Lima Estates

Independent Living & Assisted Living · Abington, PA
CMS overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Lima Estates

Independent Living in Abington

CMS overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
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Lima Estates accepts Medicare and private pay.

Overview of Lima Estates

Tucked away in the serene area of Montgomery County, Media, PA, Lima Estates is an astonishing senior living community that offers independent living and assisted living services. The community offers an array of beautiful senior living apartments set in 54-acres of beautifully maintained ground. As a non-profit community, Lima Estates does not have an investor to satisfy, allowing them to fully commit instead on providing amazing care to the residents.

The community conducts a wide array of stimulating activities and programs to keep residents active, healthy, and entertained. Residents also relish a dining experience, featuring carefully prepared meals catered to their dietary needs and tastes. Here, residents are given access to the necessities of a fulfilling retirement life, including compassionate care services, a friendly management team, vibrant activities, and excellent dining experiences.

(610) 565-7020

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
▲ 29.9% Above PA avg.
Health Inspection Info Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
▲ 42.0% Above PA avg.
Staffing Info Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
▲ 22.9% Above PA avg.
Quality Measures Info Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
▲ 31.6% Above PA avg.

Staffing hours breakdown

Info Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.

Hours per resident per day — compared to Pennsylvania state averages

Total nursing care / resident Info This home is ranked 68th out of 167 homes in Pennsylvania.

Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
4h 32m per day
Rank #68 / 167Nurse hours — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 68th out of 167 homes in Pennsylvania.Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the Pennsylvania average, with a ranking across 167 Pennsylvania SNFs. More hours mean more direct care. The national average is about 3.5 hrs; below 3.0 is a red flag.
This facility Pennsylvania avg (4h 35m per day)
vs Pennsylvania avg
-1%
Staff type Hours / day vs state avg
Total Nursing (Weekend) Info Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours. 3h 26m per day

Capacity and availability

This home usually has availability

Occupancy lower than 85% suggests more openings may be available.

Lower occupancy than the Pennsylvania average: 78.7%
Occupancy rate 62.3% Rank #117 / 170Occupancy rate — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 117th out of 170 homes in Pennsylvania.Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Pennsylvania average, with its statewide rank out of 170. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.
Avg. Length of Stay 219 days
Occupancy rate
62.3% Rank #117 / 170Occupancy rate — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 117th out of 170 homes in Pennsylvania.Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Pennsylvania average, with its statewide rank out of 170. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.
Avg. Length of Stay
219 days

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Primarily short stays

Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

25% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Private pay

75% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 10 - 11 months

Finances and operations

Voluntary non-profit community
Home revenue
$22.3M
Surplus of revenue
$1.9M
Voluntary non-profit community
Home revenue
$22.3M Rank #71 / 169Revenue — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 71st out of 169 homes in Pennsylvania.Shows this facility's annual revenue compared to the Pennsylvania SNF average. Higher revenue generally means more resources for staffing and capital — read alongside Payroll %.
Surplus of revenue
$1.9M
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations. Rank #92 / 169Payroll — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 92nd out of 169 homes in Pennsylvania.Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the Pennsylvania average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.
$8.7M
38.9% of revenue Rank #123 / 168Payroll % — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 123rd out of 168 homes in Pennsylvania.Shows payroll as a percentage of revenue versus the Pennsylvania average. Well-run SNFs often land around 55–65%. Below 25% may signal understaffing or heavy agency use — read with Staffing ratings.
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$11.7M
Total costs $20.4M
Years in operation
55 years in operation
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 24 / 100 Rank #67 / 95Walk Score — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 67th out of 95 homes in Pennsylvania.Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Pennsylvania SNFs. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
BBB Rating
BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)
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Staffing

Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.

Leadership

ContactMs. Meghan Mcgely, Executive Director

What does this home offer?

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Room Sizes: 529 / 770 / 806 sq. ft

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Housing Options: 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed

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Building Type: Two-story

Types of Care at Lima Estates

Assisted Living

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Financial Assistance for
Independent Living in Pennsylvania

Lima Estates is located in Media, Pennsylvania.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Pennsylvania.

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Community HealthChoices (CHC)

PA Medicaid CHC

Age 65+ or disabled
General Pennsylvania resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple) (excludes home, car).
PA

Managed care model; high urban demand (e.g., Philadelphia, Pittsburgh).

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day, e.g., bathing, dressing) Respite care (up to 240 hours/year) Adult day care ($70/day) Home modifications ($1,500 avg.)

Pennsylvania OPTIONS Program

PA OPTIONS

Age 60+
General Pennsylvania resident, at risk of nursing home placement.
Income Limits ~$2,000/month individual, varies by region
Asset Limits $8,000 individual
PA

Cost-sharing required above certain income; rural/urban balance.

Benefits
In-home care (3-5 hours/week) Respite (up to 10 days/year) Adult day care (~$70/day) Transportation (~5 trips/month)

Living Independence for the Elderly (LIFE)

Pennsylvania LIFE (PACE)

Age 55+
General PA resident (specific counties), NFLOC, safe with LIFE support.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month (Medicaid-eligible); private pay option available.
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple) for Medicaid enrollees.
PA

16 providers in 25 counties (e.g., Allegheny, Luzerne); LIFE branding unique to PA.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Medical care Meals Transportation Respite Therapies

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Pennsylvania Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General PA resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
PA

Three tiers; includes Extra Help for Part D; no waitlist.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

Pennsylvania LIHEAP

Age 60+ prioritized
General PA resident, low-income household.
Income Limits (2025) ~$3,970/month individual, 185% FPL
Asset Limits Not assessed; income-focused.
PA

Cash grants and crisis aid; serves ~600,000 households annually.

Benefits
Heating/cooling aid ($300-$1,000/season) Crisis aid ($500 max)

Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP)

Pennsylvania Family Caregiver Support Program

Age
General Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; PA resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).
Income Limits (2025) No strict cap; reimbursements up to $600/month if care recipient income < ~$2,322/month 185% FPL
Asset Limits Not assessed; need-based.
PA

High demand; includes grandparent caregivers.

Benefits
Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year) Adult day care ($60/day) Supplies (~$2,000/year) Caregiver training

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Pennsylvania SCSEP

Age 55+
General unemployed, low-income, PA resident.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,983/month 125% FPL
Asset Limits Not specified; income-focused.
PA

Priority for veterans, rural residents; AARP partnership.

Benefits
Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour) Job placement

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Pennsylvania VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General PA resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth limit
PA

High veteran population; supports rural/urban care needs.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living)

Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program (PTRR)

Pennsylvania Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program

Age 65+
General PA resident, homeowner/renter (or widow/er 50+, disabled 18+).
Income Limits (2025) ~$45,000/year individual or couple, excludes half of Social Security
Asset Limits Not assessed; income-focused.
PA

Rebates up to $1,000; ~600,000 eligible annually.

Benefits
Rebates ($250-$1,000 based on income; e.g., $1,000 if income < $8,000)

Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)

Pennsylvania SFMNP

Age 60+
General PA resident, low-income.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,322/month individual, 185% FPL
Asset Limits Not assessed.
PA

Vouchers (~$50/season) via 52 AAAs; serves ~200,000 annually.

Benefits
Vouchers (~$50/season) for fresh produce at approved markets

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Address 4.8 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Media's city center to Lima Estates's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Staffing Data (Q2 2025)

This data corresponds to Q2 2025 and is based on CMS Payroll-Based Journal.

Total staff 97
Employees 97
Contractors 0
Staff to resident ratio 24.25:1
1150% better than Pennsylvania average

Pennsylvania average ratio: 1.94:1

Avg staff/day 29
Average shift 1.4 hours
82% worse than Pennsylvania average

Pennsylvania average: 7.8 hours

Total staff hours (quarter) 3,756
Nursing staff breakdown
Registered Nurse

Manages medical care and health needs.

Total count 14
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 0.7 hours

No contractors work on this role.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Assists with medical care and medications.

Total count 17
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 0.7 hours

No contractors work on this role.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Helps with daily care and mobility.

Total count 32
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 0.7 hours

No contractors work on this role.

Contractor staffing

Total hours from contractors

0%

0 contractor hours this quarter

No contractor roles were reported this quarter.

Staff by category
Physical Therapy Assistant 7 0 7 1,186 71 78% 6.9
Respiratory Therapy Technician 8 0 8 720 69 76% 3.3
Certified Nursing Assistant 32 0 32 711 91 100% 0.7
Registered Nurse 14 0 14 319 91 100% 0.7
Licensed Practical Nurse 17 0 17 230 91 100% 0.7
Qualified Social Worker 3 0 3 165 46 51% 3.6
Clinical Nurse Specialist 3 0 3 97 74 81% 0.7
Speech Language Pathologist 1 0 1 63 13 14% 4.9
Other Dietary Services Staff 4 0 4 56 70 77% 0.7
Dietitian 1 0 1 54 65 71% 0.8
Mental Health Service Worker 1 0 1 47 55 60% 0.9
Administrator 1 0 1 42 55 60% 0.8
Nurse Practitioner 1 0 1 38 51 56% 0.8
Occupational Therapy Assistant 2 0 2 15 3 3% 5.1
Occupational Therapy Aide 1 0 1 8 11 12% 0.7
Medical Director 1 0 1 4 13 14% 0.3
7 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days 78%
8 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days 76%
32 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days 100%
14 Registered Nurse
% of Days 100%
17 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days 100%
3 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days 51%
3 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days 81%
1 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days 14%
4 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days 77%
1 Dietitian
% of Days 71%
1 Mental Health Service Worker
% of Days 60%
1 Administrator
% of Days 60%
1 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days 56%
2 Occupational Therapy Assistant
% of Days 3%
1 Occupational Therapy Aide
% of Days 12%
1 Medical Director
% of Days 14%

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total residents 4
Medicare
4
100% of residents
Programs & Services
Residents Group

Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

CCRC

Part of a Continuing Care Retirement Community offering multiple care levels

Active Resident Council

Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.

Quality of care over time

These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.

Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 79.8%
16% better than Pennsylvania average

Pennsylvania average: 68.8%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 0.0%
100% better than Pennsylvania average

Pennsylvania average: 1.5%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 100.0%
46% better than Pennsylvania average

Pennsylvania average: 68.7%

Penalties and fines

Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.

Source: CMS Penalties Database

No penalties in the past 3 years

No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Lima Estates

Is Lima Estates in a walkable area?

Lima Estates has a walk score of 24. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

What is the address of Lima Estates?

Lima Estates is located at 411 N Middletown Rd, Media, PA 19063, United States.

What is the phone number of Lima Estates?

(610) 565-7020 will put you in contact with the team at Lima Estates.

Is Lima Estates Medicare or Medicaid certified?

Yes — Lima Estates is a CMS-certified provider of Medicare and Medicaid.

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