Total staff
79
Employees
79
Contractors
0
Primarily short stays
Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.
Lima Estates
Nursing Home & Assisted Living · Abington, PA
CMS overall rating
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.
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
Nursing Home & Assisted Living · Abington, PA
CMS overall rating
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.
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 accepts Medicare and private pay.
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.
Quality ratings
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.
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.
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.
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.
Staffing hours breakdown
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.
Total nursing care / resident
This home is ranked 77th out of 203 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.
This home is ranked 77th out of 203 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 #77 / 203Nurse hours — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 77th out of 203 homes in Pennsylvania. Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the Pennsylvania average, with a ranking across 203 Pennsylvania SNFs. More hours mean more direct care. The national average is about 3.5 hrs; below 3.0 is a red flag.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
vs Pennsylvania avg
-1%
| Staff type | Hours / Day / Resident | vs state avg |
|---|---|---|
|
Weekend Total Nursing
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 |
Types of Care at Lima Estates
Assisted Living
Capacity and availability
This home usually has availability
Occupancy rate
62.3%
Rank #333 / 511Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 333rd out of 511 homes in Pennsylvania. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Pennsylvania average, with its Statewide rank out of 511. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Avg. Length of Stay
219 days
55 years in operation
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score: 24 / 100 Rank #511 / 668Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 511th out of 668 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.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)
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Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
ContactMs. Meghan Mcgely, Executive Director
Staffing Data
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
Staff to resident ratio
19.75:1
976% better than Pennsylvania average
Avg staff/day
25
Average shift
1.1 hours
86% worse than Pennsylvania average
Total staff hours (quarter)
2,496
Nursing staff breakdown
Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Registered Nurse
Manages medical care and health needs.
RN Staff
21
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
1.1 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
1.1 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Assists with medical care and medications.
LPN Staff
9
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
1 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
1 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Helps with daily care and mobility.
CNA Staff
36
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
1.1 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
1.1 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
Contractor staffing
Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Total hours from contractors
0%
0 contractor hours this quarter
No contractor roles were reported this quarter.
Staff by category
Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 36 | 0 | 36 | 1,093 | 92 | 100% | 1.1 |
| Registered Nurse | 21 | 0 | 21 | 476 | 92 | 100% | 1.1 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 9 | 0 | 9 | 350 | 92 | 100% | 1 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 3 | 0 | 3 | 142 | 84 | 91% | 1.2 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 3 | 0 | 3 | 134 | 75 | 82% | 1.1 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 72 | 62 | 67% | 1.2 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 65 | 59 | 64% | 1.1 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 63 | 58 | 63% | 1.1 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 63 | 57 | 62% | 1.1 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 1 | 0 | 1 | 29 | 22 | 24% | 1.3 |
| Medical Director | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 14 | 15% | 0.4 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 8% | 0.5 |
36 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days
100%
21 Registered Nurse
% of Days
100%
9 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days
100%
3 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days
91%
3 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days
82%
1 Mental Health Service Worker
% of Days
67%
1 Administrator
% of Days
64%
1 Dietitian
% of Days
63%
1 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days
62%
1 Occupational Therapy Aide
% of Days
24%
1 Medical Director
% of Days
15%
1 Occupational Therapy Assistant
% of Days
8%
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.
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
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
79.8%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
79.8%
16% better than Pennsylvania averagePennsylvania average: 68.8%
Antipsychotic medication increase
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
0.0%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
0.0%
100% better than Pennsylvania averagePennsylvania average: 1.5%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
100.0%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
100.0%
46% better than Pennsylvania averagePennsylvania average: 68.7%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
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
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.
Data sourced from CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics quarterly report. Payer mix reflects the current resident census by primary payment source.
Financial Trends
Historical financial and operational data for Lima Estates based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Occupancy Rate
62.3%
↓ 1.3pp vs 2022
Net Income
$1.9M
↑ ~$429.2K vs 2022
Total Payroll
$8.7M
↑ ~$473.6K vs 2022
Profit Margin
9.0%
↑ 1.7pp vs 2022
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 #109 / 205Revenue — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 109th out of 205 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 %.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Surplus of revenue
$1.9M
Payroll costs
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Rank #130 / 205Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 130th out of 205 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.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
$8.7M
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Rank #130 / 205Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 130th out of 205 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.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Other operating costs
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$11.7M
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Total costs
$20.4M
What does this home offer?
Room Sizes: 529 / 770 / 806 sq. ft
Housing Options: 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed
Building Type: Two-story
Who this home usually serves
Show admissions and discharges
TYPE OF STAY
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4.8 miles from city center
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Financial Assistance for
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Lima Estates is located in Media, Pennsylvania.
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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 occupancy rate at Lima Estates?
Lima Estates's occupancy is 62.3%.
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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