Fairmount Homes
Ephrata, PA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 395805) · 114 certified beds
Health inspection: 5 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (717) 354-1800 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Fairmount Homes has a CMS overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Pennsylvania state average of 2.97. Its health inspection rating and staffing rating are also both 5 out of 5 stars.
Fairmount Homes reports 4.39 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.77 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 5 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 25.0%.
Fairmount Homes has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials. CMS does not show an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation for this facility in the available data.
About this facility
Fairmount Homes is a non-profit nursing home in Ephrata, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since October 1989. The facility has 114 certified beds with an average of 98.2 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Fairmount Homes holds an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Pennsylvania state average of 2.97. All four component ratings are also 5 out of 5: health inspection rating, staffing rating, and quality measure (QM) rating. This indicates strong performance across CMS's inspection, staffing, and quality metrics relative to other facilities in the state.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse hours of 4.39 per resident per day, including 0.77 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 25.0%.
On penalties, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00, and no payment denials — no federal fines on record for this facility. There is no abuse icon flag and no Special Focus Facility designation associated with Fairmount Homes in the provided data.
Fairmount Homes is part of the Friends Services For The Aging chain, which operates 5 facilities with an average CMS rating of 4.6 across the chain. There has been no change in ownership in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
This profile is based on data from CMS Care Compare; families should verify current details directly on Medicare Care Compare before making decisions.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Fairmount Homes has an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Pennsylvania state average of 2.97.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Fairmount Homes is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 4.39 hours per resident per day, including 0.77 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 5 out of 5 stars and 25.0% nursing turnover.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials for Fairmount Homes.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation is listed for Fairmount Homes in the available CMS data.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Fairmount Homes has 114 certified beds with an average of 98.2 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
Fairmount Homes is a non-profit corporation and is part of the Friends Services For The Aging chain, which has 5 facilities with an average rating of 4.6.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
Fairmount Homes was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on October 1, 1989.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measure (QM) performance; Fairmount Homes scores 5 out of 5 stars on all four.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify rehabilitation services; contact the facility at 7173541800 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 7173541800 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review Fairmount Homes' current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/395805?state=PA.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.