Lincoln Glen Skilled Nursing
2671 Plummer Avenue · San Jose, CA · 95125 · 4082653222
59 certified beds Non profit - Church related Part of a CCRC
Why this verdict
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
The composite number cleared 76 points, but Recommended is gated: inspection record below the Recommended bar. That rule is part of the published method.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 5 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.77 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 1.00 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 4.38 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 25% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (27 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D March 24, 2025
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected April 11, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 24, 2025
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected April 11, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 24, 2025
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected April 11, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 24, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected April 11, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 24, 2025
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected April 11, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F March 24, 2025
Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
Corrected April 11, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 24, 2025
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected April 11, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D March 24, 2025
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.
Corrected April 11, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E March 24, 2025
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.
Corrected April 11, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F March 24, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected April 11, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E March 24, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected April 11, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D November 13, 2023
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Corrected December 13, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 13, 2023
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.
Corrected December 13, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 13, 2023
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected December 13, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 13, 2023
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected December 13, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E November 13, 2023
Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
Corrected December 13, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 13, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.
Corrected December 13, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 20, 2022
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected June 17, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E May 20, 2022
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected June 17, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E May 20, 2022
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.
Corrected June 24, 2022 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D May 20, 2022
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected June 17, 2022 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E May 20, 2022
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.
Corrected June 24, 2022 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E May 20, 2022
Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
Corrected June 17, 2022 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E May 20, 2022
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.
Corrected June 24, 2022 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E May 20, 2022
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected June 24, 2022 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 555363 · certified since July 1, 1989. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.