Safety Report: Lincoln County Nursing & Rehab
Official ratings
Medicare's star ratings compare nursing homes within the same state for health inspections. A 5-star facility performed better than most in its state; a 1-star facility performed worse than most.
Stars are calculated by CMS, not by us. We do not create our own safety score.
Serious documented violations
Citations by topic
Topics use CMS's own deficiency categories; “accidents & supervision” counts tag F689 (free of accident hazards / adequate supervision). Counts cover the last three inspection cycles, including complaint investigations.
Is it getting better or worse?
Fewer citations in the most recent cycle (16) than in the cycle before (58).
An inspection cycle is roughly one year and includes the standard inspection plus complaint investigations. Counts depend partly on how many complaint investigations occurred, so treat small changes with caution. Red bars include at least one serious citation.
Staffing and rating trends will appear as we collect monthly CMS releases. We have one month so far, so a staffing trend cannot yet be determined.
Repeat findings
These requirements were cited on more than one inspection date in the last three cycles.
| Requirement | Times cited | Inspection dates |
|---|---|---|
| Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis. (F727) | 4 | April 16, 2026; May 23, 2024; January 3, 2024; October 27, 2022 |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. (F677) | 4 | April 16, 2026; January 17, 2025; May 23, 2024; October 27, 2022 |
| Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. (F725) | 4 | January 17, 2025; May 23, 2024; March 29, 2024; January 3, 2024 |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. (F812) | 3 | April 16, 2026; May 23, 2024; October 27, 2022 |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (F880) | 3 | April 16, 2026; May 23, 2024; October 27, 2022 |
| 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. (F761) | 3 | April 16, 2026; October 8, 2024; May 23, 2024 |
| 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. (F584) | 3 | April 16, 2026; May 23, 2024; October 27, 2022 |
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. (F550) | 3 | April 16, 2026; May 23, 2024; October 27, 2022 |
| Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. (F804) | 3 | October 8, 2024; May 23, 2024; October 27, 2022 |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. (F686) | 3 | March 29, 2024; October 17, 2023; October 27, 2022 |
| Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. (F600) | 2 | April 16, 2026; March 29, 2024 |
| Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. (F730) | 2 | April 16, 2026; May 23, 2024 |
| Ensure that nurse aides who have worked more than 4 months, are trained and competent; and nurse aides who have worked less than 4 months are enrolled in appropriate training. (F728) | 2 | April 16, 2026; May 23, 2024 |
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. (F658) | 2 | April 16, 2026; May 23, 2024 |
| Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. (F692) | 2 | April 16, 2026; October 27, 2022 |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. (F689) | 2 | May 23, 2024; October 27, 2022 |
| Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home. (F882) | 2 | May 23, 2024; October 17, 2023 |
| Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. (F867) | 2 | May 23, 2024; October 27, 2022 |
| Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities. (F865) | 2 | May 23, 2024; October 27, 2022 |
| Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. (F657) | 2 | May 23, 2024; October 27, 2022 |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. (F656) | 2 | May 23, 2024; October 27, 2022 |
| Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition (F637) | 2 | May 23, 2024; October 27, 2022 |
| Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility. (F565) | 2 | May 23, 2024; October 27, 2022 |
| Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. (F610) | 2 | May 23, 2024; March 29, 2024 |
| 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. (F625) | 2 | May 23, 2024; October 27, 2022 |
| Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. (F623) | 2 | May 23, 2024; October 27, 2022 |
Fines and enforcement
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| April 16, 2026 | Payment Denial | Payment denial for 3 days, starting May 26, 2026 |
| April 16, 2026 | Fine | $24,195 |
| May 23, 2024 | Payment Denial | Payment denial for 21 days, starting July 24, 2024 |
| May 23, 2024 | Fine | $151,801 |
| March 29, 2024 | Fine | $30,641 |
| October 17, 2023 | Fine | $52,972 |
Federal civil money penalties and Medicare/Medicaid payment denials. State-level penalties may not be included.
Complete inspection history
April 16, 2026 — 15 citations (includes serious)
November 17, 2025 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
January 17, 2025 — 2 citations · complaint investigation
October 8, 2024 — 2 citations · complaint investigation
May 23, 2024 — 54 citations (includes serious)
March 29, 2024 — 6 citations (includes serious) · complaint investigation
January 3, 2024 — 2 citations · complaint investigation
October 17, 2023 — 3 citations (includes serious) · complaint investigation
October 27, 2022 — 26 citations (includes serious)
Source: CMS Health Deficiencies dataset (data as of October 1, 2026); full inspection narratives on Medicare Care Compare