Fairmount Homes
333 Wheat Ridge Drive, Ephrata, PA 17522
Fairmount Homes is a nursing home in Ephrata, Pennsylvania. This page lists the citations, fines and star ratings that CMS publishes for it. Each one has a date and a link to CMS.
CMS star ratings
- 5 of 5CMS overall star rating
- 5 of 5CMS health inspection star rating
- 5 of 5CMS staffing star rating
- 5 of 5CMS quality measures star rating
Facts from CMS
- Phone
- (717) 354-1800
- Last standard health inspection
- August 7, 2026 (3 months ago)
- Certified beds
- 114
- Residents per day, on average
- 97.9
- Ownership type
- Non profit - Corporation
- Legal business name
- Fairmount Homes
- Chain
- Friends Services for the Aging
- Takes part in
- Medicare and Medicaid
Fewer health citations than the Pennsylvania average (2 vs 31).
Inspections, fines and changes
This list shows every citation and fine in CMS's current data, which covers about the last three years. It also shows changes CMS made to this home's ratings and records.
2 citations
Health inspection on August 7, 2026
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation F0605. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 20, 2026.
Citation F0657. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 20, 2026.
1 citation
Fire safety inspection on August 7, 2026
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation K0353. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 25, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for K0353 2 times since 2024.
CMS update of May 27, 2026
Ownership
CMS lists this home under a new chain.
5 citations
Fire safety inspection on July 2, 2025
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation K0225. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 12, 2025.
Citation K0345. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 12, 2025.
Citation K0321. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 12, 2025.
Citation K0291. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 12, 2025.
Citation K0343. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have a fire alarm with audible and visual signals that transmits the alarm automatically to notify emergency forces in event of fire.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 12, 2025.
2 citations
Fire safety inspection on August 7, 2024
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation K0353. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 18, 2024.
Citation K0324. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 18, 2024.
CMS update of July 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
CMS update of April 25, 2024
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Owners and managers
CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.
- FRIENDS SERVICES FOR THE AGINGOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/01/2015
- UNIVEST BANK AND TRUSTOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 11/01/2017
- DRIVER, KAYOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 07/10/2023
- KIMMET, KATIEOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 03/01/2025
- LILE, JERRYOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 05/07/2007
- RICHARD, KENTOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 09/18/1989
- ZIMMERMAN, PAULINEOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 09/15/2025
Questions
When was Fairmount Homes last inspected?
CMS lists August 7, 2026 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.
How many citations (violations) does Fairmount Homes have?
CMS lists 2 health citations since August 7, 2026. CMS also calls these deficiencies.
Has Fairmount Homes been fined?
CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.
What is the CMS star rating of Fairmount Homes?
Its CMS overall star rating is 5 of 5.
Is Fairmount Homes a Special Focus Facility?
No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.