Columbia Healthcare Center
621 W Columbia St · Evansville, IN · 47710 · 8124285678
171 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: American Senior Communities
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.28 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.45 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.83 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 53% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (35 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · E April 1, 2026 · found via complaint
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected April 29, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D November 13, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected November 25, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D September 8, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected October 8, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D September 8, 2025
Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
Corrected October 8, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E September 8, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected October 8, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E February 13, 2025 · found via complaint
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected March 11, 2025 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D December 31, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected January 30, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E December 31, 2024 · found via complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected January 30, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Actual harm · G November 1, 2024
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected November 29, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 1, 2024
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected November 29, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 1, 2024
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected November 29, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D November 1, 2024
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected November 29, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 1, 2024
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected November 29, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 1, 2024
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected November 29, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E November 1, 2024
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected November 29, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D November 1, 2024
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected November 29, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D November 1, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected November 29, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D May 9, 2024 · found via complaint
Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.
Corrected June 5, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 26, 2024 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected April 17, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 28, 2023 · found via complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected December 20, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 28, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected December 20, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 14, 2023
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected September 14, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 14, 2023
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected September 14, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 14, 2023
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected September 14, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 14, 2023
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected September 14, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 155224 · certified since November 17, 1983. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.