Lincoln Meadows Care Center
Lincoln, CA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 555333) · 97 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (916) 645-7761 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Lincoln Meadows Care Center has a CMS overall rating of 5 stars, above the California state average of 3.16 stars. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Lincoln Meadows Care Center reports total nurse staffing of about 4.1 hours per resident per day, including about 0.67 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 35.8%.
Lincoln Meadows Care Center has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility and it is not in CMS's Special Focus program.
About this facility
Lincoln Meadows Care Center is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Lincoln, Placer County, California, first approved for certification on January 19, 1989. The facility is certified for 97 beds and reports an average of 90.0 residents. It is organized as a for-profit limited liability company and is part of the Pacs Group chain, which operates 274 facilities nationally with an average CMS rating of 2.9 stars.
According to CMS Care Compare, Lincoln Meadows holds an overall rating of 5 stars, which is above the California state average of 3.16 stars. Its component ratings are: 4 stars for health inspections, 5 stars for quality measures, and 4 stars for staffing. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so these ratings reflect the current operator.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS show total nurse staffing of 4.09555 hours per resident per day, including 0.67081 registered nurse hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 35.8%.
On penalties, CMS records show 0 federal fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials for this facility — no federal fines on record. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not designated under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which is reserved for homes CMS identifies as persistently underperforming and subject to increased inspection oversight.
Data reflects the most recently published CMS Care Compare figures. Families should verify current details directly with the facility and on 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?
It has an overall rating of 5 stars, which is above the California state average of 3.16 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 4.1 hours per resident per day, including about 0.67 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4; nursing turnover is 35.8%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No. CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not designated as a Special Focus Facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 97 beds with an average of 90.0 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit limited liability company and is part of the Pacs Group chain, which operates 274 facilities with an average rating of 2.9 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It was first approved for certification on January 19, 1989.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus separate ratings for health inspections (4 stars), quality measures (5 stars), and staffing (4 stars), each reflecting different aspects of care.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at 9166457761 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 9166457761 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's full record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/555333?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.