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CMS Nursing Home Compare · August 2026

Lincoln Park Care Center

499 Pine Brook Road, Lincoln Park, NJ 07035

Lincoln Park Care Center, a 547-bed for profit - corporation nursing facility in Lincoln Park, NJ, holds a 1-star CMS overall rating - below the 3.0-star national average, ranking #344 of 346 rated homes in NJ on CMS overall stars (with health+staffing+quality tie-breaks), with nurse staffing below the national norm. 1 inspection finding reached the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level.

CMS combines health inspections, nurse-staffing levels, and clinical quality measures into the overall star rating, read the components below; they often tell a sharper story than the headline.

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1 / 5
Much below average · CMS overall · nat'l 3.0
#344 of 346
In-state rank among rated NJ homes
3.41
Below average · nurse hrs/day · nat'l 3.86
30
Inspection findings · 1 serious

The verdict

Lincoln Park Care Center, a 547-bed for profit - corporation nursing facility in Lincoln Park, NJ, holds a 1-star CMS overall rating - below the 3.0-star national average, ranking #344 of 346 rated homes in NJ on CMS overall stars (with health+staffing+quality tie-breaks), with nurse staffing below the national norm. 1 inspection finding reached the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level.

1 / 5
CMS overall · national 3.0
#344 of 346
In-state rank among rated NJ homes
3.41
Nurse hrs/resident-day · national 3.86
30
Inspection findings · 1 serious

CMS force-curves overall stars within each state; read health, staffing, and quality sub-ratings alongside the headline.

In-state ownership mix · peer inventory

How 348 NJ nursing homes split by ownership sector

This facility is recorded as For profit - Corporation. Sector buckets collapse CMS ownership_type into For-profit, Nonprofit, and Government, orthogonal to the RN/LPN/CNA hour bar below.

Health Inspection

1/5

Staffing

3/5

Quality Measures

1/5

Long-Stay Quality

1/5

Facility Information

Provider Number
315249
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Beds
547
Residents
527
In Hospital
No
County
Morris
Last Inspection
Dec 15, 2025

Staffing Data

How the 3.41 total nursing hours per resident-day are staffed:

RN Hours
0.41 (nat'l avg: 0.69)
LPN Hours
0.86
CNA Hours
2.13
Total Nursing Hours
3.41 (nat'l avg: 3.86)
PT Hours
0.09
Nursing Turnover
43.6%
RN Turnover
34.5%

What the CMS Record Reveals About Lincoln Park Care Center

According to CMS Nursing Home Compare, Lincoln Park Care Center ranks #344 of 346 rated nursing homes in NJ on overall stars (tie-broken by health+staffing+quality, then fewer fines). Lincoln Park Care Center operates 547 certified beds in Lincoln Park, NJ with approximately 527 residents currently in care, and carries a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars (health inspection 1★ · staffing 3★ · quality 1★).

The inspection file contains 30 deficiency records from recent surveys, of which 1 reached the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy threshold on the CMS scope-and-severity grid. This provider has been fined 1 time by CMS, for a combined $22K. Per resident day, this facility reports 3.41 total nursing hours (national average 3.86) and 0.41 RN hours.

Classified as "For profit - Corporation" ownership and operating as a "Medicare and Medicaid" provider, Lincoln Park Care Center falls into a category where comparative context matters. Reported nursing staff turnover at this facility is 43.6% (CMS payroll-based measure).

Why sub-scores and the CMS methodology matter

The overall score is a composite of three weighted sub-ratings published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: health inspection results, staffing levels, and quality measures. Because CMS caps the overall score at the health-inspection tier and then adjusts up or down based on staffing and quality, the sub-scores often tell a sharper story than the headline star count alone, a 3-star facility with weak inspection history reads differently from one held back by thin staffing.

National research consistently shows that ownership structure, staffing hours, and turnover are the three operational levers that correlate most strongly with resident outcomes, ratings and fines are lagging indicators of those upstream choices. The staffing metric in particular is the one most strongly tied to resident outcomes in peer-reviewed literature.

For families evaluating this facility, the CMS record should be read alongside a site visit, direct conversation with current residents and their families, and review of the state health department's most recent inspection report, the star rating is a starting point, not a verdict. All data on this page is sourced from CMS Provider Data and the Nursing Home Compare program; always verify the same record on Medicare.gov Care Compare and with the facility or your state survey agency before making placement decisions.

Deficiency History (30 most recent)

J - Isolated - Jeopardy Mar 24, 2026 Tag: 0689

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 24, 2026

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Dec 15, 2025 Tag: 0761

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.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 29, 2026

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Dec 15, 2025 Tag: 0759

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 29, 2026

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Dec 15, 2025 Tag: 0756

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 29, 2026

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Dec 15, 2025 Tag: 0677

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 29, 2026

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Dec 15, 2025 Tag: 0676

Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 29, 2026

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Dec 15, 2025 Tag: 0755

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 29, 2026

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Dec 15, 2025 Tag: 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.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 29, 2026

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Dec 15, 2025 Tag: 0558

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 29, 2026

F - Widespread - Minimal harm Dec 15, 2025 Tag: 0814

Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 29, 2026

F - Widespread - Minimal harm Dec 15, 2025 Tag: 0812

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 29, 2026

F - Widespread - Minimal harm Dec 15, 2025 Tag: 0806

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 29, 2026

F - Widespread - Minimal harm Dec 15, 2025 Tag: 0805

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 29, 2026

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Dec 5, 2025 Tag: 0880

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 29, 2026

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Aug 26, 2024 Tag: 0883

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 13, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Aug 26, 2024 Tag: 0755

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 13, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Aug 26, 2024 Tag: 0658

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 13, 2024

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Aug 26, 2024 Tag: 0880

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 13, 2024

C - Widespread - No harm Aug 9, 2022 Tag: 0625

Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 15, 2022

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Aug 9, 2022 Tag: 0849

Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.

Category: Administration Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 15, 2022

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Aug 9, 2022 Tag: 0761

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.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 15, 2022

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Aug 9, 2022 Tag: 0756

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 15, 2022

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Aug 9, 2022 Tag: 0695

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 15, 2022

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Aug 9, 2022 Tag: 0690

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 15, 2022

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Aug 9, 2022 Tag: 0686

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 15, 2022

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Aug 9, 2022 Tag: 0637

Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 15, 2022

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Aug 9, 2022 Tag: 0583

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 15, 2022

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Aug 9, 2022 Tag: 0558

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 15, 2022

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Aug 9, 2022 Tag: 0698

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 15, 2022

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Aug 9, 2022 Tag: 0658

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 15, 2022

Quality Measures

Measure Type Score Used in Rating
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay 4.9% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay 0.4% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay 0.4% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay 2.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay 1.9% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay 4.5% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay N/A Yes
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay 1.8% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight Long Stay 7.9% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms Long Stay 53.8% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained Long Stay 0.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Long Stay 99.2% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication Long Stay 41.5% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Long Stay 99.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence Long Stay 2.0% No
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Short Stay 99.0% No
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Short Stay 84.3% No

Penalty History 1 penalties totaling $22K

Date Type Amount
Mar 24, 2026 Fine $22K

Nationwide facilities with similar scale or staffing

Two data-derived peer sets for Lincoln Park Care Center, both outside NJ so the neighborhoods are not the same-state geography list below.

What the CMS records show for Lincoln Park Care Center

The health, staffing, and quality sub-ratings above often diverge from the CMS overall headline. Use those components and the inspection findings to read the full file, not the overall star alone.

  • The NJ registry aggregates state averages and the highest-rated homes in this cohort. View NJ registry
  • Peer homes near 547 beds show how CMS stars vary at a similar scale in NJ. Compare a similar-size peer
  • CMS publishes separate fields for inspections, nurse staffing hours, and quality measures; the guide explains how each star is computed. How CMS ratings work

CMS refreshes Nursing Home Compare quarterly (current extract: August 2026). PlainNursing describes published records; it does not establish suitability, availability, admissions, or individual outcomes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the overall CMS rating for Lincoln Park Care Center?
Lincoln Park Care Center has an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars. This rating combines health inspection results (1★), staffing levels (3★), and quality measures (1★).
Where does Lincoln Park Care Center rank among nursing homes in NJ?
According to CMS Nursing Home Compare overall stars (with health+staffing+quality tie-breaks, then fewer fines), Lincoln Park Care Center ranks 344th among 346 rated nursing homes in NJ (#344 of 346). CMS force-curves the overall star within each state, so this peer set is the honest comparison.
What are the staffing levels at Lincoln Park Care Center?
Lincoln Park Care Center reports 3.41 total nursing hours per resident day (national average: 3.86). RN hours are 0.41 per resident day (national average: 0.69). Nursing staff turnover is 43.6%.
How many beds does Lincoln Park Care Center have?
Lincoln Park Care Center has 547 certified beds with approximately 527 residents. The facility is located at 499 Pine Brook Road, Lincoln Park, NJ 07035.
Does Lincoln Park Care Center have any deficiencies on record?
Yes, Lincoln Park Care Center has 30 deficiencies on record from recent inspections. Of these, 1 are classified as causing actual harm or jeopardy.
Has Lincoln Park Care Center received any fines or penalties?
Yes, Lincoln Park Care Center has received 1 penalties totaling $22K.
Who owns Lincoln Park Care Center?
Lincoln Park Care Center is classified as "For profit - Corporation" ownership. The facility type is "Medicare and Medicaid".
When was Lincoln Park Care Center last inspected?
The most recent health inspection for Lincoln Park Care Center was on Dec 15, 2025. The facility received a health inspection rating of 1 out of 5 stars.
What quality measures are tracked for Lincoln Park Care Center?
Lincoln Park Care Center is evaluated on 17 quality measures, of which 8 are used in the CMS star rating calculation. These include measures for both long-stay and short-stay residents covering areas like infections, falls, pressure ulcers, and medication use.
Data Sources

Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare. Ratings, staffing, deficiency, quality measure, and penalty data are from CMS Provider Data. For informational purposes only. Verify the same CCN on Medicare.gov Care Compare and with the facility or your state health department.

Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare provider data (data.cms.gov). See our methodology for how this page is compiled. Ratings, staffing, health-inspection deficiency, and Civil Money Penalty records are published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services under a public-domain (CC0) license.

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