Fair Acres Geriatric Center
340 N. Middletown Road · Lima, PA · 19037 · 6108915700
778 certified beds Government - County
Why this verdict
- Carries CMS’s abuse warning icon.
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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Red flags
CMS abuse warning
CMS flags this facility with its abuse icon: cited for abuse that caused harm in the past year, or potential harm in the past two years.
1 abuse-related citation at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
100% of nursing staff left within a year
High turnover disrupts continuity of care; the national median is 45%.
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Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 2 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.22 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.67 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.86 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 100% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (8 in the current record)
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Actual harm · G February 13, 2026
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Corrected February 23, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D February 13, 2026
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Corrected February 23, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 13, 2026
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected February 23, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 13, 2026
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected February 23, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 13, 2026
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected February 23, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 13, 2026
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected February 23, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 18, 2025 · found via complaint
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 August 18, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 24, 2025
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected January 24, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 395780 · certified since February 1, 1989. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.