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Columbia Healthcare Center

Below-average Medicare ratings — review the inspection history and ask the administrator about recent corrections before visiting.

621 W Columbia St, Jacobsville · Evansville, IN 47710171 bedsLicensed & Active
2/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
Google rating
3.8/5

based on 63 Google reviews

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2/ 10
low Risk

Quality Concerns Identified

Medicare inspection and quality data reveal areas that families should carefully evaluate before choosing this facility.

  • Low staffing rating (1/5 stars)
  • High staff turnover (54%)

Below average in IN · Below recommended RN staffing · Below chain average · No penalties on record

Source: Medicare data

What this means for your family

This facility has a strong reputation for physical therapy and rehab outcomes, which may be beneficial for short-term recovery. However, given the serious and recurring allegations of neglect and poor night-shift supervision in recent months, we strongly advise families to conduct unannounced visits during off-hours to verify the quality of care firsthand.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

63 reviews on Google
Columbia Healthcare Center receives highly polarized feedback, with many families praising the dedicated therapy team and compassionate nursing staff, while others report severe concerns regarding neglect and poor hygiene. Recent negative reviews have focused on allegations of staff sleeping on the job and inadequate care, which contrast sharply with long-term positive experiences shared by other families. Prospective families should conduct a thorough, in-person tour to assess current conditions and staffing levels.

Quality Themes

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Food4.0Staff6.0Clean4.0Activities8.0Meds7.0Memory8.0Comms5.0ValueN/A

Strengths

  • Highly effective physical and occupational therapy
  • Compassionate and attentive nursing staff
  • Supportive and helpful admissions process
  • Positive, family-oriented atmosphere

Concerns

  • Staff sleeping on duty and general neglect (mentioned by 5 reviewers)
  • Slow response times to call lights and requests (mentioned by 4 reviewers)
  • Poor hygiene and soiled linens (mentioned by 3 reviewers)
  • High staff turnover (mentioned by 2 reviewers)

Rating Trends

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2342.0'17(2)1.04.5'21(4)5.04.5'23(11)4.03.0'25(16)5.0'26(3)

Distribution · 49 analyzed

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5
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How They Respond to Reviews

67%response rate

This facility responds to some reviews.

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1It is wonderful to see how much the admissions team cares about making families feel welcome; how do you ensure that transition period is smooth for a new resident?
  • 2We are very interested in the physical and occupational therapy programs here, as we've heard great things about the effectiveness of your therapists; how often would my loved one participate in these sessions?
  • 3With the facility being quite large, what specific protocols are in place to ensure call lights are answered quickly and resident requests are met promptly?
  • 4How does the nursing team manage resident care and monitoring during the overnight hours to ensure everyone is safe and attended to?
  • 5Could you tell us a bit about the daily meal schedule and how the dining experience is managed to ensure high quality and cleanliness?
  • 6What kind of daily social activities or group outings are available to help residents stay engaged and connected with the community?

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Key Review Excerpts

The therapist worked hard with me, the CNA cared for me... The nurses checked on me every day & night to give meds. The staff was friendly and helpful. I was bedridden when I came but was able to walk when I went back home.

Rehab patient · 2025★★★★

The staff at Columbia came highly recommended and were very gracious in helping us to navigate the process. Our relative is very comfortable and well looked after.

Memory care family member · 2023★★★★★

The interior has fresh paint, new floors, new lighting and new furniture and decor. The staff are simply fabulous. They are so friendly and caring.

Visitor/Family member · 2021★★★★★
Source: 63 Google reviews

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
0.45hrs
60%
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
3.28hrs
80%
All nurses + aides combined
Staff Turnover
53%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)
RN Turnover
22%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)

Both RN and total nursing hours are below national benchmarks. This can mean less clinical attention per resident, so ask about their staffing plan.

Quality Measures

Quality Measures

Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures

Medicare Rating
5/ 5
Better Than Avg

13

measures

Worse Than Avg

3

measures

Mixed Results

1

measures

Long-Stay Residents
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Residents whose walking got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility1.3%
Better than Avg
Here
1.3%
US
15.3%
IN
13.0%
Vanderburgh
16.8%
😔

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility27.1%
Worse than Avg
Here
27.1%
US
12.1%
IN
24.8%
Vanderburgh
17.9%

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

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Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility31.2%
Worse than Avg
Here
31.2%
US
19.5%
IN
23.5%
Vanderburgh
28.6%
💉

Residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility97.2%
Better than Avg
Here
97.2%
US
93.4%
IN
93.6%
Vanderburgh
85.7%
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Residents on antipsychotic medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility4.2%
Better than Avg
Here
4.2%
US
15.5%
IN
13.6%
Vanderburgh
14.7%
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Residents needing more daily help over time

↓ Lower is better
This Facility3.8%
Better than Avg
Here
3.8%
US
14.4%
IN
11.4%
Vanderburgh
13.2%
Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
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Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility89.8%
Better than Avg
Here
89.8%
US
79.8%
IN
79.0%
Vanderburgh
67.2%
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Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility75.6%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
75.6%
US
81.8%
IN
81.5%
Vanderburgh
68.4%
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Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better
This Facility0.0%
Better than Avg
Here
0.0%
US
1.6%
IN
1.3%
Vanderburgh
1.6%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

5deficiencies
Near state avg (7.6)
10 complaint-triggered

Families have filed multiple complaints against this facility, triggering 9 deficiency citations across care planning, daily care assistance, and medication management issues. The facility shows recurring problems with care planning, medication errors, and basic resident care that persist across multiple surveys from 2023 to 2025, though all violations have correction dates indicating the facility addresses identified issues.

Apr 1, 2026Complaint
1
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.

Nov 13, 2025Complaint
1
0658Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

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

Sep 8, 2025Routine
4
0324Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

0363Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

0656Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident 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.

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.

Sep 8, 2025Complaint
1
0677Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

Feb 13, 2025Complaint
1
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.

Dec 31, 2024Complaint
2
0842Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

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.

0695Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Columbia Healthcare Center

Organization Type

for profit

Chain Affiliation

Chain Name

American Senior Communities

Chain Size

91 facilities nationwide

Chain avg rating: 3.8/5 · Rank 65 of 91

Ownership & Management

Key personnel

Drummer, CarlOfficer / DirectorFehribach, GregoryOfficer / DirectorHanify, ThomasOfficer / DirectorLazard, RobertOfficer / DirectorMantravadi, GeetaOfficer / Director
Source: Medicare provider data

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