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Health Inspection

Lincoln Meadows Care Center

May 21, 2026 · Lincoln, CA · 1550 Third Street
Citations 11
CMS Rating 5/5
Beds 97
Provider ID 555333
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Lincoln Meadows Care Center
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Inspection Summary

LINCOLN MEADOWS CARE CENTER in LINCOLN, CA — inspection on May 21, 2026.

Found 11 citations. Severity: Standard violations.

Health inspections identify deficiencies that facilities must correct within required timeframes. Violations range from minor documentation issues to serious safety concerns and are subject to follow-up verification.

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Inspection Findings

FF0679
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

Federal health inspectors cited LINCOLN MEADOWS CARE CENTER in LINCOLN, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0679 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-05-21.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 11 deficiencies cited during this inspection of LINCOLN MEADOWS CARE CENTER.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2026-05-29.

Federal health inspectors cited LINCOLN MEADOWS CARE CENTER in LINCOLN, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0688 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-05-21.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 11 deficiencies cited during this inspection of LINCOLN MEADOWS CARE CENTER.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2026-05-29.

Federal health inspectors cited LINCOLN MEADOWS CARE CENTER in LINCOLN, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0755 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-05-21.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 11 deficiencies cited during this inspection of LINCOLN MEADOWS CARE CENTER.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2026-05-29.

Federal health inspectors cited LINCOLN MEADOWS CARE CENTER in LINCOLN, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0756 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-05-21.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

Scope/Severity Level E: pattern, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 11 deficiencies cited during this inspection of LINCOLN MEADOWS CARE CENTER.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2026-05-29.

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Federal health inspectors cited LINCOLN MEADOWS CARE CENTER in LINCOLN, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0759 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-05-21.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Scope/Severity Level E: pattern, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 11 deficiencies cited during this inspection of LINCOLN MEADOWS CARE CENTER.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2026-05-29.

Federal health inspectors cited LINCOLN MEADOWS CARE CENTER in LINCOLN, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0760 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-05-21.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Scope/Severity Level E: pattern, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 11 deficiencies cited during this inspection of LINCOLN MEADOWS CARE CENTER.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2026-05-29.

Federal health inspectors cited LINCOLN MEADOWS CARE CENTER in LINCOLN, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0761 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-05-21.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: 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.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 11 deficiencies cited during this inspection of LINCOLN MEADOWS CARE CENTER.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2026-05-29.

Federal health inspectors cited LINCOLN MEADOWS CARE CENTER in LINCOLN, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0803 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-05-21.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: 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.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 11 deficiencies cited during this inspection of LINCOLN MEADOWS CARE CENTER.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2026-05-29.

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Federal health inspectors cited LINCOLN MEADOWS CARE CENTER in LINCOLN, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0810 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-05-21.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 11 deficiencies cited during this inspection of LINCOLN MEADOWS CARE CENTER.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2026-05-29.

Federal health inspectors cited LINCOLN MEADOWS CARE CENTER in LINCOLN, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0814 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-05-21.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 11 deficiencies cited during this inspection of LINCOLN MEADOWS CARE CENTER.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2026-05-29.

Federal health inspectors cited LINCOLN MEADOWS CARE CENTER in LINCOLN, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0880 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-05-21.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 11 deficiencies cited during this inspection of LINCOLN MEADOWS CARE CENTER.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2026-05-29.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an F-tag violation?
F-tags are federal deficiency codes used by CMS to categorize nursing home violations. Each F-tag corresponds to a specific federal regulation (42 CFR Part 483). For example, F607 relates to abuse prevention policies, F880 relates to infection control.
Were these violations corrected?
Facilities must submit plans of correction and implement changes within required timeframes. CMS conducts follow-up inspections to verify corrections. Check the inspection report for specific correction dates and follow-up verification status.
How often do nursing home inspections happen?
CMS conducts unannounced inspections of all Medicare/Medicaid-certified nursing homes at least once per year. Additional inspections may occur based on complaints, facility-reported incidents, or follow-up to verify previous violations were corrected.
What should families do about these violations?
Families should: (1) Review the full inspection report for details, (2) Ask facility administration about specific corrective actions taken, (3) Check if this represents a pattern by reviewing prior inspections, (4) Compare with other facilities in LINCOLN, CA, (5) Report new concerns to state authorities.
Where can I see the full inspection report?
Complete inspection reports are available on Medicare.gov's Care Compare website (www.medicare.gov/care-compare). You can also request copies directly from LINCOLN MEADOWS CARE CENTER or from the state Department of Health. Reports include deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines.


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