Nursing home / skilled nursing
Fairmount Homes
Nursing home / skilled nursing in Ephrata, Pennsylvania
| Provider details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 333 WHEAT RIDGE DRIVE |
| City | Ephrata |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| ZIP code | 17522 |
| County | Lancaster |
| Phone | 717-354-1800 |
| Website | http://www.fairmounthomes.org/ |
| CMS certification number (CCN) | 395805 |
| Ownership | Non profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 114 |
| Certification | Medicare and Medicaid |
| First approved for Medicare/Medicaid | October 1, 1989 |
| Located in a hospital | N |
| Continuing care retirement community | Y |
| Care types | skilled nursing, rehab services |
| Services offered | skilled nursing care, rehabilitation services |
Fairmount Homes is in 333 WHEAT RIDGE DRIVE, Ephrata, PA 17522. Phone: 717-354-1800. Ownership: Non profit - Corporation. CMS rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall (health inspection 5, staffing 5, quality measures 5). CMS inspection and staffing detail: total weighted health survey score 6.000; 0 federal fines totaling $0.00; total nursing staff turnover 25.8%.
More about this provider
| Fairmount Homes' site presents it as a Christian retirement community in Ephrata, PA ('Dedicated to Faith, Family & Community'), whose Heritage page says Fairmount today consists of 70+ acres on two campuses divided by Cat's Back Road, licensed for 114 Health Care and 74 Personal Care beds, with Residential Living comprised of 103 Apartments and 52 Cottages and over 300 team members employed. Its official fee schedule packet (effective July 1, 2026) publishes Health Care & Rehabilitation daily rates, Personal Care daily rates, and cottage and apartment entrance and monthly fees. | |
| Services and programs | Health Care & Rehabilitation (skilled nursing); Personal Care (Farm Crest and Wheat Ridge Personal Care, with level-of-care charges Levels 1-5, and Farm Crest Patio Level); Residential Living comprised of 103 Apartments and 52 Cottages (Cottages, Orchard Terrace Cottages, Wheat Ridge Apartments, Crest View Apartments, Farm Crest Apartments); monthly-fee inclusions and amenities including water/sewer, garbage and recycling, real estate taxes, grounds maintenance and snow removal, repairs and maintenance, internet service, personal mailbox and postal services, 24-hour emergency response system, activities and wellness programming, social services, routine scheduled transportation, fitness center, dining rooms, chapels for church services and Bible studies, lounges, gathering rooms and libraries, and priority access to other Fairmount Homes care levels |
| Who it serves | Senior adults — the homepage thanks supporters of 'Fairmount's ministry of quality Christian care for senior adults'; residents across a continuum from residential living to personal care to health care |
| Accreditation | The site's Heritage page states Fairmount 'is licensed for 114 Health Care and 74 Personal Care beds' (licensure as stated on the site; no separate accreditation stated) |
| Visiting and contact details | Address, phone and fax as printed in contact_on_site (printed in the header of the site's official fee schedule packet); cottages are offered to those on a wait list who have completed applications and met the site's criteria (per the Cottages page description in site material) |
| Website | http://www.fairmounthomes.org/ |
Quality measures
Source: CMS · CMS processing date: 2026-10-01
| Star ratings and staffing hours | |
|---|---|
| Overall rating | 5 of 5 |
| Health inspection rating | 5 of 5 |
| Staffing rating | 5 of 5 |
| Quality measure rating | 5 of 5 |
| Long-stay quality rating | 5 of 5 |
| Short-stay quality rating | 5 of 5 |
| RN staffing hours per resident per day | 0.81 |
| Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day | 4.32 |
Inspection results
| Source: CMS · processing date 2026-10-01 | |
|---|---|
| Rating Cycle 1 Total Health Score | 8 |
| Total Weighted Health Survey Score | 6.000 |
| Rating Cycle 2/3 Total Health Score | 0 |
| Rating Cycle 1 Health Deficiency Score | 8 |
| Rating Cycle 2/3 Health Deficiency Score | 0 |
| Rating Cycle 1 Standard Survey Health Date | 2026-08-07 |
| Rating Cycle 1 Total Number of Health Deficiencies | 2 |
| Rating Cycle 2/3 Total Number of Health Deficiencies | 0 |
| Rating Cycle 1 Number of Standard Health Deficiencies | 2 |
| Rating Cycle 1 Number of Complaint Health Deficiencies | 0 |
| Rating Cycle 2/3 Number of Complaint Health Deficiencies | 0 |
Staffing
| Source: CMS · processing date 2026-10-01 | |
|---|---|
| Nursing Case-Mix Index | 1.21155 |
| Registered Nurse turnover | 25.0 |
| Nursing Case-Mix Index Ratio | 0.85910 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 25.8 |
| Reported LPN Staffing Hours per Resident per Day | 0.85910 |
| Reported Licensed Staffing Hours per Resident per Day | 1.66869 |
| Number of administrators who have left the nursing home | 0 |
| Reported Nurse Aide Staffing Hours per Resident per Day | 2.64893 |
| Registered Nurse hours per resident per day on the weekend | 0.62357 |
| Total number of nurse staff hours per resident per day on the weekend | 3.86796 |
Penalties
| Source: CMS · processing date 2026-10-01 | |
|---|---|
| Number of Fines | 0 |
| Number of Payment Denials | 0 |
| Total Number of Penalties | 0 |
| Total Amount of Fines in Dollars | 0.00 |
Ownership
| Source: CMS · processing date 2026-10-01 | |
|---|---|
| Chain ID | 869 |
| Chain Name | FRIENDS SERVICES FOR THE AGING |
| Legal Business Name | FAIRMOUNT HOMES |
| Chain Average QM Rating | 4.0 |
| Chain Average Staffing Rating | 4.8 |
| Number of Facilities in Chain | 5 |
| Chain Average Overall 5-star Rating | 4.6 |
| Chain Average Health Inspection Rating | 4.2 |
| Provider Changed Ownership in Last 12 Months | N |
Occupancy and payer mix
| Source: CMS · processing date 2026-10-01 | |
|---|---|
| Abuse Icon | N |
| High Performing Icon | Y |
| With a Resident and Family Council | Resident |
| Average Number of Residents per Day | 97.9 |
| Automatic Sprinkler Systems in All Required Areas | Yes |
| Most Recent Health Inspection More Than 2 Years Ago | N |
Who pays for nursing home / skilled nursing?
What this care costs, and who pays — Medicare, Medicaid, or the family — is covered in these guides:
Nursing home / skilled nursing guide · Paying for care
Other nursing home / skilled nursing in Lancaster County
- Ephrata Manor — Ephrata
- Maple Farm — Akron
- Newport Meadows Health And Rehabilitation Center — Christiana
Common questions about Fairmount Homes
Where is Fairmount Homes located?
Fairmount Homes is at 333 WHEAT RIDGE DRIVE, Ephrata, Pennsylvania 17522.
What care and services does Fairmount Homes offer?
Fairmount Homes offers skilled nursing, rehab services, skilled nursing care, rehabilitation services.
Is Fairmount Homes Medicare-certified?
Yes. Fairmount Homes is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
What is Fairmount Homes's quality rating?
CMS gives Fairmount Homes an overall star rating of 5 out of 5.
How do I contact Fairmount Homes?
Call Fairmount Homes at 717-354-1800.
How much does a nursing home cost?
The national median cost of a nursing home is $9,581 a month for a semi-private room and $10,798 a month for a private room (CareScout Cost of Care Survey, 2025). Costs in Pennsylvania can be higher or lower. See our guide to nursing home costs and who pays for the full picture.
Does Medicare pay for a nursing home?
Medicare Part A pays for skilled nursing care in a certified nursing home for up to 100 days in each benefit period. You need a hospital stay of at least 3 days first. You pay $0 a day for days 1 to 20, then $217 a day for days 21 to 100 (2026). After day 100, Medicare pays $0. Medicare does not pay for long-term care that only helps with daily tasks. Medicare Advantage plans cover skilled nursing too, with their own costs and rules. A Medigap plan can pay the daily cost share toward the Original Medicare benefit.
What is the difference between a nursing home and assisted living?
A nursing home gives skilled nursing care and rehab around the clock. Assisted living gives a room, meals, and help with daily tasks like bathing and dressing. It does not give round-the-clock nursing care. People who need daily medical care often need a nursing home. People who need help but not daily medical care often pick assisted living.
Who else pays for a nursing home besides Medicare?
Medicaid pays for nursing home care for people who meet its income and asset rules. It is the main payer for long stays. The VA pays for some veterans in VA or contract nursing homes. Long-term care insurance can pay for part of the cost. Most other costs are paid out of pocket.