
Medicare spending per beneficiary 0.82
1.02
0.2 pts better
Drug regimen review with follow-up 95.69%
95.27%
0.4 pts better
Numerator 111 · Denominator 116
Falls with major injury 0.86%
0.77%
0.1 pts worse
Numerator 1 · Denominator 116
Discharge self-care score 25.25%
53.69%
28.4 pts worse
Numerator 25 · Denominator 99
Discharge mobility score 26.26%
50.94%
24.7 pts worse
Numerator 26 · Denominator 99
Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened 4.31%
2.29%
2 pts worse
Numerator 5 · Denominator 116 · Adjusted rate 2.93%
Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization 6.94%
7.12%
0.2 pts better
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 76 · Observed rate 7.89% · Lower 95% interval 4.21%
Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage 0.99%
8.2%
7.2 pts worse
Numerator 7 · Denominator 709
Staff flu vaccination coverage 23.06%
42%
18.9 pts worse
Numerator 175 · Denominator 759
Discharge function score 34.34%
56.45%
22.1 pts worse
Numerator 34 · Denominator 99
Transfer of health information to provider Not Available
95.95%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 15 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly.
Transfer of health information to patient Not Available
96.28%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 3 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly.
Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date 60.94%
25.2%
35.7 pts better
Numerator 39 · Denominator 64

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure Facility State National Note
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days 1.9
1.7
0.2 pts worse
1.9
About the same
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 1.9 · Observed 1.3 · Expected 1.3 · Used in QM five-star
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days 1.2
1.2
About the same
1.8
0.6 pts better
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 1.2 · Observed 1.0 · Expected 1.3 · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 97.2%
86.9%
10.3 pts better
93.4%
3.8 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 93.2% · Q2 99.3% · Q3 98.6% · Q4 97.6% · 4Q avg 97.2%
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 98.3%
93.5%
4.8 pts better
95.5%
2.8 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 98.3%
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 2.0%
3.2%
1.2 pts better
3.3%
1.3 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 2.5% · Q2 2.0% · Q3 1.6% · Q4 2.0% · 4Q avg 2.0% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 4.8%
6.5%
1.7 pts better
11.4%
6.6 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 3.9% · Q2 4.3% · Q3 6.3% · Q4 4.9% · 4Q avg 4.8%
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 4.6%
6.5%
1.9 pts better
5.4%
0.8 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 3.8% · Q2 4.6% · Q3 5.4% · Q4 4.8% · 4Q avg 4.6%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication 18.6%
19.9%
1.3 pts better
19.6%
1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 18.6% · Q2 18.4% · Q3 18.8% · Q4 18.7% · 4Q avg 18.6%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 28.5%
18.7%
9.8 pts worse
16.7%
11.8 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 26.5% · Q2 28.0% · Q3 29.8% · Q4 29.5% · 4Q avg 28.5% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained 0.0%
0.2%
0.2 pts better
0.1%
0.1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0%
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened 14.5%
19.6%
5.1 pts better
16.3%
1.8 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 11.7% · Q2 19.4% · Q3 13.8% · Q4 13.2% · 4Q avg 14.5% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 19.7%
18.3%
1.4 pts worse
14.9%
4.8 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 21.2% · Q2 21.3% · Q3 17.9% · Q4 18.4% · 4Q avg 19.7% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder 0.7%
0.9%
0.2 pts better
1.0%
0.3 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 1.5% · Q2 0.4% · Q3 0.4% · Q4 0.5% · 4Q avg 0.7% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 1.2%
1.7%
0.5 pts better
1.7%
0.5 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 1.4% · Q2 0.5% · Q3 1.4% · Q4 1.4% · 4Q avg 1.2% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence 26.6%
26.4%
0.2 pts worse
19.8%
6.8 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 29.0% · Q2 29.9% · Q3 21.7% · Q4 26.1% · 4Q avg 26.6%
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers 4.4%
5.3%
0.9 pts better
5.1%
0.7 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 3.8% · Q2 5.1% · Q3 4.4% · Q4 4.2% · 4Q avg 4.4% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 75.9%
68.9%
7 pts better
81.7%
5.8 pts worse
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 64.7% · Q2 75.9% · Q3 77.9% · Q4 82.8% · 4Q avg 75.9%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit 9.4%
9.8%
0.4 pts better
12.0%
2.6 pts better
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 9.4% · Observed 8.7% · Expected 10.4% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 5.6%
1.5%
4.1 pts worse
1.6%
4 pts worse
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q4 8.7% · 4Q avg 5.6% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 92.6%
68.7%
23.9 pts better
79.7%
12.9 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 92.6%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission 17.3%
23.1%
5.8 pts better
23.9%
6.6 pts better
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 17.3% · Observed 15.9% · Expected 21.8% · Used in QM five-star

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2025-01-24 · Fire 2025-01-24

2 health deficiencies

Top issue: Pharmacy Service (1 deficiency)

7 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (4 deficiencies)

Cycle 2 Health 2024-02-08 · Fire 2024-02-08

0 health deficiencies

No concentrated health issue counts in this cycle.

7 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Egress (2 deficiencies)

Cycle 3 Health 2023-03-23 · Fire 2023-03-23

0 health deficiencies

No concentrated health issue counts in this cycle.

11 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (6 deficiencies)

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-01-24

K345 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

Corrected 2025-02-19

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-01-24

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2025-02-19

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-01-24

K321 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

Corrected 2025-02-19

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-01-24

K355 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

Corrected 2025-02-19

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-01-24

K374 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.

Corrected 2025-02-19

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-01-24

K920 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Corrected 2025-02-19

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-01-24

K923 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

Corrected 2025-02-19

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-02-08

K741 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.

Corrected 2024-03-15

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-02-08

K131 · Construction Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Meet requirements for sections of health care facilities separated by fire resistive construction.

Corrected 2024-03-15

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-02-08

K211 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

Corrected 2024-03-15

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-02-08

K225 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.

Corrected 2024-03-15

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-02-08

K911 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.

Corrected 2024-03-15

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-02-08

K923 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

Corrected 2024-03-15

C · Minimal harm 2024-02-08

K355 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

Corrected 2024-03-15

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-23

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2023-04-19

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-23

K211 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

Corrected 2023-04-19

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-23

K225 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.

Corrected 2023-04-19

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-23

K311 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.

Corrected 2023-04-19

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-23

K347 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.

Corrected 2023-04-19

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-23

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2023-04-19

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-23

K355 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

Corrected 2023-04-19

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-23

K363 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2023-04-19

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-23

K372 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

Corrected 2023-04-19

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-23

K511 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

Corrected 2023-04-19

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-23

K911 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.

Corrected 2023-04-19

Inspection history

Recent health citations

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-07-18

F585 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

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.

Corrected 2025-08-18

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-01-24

F756 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

Corrected 2025-01-24

Penalties and ownership

What sits behind the stars

Ownership

County Of Delaware

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization

100% 1 facilities 1966-01-01
Bonner, James

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2012-01-01
Madden, Kevin

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2016-01-01
Reuther, Christine

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2020-01-01
Schaeffer, Elaine

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2020-01-01
Taylor, Monica

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2020-01-01
Travaglini, Joseph

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2013-12-03
Womack, Richard

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2020-01-01

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