Aperion Care Lincoln
On Medicare Special Focus status, a serious quality warning. Visit in person and ask tough questions before deciding.
based on 36 Google reviews

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Quality Concerns Identified
Medicare inspection and quality data reveal areas that families should carefully evaluate before choosing this facility.
- Special Focus Facility (under heightened CMS scrutiny)
- Low overall rating (1/5 stars)
- Above-median deficiencies (30 vs median 6)
- High staff turnover (59%)
- High RN turnover (70%)
Bottom 25% in IN · Meets national RN staffing standard · Above recommended total nurse staffing · Worst in APERION CARE chain · $10,224 in fines · Special Focus Facility (CMS)
What this means for your family
While recent reports suggest improvements in staff friendliness and facility cleanliness, the facility has a history of inconsistent care and administrative issues. Families should conduct a thorough tour, specifically testing the elevators and asking for a detailed plan on how the facility ensures consistent hygiene and nutritional support for residents.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
36 reviews on Google“Aperion Care Lincoln receives highly polarized feedback, with recent reviews praising a clean environment and friendly staff, while others report severe neglect and administrative failures. Families should be aware of inconsistent experiences regarding basic resident care, such as hygiene and nutrition, alongside concerns about aging infrastructure like elevator safety.”
Quality Themes
Tap a score for detailsStrengths
- Clean, well-maintained facility
- Friendly and courteous front-desk staff
- Improved staff attentiveness in recent months
Concerns
- Poor hygiene and basic care standards (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
- Inadequate or poor quality food (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
- High staff turnover and understaffing (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
Rating Trends
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Distribution · 38 analyzed
How They Respond to Reviews
This facility rarely responds to reviews.
Questions for Your Tour
- 1With the recent focus on improving staff attentiveness, what specific training or changes have been implemented to ensure consistent, high-quality daily care and hygiene for residents?
- 2I noticed the facility has had a high number of state violations recently; could you walk me through your current plan for addressing these regulatory concerns and improving your overall quality ratings?
- 3Since dining quality is an area you are looking to improve, could you tell me about the current meal planning process and how you incorporate resident feedback into the menu?
- 4Given the concerns regarding staff turnover, how do you ensure that residents receive consistent, familiar care and maintain strong relationships with their primary caregivers?
- 5What does a typical day look like in terms of structured activities, and how do you encourage resident participation to ensure everyone feels engaged and included?
- 6In the event of a medical emergency, what is your specific protocol for notifying family members and coordinating with local hospitals?
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Key Review Excerpts
“The nurses on 2nd floor are wonderful, but administration, the business office, Social Services and activities departments are all a train wreck.”
“The staff was so friendly. Unfortunately the building is ancient. The elevators were in really rough shape and the door slammed really fast.”
“She has been there for two years and for the very first time in that two year period they actually have staff who are attentive, caring and compassionate with the residents.”
Staffing
Staffing Hours
per resident/day · Medicare 2026RN hours are below the national benchmark. RNs handle complex medical needs and medication, so ask about coverage during your visit.
Quality Measures
Quality Measures
Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures
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Residents with depression symptoms
Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.
Residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Residents vaccinated for the flu
Residents on antipsychotic medication
Residents whose walking got worse
Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication
Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu
Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics
US average from Medicare published data
Inspection History
Medicare Inspection History
3-year lookback · Medicare 2026
Aperion Care Lincoln has a concerning pattern of recurring deficiencies across multiple care areas, with 18 complaint-triggered violations indicating families have filed reports about care issues. The facility shows persistent problems in resident dignity and rights, food safety and dietary services, and medication management that appear across multiple surveys. While the facility corrects violations when cited, the recurring nature of issues in core care areas suggests ongoing operational challenges families should carefully consider.
Apr 9, 2026Complaint2
Environmental Deficiencies
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Mar 26, 2026Complaint1
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care.
Feb 4, 2026Complaint1
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Sep 24, 2025Complaint6
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
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.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
Jul 7, 2025Complaint4
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Resident 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.
Apr 9, 2025Routine17
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Create arrangements with other facilities to receive patients.
Smoke Deficiencies
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Give residents a notice of rights, rules, services and charges.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Federal Penalties
Fine
Apr 9, 2025
$43,230
Fine
Mar 4, 2024
$10,224
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
Aperion Care Lincoln
for profit
Chain Affiliation
Aperion Care
33 facilities nationwide
Chain avg rating: 2.0/5 · Rank 21 of 32 (Worst)
Ownership & Management
Owners
Daviess County Hospital
Owner · Organization
Key personnel
Contact
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References & Resources
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