Delaware County Unveils $5.6 Million in Renovations to Fair Acres Kitchen
The enhancements are the latest in how Delco is continuing to deliver on its promise to seniors, bringing an enhanced dining experience to Fair Acres residents
Media, PA — Delaware County officials gathered yesterday at the Fair Acres Geriatric Center in Media to cut the ribbon on $5.6 million in upgrades to the kitchen and dining areas of the County’s award-winning skilled care facility. Delaware County Council Chair Richard Womack and Council member Joanne Phillips were joined by members of the Delco delegation to the PA House and Senate.
“The upgrades we’ve done at Fair Acres are long overdue,” said Chair Womack. “We owe it to our aging community to do everything in our power to deliver for them, and we’re doing that with millions in upgrades to Fair Acres because it’s what our seniors deserve.”
The long-overdue renovations replace equipment that was past its usable lifespan, expand food preparation areas, and offer Fair Acres residents a brighter, more welcoming dining space. The renovations are the first major upgrades to the space after 20+ years. For decades, kitchen staff at Fair Acres provided award-winning food services to Fair Acres residents despite the aging equipment and tight spaces.
Last year, recognizing the need for upgrades to the nutritional delivery system at Fair Acres, County Council moved to post a Request for Proposal for bids on the project. Construction then began in July of 2025, led by the County’s Director of Public Works Danielle Floyd and her team in close partnership with Fair Acres Executive Director Bill D’Amico’s team.
The enhancements include:
- A renovated dining space for residents
- A wider range of menu options
- New kitchen equipment, including:
- State-of-the-art meal delivery system
- Blast-freezers
- New walk-in fridges
- Refreshed cookware across the kitchen area
The renovations are proudly union made. The winning bid, made by the TN Ward Company, met all the criteria to be awarded a Contractor Responsibility Certification – a result of the Responsible Contractors Ordinance (RCO) championed by County Council Chair Richard Womack in 2022. The RCO defines a set of guidelines that any firm seeking to do business with the County of Delaware must prove they do business honestly, equitably, and employ union labor.
The upgrades made follow the renovations made in 2024 to the facility’s top three floors, which saw hundreds of new beds added for residents, a new HVAC system, as well as resident lounges, nurses’ stations, and employee break rooms. Delco is committed to continuing to improve this crucial regional support for our older folks – as evidenced by the renovations being unveiled today.
Fair Acres Geriatric Center is the County of Delaware owned and operated skilled nursing facility. Fair Acres is the largest skilled nursing facility in Delaware County and offers Delco residents long term care, short term rehabilitation, respite care, and hospice services. Fair Acres is a member of the Pennsylvania Association of County Affiliated Homes and serves as a geriatric training site for local colleges, universities and nursing schools.