Lincoln Community Care Center & Lakeside Suites

    205 Timberline Dr, Lincoln, MO 65338
    • Assisted Living
    • Memory Care
    • Skilled Nursing

    Warm respectful attentive home-like care

    I feel very well cared for here - the staff are warm, respectful and attentive, the facility is clean and home-like, and activities and music keep residents smiling. I'm grateful for the compassionate team who know residents well, involve families, and answer questions promptly; I recommend it for this stage of life.

    Current/former resident
    Jul 2026

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Coordination with health care providers
    • Medication management

    Healthcare staffing

    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Transportation

    • Transportation arrangement (medical)
    • Transportation to doctors appointments

    Community services

    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    Reviews

    4.10·(68)

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      3.3
    • Staff

      3.6
    • Meals

      3.0
    • Amenities

      3.3
    • Value

      4.1

    Pros

    • Engaging social and recreational programming
    • Clean, well-maintained interior
    • Pleasant, home-like atmosphere
    • Compassionate and attentive caregiving staff
    • Staff familiar with residents' personal needs
    • Respectful, dignified resident interactions
    • Responsive family communication
    • Positive dining experiences for some residents
    • Active family involvement and support
    • Warm, friendly staff demeanor

    Cons

    • Inconsistent leadership and management practices
    • Staffing shortages and elevated turnover
    • Insufficient nighttime staffing and coverage
    • Inconsistent personal-care delivery and bathing schedules
    • Medication-administration and clinical-safety gaps
    • Sanitation and cleanliness inconsistencies in some areas
    • Variable food quality and meal-service reliability
    • Staff conduct and communication problems
    • Low staff morale and workplace pressure
    • Organizational and financial stability concerns

    Summary of reviews

    Reviews present a polarized picture: many families and residents praise the facility's appearance, social programming, and a group of caregivers who provide attentive, respectful interactions, while others describe operational and management shortcomings that affect day-to-day care. The physical environment is frequently described as attractive and home-like, with engaging activities (singing, music, group involvement) that appear to support resident quality of life. Several accounts highlight staff who know residents well, respond to questions, and provide compassionate support to families.

    Care quality opinions diverge. Positive comments emphasize attentive caregiving, dignified treatment, and staff familiarity with residents' needs. Conversely, some reviewers identified concerning patterns including inconsistent personal-care delivery (notably bathing schedules), medication-administration errors, and delays in clinical response. These accounts raise questions about clinical-safety controls and the consistency of care across shifts.

    Staffing and workforce dynamics are a central theme. Multiple descriptions point to staff shortages, high turnover, and particular problems during nighttime coverage; reviewers link these staffing pressures to delayed care and lower morale. Several reviewers also raise concerns about staff conduct and communication tone, and about aides being fired or pressured—issues that contribute to an impression of workforce instability.

    Dining and facility maintenance are mixed. Some residents report enjoying meals and the dining experience, while others describe variable food quality and sanitation concerns, including visible staining or equipment storage issues in work areas. The building's interior is often described positively, but consistency of cleanliness and housekeeping appears uneven.

    Management and organizational issues are another recurring topic. Comments include concerns about leadership behavior, family communication during critical events (including concerns following a resident's death), and questions about the facility's financial or reputational stability. These management-related concerns are often cited alongside operational problems such as inconsistent admissions or placement experiences and decisions that prompt families to seek alternatives.

    For prospective residents and families: the facility demonstrates clear strengths in atmosphere, social programming, and pockets of strong caregiving. At the same time, the pattern of complaints about leadership, staffing levels (particularly at night), clinical-safety processes, and consistency of housekeeping or dining suggests due diligence is warranted. Ask targeted questions about staffing ratios by shift, medication-safety protocols, recent survey or inspection history, turnover rates, and how families are notified and involved during clinical changes or end-of-life situations. A visit during different shifts (day and night) and conversations with current families may help clarify whether the positive experiences or the operational concerns are most representative of current practice.

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    Medicare Ratings

    3·/ 5
    • Overall

    • Health Inspection

    • Staffing

    • Quality Measures

    Ratings from the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (Care Compare). View on Medicare.gov

    Location

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    Lincoln Community Care Center & Lakeside Suites is located at 205 Timberline Dr, Lincoln, MO, 65338.

    About Lincoln Community Care Center & Lakeside Suites

    Lincoln Community Care Center & Lakeside Suites is an assisted living and skilled nursing community in Lincoln, Missouri, with 14 assisted living units at Lakeside Suites and 66 units at Lincoln Community Care Center, where they take care of older adults needing help with things like bathing, moving around, and dressing, and they offer memory care and tailored care plans for those who need extra support. All units have strong safety features like emergency call pendants, a 24-hour security and keypad entry system, and utilities with cable included. There are different living options with shared apartments, functional small studios, and single-bedroom units with all appliances, so people can choose what suits them best, including choices for communal living. Older adults get help with daily life needs, and there's a registered nurse who visits every month, nurses on call all day and night, and a licensed physician checks in every month too. The staff can also help with incontinence, diabetes management, Parkinson's care, manually feeding if needed, and they have physical, speech, and occupational therapy on-site, plus skilled nursing for those requiring extra support or sub-acute care and rehab, and the clinical staff knows how to handle hospice and restorative care. Memory and dementia care are available with a team that supports people with progressive memory loss, offering Alzheimer's care and special dementia-friendly menus, including pureed foods.

    Residents can expect interior and exterior upkeep, active fall prevention, and all utilities paid. Meals are handled in a large community dining area, with special food options for dietary needs, birthdays, and holidays, plus mealtime assistance for those who require extra help. There's a wellness center, exercise programs, fitness area, and group fitness classes like low-impact stretching. Lakeside Suites and Lincoln Community Care Center provide volunteer programs, resident councils, and family nights with live musical performances. Social activities include outings, group gatherings, arts and crafts, games like cards and bingo, trivia games, and regular holiday parties. Amenities include a games and entertainment room, dedicated movie viewing space, reading area, computer section with large screen TVs, café, chapel, beauty salon for haircare, spa and massage services, manicures and pedicures, and a fitness area for everyday use. Small pets are welcome, and residents can enjoy gardening, landscaped walking paths, private rooms with sunny windows, and tranquil community spots. Housekeeping covers laundry, vacuuming, and dusting.

    Lakeside Suites, licensed separately (license number 4803), and Lincoln Community Care Center can offer higher levels of care for seniors with different needs, and both are part of a group of senior living facilities serving Benton County, Missouri. The care teams handle health monitoring, regular nursing checks, and personalized oversight from the medical director and director of nursing. Complimentary transportation, pharmacy service, and home health services are also available. Residents and families can rely on transportation for outings and unscheduled care requests. The community believes in creating a loving and safe environment, offering support with dignity for elderly and medically fragile people, and there's always staff available, no matter the time of day or night, to help whenever needed.

    People often ask...

    Lincoln Community Care Center & Lakeside Suites offers assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing.

    There are 12 photos of Lincoln Community Care Center & Lakeside Suites on Mirador.

    The full address for this community is 205 Timberline Dr, Lincoln, MO 65338.

    No, Lincoln Community Care Center & Lakeside Suites does not offer respite care. Respite care in assisted living communities provides temporary, short-term relief for primary caregivers by offering professional care for their loved ones. It allows individuals to stay in an assisted living community for a limited time, giving caregivers a break while ensuring residents receive necessary support and assistance with daily activities.

    Safety & Compliance

    In Missouri, the Department of Health & Senior Services licenses assisted living and long-term care facilities through state licensure surveys, complaint investigations, and fire-safety reviews.

    License numberbenton-lincoln-lakeside-suites
    Facility typeAssisted Living Facility Option 1
    Capacity14 residents
    LicenseeLINCOLN COMMUNITY NURSING HOME DISTRICT

    Inspection Reports

    10

    Reports

    5

    Citations

    0

    Complaints

    7

    Years

    16 Sept 2025Licensure
    Found no deficiencies in the fire safety evaluation. No violations were identified.
    06 May 2025Licensure
    Found no deficiencies.
    08 Jul 2024Licensure
    Found no deficiencies.
    11 Apr 2023Licensure
    Found no deficiencies related to fire safety.
    29 Mar 2023Licensure
    Cited multiple deficiencies related to hygiene, food protection, equipment drying, and residents' funds bonding.
    13 Apr 2022Licensure
    Found that the minimum fire drill requirements were not met, including insufficient drills, unannounced drills, and annual resident evacuation drills.
    27 Apr 2021Licensure
    Found no deficiencies.
    20 Nov 2020Licensure
    Found no deficiencies.
    06 Jun 2019Licensure
    Found no deficiencies.
    09 May 2019Licensure
    Found no deficiencies. Fire safety review identified no deficiencies.

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