Fair Acres Geriatric Center
340 N. Middletown Road, Glen Riddle Lima, PA 19037 · (610) 891-5700
Government - County · 778 certified beds
Abuse icon Medicare's Care Compare says: “This nursing home has been cited for abuse.” Medicare marks homes recently cited for harm or potential harm from abuse or neglect, and caps their health inspection rating at 2 stars.
Fair Acres Geriatric Center has a 1-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in February 2026, found 6 citations, 1 for actual harm or immediate jeopardy (the Pennsylvania average is 10). It was fined 1 time in the last three years, $23,520 in all.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much below average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much below average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on February 13, 2026 found 6 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.February 13, 2026 · F0602 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.February 13, 2026 · F0552 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.February 13, 2026 · F0641 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.February 13, 2026 · F0656 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.February 13, 2026 · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.February 13, 2026 · F0692 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 1 citation.
- 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.July 18, 2025 · F0585 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $23,520July 2, 2026
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | Pennsylvania average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 2.79 | 3.89 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.45 | 0.79 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.71 | 0.91 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 1.63 | 2.19 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 21.5% | 44.5% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | Government - County |
| Certified beds | 778 |
| Average residents per day | 442.2 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
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- Beaumont at Bryn Mawr Bryn Mawr · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
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