LINCOLN SQUARE POST ACUTE CARE

Lincoln Square Post Acute Care is a skilled nursing facility located at 1032 N. Lincoln Street in Stockton, California, within San Joaquin County. The facility operates with 68 certified beds and is classified as a for-profit corporation. It is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid patients. The facility holds an overall CMS star rating of 3 out of 5, which aligns with the national average of 3.0 stars. CMS star ratings are assigned by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and reflect performance across three primary domains. The health inspection rating for Lincoln Square Post Acute Care is 2 out of 5 stars, falling below the national average and indicating a higher number or severity of deficiencies identified during state inspections compared to typical facilities. The staffing rating is 4 out of 5 stars, which is above the national average and reflects the levels of nursing staff, including registered nurses and certified nursing assistants, relative to the number of residents. The quality measure rating is 5 out of 5 stars, the highest possible score, indicating performance on clinical quality indicators that is notably above the national average. These indicators include measures such as rates of hospital readmissions, use of antipsychotic medications, and residents' physical functioning. Lincoln Square Post Acute Care accepts Medicare and Medicaid as forms of payment. Individuals seeking care at this facility should verify current coverage details and any applicable cost-sharing arrangements directly with the facility and their respective insurance or benefits administrator. Private pay and other insurance arrangements may also be available, subject to facility policy. When compared to national averages, Lincoln Square Post Acute Care presents a mixed profile across the three CMS rating domains. Its overall 3-star rating matches the national benchmark, but the component scores vary considerably. The 2-star health inspection rating suggests performance below average in that domain, while the 4-star staffing rating indicates above-average staffing levels. The 5-star quality measure rating places the facility among the top performers nationally on clinical outcome indicators. Prospective residents and their families are encouraged to review the full CMS Nursing Home Care Compare data, consult with healthcare providers, and conduct in-person visits when evaluating this or any skilled nursing facility.