Lincoln Meadows Care Center

1550 Third Street · Lincoln, CA · 95648 · 9166457761

97 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Pacs Group

  • Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
  • No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
  • Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.

The composite number cleared 78 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

Inspection record 30% of score 46
Serious harm & abuse 20% 100
Staffing 20% 82
Federal penalties 15% 100
Trend 10% 79
Context 5% 100

Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.

CMS ratings & staffing

Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5

Total nurse hours / resident-day4.143.48 min · 4.1 strong
RN hours / resident-day0.720.55–0.75
Weekend hours / resident-day3.80≈ weekday level
Nursing turnover / year33%median 45%
Fines (3-yr window)none

Inspection citations (52 in the current record)

  • Potential for harm · D May 9, 2025 · found via complaint

    Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.

    Corrected May 12, 2025 · Environmental

  • Potential for harm · D March 14, 2025

    Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

    Corrected March 28, 2025 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · E March 14, 2025

    Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

    Corrected March 28, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D March 14, 2025

    Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

    Corrected March 28, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · E March 14, 2025

    Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.

    Corrected March 28, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · F March 14, 2025

    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 March 28, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · F March 14, 2025

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Corrected March 28, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · E March 14, 2025

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Corrected March 28, 2025 · Infection Control

  • Potential for harm · D October 1, 2024 · found via complaint

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Corrected October 3, 2024 · Infection Control

  • Potential for harm · D September 24, 2024 · found via complaint

    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

    Corrected September 27, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · D July 2, 2024 · found via complaint

    Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

    Corrected July 16, 2024 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D March 28, 2024

    Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

    Corrected April 19, 2024 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D March 28, 2024

    Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

    Corrected April 19, 2024 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D March 28, 2024

    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 April 19, 2024 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D March 28, 2024

    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

    Corrected April 19, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D March 28, 2024

    Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

    Corrected April 19, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D March 28, 2024

    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Corrected April 19, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D March 28, 2024

    Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

    Corrected April 19, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D March 28, 2024

    Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.

    Corrected April 19, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D March 28, 2024

    Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

    Corrected April 19, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D March 28, 2024

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Corrected April 19, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D March 28, 2024

    Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

    Corrected April 19, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D March 28, 2024

    Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.

    Corrected April 19, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · E March 28, 2024

    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

    Corrected April 19, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · E March 28, 2024

    Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

    Corrected April 19, 2024 · Pharmacy Service

Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.

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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 555333 · certified since January 19, 1989. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.