Fairmount Homes
Strong Medicare quality ratings; families often praise clean and well-maintained facility. Still worth an in-person visit.
based on 25 Google reviews
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What this means for your family
Fairmount Homes is an excellent choice for long-term care due to its clean environment and beautiful grounds. However, families of short-term rehab patients should be proactive in monitoring therapy schedules and medication administration, as some reviewers have reported issues with staff responsiveness and bedside manner.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
25 reviews on Google“Fairmount Homes is generally regarded as a clean and well-maintained facility with a strong reputation for its physical environment and beautiful location. While many families express high satisfaction with the care provided, there are specific concerns regarding the responsiveness of nursing staff and the consistency of therapy services for short-term rehab patients.”
Quality Themes
Tap a score for detailsStrengths
- Clean and well-maintained facility
- Beautiful, scenic location
- Effective physical and occupational therapy
- Long-term resident satisfaction
Concerns
- Nursing staff perceived as rude or dismissive (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
- Inconsistent or delayed therapy scheduling (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
Rating Trends
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Distribution · 28 analyzed
How They Respond to Reviews
This facility rarely responds to reviews.
Questions for Your Tour
- 1Given the beautiful, scenic location of Fairmount Homes, what opportunities are there for residents to enjoy the outdoors or participate in organized activities on the grounds?
- 2We noticed that therapy is a strong point here, but we are curious how you manage scheduling to ensure that residents receive their sessions consistently and on time?
- 3How do you foster a culture of open communication between the nursing team and family members to ensure everyone feels heard and supported?
- 4Since medication management is a critical part of daily care, could you walk us through the process your team uses to ensure accuracy and timely administration?
- 5We appreciate that you engage with feedback online; how do you use input from families to improve the daily experience and activity programming for residents?
- 6In the event of a sudden medical change, what is your protocol for notifying family members and coordinating with the resident's primary physician?
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Key Review Excerpts
“The food was delicious. The care by the staff was outstanding. The physical and occupational therapy was very helpful and effective.”
“Nursing staff leaves a lot to be desired, They are rude and inconsiderate and scolded my mother when asking for her meds.”
“My mother was a resident at Fairmount hook he's for 10 years and I was happy with the care she received, especially in the personal care unit for 8 years.”
Staffing
Staffing Hours
per resident/day · Medicare 2026This facility meets the national staffing benchmarks. Higher staffing is linked to fewer falls and better day-to-day care.
Quality Measures
Quality Measures
Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures
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Residents needing more daily help over time
Residents whose walking got worse
Residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse
Residents with depression symptoms
Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.
Residents vaccinated for the flu
Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics
US average from Medicare published data
Inspection History
Medicare Inspection History
3-year lookback · Medicare 2026
Fairmount Homes has 9 deficiencies across 3 surveys, all focused on fire safety systems rather than direct patient care, with issues involving smoke detection equipment, emergency exits, and fire alarm systems. The facility has provided correction dates for all violations, suggesting responsiveness to safety concerns. While the recurring fire safety deficiencies across multiple surveys warrant attention, families should inquire about current safety system status during visits.
Jul 2, 2025Routine5
Egress Deficiencies
Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.
Smoke Deficiencies
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Egress Deficiencies
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Smoke Deficiencies
Have a fire alarm with audible and visual signals that transmits the alarm automatically to notify emergency forces in event of fire.
Aug 7, 2024Routine2
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Smoke Deficiencies
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Sep 15, 2023Routine2
Smoke Deficiencies
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
Fairmount Homes
nonprofit
Chain Affiliation
Friends Services for the Aging
6 facilities nationwide
Ownership & Management
Key personnel
Contact
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References & Resources
Medicare Care Compare
Official Medicare quality ratings, inspections & staffing data
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Photos, directions & neighborhood info
Google Reviews
25 reviews from families & visitors
Official Website
Visit fairmounthomes.org
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