Fair Acres Geriatric Center

• Star rating

  The CMS overall star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 3 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS staffing star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 5 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 1 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.

• Staffing

  Total nurse staffing reported to CMS went from 4.2 to 2.8 hours per resident per day.

CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

Severity J is the highest of CMS's four levels. CMS uses it when residents' health or safety is at serious risk right away.

67 of 656 Pennsylvania homes (10%) got a citation at the immediate jeopardy level in 2026.

• Citation F0600. Severity J: immediate jeopardy, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

  CMS lists it as corrected on June 29, 2026.

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CMS fine of $23,520 on July 2, 2026.

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• Star rating

  The CMS overall star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 2 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 2 of 5.

• CMS abuse icon

  CMS added its abuse icon to this home.

• Star rating

  The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.

CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

Severity G is the second-highest of CMS's four levels. It means a resident was harmed.

113 of 656 Pennsylvania homes (17%) got a citation at the actual harm level in 2026.

• Citation F0602. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.

  CMS lists it as corrected on February 23, 2026.

• Citation F0552. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

  CMS lists it as corrected on February 23, 2026.

• Citation F0641. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

  CMS lists it as corrected on February 23, 2026.

• Citation F0656. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

  CMS lists it as corrected on February 23, 2026.

• Citation F0684. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

  CMS lists it as corrected on February 23, 2026.

• Citation F0692. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

  CMS lists it as corrected on February 23, 2026.

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CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

• Citation K0353. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

  CMS lists it as corrected on April 14, 2026.

• Citation K0918. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

  CMS lists it as corrected on April 14, 2026.

  CMS has cited this home for K0918 2 times since 2025.

• Citation K0133. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Install a two-hour-resistant firewall separation.

  CMS lists it as corrected on April 14, 2026.

• Citation K0211. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

  CMS lists it as corrected on April 14, 2026.

  CMS has cited this home for K0211 2 times since 2024.

• Citation K0222. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.

  CMS lists it as corrected on April 14, 2026.

• Citation K0293. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

  CMS lists it as corrected on April 14, 2026.

• Citation K0347. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.

  CMS lists it as corrected on April 14, 2026.

• Citation K0363. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

  CMS lists it as corrected on April 14, 2026.

• Citation K0372. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

  CMS lists it as corrected on April 14, 2026.

• Citation K0911. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.

  CMS lists it as corrected on April 14, 2026.

  CMS has cited this home for K0911 2 times since 2024.

• Citation K0923. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

  CMS lists it as corrected on April 14, 2026.

  CMS has cited this home for K0923 3 times since 2024.

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CMS fine of $12,735 on February 13, 2026.

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• Star rating

  The CMS staffing star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 3 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.

• Fire safety citation

  CMS removed citation K0311 from the fire safety inspection on February 4, 2025.

• Fire safety citation

  CMS removed citation K0353 from the fire safety inspection on February 4, 2025.

• Fire safety citation

  CMS removed citation K0363 from the fire safety inspection on February 4, 2025.

• Fire safety citation

  CMS removed citation K0372 from the fire safety inspection on February 4, 2025.

• Fire safety citation

  CMS removed citation K0521 from the fire safety inspection on February 4, 2025.

• Fire safety citation

  CMS removed citation K0541 from the fire safety inspection on February 4, 2025.

• Fire safety citation

  CMS removed citation K0911 from the fire safety inspection on February 4, 2025.

• Star rating

  The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.

CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

• Citation F0585. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: 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.

  CMS lists it as corrected on August 18, 2025.

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• Star rating

  The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.

CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

• Citation F0756. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

  CMS lists it as corrected on January 24, 2025.

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CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

• 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 February 19, 2025.

• Citation K0918. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

  CMS lists it as corrected on February 19, 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 February 19, 2025.

• Citation K0355. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

  CMS lists it as corrected on February 19, 2025.

  CMS has cited this home for K0355 2 times since 2024.

• Citation K0374. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.

  CMS lists it as corrected on February 19, 2025.

• Citation K0920. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

  CMS lists it as corrected on February 19, 2025.

• Citation K0923. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

  CMS lists it as corrected on February 19, 2025.

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• Star rating

  The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS overall star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.

CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

• Citation K0741. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.

  CMS lists it as corrected on March 15, 2024.

• Citation K0131. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Meet requirements for sections of health care facilities separated by fire resistive construction.

  CMS lists it as corrected on March 15, 2024.

• Citation K0211. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

  CMS lists it as corrected on March 15, 2024.

• Citation K0225. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.

  CMS lists it as corrected on March 15, 2024.

• Citation K0911. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.

  CMS lists it as corrected on March 15, 2024.

• Citation K0923. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

  CMS lists it as corrected on March 15, 2024.

• Citation K0355. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

  CMS lists it as corrected on March 15, 2024.

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