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Columbia Healthcare Center

621 W Columbia St, Evansville, IN 47710 · Vanderburgh County

Located in Evansville, Indiana, Columbia Healthcare Center consists of caring people making a difference. You can feel it the minute you walk into our

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Fair

Haven Scout Score

Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates fair.

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Availability outlookUsually has openings

Typically 66% full — availability is generally good.

Source: federal census data (average daily residents vs. certified beds, CMS Care Compare). Confirm current openings with an advisor — availability changes weekly.

Our evaluation

An honest, data-grounded look at this community — every claim is drawn from public inspection data.

A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Evansville

Columbia Healthcare Center is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in Evansville, IN, with 171 certified beds and an average of about 113 residents per day. It operates as part of the American Senior Communities network.

Medicare rates it 2 out of 5 stars overall — below the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 2/5 on health inspections, 1/5 on staffing, 5/5 on quality measures.

Staff provide about 3.28 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.45 of them from registered nurses), below the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 53.2%, higher than the ~52% national average. On the safety record, CMS notes 5 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey.

Strengths

✓No federal fines on record
✓Full sprinkler system
✓Active resident & family council

Things to ask about

•Below-average 2-star overall CMS rating
•Below-average health-inspection rating
•Below-average nurse staffing (3.28 hrs/resident/day)

Best for: Families considering this community should tour in person, request the latest survey, and weigh it against higher-rated Evansville options — our advisors can help you compare.

At a glance

Certified beds: 171
Avg. residents/day: 113
Ownership: For profit - Corporation
Part of a chain: American Senior Communities
Continuing care: No
CMS provider #: 155224

Federal quality ratings

From the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on a 1–5 star scale.

Overall rating

Health inspections

Staffing

Quality measures

Pricing & cost

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Level of care	Monthly cost	Source
Skilled Nursing	$7,900–$11,180/mo (median $9,240)	Local market estimate

2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local Evansville prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. How we estimate costs

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Staffing & care

More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.

Total nurse hrs / resident / day: 3.28; National avg ≈ 3.9
RN hrs / resident / day: 0.45; National avg ≈ 0.75
Nursing staff turnover: 53.2%; National avg ≈ 52%

Safety & inspection record

Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.

Health deficiencies (last survey): 5
Federal fines: None on record
Total penalties: 0
Last standard survey: 2025-09-08
Sprinkler system: Yes
Resident & family council: Resident

What inspectors found

The most recent findings from federal health inspections (35 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.

2026-04-01Severity E — potential for harmFrom a complaintNutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

2025-11-13Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

2025-09-08Severity E — potential for harmFrom a complaintQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

2025-09-08Severity D — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

2025-09-08Severity D — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.

2025-02-13Severity E — potential for harmFrom a complaintEnvironmental Deficiencies

Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

2024-12-31Severity E — potential for harmFrom a complaintResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

2024-12-31Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Severity uses the CMS scope/severity scale: D–F = potential for harm, G–I = actual harm, J–L = immediate jeopardy. Source: CMS Care Compare health citations; data as of the latest federal release. Discuss any finding directly with the community on a tour.

Services & amenities

✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
✓ Rehabilitation services
✓ Memory care
✓ Respite / short-term stays
✓ Wellness programs
✓ Daily activities & events
✓ Gardens / walking paths
✓ 24-hour staff

Location

621 W Columbia St, Evansville, IN

Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Sunday: Open 24 hours

Reviews & reputation

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3.8

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Common questions about Columbia Healthcare Center

How much does Columbia Healthcare Center cost?

Columbia Healthcare Center does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Evansville, IN area typically runs $7,900–$11,180 per month (median $9,240, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.

What is Columbia Healthcare Center's Medicare rating?

Medicare (CMS) rates Columbia Healthcare Center 2 out of 5 stars overall, including 2/5 for health inspections, 1/5 for staffing, 5/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.

How is the staffing at Columbia Healthcare Center?

Staff provide about 3.28 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 53.2% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.

What did inspectors find at Columbia Healthcare Center?

Columbia Healthcare Center has 35 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2025-09-08). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.

Does Columbia Healthcare Center have availability?

Typically 66% full — availability is generally good. Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.

What types of care does Columbia Healthcare Center offer?

Columbia Healthcare Center in Evansville, IN offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 171 beds.

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