Overview of Lincoln Retirement Villa

Lincoln Retirement Villa, located in Fremont, CA, is a retirement community offering assisted living services to its residents. To ensure that the residents are receiving quality care, they are provided 24/7 supervision and availability of staff to assist in daily living activities including bathing and toileting as needed, and medication management and reminders. Their facility is also equipped with a round the clock emergency call system, as an added security and safety measure.

The residents are also provided meals in a family style dining room, as well as salon services to ensure that they feel good about themselves at all times. Therapy services including balance programs are also offered, as well as enriching activities that promote overall fitness and well being.

Capacity and availability

Residents per day
74
Bed community size
80-bed community Rank #912 / 1645Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 912th out of 1,645 homes we track in California for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other California facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in California that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Years in operation
23 years in operation Rank #320 / 1505Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 320th out of 1,505 homes we track in California for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other California facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in California that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 86 / 100 Rank #267 / 2057Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 267th out of 2,057 homes we track in California for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across California facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in California that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
BBB Rating
BBB Rating: C+ (Not Accredited)
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Occupancy

Occupancy rate
93%
Rank #282 / 1452Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 282nd out of 1,452 homes we track in California for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the California average, with its Statewide rank out of 1452. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in California that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Higher than the California average: 72.8%
Occupied beds
74 / 80
Average occupied beds in California homes 87 beds

License Details

Facility TypeResidential Care Elderly
IssuanceJune 12, 2025
CountyAlameda
License Number019201025

Ownership & Operating Entity

Lincoln Retirement Villa is legally operated by Lincoln Villa Corp, and administered by Divina Fernandez.

Staffing

Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.

Staff Details

Total Employees
40
Full-Time Employees
40

Amenities & Lifestyle

Specific ProgramsNutritional and Dietary Services

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Inspection History

In California, the Department of Social Services (for assisted living facilities) and the Department of Public Health (for nursing homes) conduct inspections to ensure resident safety and regulatory compliance.

Since 2025 · 1 year of data These figures come from state-published and/or federal inspection records. The period covered can vary depending on document availability. 8 citations 20 total visits 5 complaint visits 0 official inspections 2 complaint investigations
Inspection Score Info A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the California state average. The score below shows how many points this facility sits above or below the typical California assisted living residence score (the benchmark); higher is better.This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score.

6 points above the California average for assisted living residences (81/100)

Rank #611 / 1474 in California Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 611th out of 1,474 homes we track in California for inspection score. Shows this facility's inspection score compared to the California average among 1474 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in California that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score. Inspection score: 87 out of 100. Letter grade B+. 6 points above the California average for assisted living residences (81/100)

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the California state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Since 2025 vs. California state average
Overall vs. CA average 1 Worse Metrics worse than California average:
• Moderate citations (Type B) (100% above)
3 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Total citations (20% below)
• Serious citations (Type A) (100% below)
• Citations per inspection (88% below)

Citations Info Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityCA Averagevs. CA Avg
Total citations Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 810 This facility has 20% fewer total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (8 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 20% better
Serious citations (Type A) Info Citations that pose an immediate risk to resident health or safety. Type A citations are the most serious and typically require prompt corrective action. 03 This facility has 100% fewer serious citations (type a) than a typical California assisted living residence (0 vs. CA avg 3).↓ 100% better Rank #1 / 1433 Serious citations (Type A) — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1st out of 1,433 homes we track in California for # of serious citations. Shows this facility's # of serious citations compared to the California average among 1433 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in California that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Moderate citations (Type B) Info Citations that do not pose an immediate risk but still represent a departure from required care or operational standards. 84 This facility has 100% more moderate citations (type b) than a typical California assisted living residence (8 vs. CA avg 4).↑ 100% worse
Citations per inspection Info Average citations per inspection. 0.43.3 This facility has 88% fewer citations per inspection than a typical California assisted living residence (0.4 vs. CA avg 3.3).↓ 88% better

Inspections & Visits Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityCA Averagevs. CA Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of official scheduled inspections, complaint visits and other regulatory visits. California counts each evaluation report, so one trip can count twice when it serves two purposes. 2016 This facility has had 25% more total inspections than the California average (20 vs. CA avg 16). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 25% more
Complaint visits Info On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff. 513 This facility has had 62% fewer complaint visits than the California average (5 vs. CA avg 13). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 62% fewer Rank #589 / 1387 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 589th out of 1,387 homes we track in California for # of complaint visits. Shows this facility's # of complaint visits compared to the California average among 1387 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in California that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Other visits Info Regulatory visits that are neither routine inspections nor complaint investigations — administrative check-ins, follow-up reviews, licensing-related visits. 157 This facility has had 114% more other visits than the California average (15 vs. CA avg 7). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 114% more
Official inspections Info Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators to evaluate whether the facility meets federal and state standards. 04 This facility has had 100% fewer official inspections than the California average (0 vs. CA avg 4). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 100% fewer
Complaint investigations Info On-site investigations triggered by complaints filed with California regulators. 210 This facility has had 80% fewer complaint investigations than the California average (2 vs. CA avg 10). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 80% fewer

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Places of interest near Lincoln Retirement Villa

Address 2.6 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Fremont's city center to Lincoln Retirement Villa's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Info below is compiled from the CA Dept. of Social Services (CDSS), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the California state average. See the benchmark below for the typical California score; higher is better. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Visits or investigations linked to complaints, as counted in the state record (may differ from routine annual surveys).
Count of California state "Type A" citations — the state's most serious citation category (immediate or serious harm to residents), from California state inspection data.
Number of years the company has been in operation.
Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
Fremont Hills
AL
MC
Fremont (Niles)
140
Facility 140
CA AVG 103
Rank #417 / 1,645
Yes
25
Facility 25
CA AVG 59
Rank #1,782 / 2,057
78
Facility 78
CA AVG 81
Rank #893 / 1,474
29
9
Facility 9
CA AVG 13
Rank #809 / 1,387
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #724 / 1,433
28
Facility 28
CA AVG 13
Rank #156 / 1,505
69.3% A+Fremont Hills Sr. Housing And Integral Senior LivingStudio / 1 Bed
Carlton Senior Living Fremont
AL
IL
Fremont (Central District)
128
Facility 128
CA AVG 103
Rank #504 / 1,645
Yes
90
Facility 90
CA AVG 59
Rank #171 / 2,057
69
Facility 69
CA AVG 81
Rank #1,149 / 1,474
29
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 13
Rank #651 / 1,387
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,094 / 1,433
34
Facility 34
CA AVG 13
Rank #79 / 1,505
100.0% A+Carlton Senior Living, LLCAlcove / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Aegis Living Fremont
AL
HOS
MC
RC
Fremont (Central District)
110
Facility 110
CA AVG 103
Rank #640 / 1,645
Yes
89
Facility 89
CA AVG 59
Rank #195 / 2,057
72
Facility 72
CA AVG 81
Rank #1,067 / 1,474
46
15
Facility 15
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,020 / 1,387
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 3
Rank #898 / 1,433
32
Facility 32
CA AVG 13
Rank #105 / 1,505
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Aegis Gardens Fremont
AL
HOS
MC
RC
Fremont (Centerville)
85
Facility 85
CA AVG 103
Rank #879 / 1,645
Yes
77
Facility 77
CA AVG 59
Rank #509 / 2,057
81
Facility 81
CA AVG 81
Rank #817 / 1,474
37
12
Facility 12
CA AVG 13
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3
Facility 3
CA AVG 3
Rank #898 / 1,433
32
Facility 32
CA AVG 13
Rank #105 / 1,505
83.5% FFremont Blvd Fremont LLC And Aegis Senior CommunitieStudio / 1 Bed
Lincoln Retirement Villa
AL
Fremont (Irvington)
80
Facility 80
CA AVG 103
Rank #912 / 1,645
Yes
86
Facility 86
CA AVG 59
Rank #267 / 2,057
87
Facility 87
CA AVG 81
Rank #611 / 1,474
20
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 13
Rank #589 / 1,387
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,433
23
Facility 23
CA AVG 13
Rank #320 / 1,505
92.5% C+Lincoln Villa Corp-

Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in California

Lincoln Retirement Villa is located in Fremont, California.
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Multipurpose Senior Services Program

MSSP (Medi-Cal Waiver)

Age 65+
General California resident, Medi-Cal eligible, nursing home risk.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
CA

County-managed; waitlists possible.

Benefits
In-home support (4-6 hours/day) Respite care (14 days/year) Meals (~$6/meal) Transportation (8 trips/month) Care management

In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS)

California IHSS

Age 65+
General California resident, Medicaid-eligible or low-income.
Income Limits ~$1,732/month individual, Medi-Cal threshold
Asset Limits $2,000 individual
CA

Can hire family as caregivers.

Benefits
Personal care (up to 283 hours/month) Homemaker services Respite (varies)

Multipurpose Senior Services Program (MSSP)

CA MSSP

Age 65+
General California resident, Medi-Cal-eligible, nursing home-eligible but community-capable.
Income Limits ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 individual
CA

Available in 38 counties; waitlists common.

Benefits
Case management Respite care (up to 10 days/year) Minor home mods (avg. $500) Adult day care (~$50/day)

Property Tax Postponement Program (PTP)

CA PTP

Age 62+
General California resident, own and live in home, 40% equity.
Income Limits (2025) ~$51,500/year household, adjusted annually
Asset Limits Equity-based; no strict asset cap.
CA

Deferred taxes accrue interest (5% as of 2024); repaid upon sale/death.

Benefits
Property tax deferral (avg. $1,000-$3,000/year, varies by county)

Assisted Living Waiver (ALW)

CA ALW

Age 65+ or disabled
General California resident, Medi-Cal-eligible, nursing home-eligible.
Income Limits ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 individual
CA

Available in 15 counties (e.g., LA, Sacramento); waitlists common.

Benefits
Personal care in ALFs (5-7 hours/day) Medication management Social services

California CARES Program

CA CARES

Age
General Caregivers of California residents 60+ needing help with 3+ daily activities; no caregiver age limit.
Income Limits No strict limit; cost-sharing above ~$2,500/month threshold.
Asset Limits Not applicable; need-based.
CA

High demand in urban areas; complements IHSS respite.

Benefits
Respite care (up to 10 days/year) Counseling (4-6 sessions/year) Training (2-3 workshops/year) Supplies (~$200/year)

Frequently Asked Questions about Lincoln Retirement Villa

What neighborhood is Lincoln Retirement Villa in?

Lincoln Retirement Villa is in the Irvington neighborhood of Fremont.

Who is the owner of Lincoln Retirement Villa?

Lincoln Retirement Villa is legally operated by Lincoln Villa Corp, and administered by Divina Fernandez.

Is Lincoln Retirement Villa in a walkable area?

Lincoln Retirement Villa has a walk score of 86. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

What is the occupancy rate at Lincoln Retirement Villa?

Lincoln Retirement Villa's occupancy is 93%.

How long has Lincoln Retirement Villa been in business?

Lincoln Retirement Villa has been operating for approximately 23 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at Lincoln Retirement Villa?

Yes, Lincoln Retirement Villa allows residents to bring their pets.

Who is the administrator of Lincoln Retirement Villa?

Divina Fernandez is the administrator of Lincoln Retirement Villa.

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