All citations for Lincoln Park Care Center

State inspectors check nursing homes that take Medicare or Medicaid against federal rules, usually about once a year, and also look into complaints. Each rule a home did not meet is a citation.

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Last standard health inspection on record

December 15, 2025

Showing 1 to 25 of 82 citations

  1. Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety

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

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level J.

    Health citation F-0689, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of March 24, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 24, 2026).

  2. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

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

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0805, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of December 15, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 29, 2026).

  3. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

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

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0806, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of December 15, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 29, 2026).

  4. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

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

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0812, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of December 15, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 29, 2026).

  5. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0814, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of December 15, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 29, 2026).

  6. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0004, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of December 15, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 26, 2026).

  7. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0006, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of December 15, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 26, 2026).

  8. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    List the names and contact information of those in the facility.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0030, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of December 15, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 26, 2026).

  9. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0039, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of December 15, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 26, 2026).

  10. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0211, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of December 15, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 26, 2026).

  11. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    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.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0222, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of December 15, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 26, 2026).

  12. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0223, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of December 15, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 26, 2026).

  13. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0225, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of December 15, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 25, 2026).

  14. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Install proper backup exit lighting.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0281, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of December 15, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 25, 2026).

  15. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

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

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0291, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of December 15, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 26, 2026).

  16. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0293, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of December 15, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 26, 2026).

  17. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

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

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0321, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of December 15, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 26, 2026).

  18. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0324, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of December 15, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 26, 2026).

  19. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0341, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of December 15, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 24, 2026).

  20. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

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

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0345, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of December 15, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 24, 2026).

  21. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0351, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of December 15, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 26, 2026).

  22. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0353, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of December 15, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 11, 2026).

  23. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0355, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of December 15, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 26, 2026).

  24. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0363, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of December 15, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 26, 2026).

  25. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

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

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0374, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of December 15, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 25, 2026).

Source: CMS Provider Information, Fire Safety Deficiencies, Health Deficiencies, Citation Code Look-up, data as of September 30, 2026. Inspection results describe the home at the time of each inspection.