Public Record
Lincoln Meadows Care Center
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Facility profile
- CMS overall rating
- 4 / 5
- Certified beds
- 97
- Avg. residents per day
- 85.2
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Inspection record
On record from CMS
- Citations on record
- 81
- Inspections on file
- 12
- Last inspection
- 2025-05-09
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Citations
81 citations on record
Each deficiency cited on a CMS health inspection of this facility, sourced from the federal record. Open a report for the raw CMS Scope and Severity grade on each finding.
What do CMS severity letters mean?
Serious (G-L). Actual harm to a resident, or immediate jeopardy. Codes G through I indicate actual harm; J through L indicate immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.
General (A-F). No actual harm found, or harm that is minimal. The facility must still submit a Plan of Correction. Most CMS citations land here.
Each letter combines severity with scope: how many residents the deficiency affected.
- 0919Generalpotential for harm
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
- 0919Generalpotential for harm
Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.
- 0918Generalpotential for harm
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
- 0521Generalpotential for harm
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
- 0363Generalpotential for harm
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
- 0353Generalno actual harm
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- 0345Generalpotential for harm
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- 0324Generalpotential for harm
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
- 0293Generalno actual harm
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
- 0161Generalpotential for harm
Use approved construction type or materials.
- 0923Generalpotential for harm
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
- 0558Generalpotential for harm
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
- 0690Generalpotential for harm
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
- 0697Generalpotential for harm
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
- 0802Generalpotential for harm
Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.
- 0803Generalpotential for harm
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
- 0812Generalpotential for harm
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
- 0880Generalpotential for harm
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- 0880Generalpotential for harm
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- 0609Generalpotential for harm
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
- 0580Generalpotential for harm
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
- 0641Generalpotential for harm
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
- 0324Generalpotential for harm
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
- 0345Generalpotential for harm
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- 0347Generalpotential for harm
Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.
- 0355Generalpotential for harm
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
- 0363Generalpotential for harm
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
- 0521Generalpotential for harm
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
- 0712Generalpotential for harm
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
- 0918Generalpotential for harm
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
- 0919Generalpotential for harm
Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.
- 0920Generalpotential for harm
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
- 0761Generalpotential for harm
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
- 0802Generalpotential for harm
Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.
- 0810Generalpotential for harm
Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.
- 0812Generalpotential for harm
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
- 0880Generalpotential for harm
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- 0658Generalpotential for harm
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
- 0692Generalpotential for harm
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
- 0755Generalpotential for harm
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
- 0554Generalpotential for harm
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
- 0558Generalpotential for harm
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
- 0584Generalpotential for harm
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
- 0293Generalpotential for harm
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
- 0655Generalpotential for harm
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
- 0656Generalpotential for harm
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
- 0685Generalpotential for harm
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
- 0686Generalpotential for harm
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
- 0689Generalpotential for harm
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- 0694Generalpotential for harm
Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
- 0695Generalpotential for harm
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
- 0732Generalno actual harm
Post nurse staffing information every day.
- 0804Generalpotential for harm
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
- 0759Generalpotential for harm
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
- 0039Generalpotential for harm
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
- 0558Generalpotential for harm
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
- 0726Generalpotential for harm
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
- 0624Generalpotential for harm
Prepare residents for a safe transfer or discharge from the nursing home.
- 0812Generalpotential for harm
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
- 0814Generalpotential for harm
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
- 0880Generalpotential for harm
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- 0887Generalpotential for harm
Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.
- 0919Generalpotential for harm
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
- 0804Generalpotential for harm
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
- 0712Generalpotential for harm
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
- 0918Generalpotential for harm
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
- 0920Generalpotential for harm
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
- 0755Generalpotential for harm
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
- 0802Generalpotential for harm
Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.
- 0761Generalpotential for harm
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
- 0758Generalpotential for harm
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
- 0744Generalpotential for harm
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
- 0692Generalpotential for harm
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
- 0689Generalpotential for harm
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- 0677Generalpotential for harm
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
- 0657Generalpotential for harm
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
- 0656Generalpotential for harm
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
- 0321Generalpotential for harm
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
- 0558Generalpotential for harm
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
- 0363Generalpotential for harm
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
- 0521Generalpotential for harm
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Inspection history
Every health inspection on record
Each CMS health inspection of this facility, and the deficiencies the surveyors cited. Where the verbatim Form 2567 statement of deficiencies is on file, it links to the full report.
- Inspection1 deficiency
F 0919 Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility…
Read full statement of deficiencies - Inspection17 deficiencies
F 0558 Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure resident needs were accommodated for one of 25 sampled residents (Resident 63), when…
Read full statement of deficiencies - View inspection reportInspection17 deficiencies
- View inspection reportInspection1 deficiency
- Inspection1 deficiency
F 0609 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to report an allegation of abuse…
Read full statement of deficiencies - Inspection1 deficiency
F 0580 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure…
Read full statement of deficiencies - Inspection34 deficiencies
F 0554 Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure self-administered medications kept at bedside for one of 23 sampled…
Read full statement of deficiencies - View inspection reportInspection34 deficiencies
- Inspection1 deficiency
F 0558 Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure the resident needs were accommodated for one of three sampled residents (Resident 17)…
Read full statement of deficiencies - Inspection1 deficiency
F 0726 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to…
Read full statement of deficiencies
Showing the 10 most recent inspections. 3 earlier inspections are also on record.
FAQ
Questions and answers
- What is Lincoln Meadows Care Center?
- Lincoln Meadows Care Center is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Lincoln, CA, tracked by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Its CMS Certification Number (CCN) is 555333.
- What is the CMS rating for Lincoln Meadows Care Center?
- Lincoln Meadows Care Center has a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars. CMS rates nursing homes on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
- How many beds does Lincoln Meadows Care Center have?
- Lincoln Meadows Care Center is certified for 97 beds. It serves an average of 85.2 residents per day.
- How many citations does Lincoln Meadows Care Center have?
- Lincoln Meadows Care Center has 81 citations on record from CMS health inspections, each tied to a federal deficiency tag.
- When was Lincoln Meadows Care Center last inspected?
- Lincoln Meadows Care Center was last inspected on May 9, 2025. CMS surveys nursing homes about once a year and after complaints.
- What can I do if I have concerns about care at this facility?
- Start by raising the concern with the facility administrator or director of nursing. Every state also runs a free long-term care ombudsman program that advocates for residents and families; the federal Eldercare Locator at eldercare.acl.gov can connect you with yours. Complaints about quality of care can also be filed with your state survey agency.
*Sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). See the official record on CMS Care Compare. If you believe any information is inaccurate, report it here.
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