Federal nursing home survey record · CMS-certified nursing home· Not a state assisted-living licensing record
LINCOLN PARK CARE CENTER
LINCOLN PARK, NJ · 547 certified beds · Last Life Safety survey December 15, 2025
CMS Certification Number 315249 · first certified December 1987
Ownership
Operated by CENTER MANAGEMENT GROUP · For profit - Corporation
No change of ownership on CMS record since January 1, 2016, when the records begin.
Position within NJ
52 citations — more than 100% of the 348 certified nursing homes in NJ. Compared within NJ 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 30 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 April 2027 — about 6 months from now. This facility’s last Life Safety survey was December 2025. Facilities in NJ are typically surveyed 16–20 months after the last one (median 17), measured over 431 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
4 of the 52 citations on file are 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)
4 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 52 Life Safety citations above. The Physical Environment Index
- F-0689 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- 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-0880 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
How that compares
Compared with the median facility in NJ, and nationally. Surveyors differ markedly between states, so the NJ figure is the meaningful one.
| Measure | Citations |
|---|---|
| This facility | 52 |
| Median facility in NJ | 15 |
| Median facility nationally | 11 |
Survey history
| Survey date | Citations |
|---|---|
| August 9, 2022 | 13 |
| August 26, 2024 | 9 |
| December 15, 2025 | 30 |
Most-cited tags
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Times cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| K-0374 | Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. | 3 | 2025-12-15 |
| K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | 3 | 2025-12-15 |
| K-0531 | Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire. | 3 | 2025-12-15 |
| K-0363 | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | 3 | 2025-12-15 |
| K-0923 | Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | 2 | 2025-12-15 |
| K-0281 | Install proper backup exit lighting. | 2 | 2025-12-15 |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | 2 | 2025-12-15 |
| K-0921 | Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed. | 2 | 2025-12-15 |
What the citations cover
- Smoke Deficiencies 20
- Egress Deficiencies 10
- Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies 8
- Services Deficiencies 5
- Other 9
| Category | Citations |
|---|---|
| Smoke Deficiencies | 20 |
| Egress Deficiencies | 10 |
| Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | 8 |
| Services Deficiencies | 5 |
| Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | 4 |
| Miscellaneous Deficiencies | 3 |
| Electrical Deficiencies | 1 |
| Construction Deficiencies | 1 |
Every citation on file
As published by CMS, newest survey first. Descriptions are CMS’s own wording.
December 15, 2025 — 30 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| E-0004 | Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 26, 2026) |
| E-0006 | Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 26, 2026) |
| E-0030 | List the names and contact information of those in the facility. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 26, 2026) |
| E-0039 | Conduct testing and exercise requirements. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 26, 2026) |
| K-0211 | Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 26, 2026) |
| K-0222 | Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 26, 2026) |
| K-0223 | Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 26, 2026) |
| K-0225 | Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 25, 2026) |
| K-0281 | Install proper backup exit lighting. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 25, 2026) |
| K-0291 | Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 26, 2026) |
| K-0293 | Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 26, 2026) |
| K-0321 | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 26, 2026) |
| K-0324 | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 26, 2026) |
| K-0341 | Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 24, 2026) |
| K-0345 | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 24, 2026) |
| K-0351 | Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 26, 2026) |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 11, 2026) |
| K-0355 | Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 26, 2026) |
| K-0363 | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 26, 2026) |
| K-0374 | Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 25, 2026) |
| K-0511 | Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 24, 2026) |
| K-0531 | Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 26, 2026) |
| K-0741 | Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 25, 2026) |
| K-0761 | To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 26, 2026) |
| K-0781 | Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 25, 2026) |
| K-0901 | Ensure that building systems meet requirements determined by risk assessment procedures performed by qualified personnel. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 26, 2026) |
| K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 26, 2026) |
| K-0920 | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 26, 2026) |
| K-0921 | Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 25, 2026) |
| K-0923 | Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 25, 2026) |
August 26, 2024 — 9 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0281 | Install proper backup exit lighting. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (September 30, 2024) |
| K-0324 | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (September 30, 2024) |
| K-0345 | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (September 30, 2024) |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (September 30, 2024) |
| K-0363 | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (September 30, 2024) |
| K-0374 | Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (September 30, 2024) |
| K-0531 | Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (September 30, 2024) |
| K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (September 30, 2024) |
| K-0921 | Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (September 30, 2024) |
August 9, 2022 — 13 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0132 | Meet requirements for outpatient facilities located next to inpatient facilities separated by fire resistive construction. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (September 15, 2022) |
| K-0222 | Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (September 15, 2022) |
| K-0291 | Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (September 15, 2022) |
| K-0321 | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 11, 2023) |
| K-0347 | Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (September 15, 2022) |
| K-0351 | Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (September 8, 2022) |
| K-0363 | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (September 15, 2022) |
| K-0364 | Install properly constructed windows in hallway walls or doors. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (September 15, 2022) |
| K-0374 | Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (September 15, 2022) |
| K-0511 | Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (September 15, 2022) |
| K-0531 | Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (September 15, 2022) |
| K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (September 15, 2022) |
| K-0923 | Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (September 15, 2022) |
Reflects the CMS posting of August 1, 2026. Surveys conducted in the last few months may not appear yet.