Federal nursing home survey record · CMS-certified nursing home· Not a state assisted-living licensing record
LINCOLN MEADOWS CARE CENTER
LINCOLN, CA · 97 certified beds · Last Life Safety survey May 21, 2026
CMS Certification Number 555333 · first certified January 1989
Ownership
Operated by PACS GROUP · For profit - Limited Liability company
No change of ownership on CMS record since January 1, 2016, when the records begin.
Position within CA
29 citations — more than 82% of the 1,165 certified nursing homes in CA. Compared within CA rather than nationally because which state a facility is in explains about 30% of the variation in citation counts between facilities, while bed count explains under 1%. State survey agencies differ far more than the buildings do. How this is calculated
The latest survey found 7 citations; the earlier surveys in the window averaged 11. With 3 surveys on file this is a direction of travel, not a conclusion.
When is the next survey likely?
The window opens May 2027 — about 8 months from now. This facility’s last Life Safety survey was May 2026. Facilities in CA are typically surveyed 12–18 months after the last one (median 14), measured over 1,766 consecutive surveys in the last two years of CMS records.
A range the record supports, not a prediction of a date. State agencies vary widely — from about 11 months in Pennsylvania to three years in Maryland. How the window is measured
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8 inspection-and-testing tags have been cited here at more than one survey. Nationally, that pattern is common: about three quarters of cited facilities have at least one repeated tag, and half of the facilities ever cited for sprinkler inspection and testing are cited for it again. A repeat is usually a recordkeeping gap rather than a new hazard.
Emergency preparedness
1 of the 29 citations on file is Emergency Preparedness E-tags. E-tags are cited under 42 CFR §483.73 and concern the emergency plan, training, drills, communications and supplies. Nationally about half of certified facilities have at least one. The Emergency Preparedness Index
Physical environment (health survey)
7 physical-environment citations on the health survey. Cited by the health surveyors under Appendix PP, not the Life Safety Code surveyor: equipment in safe operating condition, the call system, bed rails, pest control, hazards, the environment. Counted separately from the 29 Life Safety citations above. The Physical Environment Index
- F-0880 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- F-0919 Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
- F-0584 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.
- F-0689 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
How that compares
Compared with the median facility in CA, and nationally. Surveyors differ markedly between states, so the CA figure is the meaningful one.
| Measure | Citations |
|---|---|
| This facility | 29 |
| Median facility in CA | 19 |
| Median facility nationally | 11 |
Survey history
| Survey date | Citations |
|---|---|
| March 28, 2024 | 12 |
| March 14, 2025 | 10 |
| May 21, 2026 | 7 |
Most-cited tags
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Times cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| K-0919 | Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment. | 3 | 2026-05-21 |
| K-0363 | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | 3 | 2026-05-21 |
| K-0324 | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | 2 | 2025-03-14 |
| K-0920 | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | 2 | 2026-05-21 |
| K-0345 | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | 2 | 2025-03-14 |
| K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | 2 | 2025-03-14 |
| K-0293 | Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. | 2 | 2025-03-14 |
| K-0521 | Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. | 2 | 2025-03-14 |
What the citations cover
- Smoke Deficiencies 13
- Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies 9
- Egress Deficiencies 2
- Services Deficiencies 2
- Other 3
| Category | Citations |
|---|---|
| Smoke Deficiencies | 13 |
| Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | 9 |
| Egress Deficiencies | 2 |
| Services Deficiencies | 2 |
| Miscellaneous Deficiencies | 1 |
| Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | 1 |
| Construction Deficiencies | 1 |
Every citation on file
As published by CMS, newest survey first. Descriptions are CMS’s own wording.
May 21, 2026 — 7 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0325 | Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 27, 2026) |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 27, 2026) |
| K-0355 | Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 27, 2026) |
| K-0363 | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 27, 2026) |
| K-0919 | Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 27, 2026) |
| K-0920 | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 27, 2026) |
| K-0923 | Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 27, 2026) |
March 14, 2025 — 10 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0161 | Use approved construction type or materials. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 19, 2025) |
| K-0293 | Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 19, 2025) |
| K-0324 | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 23, 2025) |
| K-0345 | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 27, 2025) |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 20, 2025) |
| K-0363 | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 18, 2025) |
| K-0521 | Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 2, 2025) |
| K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 23, 2025) |
| K-0919 | Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 19, 2025) |
| K-0923 | Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 20, 2025) |
March 28, 2024 — 12 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| E-0039 | Conduct testing and exercise requirements. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 30, 2024) |
| K-0293 | Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 30, 2024) |
| K-0324 | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 30, 2024) |
| K-0345 | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 30, 2024) |
| K-0347 | Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 30, 2024) |
| K-0355 | Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 30, 2024) |
| K-0363 | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 30, 2024) |
| K-0521 | Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 30, 2024) |
| K-0712 | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 30, 2024) |
| K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 30, 2024) |
| K-0919 | Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 30, 2024) |
| K-0920 | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 30, 2024) |
Reflects the CMS posting of August 1, 2026. Surveys conducted in the last few months may not appear yet.