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Lincoln Glen Skilled Nursing

San Jose, CA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 555363) · 59 certified beds

CMS overall rating: 5★ (state average 3.16★ — above state average)
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (408) 265-3222 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗

Lincoln Glen Skilled Nursing in San Jose, CA has a CMS overall star rating of 5 out of 5, above the California state average of 3.16. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 5 stars.

Lincoln Glen Skilled Nursing reports total nurse staffing of about 4.76 hours per resident per day, including roughly 1.07 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 22.6%. CMS gives the facility a 5-star staffing rating.

Lincoln Glen Skilled Nursing has no federal fines on record and no payment denials according to CMS data. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not designated as a Special Focus Facility.

Overall rating vs. benchmarks
Lincoln Glen Skilled … Lincoln Glen Skilled …: 5★ 5★ CA average CA average: 3.16★ 3.16★

About this facility

Lincoln Glen Skilled Nursing is a non-profit, church-related nursing home in San Jose, Santa Clara County, California, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since July 1989. The facility maintains 59 certified beds with an average daily census of 52.8 residents.

According to CMS Care Compare, Lincoln Glen holds an overall star rating of 5 out of 5, above the California state average of 3.16. This overall score reflects four component ratings: a health inspection rating of 3 stars, a staffing rating of 5 stars, and a quality measure (QM) rating of 5 stars.

Nurse staffing data reported to CMS show total nurse staffing of 4.76 hours per resident per day, including 1.07 registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 22.6%.

On penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record for this facility (0 fines totaling $0.00), and no payment denials have been imposed.

CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently designated under the CMS Special Focus Facility program, which is reserved for homes with a history of persistent poor performance that are subject to increased oversight and inspection frequency.

No ownership change has been recorded for Lincoln Glen Skilled Nursing in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator. No chain affiliation is indicated in the available data.

Source: CMS Medicare Care Compare.

Questions families ask

What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?

Lincoln Glen Skilled Nursing has a CMS overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the California state average of 3.16.

Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?

It is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.

How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?

Total nurse staffing is about 4.76 hours per resident per day, including 1.07 RN hours per resident per day, with 22.6% nursing turnover; CMS rates staffing at 5 stars.

Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?

No, CMS records show zero fines, $0.00 in total fines, and no payment denials.

Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?

No, CMS does not show an abuse icon for this facility and it is not in the Special Focus program.

How large is this facility and how many residents live there?

The facility has 59 certified beds with an average daily census of 52.8 residents.

Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?

It is operated as a non-profit, church-related facility; no chain affiliation is indicated in the available data.

How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?

It has been certified since July 1, 1989.

What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?

CMS publishes an overall rating plus three component ratings — health inspections (3 stars here), staffing (5 stars), and quality measures (5 stars) — which combine to form the overall score.

Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?

This is not specified in the CMS data provided; contact the facility at (408) 265-3222 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.

What should I look for when touring this facility?

This data set does not cover tour details; contact the facility at (408) 265-3222 to arrange a visit.

How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?

You can review the latest ratings and inspection reports at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/555363?state=CA.

Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.