Above average — CMS composite of the measures below.
A standard survey is most likely before around September 2026
Estimate from public CMS data, current as of July 2026. Survey timing is at the state agency's discretion.
Citation history
Health deficiencies cited at Lincoln Healthcare Center during CMS and state inspections, most recent first.
The facility did not accurately complete MDS assessments for three residents, including errors in documenting the type of discharge and dental status. One resident's unplanned discharge to an acute hospital was incorrectly marked as planned, while two other residents had inaccurate dental information recorded, such as being marked edentulous when they had natural teeth or vice versa. These inaccuracies were confirmed by staff and record review.
A resident with multiple sclerosis and limited mobility did not receive a physician-ordered therapy screening after returning from a hospital stay, due to a breakdown in communication between nursing and the therapy department. The therapy team was unaware of both the order and the hospital's recommendation for rehab, resulting in the resident not being evaluated as directed.
A resident with diabetic ulcers requiring daily dressing changes did not have proper enhanced barrier precautions implemented, as required by facility policy and CDC guidance. Although the care plan included these precautions, there was no physician's order and no signage on the resident's door. Staff interviews revealed confusion about the necessity of precautions, and the required measures were not consistently in place.
Inaccurate MDS Assessments for Discharge and Dental Status
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Summary
The facility failed to ensure the accuracy of Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments for multiple residents. For one resident, the discharge MDS was marked as a planned discharge, despite documentation and staff confirmation that the resident was discharged unplanned to an acute hospital. This discrepancy was confirmed by the Director of Nursing during an interview. Additionally, two other residents had inaccuracies in their MDS assessments regarding dental status. One resident, who was edentulous and had issues with lower dentures, was incorrectly documented as not being edentulous and as having obvious or likely cavities or broken natural teeth. Another resident, who had some natural teeth and lower partial dentures, was incorrectly assessed as being edentulous. These errors were confirmed by staff interviews and review of care plans and medical records.
Failure to Follow Physician's Order for Therapy Screening
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Summary
A deficiency occurred when the facility failed to follow a physician's order for therapy screening for a resident with multiple sclerosis who had no movement in her lower extremities and limited movement in her upper extremities. After being transferred to the hospital for flu-like symptoms and increased upper extremity weakness, the resident was evaluated by a neurologist who recommended rehabilitation directed at her upper extremities upon return to the facility. A physician's order for PT, OT, and ST evaluation was entered and later discontinued, but there was no evidence that the therapy department received or acted upon the order during the relevant period. Interviews revealed that the therapy department was not made aware of the order for therapy screening or the hospital's recommendation for therapy. The Director of Therapy Services stated that therapy orders do not go directly to the therapy department and require nursing staff to forward them. As a result, the resident did not receive the recommended therapy screening or services following her hospital discharge, and the therapy department only became aware of the need for screening at a later scheduled quarterly review.
Failure to Implement Enhanced Barrier Precautions for Resident with Chronic Wounds
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to establish and maintain an effective infection prevention and control program, specifically by not ensuring enhanced barrier precautions for a resident with chronic wounds. The resident in question had diabetic ulcers on the second and third toes of the left foot, which required daily dressing changes. Medical records confirmed the presence of these chronic wounds, and the resident's care plan included interventions for enhanced barrier precautions during various care activities. However, there was no physician's order for these precautions, and during multiple observations, there was no signage on the resident's door to indicate the need for enhanced barrier precautions. Interviews with facility staff revealed inconsistencies in the implementation of the precautions. The DON acknowledged that the care plan called for enhanced barrier precautions and that a caddy with personal protective equipment was present, but also confirmed that appropriate signage was missing. The Infection Preventionist stated that enhanced barrier precautions were not deemed necessary due to the small size of the wounds, based on information from the corporate office, but admitted there may have been a misunderstanding. No additional information was provided to clarify or correct the deficiency during the survey.
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| Facility | Distance | Overall rating | Citations, 12 mo | Serious (J–L) |
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| Cabell Healthcare Center | 9.3 mi | ★★★★★ | 0 | 0 |
| Putnam Center | 14.1 mi | ★★★★★ | 13 | 0 |
| Teays Valley Center | 14.7 mi | ★★★★★ | 17 | 0 |
| Wayne Healthcare Center | 18.3 mi | ★★★★★ | 4 | 0 |
| St. Mary's Hospital | 18.9 mi | ★★★★★ | 2 | 0 |
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