Lincoln Park Care Center
Lincoln Park, NJ · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 315249) · 547 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 1 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 1 totaling $21,645
Phone: (973) 696-3300 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Lincoln Park Care Center has a CMS overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the New Jersey state average of 3.31. Its health inspection rating is 1 out of 5 and its staffing rating is 3 out of 5.
Lincoln Park Care Center reports 3.40868 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.41438 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 43.6%.
Lincoln Park Care Center has 1 federal fine on record totaling $21,645.00, with 0 payment denials. No abuse icon or Special Focus designation was indicated in the CMS data reviewed for this facility.
About this facility
Lincoln Park Care Center is a for-profit corporation-owned nursing home in Lincoln Park, Morris County, New Jersey, first approved for Medicare and Medicaid certification on December 1, 1987. The facility is certified for 547 beds and reports an average of 527.4 residents, making it a large facility. It accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Lincoln Park Care Center holds an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, below the New Jersey state average of 3.31. Its health inspection rating is 1 out of 5, its quality measure (QM) rating is 1 out of 5, and its staffing rating is 3 out of 5.
Nurse staffing levels average 3.40868 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.41438 registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 43.6%.
Regarding its penalty record, CMS data shows 1 federal fine totaling $21,645.00. There have been 0 payment denials on record.
This facility is part of the Center Management Group chain, which operates 16 facilities with an average rating of 3.2 across the chain. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, according to CMS records.
No abuse icon or Special Focus status was indicated in the data provided for this facility. Families are encouraged to review the full inspection and quality record directly on Medicare Care Compare.
Source: CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Lincoln Park Care Center has an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the New Jersey state average of 3.31.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.40868 hours per resident per day, including 0.41438 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 3 out of 5 and 43.6% nursing turnover.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $21,645.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 547 beds with an average of 527.4 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation and is part of the Center Management Group chain, which operates 16 facilities with an average rating of 3.2.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It was first approved for certification on December 1, 1987.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; here the overall, health inspection, and quality measure ratings are each 1 out of 5, while staffing is 3 out of 5.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at (973) 696-3300 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at (973) 696-3300 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current ratings and inspection details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/315249?state=NJ.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.