Lincoln Park, NJ

Lincoln Park Care Center

3-star overall rating with 4-star inspections with 5 recent health deficiencies with 9 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

499 Pine Brook Road, Lincoln Park, NJ

(973) 696-3300

Compare this facility

Overall

3 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

4 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

3 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

1 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

547

Certified beds

Average residents

531

Average occupied residents

Ownership

For-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

Center Management Group

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

1987-12-01

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare + Medicaid

Participation flags

Chain footprint

17 facilities

Chain averages 3 overall / 3 health / 2 staffing / 4 quality stars

Changed ownership

No

Within the last 12 months

Family council

Yes

Resident and family council reported

Sprinklers

Yes

Automatic sprinklers in all required areas

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

0.44

Registered nurse staffing · state 0.69 · national 0.68

LPN hours / resident day

0.86

Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 0.94 · national 0.87

Aide hours / resident day

2.11

Nurse aide staffing · state 2.23 · national 2.35

Total nurse hours

3.41

All reported nurse hours · state 3.86 · national 3.89

Licensed hours

1.30

RN + LPN hours · state 1.62 · national 1.54

Weekend hours

3.00

Weekend nurse staffing · state 3.45 · national 3.43

Weekend RN hours

0.29

Weekend registered nurse coverage · state 0.49 · national 0.47

Physical therapist

0.09

Reported PT staffing · state 0.11 · national 0.07

Adjusted RN hours

0.48

CMS adjusted RN staffing hours

Adjusted total hours

3.74

CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours

Case-mix index

1.25

Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity

RN turnover

27%

Annual RN turnover · state 39% · national 45%

Total nurse turnover

48%

Annual nurse turnover · state 41% · national 46%

SNF VBP

Value-based purchasing

Program rank

3,909

Lower is better among SNFs in the FY 2026 VBP program.

Performance score

42.17

Composite VBP score used to determine payment impact.

Payment multiplier

0.9951

Above 1.000 increases Medicare payment; below 1.000 reduces it.

Program components

How the VBP score is built

Readmission

10

Baseline 19.45% · Performance 16.63% · Measure score 10 · Achievement 10 · Improvement 9

Healthcare-associated infections

2.84

Baseline 7.99% · Performance 6.99% · Measure score 2.84 · Achievement 2.83 · Improvement 2.84

Total nurse turnover

3.31

Baseline 53.11% · Performance 50.14% · Measure score 3.31 · Achievement 3.31 · Improvement 0.55

Adjusted total nurse staffing

0.72

Baseline 3.76 hours · Performance 3.28 hours · Measure score 0.72 · Achievement 0.72 · Improvement 0

SNF QRP

Medicare quality reporting measures

Measure	Facility	National	Note
Potentially preventable 30-day readmission	10.71%	10.72% About the same	No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 887 · Observed rate 10.15% · Lower 95% interval 9.09%
Discharge to community	69.7%	50.57% 19.1 pts better	Better than the National Rate · Eligible stays 769 · Observed rate 62.16% · Lower 95% interval 65.3%
Medicare spending per beneficiary	1.31	1.02 0.3 pts worse
Drug regimen review with follow-up	99.71%	95.27% 4.4 pts better	Numerator 685 · Denominator 687
Falls with major injury	0.73%	0.77% About the same	Numerator 5 · Denominator 687
Discharge self-care score	54.45%	53.69% 0.8 pts better	Numerator 269 · Denominator 494
Discharge mobility score	62.15%	50.94% 11.2 pts better	Numerator 307 · Denominator 494
Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened	2.62%	2.29% 0.3 pts worse	Numerator 18 · Denominator 687 · Adjusted rate 3.02%
Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization	6.99%	7.12% 0.1 pts better	No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 581 · Observed rate 6.54% · Lower 95% interval 5.14%
Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage	0.91%	8.2% 7.3 pts worse	Numerator 5 · Denominator 549
Staff flu vaccination coverage	72.04%	42% 30 pts better	Numerator 402 · Denominator 558
Discharge function score	51.82%	56.45% 4.6 pts worse	Numerator 256 · Denominator 494
Transfer of health information to provider	100%	95.95% 4 pts better	Numerator 189 · Denominator 189
Transfer of health information to patient	98.29%	96.28% 2 pts better	Numerator 345 · Denominator 351
Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date	15.86%	25.2% 9.3 pts worse	Numerator 56 · Denominator 353

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure	Facility	State	National	Note
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days	1.8	2.1 0.3 pts better	1.9 0.1 pts better	Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 1.8 · Observed 1.6 · Expected 1.6 · Used in QM five-star
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days	0.9	1.1 0.2 pts better	1.8 0.9 pts better	Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 0.9 · Observed 0.8 · Expected 1.5 · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine	97.2%	93.0% 4.2 pts better	93.4% 3.8 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 94.5% · Q2 95.5% · Q3 99.4% · Q4 99.4% · 4Q avg 97.2%
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine	99.0%	97.2% 1.8 pts better	95.5% 3.5 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 99.0%
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury	1.9%	2.4% 0.5 pts better	3.3% 1.4 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 2.2% · Q2 1.7% · Q3 1.7% · Q4 2.2% · 4Q avg 1.9% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms	50.5%	11.4% 39.1 pts worse	11.4% 39.1 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 49.5% · Q2 53.1% · Q3 51.8% · Q4 47.4% · 4Q avg 50.5%
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight	8.5%	4.6% 3.9 pts worse	5.4% 3.1 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 9.5% · Q2 9.7% · Q3 6.8% · Q4 8.2% · 4Q avg 8.5%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication	37.6%	19.0% 18.6 pts worse	19.6% 18 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 35.3% · Q2 36.9% · Q3 37.8% · Q4 40.4% · 4Q avg 37.6%
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained	0.0%	0.1% 0.1 pts better	0.1% 0.1 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0%
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened	3.2%	9.8% 6.6 pts better	16.3% 13.1 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 5.1% · Q2 4.1% · Q3 1.8% · Q4 1.8% · 4Q avg 3.2% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased	4.9%	9.7% 4.8 pts better	14.9% 10 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 4.5% · Q2 4.7% · Q3 4.7% · Q4 5.7% · 4Q avg 4.9% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder	0.3%	0.7% 0.4 pts better	1.0% 0.7 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.5% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.4% · Q4 0.2% · 4Q avg 0.3% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection	0.3%	0.8% 0.5 pts better	1.7% 1.4 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.2% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.2% · Q4 0.7% · 4Q avg 0.3% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence	2.7%	15.9% 13.2 pts better	19.8% 17.1 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 4.2% · Q2 2.3% · Q3 2.3% · Q4 1.9% · 4Q avg 2.7%
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers	4.6%	6.0% 1.4 pts better	5.1% 0.5 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 5.3% · Q2 5.1% · Q3 4.0% · Q4 4.1% · 4Q avg 4.6% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine	97.5%	78.7% 18.8 pts better	81.7% 15.8 pts better	Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 95.5% · Q2 97.1% · Q3 98.2% · Q4 99.7% · 4Q avg 97.5%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit	6.6%	8.2% 1.6 pts better	12.0% 5.4 pts better	Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 6.6% · Observed 6.5% · Expected 10.9% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication	1.5%	1.2% 0.3 pts worse	1.6% 0.1 pts better	Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.8% · Q2 1.2% · Q3 1.8% · Q4 2.3% · 4Q avg 1.5% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine	84.3%	80.1% 4.2 pts better	79.7% 4.6 pts better	Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 84.3%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission	20.6%	25.4% 4.8 pts better	23.9% 3.3 pts better	Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 20.6% · Observed 20.0% · Expected 23.1% · Used in QM five-star

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2024-08-26 · Fire 2024-08-26

5 health deficiencies

Top issue: Infection Control (3 deficiencies)

9 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (5 deficiencies)

Cycle 2 Health 2022-08-09 · Fire 2022-08-09

12 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (4 deficiencies)

13 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (6 deficiencies)

Cycle 3 Health 2020-11-16 · Fire 2020-11-16

2 health deficiencies

Top issue: Infection Control (1 deficiency)

0 fire-safety deficiencies

No concentrated fire-safety issue counts in this cycle.

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-26

K345 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

Corrected 2024-09-30

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-26

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2024-09-30

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-26

K363 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2024-09-30

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-26

K374 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.

Corrected 2024-09-30

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-26

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2024-09-30

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-26

K921 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.

Corrected 2024-09-30

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-26

K281 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install proper backup exit lighting.

Corrected 2024-09-30

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-26

K324 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Corrected 2024-09-30

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-26

K531 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.

Corrected 2024-09-30

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-08-09

K132 · Construction Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Meet requirements for outpatient facilities located next to inpatient facilities separated by fire resistive construction.

Corrected 2022-09-15

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-08-09

K222 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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.

Corrected 2022-09-15

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-08-09

K291 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

Corrected 2022-09-15

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-08-09

K364 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install properly constructed windows in hallway walls or doors.

Corrected 2022-09-15

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-08-09

K531 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.

Corrected 2022-09-15

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-08-09

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2022-09-15

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-08-09

K321 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

Corrected 2023-01-11

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-08-09

K347 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.

Corrected 2022-09-15

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-08-09

K351 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

Corrected 2022-09-08

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-08-09

K363 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2022-09-15

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-08-09

K374 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.

Corrected 2022-09-15

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-08-09

K511 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

Corrected 2022-09-15

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-08-09

K923 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

Corrected 2022-09-15

Inspection history

Recent health citations

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-12-05

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2026-01-29

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-26

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2024-09-13

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-26

F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2024-09-13

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-26

F755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2024-09-13

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-26

F883 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2024-09-13

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-08-09

F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2022-09-15

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-08-09