Ephrata, PA

Fairmount Homes

5-star overall rating with 5-star inspections with 5 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

333 Wheat Ridge Drive, Ephrata, PA

(717) 354-1800

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Overall

5 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

5 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

5 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

5 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

114

Certified beds

Average residents

98

Average occupied residents

Ownership

Non-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

No chain reported

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

1989-10-01

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare + Medicaid

Participation flags

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

0.70

Registered nurse staffing

LPN hours / resident day

1.01

Licensed practical nurse staffing

Aide hours / resident day

2.64

Nurse aide staffing

Weekend hours

3.79

Weekend nurse staffing

RN turnover

30%

Annual RN turnover

Total nurse turnover

28%

Annual nurse turnover

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure	Facility	State	National	Note
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days	1.2	1.7 0.5 pts better	1.9 0.7 pts better	Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days	0.3	1.2 0.9 pts better	1.8 1.5 pts better	Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine	98.5%	86.9% 11.6 pts better	93.4% 5.1 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine	100.0%	93.5% 6.5 pts better	95.5% 4.5 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury	1.7%	3.2% 1.5 pts better	3.3% 1.6 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms	0.6%	6.5% 5.9 pts better	11.4% 10.8 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight	5.1%	6.5% 1.4 pts better	5.4% 0.3 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication	22.0%	19.9% 2.1 pts worse	19.6% 2.4 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication	18.8%	18.7% 0.1 pts worse	16.7% 2.1 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
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
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened	36.0%	19.6% 16.4 pts worse	16.3% 19.7 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased	36.4%	18.3% 18.1 pts worse	14.9% 21.5 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder	0.3%	0.9% 0.6 pts better	1.0% 0.7 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection	0.3%	1.7% 1.4 pts better	1.7% 1.4 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence	29.1%	26.4% 2.7 pts worse	19.8% 9.3 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers	3.0%	5.3% 2.3 pts better	5.1% 2.1 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine	96.8%	68.9% 27.9 pts better	81.7% 15.1 pts better	Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit	4.9%	9.8% 4.9 pts better	12.0% 7.1 pts better	Short Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication	0.7%	1.5% 0.8 pts better	1.6% 0.9 pts better	Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine	91.4%	68.7% 22.7 pts better	79.7% 11.7 pts better	Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission	11.6%	23.1% 11.5 pts better	23.9% 12.3 pts better	Short Stay · 20240701-20250630

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2025-07-02 · Fire 2025-07-02

0 health deficiencies

No concentrated health issue counts in this cycle.

5 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (3 deficiencies)

Cycle 2 Health 2024-08-07 · Fire 2024-08-07

0 health deficiencies

No concentrated health issue counts in this cycle.

2 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (2 deficiencies)

Cycle 3 Health 2023-09-15 · Fire 2023-09-15

0 health deficiencies

No concentrated health issue counts in this cycle.

2 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (1 deficiency)

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-07-02

K225 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2025-09-12

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-07-02

K345 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2025-09-12

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-07-02

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 2025-09-12

C · Minimal harm 2025-07-02

K291 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

Corrected 2025-09-12

C · Minimal harm 2025-07-02

K343 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have a fire alarm with audible and visual signals that transmits the alarm automatically to notify emergency forces in event of fire.

Corrected 2025-09-12

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-07

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2024-10-18

C · Minimal harm 2024-08-07

K324 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Corrected 2024-10-18

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-15

K374 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2023-11-15

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-15

K920 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Corrected 2023-11-15

Inspection history

Recent health citations

Penalties and ownership