A Faith-Rooted Continuing Care Community with No Buy-In Required
Lincoln Glen Manor is a nonprofit Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) on a six-acre campus in the Willow Glen neighborhood of San Jose, California. Conceived in 1965 by the Lincoln Glen Church congregation and built in 1969, the community offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing on a single campus. Unlike many CCRCs, Lincoln Glen Manor operates without a buy-in or long-term entrance-fee commitment. The organization describes itself as rooted in a Christian heritage while welcoming residents and staff from many faith traditions and those with no faith tradition.
Visit the official Lincoln Glen Manor website to learn more about the community.
Company at a Glance
● Headquarters: San Jose, California (Willow Glen neighborhood)
● Founded: Conceived in 1965 by the Lincoln Glen Church congregation; built and established in 1969
● Current leadership: James Mortensen, Executive Director
● Portfolio size: One six-acre campus in San Jose; Senior Care Finder's directory lists this as "2 Communities," reflecting separate listings for the residential side and the Medicare-certified skilled nursing side of the same campus
● States served: California
● Care and lifestyle options: Independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing/long-term care, Life Plan Community/CCRC living, and respite care
● Official website: lgmanor.org
Senior Living and Care Options
As a CCRC, Lincoln Glen Manor combines four levels of care on one campus, though the specific services and availability a resident needs should be confirmed directly with the community:
● Independent living
● Assisted living
● Memory care
● Skilled nursing and long-term care
● Respite care
Because all four levels of care are located on the same six-acre campus, residents can transition to a higher level of care as their needs change without leaving the community they know. Lincoln Glen Manor's skilled nursing side, licensed for 59 beds, operates as a distinct Medicare-certified unit within the same overall campus. Families should confirm current availability directly on the Senior Care Finder listing for the specific part of the campus they are considering.
What Makes Lincoln Glen Manor Different?
No Buy-In or Long-Term Entrance-Fee Commitment
Unlike many Continuing Care Retirement Communities, which typically require a substantial entrance fee or buy-in, Lincoln Glen Manor operates without this requirement. The company positions this as offering the security and continuum of a CCRC without the large upfront financial commitment more common to the CCRC model.
A Faith-Rooted, Inclusive Community
Lincoln Glen Manor traces its origins to the Lincoln Glen Church congregation, which conceived the community in 1965 to care for its own aging members. The organization states that this Christian heritage continues to shape its culture today, while explicitly welcoming residents and staff of many faith traditions, or none, and offering on-campus chapel services.
A Small, Single-Campus Full Continuum of Care
All four levels of care sit on one six-acre campus, allowing Lincoln Glen Manor to offer the continuum of a much larger CCRC while remaining a single, walkable community rather than a sprawling multi-building complex. The company positions this compact scale as supportive of a more personal, familiar environment for residents and their families.
Independently Documented Skilled Nursing Quality
Lincoln Glen Manor's skilled nursing unit holds an overall 5-star rating in the federal government's Medicare Care Compare system, along with a High Performing long-term care distinction from U.S. News & World Report, based on federal health inspection, staffing, and quality-measure data. This is a differentiator from operators without an independently documented quality track record for their skilled nursing services.
Signature Programs and Services
Lincoln Glen Manor is certified through Music & Memory®, a program that uses personalized music playlists to support residents living with Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia, intended to enhance engagement and quality of life for memory care residents.
The community also offers on-campus chapel services, reflecting its founding connection to Lincoln Glen Church, alongside its broader, faith-inclusive approach to community life.
Life at a Lincoln Glen Manor Community
Life at Lincoln Glen Manor may include studio and one-bedroom residences, an activity center and game room, a library, outdoor spaces, on-campus chapel services, and 24-hour staffing across the campus. Specific amenities and programming vary by level of care.
Families evaluating Lincoln Glen Manor, or any CCRC, should ask specifically about current monthly fee structures given the no-buy-in model, staffing levels on the skilled nursing side, and how transitions between levels of care are handled as needs change.
What Residents and Families Say
Lincoln Glen Manor does not publish a single portfolio-wide review rating, and its Senior Care Finder listing shows a rating in the high 4-star range. Beyond consumer reviews, the community's skilled nursing unit holds a government-assigned 5-star overall rating in Medicare's Care Compare system. Recurring themes in publicly available feedback include long-tenured, attentive caregiving staff, a favorable staff-to-resident ratio, and a homey, personal atmosphere, though some feedback notes an older physical plant in parts of the campus. Experience can vary by household, level of care, and time period; families are encouraged to review recent feedback and tour the community directly.
Leadership
James Mortensen serves as Executive Director of Lincoln Glen Manor, according to the organization's most recent publicly available nonprofit tax filing. Lincoln Glen Manor is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors; Randy Ollenburger serves as Board Chairman.
Visit the official Lincoln Glen Manor About Us page for more on the organization's mission and leadership.
Recent News, Growth, and Recognition
Lincoln Glen Skilled Nursing Holds a 5-Star Medicare Quality Rating
Lincoln Glen Manor's skilled nursing unit holds an overall 5 out of 5 star rating in the federal government's Medicare Care Compare system, along with a High Performing long-term care distinction reported by U.S. News & World Report, reflecting recent federal health inspection, staffing, and quality-measure data for the 59-bed unit.
See the official Medicare Care Compare listing (Facility ID 555363) for current details.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lincoln Glen Manor? Lincoln Glen Manor is a nonprofit Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) in San Jose, California, offering independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing on one campus.
Where is Lincoln Glen Manor located? Lincoln Glen Manor is located on a six-acre campus in the Willow Glen neighborhood of San Jose, California.
Who owns Lincoln Glen Manor? Lincoln Glen Manor is a nonprofit organization governed by a volunteer Board of Directors, led by Executive Director James Mortensen.
Does Lincoln Glen Manor require an entrance fee or buy-in? No. Unlike many CCRCs, Lincoln Glen Manor operates without a buy-in or long-term entrance-fee commitment.
What care options does Lincoln Glen Manor offer? Lincoln Glen Manor offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, and respite care, all on one campus.
Is Lincoln Glen Manor a religious organization? Lincoln Glen Manor was founded by the Lincoln Glen Church congregation and maintains a Christian heritage, including on-campus chapel services, while welcoming residents and staff of all faiths and none.
What do reviews say about Lincoln Glen Manor? Recurring themes include long-tenured, attentive staff and a favorable staff-to-resident ratio. The community's skilled nursing unit also holds a 5-star federal quality rating. Families should review recent feedback directly.
How much does Lincoln Glen Manor cost? Pricing depends on level of care and residence type. Families should contact Lincoln Glen Manor directly for current pricing.
How can families learn more or schedule a tour? Families can request more information or schedule a tour directly through the Senior Care Finder listing for Lincoln Glen Manor or through the community's own website.
Explore Lincoln Glen Manor
Choosing a continuing care community is a significant decision shaped by a family's specific needs and finances. Explore the Lincoln Glen Manor listing on Senior Care Finder for additional details, ratings, and contact options.
Families are encouraged to ask detailed questions about fee structures, current availability, and licensing, and to confirm recent information directly with the community before making a final decision.
Lincoln Glen Manor is a paid Senior Care Finder partner. Partner status does not replace the need for families to independently evaluate individual communities, services, pricing, licensing information, and recent reviews.
Company information, leadership details, programs, recognition, and news were reviewed using publicly available sources. Information last reviewed July 2026.
