The home failed to protect residents from the wrongful use of their belongings or money. Cited February 2026 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 602 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: G
Nursing home report
FAIR ACRES GERIATRIC CENTER
LIMA, PA · Medicare-certified · 778 beds
Needs attention
Abuse citationGovernment-run
2 of 5 overall
Fair Acres Geriatric Center in Lima, PA has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, with 2-star health inspection and quality ratings but a 4-star staffing rating. Reported nurse staffing is 4.22 hours per resident per day, slightly above the federal benchmark of 4.1, and there were no fines in the last 24 months; the facility also has a recent abuse citation.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
4.2209 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: February 13, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $0recent abuse citation
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 4.2209.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.67
- Licensed practical nurses
- 1.07
- Nurse aides
- 2.48
- Weekend nursing
- 3.86
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 100%
Registered nurse turnover: 97%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
26%27.3%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
2%2.7%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
5.1%5.1%No change
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0.5%0.9%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
4.6%4.5%No change
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
21.3%20.3%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
19.4%12.3%Improving
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
18.4%18.5%No change
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
—8.7%—
Residents with a long-term catheter
0.4%0.9%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
29.9%30.6%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
4.3%4.1%No change
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—98.3%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
99.3%96.6%Worsening
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—92.6%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
75.9%76.1%No change
What the inspectors found
The home failed to make sure residents fully understood their health status, care, and treatments. Cited February 2026 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 552 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: D
The nursing home failed to make sure each resident got an accurate assessment of their needs and condition. Cited February 2026 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 641 — 42 CFR §483.20(g) — S/S: D
The nursing home failed to develop and carry out a complete care plan that met each resident’s needs with clear steps and timelines. Cited February 2026 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 656 — 42 CFR §483.21(b)(1) — S/S: D
The nursing home failed to provide appropriate treatment and care according to residents' orders, preferences, and goals. Cited February 2026 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 684 — 42 CFR §483.25 — S/S: D
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 6 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- Government - County
- Occupancy
- 439.8 residents on an average day (57% of 778 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident & family councils
- Medicare history
- Certified for 37 years
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.