Overall impression: Reviews paint Lincoln Glen Manor as a small, homey retirement community with consistently praised caregiving staff and strong personal attention. The dominant positive themes are the quality and stability of staff — many reviewers explicitly mention long-tenured, attentive, compassionate caregivers, a high staff-to-resident ratio, and consistency in who provides care (no contract substitutes). These staffing strengths are reinforced by comments about responsive management, volunteers who engage residents, nurses on call, outside therapists visiting, and collaborative medical support. For families prioritizing dignity, consistent relationships, and hands-on care, reviewers commonly describe Lincoln Glen as a compassionate, peaceful, and respectful environment.
Staff and care quality: Staff-related comments are among the most frequent and most positive. Reviewers repeatedly emphasize caregivers’ patience, experience, and responsiveness and note that staff encourage family involvement and treat residents with dignity. Memory care is available and is mentioned alongside cottages that accommodate couples, suggesting a range of care options. The presence of nurses on call and outside therapists, together with collaborative medical staff, contributes to a sense of clinical reliability. Multiple reviewers described personal outcomes (e.g., family members recuperating well) and used words like "loving," "best," and "dad happy," reflecting strong satisfaction with day-to-day care.
Facilities and living spaces: The property appears to be a mix of older, well-maintained buildings and individually appealing outdoor spaces. Positive facility features called out repeatedly are single-floor condos and cottages with private patios or backyards, garden apartments, hotel-like rooms with amenities (mini-fridge, microwave), bright rooms with lots of light, and nicely landscaped grounds including garden paths and a dog park. Several units are described as roughly ~600 sq ft and there are private fenced patios for some apartments. At the same time, reviews consistently note the community is older in construction — popcorn ceilings, dated interior features, and some areas described as stuffy or lacking hallway AC. While grounds and landscaping are repeatedly praised (well-kept, re-landscaped, beautiful gardens), the building shell and some interior elements feel dated to some reviewers.
Dining, activities, and social life: Dining generally receives positive remarks — "meals good," "dining was fine," and responsive dining staff are mentioned — though a few reviews note occasional poor dishes and a limited bistro menu. Activity offerings are broad and frequently praised: exercise and fitness classes, ceramics, orchestra/programs with piano, bingo, dominoes, puzzles, field trips, Christmas outings, and organized social groups. The on-site church and chapel and a spiritual community are important attractions for many residents. However, there is some variability: several reviewers say the community is quiet or too independent, and a few wished for more social interaction. This pattern suggests activity quality and social fit may depend on individual expectations and which neighbors or small-group dynamics are present at any given time.
Concerns and trade-offs: Several recurring concerns emerge. First, the community’s age and smaller unit sizes lead some reviewers to view it as outdated or overpriced relative to square footage. Security and resident freedom is another consistent theme: low fencing, statements that residents cannot go out unsupervised, and comments that it is "not secure" indicate possible limitations or perceptions around safety and exit/entry policies. Comfort issues such as no hallway air conditioning and occasional odors were reported by multiple reviewers. Availability is also a practical constraint — the facility appears to have few units and a waiting list, so immediate move-in is frequently not possible. Some reviewers explicitly state it was "not a good fit" for their needs (desiring larger two-bedroom units or a more social environment).
Who this seems best for: Based on review patterns, Lincoln Glen Manor may be especially well suited to seniors and families seeking a small, stable, and caring community with strong personal attention from long-term staff, a spiritual or chapel-centered lifestyle, and well-maintained outdoor spaces. It appeals to people who prioritize compassionate caregiving, continuity of staff, and a quiet, home-like setting over more modern amenities or larger apartment sizes. Prospective residents who need larger apartments, desire high-tech/new construction finishes, want full freedom to come and go without supervision, or need a wide variety of intensive on-site services immediately may find it less suitable. Finally, availability is limited, so families should expect a wait or plan ahead if considering a move.
