Fair Acres Geriatric Center
340 N. Middletown Road, Lima, PA 19063
Fair Acres Geriatric Center, a quality care provider for residents of Delaware County, Pennsylvania, boasts over 200 years of experience. Owned and operated by the County of Delaware, it is the largest skilled nursing facility in the area. Fair Acres offers long term care, short term rehabilitation, respite care, and hospice services. With a mission to enhance residents' quality of life, it provides professional care in a nurturing, homelike environment. The center is situated on a 210-acre campus in Lima, PA, and is equipped to accommodate residents in five different buildings. Licensed by the Pennsylvania Department of Health, Fair Acres has the capacity to serve over 700 residents. A dedicated team of physicians, nurses, and therapists is committed to individualized care, focusing on the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of each resident.
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Community Details
Fair Acres Geriatric Center is set on the historic Pennell farm, now a 210-acre campus with 19 buildings, including both administrative offices and resident care buildings. The site includes Ogden House, the Administrative Offices, and Buildings #1 to #8, along with #11, #13, #18, and #19. The facility honors its past while focusing on the care for elderly residents who require medical and nursing care. The center operates under strict adherence to federal, state, and county guidelines to ensure a safe environment for its residents. The COVID-19 visitation policy emphasizes the center's dedication to resident safety amid ongoing health concerns.
Details
- Historic Pennell Farm
- 210-Acre Campus
- 19 Buildings
- Medical and Nursing Care
Amenities
As one of the key skilled nursing facilities in Delaware County, Fair Acres offers a multitude of amenities to ensure a comfortable stay for its residents. Various volunteer-led services add to the richness of life at Fair Acres, including a large print library and book cart service. The annual fair, an important fundraising event, is supported by the contributions of volunteers. The Therapeutic Activity Department, alongside volunteers, organizes bingo games, holiday decorations, entertainment, and parties. Religious services and outings are also facilitated with volunteers' assistance, showcasing the center's commitment to addressing the spiritual and recreational needs of its residents.
Amenities
- Historic Pennell Farm
- 210-Acre Campus
- 19 Buildings
- Medical and Nursing Care
- Large Print Library
- Book Cart Service
- Annual Fair
- Bingo Games
- Holiday Decorations
- Entertainment
- Parties
- Religious Services
- Outings
Activities
Activities
Activities at Fair Acres are integral to the residents' engagement and well-being. Volunteers help coordinate a variety of therapeutic activities such as weekly discussions, reading hours, and escort services for excursions. Outings to malls, movies, restaurants, sporting events, and even trips to the shore during summer months are among the offerings. Special events coordinated by the Therapeutic Activity Department include accompanying residents to the Multiple Sclerosis Annual Walk at Ridley Creek State Park, and support for campus-wide events like the Spring Fling. The facility actively encourages community involvement and seeks group volunteer participation.
Amenities
- Therapeutic Activities
- Weekly Discussions
- Reading Hours
- Excursions
- Multiple Sclerosis Annual Walk
- Spring Fling
