Lincoln Meadows Care Center
Strong Medicare quality ratings; families often praise compassionate and professional rehab/therapy team. Still worth an in-person visit.
based on 143 Google reviews
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What this means for your family
This facility is an excellent choice for families prioritizing high-quality physical and occupational therapy and a clean, modern environment. However, if your loved one requires high-frequency assistance with hygiene or frequent call-light responses, you should closely monitor staffing levels, particularly during evening and weekend shifts.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
143 reviews on Google“Lincoln Meadows Care Center is highly regarded by many families for its professional rehabilitation services and a clean, recently renovated environment. While many reviewers praise the compassionate nursing and therapy teams, some families have reported serious concerns regarding understaffing, delayed response times to call lights, and inconsistent hygiene care during night shifts.”
Quality Themes
Tap a score for detailsStrengths
- Compassionate and professional rehab/therapy team
- Clean and recently renovated facility
- Friendly and welcoming admissions and front desk staff
- Engaging resident activities and events
Concerns
- Understaffing leading to slow response times (mentioned by 3 reviewers)
- Inconsistent hygiene and diaper changes (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
- Issues with medication or treatment delays (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
Rating Trends
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Distribution · 147 analyzed
How They Respond to Reviews
The owner relies heavily on repetitive templates and canned phrases, often using the exact same response for multiple different reviews. While they attempt to personalize some responses by including names, the content remains largely formulaic.
Questions for Your Tour
- 1It is wonderful to see how much care you put into responding to feedback from families; how do you use that feedback to improve daily care for the residents?
- 2The facility looks beautifully renovated and very clean; what is your routine for maintaining that standard in the resident rooms?
- 3We are looking for a place with great engagement; could you tell us more about the types of activities and events organized for the residents each week?
- 4With the high praise for your rehab and therapy team, how do you coordinate their visits with the daily nursing schedule?
- 5How does the nursing team ensure that medication administration and treatment schedules stay on track, especially during busy shifts?
- 6What is the protocol for responding to a resident's call bell or an urgent medical need during the night?
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Key Review Excerpts
“The staff at Lincoln Meadows stepped up and cared for her. Everyone from the case manager down to the nurses, therapist, front desk, food preppers, janitors and all really maintains and cares for the patients in this critical time of healing and</em> recovery.”
“I was transferred here to recover from spinal surgery from a broken back as well as a fractured sternum, as well as broken ribs. I keep receiving substandard care. There are not enough CNAs to assist the RNs assigned to the rooms.”
“There is a CNA named Sherry that goes in and sings to my mom…Literally sings with my mom and the people in the room. And it brings my mom a lot of joy.”
Staffing
Staffing Hours
per resident/day · Medicare 2026RN hours are below the national benchmark. RNs handle complex medical needs and medication, so ask about coverage during your visit.
Quality Measures
Quality Measures
Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures
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Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse
Residents with depression symptoms
Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.
Residents needing more daily help over time
Residents on antipsychotic medication
Residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Residents whose walking got worse
Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu
Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics
US average from Medicare published data
Inspection History
Medicare Inspection History
3-year lookback · Medicare 2026
Lincoln Meadows Care Center has a concerning pattern of recurring deficiencies across multiple areas, with families filing seven complaint reports over the review period. The facility consistently struggles with food and nutrition services, medication management, and fire safety systems, with many issues reappearing in subsequent inspections despite corrections. While all deficiencies show correction dates, the persistent nature of problems in core care areas suggests ongoing quality challenges that families should carefully evaluate.
May 9, 2025Complaint1
Environmental Deficiencies
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Mar 14, 2025Routine17
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
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.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Smoke Deficiencies
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Services Deficiencies
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Construction Deficiencies
Use approved construction type or materials.
Smoke Deficiencies
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Egress Deficiencies
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Oct 1, 2024Complaint1
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Sep 24, 2024Complaint1
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Jul 2, 2024Complaint1
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Mar 28, 2024Routine34
Smoke Deficiencies
Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.
Services Deficiencies
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Smoke Deficiencies
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Smoke Deficiencies
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
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.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
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.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Egress Deficiencies
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Smoke Deficiencies
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
Lincoln Meadows Care Center
for profit
Chain Affiliation
Pacs Group
279 facilities nationwide
Chain avg rating: 2.9/5 · Rank 88 of 260
Ownership & Management
Owners
Hudson River Opco LLC
Owner · Organization
Bay Bridge Capital Partners, LLC
Owner (parent company) · Organization
Key personnel
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