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Aperion Care Lincoln

On Medicare Special Focus status, a serious quality warning. Visit in person and ask tough questions before deciding.

1236 Lincoln Ave, Rosedale South · Evansville, IN 4771447 bedsLicensed & Active
1/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
Google rating
4.2/5

based on 36 Google reviews

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4
3
2
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8/ 10
critical Risk

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)

Source: Medicare data

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 details
Food2.0Staff6.0Clean7.0Activities2.0MedsN/AMemoryN/AComms3.0ValueN/A

Strengths

  • 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

Tap a year to see what changed

234'14(1)'17(1)'20(1)'24(8)'26(9)

Distribution · 38 analyzed

5
27
4
4
3
1
2
1
1
5

How They Respond to Reviews

7%response rate

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.

Resident · 2025☆☆☆☆

The staff was so friendly. Unfortunately the building is ancient. The elevators were in really rough shape and the door slammed really fast.

Visitor · 2026★★★☆☆

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.

Memory care family member · 2026★★★★★
Source: 36 Google reviews

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
0.58hrs
77%
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
4.17hrs
OK
All nurses + aides combined
Staff Turnover
58%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)
RN Turnover
71%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)

RN 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

Medicare Rating
3/ 5
Better Than Avg

4

measures

Worse Than Avg

11

measures

Mixed Results

2

measures

Long-Stay Residents
😔

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility72.5%
Worse than Avg
Here
72.5%
US
12.1%
IN
24.8%
Vanderburgh
15.0%

Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.

💉

Residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility76.4%
Worse than Avg
Here
76.4%
US
93.4%
IN
93.6%
Vanderburgh
87.0%
💉

Residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility82.5%
Worse than Avg
Here
82.5%
US
95.5%
IN
95.4%
Vanderburgh
95.6%
💊

Residents on antipsychotic medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility6.9%
Better than Avg
Here
6.9%
US
15.5%
IN
13.6%
Vanderburgh
14.6%
🚶

Residents whose walking got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility19.8%
Worse than Avg
Here
19.8%
US
15.3%
IN
13.0%
Vanderburgh
15.6%
💊

Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility22.8%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
22.8%
US
19.5%
IN
23.5%
Vanderburgh
29.1%
Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
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Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility23.7%
Worse than Avg
Here
23.7%
US
79.8%
IN
79.0%
Vanderburgh
71.3%
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility49.1%
Worse than Avg
Here
49.1%
US
81.8%
IN
81.5%
Vanderburgh
70.1%
💊

Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better
This Facility2.9%
Worse than Avg
Here
2.9%
US
1.6%
IN
1.3%
Vanderburgh
1.4%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

33deficiencies
2penalties
Well above state avg (7.6)
21 complaint-triggered
$10,224 in fines

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, 2026Complaint
2
0921Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Environmental Deficiencies

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

0686Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Mar 26, 2026Complaint
1
0659Potential for harm · WidespreadResolved (past non-compliance)

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care.

Feb 4, 2026Complaint
1
0755Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

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, 2025Complaint
6
0761Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

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.

0609Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

0610Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

0658Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

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

0677Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

0740Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

Jul 7, 2025Complaint
4
0550Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

0804Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

0812Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

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

0842Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

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, 2025Routine
17
0760Actual harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

0812Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

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

0882Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.

0004Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).

0025Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Create arrangements with other facilities to receive patients.

0345Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

0921Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.

0553Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.

0561Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

0572Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Give residents a notice of rights, rules, services and charges.

0622Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

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.

0623Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

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.

0625Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

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.

0641Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

0659Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care.

0693Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

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.

0880Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

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

Owner / Operator

Aperion Care Lincoln

Organization Type

for profit

Chain Affiliation

Chain Name

Aperion Care

Chain Size

33 facilities nationwide

Chain avg rating: 2.0/5 · Rank 21 of 32 (Worst)

Ownership & Management

Owners

Daviess County Hospital

Owner · Organization

100%

Key personnel

Lewis, MerralContracted Managing EmployeeMcneely, TeriContracted Managing EmployeeSteiner, DeronOfficer / DirectorConroy, TracyOfficer / DirectorRodewald, AmandaOfficer / Director
Source: Medicare provider data

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