Fairmount Homes

333 Wheat Ridge Drive, Ephrata PA, 17522

Resident Review Score
9.3
|
Most Loved
Starting price

$1,798

For this area
$$$
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Fairmount Homes is a nursing home in Ephrata, PA, with 114 certified beds. In addition to being a nursing home, this facility provides assisted living and memory care for residents with Alzheimer's or some other form of dementia. The community also has an independent living option. This facility may offer respite stays. If this is something you need, you will need to find out if there are any additional restrictions on this option.

Costs at this community start at $1,798 and range up to $9,271 per month. The average price in the community is $5,535, which is higher than the average cost of $5,534 for nursing home care in the area. The cost of nursing home care in this area is essentially the same as the cost throughout the state. If the resident needs added care, additional care may increase the cost of care. This facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.

When considering a nursing home, it's important to understand how much time nurses spend with each resident and what type of nurse provides care. The total time nurses spend with residents in this community is 4.4 hours daily per resident. This time is made up of 1.9 hours with licensed nurses (0.9 by an RN and 1.0 by an LPN) and 2.5 hours with non-licensed nurse aides.

Residents need to have a scheduled, structured activity every day. This facility has a variety of activities, including musical performances and social outings. See our amenity list below for more information. Apartment-style units are not always available, but this community offers studio/efficiency units and group housing options.

There are nine hospitals within 25 miles of Fairmount Homes. The two closest hospitals are Wellspan Ephrata Community Hospital, which is 4.2 miles away, and Heart Of Lancaster Regional Medical Center, which is 8.6 miles away.

This nursing home has an overall rating of 5, meaning it is in the top 10% of all facilities reviewed by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. This nursing home has a health inspection rating of 5. The overall quality and staff are both rated as excellent with ratings of 5.

Some of the key amenities available at Fairmount Homes are:

  • Pet Friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Activity Center
  • Clubs & Communities
  • Religious Activities

For personalized guidance, current availability, and help scheduling a tour, call our senior living advisors at1 (844) 240-4458 or reach the community directly at(717) 354-1800

Pricing for Fairmount Homes

$5,534Avg. Local Starting Price
Fairmount Homes$1,798

Starting price

  • Within 25 Miles$6,107
  • In Harrisburg-Lancaster-Lebanon-York$5,534
  • In PA$5,742

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Resident Review Score
9.3
|
Most Loved
#1 in Ephrata, PA
Aggregated reviews in this score
Most Loved4
Loved2
Good0
Average0
Below Average0

Reviews

Residents and their families say:

This community has garnered positive feedback for its delicious food, outstanding staff care, and effective physical and occupational therapy. Residents and visitors alike have praised the community for its beauty, especially noting the stunning views over Lancaster County, and complimented its expanding facilities and services. The community is described as a very nice place for the elderly, with friendly and helpful staff, well-maintained grounds, and a range of amenities. It enjoys a high rating on medicare.gov and is regarded as one of the top retirement homes in Lancaster County. The community is not only appreciated for its care and facilities but also for the warmth, friendliness, and caring nature of its people, making it one of the best places to retire in the state.
However, some have pointed out that while good, the community does not offer a lot of amenities for entertainment, which could be a drawback for some residents seeking more vibrant activity options. Additionally, while the community is highly rated and offers excellent care and facilities, it is noted that these come at a significant cost. Despite these points, the community is highly recommended by many, with family members expressing relief and gratitude for the quality care their loved ones receive, making it a highly trusted and valued place for elder care.

AI generated summary of real reviews

ANNUAL DATA

Fairmount Homes

Availability

Each community has a certified number of beds that are available.

certified beds

114
126.4

Local Avg

Ratings

User ratings are a trustworthy source of information about a community.

overall

5
2.9

Local Avg

health inspection

5
2.8

Local Avg

quality

4
3.6

Local Avg

staff

5
2.7

Local Avg

Incidents

Incidents within a community must be reported and documented.

facility reported

0
0.4

Local Avg

infection control citations

0
0.4

Local Avg

fines

0
1.9

Local Avg

amount of fines

$0
$28,037

Local Avg

Staff Hours (per resident per day)

licensed staff hours

2
1.7

Local Avg

total nurse hours

4
3.8

Local Avg

weekend nurse hours

4
3.5

Local Avg

weekend rn hours

1
0.5

Local Avg

Staff Turnover (per year)

nursing staff

24
49.5

Local Avg

registered nurses

18
45

Local Avg

administrators who left

0
0.8

Local Avg

Facility Details

  • Legal name

    FAIRMOUNT HOMES

  • Ownership type

    Non profit - Corporation

  • Federal Provider Number

    395805

  • Provider SSA county code

    440

  • Certification

    Medicare and Medicaid

  • Medicaid start date

    October 01, 1989

  • Type of council

    Resident

  • Ownership change in last 12 months

    No

  • Health inspection in last 2 years

    No

  • Located in hospital

    No

  • Continuing Care Retirement Community

    Yes

Amenities

Fairmount Homes

Pet Friendly
Housekeeping
Activity Center
Clubs & Communities
Religious Activities

Complaints

0 Penalties Imposed

$0 In Fines Imposed

0 Payment Denials

0 Total Fines Imposed

0 Total Incidents Reported

1 Health Complaint Deficiencies

4 Health Standard Deficiencies

4 Total Complaints Reported

5 Total Deficiencies Reported

Occupancy

109 Current Occupants

114 Total Units

Activities & Fitness

Activity Centre

Arts & Crafts

Clubs & Communities

Health And Wellness Programs

Library & Computer Lounge

Social Outings

Care

Assisted Living

Laundry / Dry Cleaning

Nurses

Offers Continuing Care

Offers Resident/family Counciling

Outpatient Rehabilitation

Speech Therapy

Services

Beauty Salon & Barber Shop

Beauty Shop

Accommodations

Central Air Conditioning

Housekeeping

Landscaped Grounds

Outdoor Areas

Pet Friendly

Studio / Efficiency

Additional Features

Certified By Medicare And Medicaid

Medicare Participant Since 10/01/1989

Religious Activities

Dining & Nutrition

Meals Provided

Hospitals

Ephrata Community Hospital

Po Box 1002 169 Martin Avenue

Distance: 4.2 miles

Heart Of Lancaster Regional Medical Center

1500 Highlands Drive

Distance: 8.5 miles

Lancaster General Hospital

Po Box 3555 555 North Duke Street

Distance: 10.0 miles

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2384 New Holland Pike, Lancaster

Distance: 5.4 miles

Shirk S Allen

1001 East Oregon Road, Lititz

Distance: 6.1 miles

Son Light Bible Church

2501 Oregon Pike, Lancaster

Distance: 6.9 miles

Resident Review Score
8
|
Loved
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