Columbia Healthcare Center

Columbia Healthcare Center is a Nursing Home in Indiana

Columbia Healthcare Center is a Nursing Home in Indiana

Columbia Healthcare Center

621 W Columbia St, Evansville, IN 47710 View Map

Columbia Healthcare Center is a Nursing Home in Indiana

Columbia Healthcare Center is a Nursing Home in Indiana

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Overview of Columbia Healthcare Center

Columbia Healthcare Center is a sanctuary dedicated to the well-being of its residents in Evansville, Indiana. Offering a comprehensive range of services, from short-term rehabilitation to memory care, long-term care, and hospice care, this center is a testament to the utmost respect and dedication in senior care. Conveniently located mere minutes away from the renowned St. Mary’s Medical Center, Columbia Healthcare Center provides an abundance of life-enriching options for residents and their families. From physical therapy to occupational therapy and speech therapy, residents receive individualized care to promote their overall well-being.
In their memory care unit, Columbia Healthcare Center goes above and beyond to ensure residents feel secure and comfortable. Adorned with captivating artwork and cherished personal items, the surroundings are thoughtfully designed to cultivate a sense of familiarity and peace. The center also encourages the active involvement of families and caregivers, recognizing their crucial role in the well-being and happiness of their loved ones. Columbia Healthcare Center stands as a testament to the power of authentic care, where expertise and compassion intertwine to create an environment where seniors can thrive. 

(866) 697-2553

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Nurse hours per resident 2.55/day Indiana avg: 3.44/day
Overall rating Info Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
2/5
Indiana avg: 3.1/5
Health Inspection Info Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
1/5
Indiana avg: 2.8/5
Staffing Info Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
1/5
Indiana avg: 2.5/5
Quality Measures Info Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
5/5
Indiana avg: 4.1/5

Capacity and availability

Medium-capacity home

Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

Total beds 171

This home usually has availability

Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.

Lower demand than the Indiana average
Occupancy rate 68.9%
Residents per day (avg) 115
Occupancy rate
68.9%
Residents per day (avg)
115

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly long-term care residents

Most residents stay for extended periods and receive ongoing daily care.

Might be optimal for
Long-term daily care Ongoing support needs

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

15% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 23 days

Private pay

17% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 3 - 4 months

Medicaid

67% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 6 - 7 months

Finances and operations

Governmental home
Other
Home revenue
$16.5M
Surplus of revenue
$3.3M
Governmental home Other
Home revenue
$16,534,140.00
Surplus of revenue
$3,349,988.00
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$6.7M
40.7% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$6.5M
Total costs $13.2M
Bed community size
171-bed community
A large-scale community that may provide a wide range of amenities, services, and structured programs.
Years in operation
26 years in operation
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 64 / 100
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
BBB Rating
BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)
An independent rating from the Better Business Bureau based on factors such as complaint history, transparency, and business practices.
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About this community

Occupancy Rate
63%
Occupied Beds
107 of 171
Percentage of available beds currently in use by residents.

Indiana average: 68%

Facility Type
NURSING HOME (Skilled Nursing Facility)
License Date
January 11, 2024
License Expiration
October 31, 2025

Additional licensing details

License number: 24-000129-1
CMS Certification Number: 155224

Ownership & operating entity

Columbia Healthcare Center is legally operated by HEALTH AND HOSPITAL CORPORATION OF MARION COUNTY, and administrated by ANDREA BERAN.

Profit status: OTHER

Type Of Units

SNF/NF (Combined)
171 units
Total beds
171 units

Staffing

Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.

Leadership

Director of Nursing: CINDY BARTELS
Contact: Ms. Sherri Davies, Vice President of Marketing

Contact Information

Fax: (812) 428-5696

Types of Care at Columbia Healthcare Center

Assisted Living Independent Living Memory Care Nursing Home
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Inspection History

In Indiana, the Department of Health, Division of Long Term Care is the primary regulatory body that performs onsite inspections and quality of care reviews for all licensed facilities.

8 visits/inspections

16 visits/inspections triggered by complaints

Results

2 with citations

6 without citations

Indiana average: 9 complaint visits

Indiana average: 3 inspections with citations

7 complaints

Formal expressions of dissatisfaction or concern made by residents, or their families regarding various aspects of the care, services, and environment provided.

Indiana average: 4 complaints

Latest inspection

Date:April 3, 2025
Type:Complaint Investigation

41 total citations

Citations indicate regulatory violations. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.

Indiana average: 26 citations

40 deficiencies

Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.

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The information below is reported by the Indiana Department of Health, Division of Long Term Care.
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MC

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Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed

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114
No
-
71
GGNSC EVANSVILLE BRENTWOOD LLC
81.0%
$9,528,308.00
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51.8%
91.60
3/5
3.4811
3/5
3/5
2/5
-
17
-
+15%
+1%
+17%
Parkview Care Center
SNF

Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed

Evansville
95
No
A+
33
HALL, TYLER
75.8%
$9,402,535.00
$3,656,994.00
38.9%
78.30
3/5
3.2573
2/5
2/5
5/5
-
30
-
-6%
-5%
+9%
North Park Nursing Center
AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

IL

Independent Living For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.

MC

Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.

SNF

Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed

Evansville (Country Club Manor)
103
No
A+
44
DIEDRICH, EMILY
92.2%
$11,403,300.00
$5,216,289.00
45.7%
88.70
2/5
3.5477
1/5
2/5
5/5
1
31
2
-25%
+3%
+33%
Columbia Healthcare Center
AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

IL

Independent Living For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.

MC

Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.

SNF

Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed

Evansville (Jacobsville)
171
No
A+
64
BARTELS, CINDY
62.6%
$13,666,478.00
$6,726,795.00
49.2%
114.50
2/5
2.5459
1/5
1/5
5/5
-
39
1
-27%
-26%
-10%
Braun Nursing Home
SNF

Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed

Evansville (Jacobsville)
-
No
-
67
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-

Places of interest near Columbia Healthcare Center

Address 1.2 miles from city center — 0.2 miles to nearest hospital (Deaconess Resource Center)

Address 621 W Columbia St, Evansville, IN 47710

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Staffing Data

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)

159
Total Staff
153
Employees
6
Contractors
40,235
Total Hours (Quarter)
57
Avg Staff/Day
7.8
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
Role Count Avg Shift (hrs) Uses Contractors?
Registered Nurse 11 6.9 No
Licensed Practical Nurse 18 8.7 No
Certified Nursing Assistant 60 7.8 No
Staff by Category
Administration
3 staff
6.8hs shift avg
Nursing Staff
127 staff
7.9hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners
7 staff
7.6hs shift avg
Therapy Services
15 staff
6.1hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services
2 staff
6.2hs shift avg
Dietary Services
3 staff
8.7hs shift avg
Other Services
2 staff
8hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
0.2%
of total hours from contractors
91 contractor hours this quarter
Occupational Therapy Assistant: 5 Medical Director: 1
Role Employees Contractors Total Staff Total Hours Days Worked % of Days Avg Shift (hrs)
Certified Nursing Assistant 60 0 60 15,382 91 100% 7.8
Medication Aide/Technician 17 0 17 7,696 91 100% 8.4
Licensed Practical Nurse 18 0 18 4,044 91 100% 8.7
Nurse Aide in Training 16 0 16 2,174 88 97% 6.9
Registered Nurse 11 0 11 1,907 90 99% 6.9
Clinical Nurse Specialist 6 0 6 1,743 75 82% 7.4
RN Director of Nursing 5 0 5 1,380 76 84% 7.5
Administrator 2 0 2 984 64 70% 8
Other Dietary Services Staff 2 0 2 799 70 77% 8.8
Qualified Social Worker 2 0 2 622 65 71% 6.2
Occupational Therapy Aide 2 0 2 514 47 52% 9.5
Dental Services Staff 1 0 1 508 63 69% 8.1
Mental Health Service Worker 1 0 1 471 59 65% 8
Speech Language Pathologist 2 0 2 450 63 69% 6.3
Nurse Practitioner 1 0 1 434 53 58% 8.2
Physical Therapy Assistant 3 0 3 399 66 73% 6.1
Respiratory Therapy Technician 2 0 2 269 40 44% 6.7
Physical Therapy Aide 1 0 1 202 36 40% 5.6
Dietitian 1 0 1 165 21 23% 7.9
Occupational Therapy Assistant 0 5 5 52 36 40% 1.2
Medical Director 0 1 1 39 28 31% 1.4

Health Inspection History

Total Health inspections 11
83% above Indiana average
Indiana average: 6.0

Last Health inspection on Nov 2025

Total Health citations 39
56% above Indiana average
Indiana average: 25.0

3.55 citations per inspection (avg)

Citations origin

Citations can result from standard inspections or complaint-based investigations.

Standard inspections 29 citations
Complaint investigations 10 citations
Breakdown of citations
Critical Health citations 0
100% below Indiana average
Indiana average: 0.2
Serious Health citations 1
67% above Indiana average
Indiana average: 0.6
Moderate Health citations 37

Minor Health citations 1
Citations history (last 3 years)
Care Planning moderate citation Nov 13, 2025
Corrected

Quality of Care moderate citation Sep 08, 2025
Corrected

Environmental moderate citation Feb 13, 2025
Corrected

Quality of Care moderate citation Dec 31, 2024
Corrected

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Ownership: For-Profit Corporation
Part of: American Senior Communities
Resident Census by Payment Source
111 Total Residents
Medicaid 93 (83.8%)
Private Pay/Other 18 (16.2%)
Specialized Care Beds
40 Total Specialty Beds
23.4% of Bed Capacity
23
Alzheimer's / Dementia Beds
13.5%
17
Other Specialized Rehab Beds
9.9%
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
Family Engagement

Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.

Quality of care over time

These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.

High-risk clinical events score 5.1
36% better than Indiana average
Indiana average: 8.0
Functional decline score 10.1
41% better than Indiana average
Indiana average: 17.1
Long-Stay Resident Measures
Daily care & independence

Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased 3.9%
67% below Indiana average.

Walking Ability Worsened 6.7%
53% below Indiana average.

Low Risk Long-Stay Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence 19.7%
20% below Indiana average.
Safety & clinical stability

Falls with Major Injury 4.5%
16% above Indiana average.

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers 4.9%
12% above Indiana average.

Urinary Tract Infection 0.5%
61% below Indiana average.
Emotional & behavioral wellbeing

Depressive Symptoms 32.8%
36% above Indiana average.

Antipsychotic Use 4.3%
65% below Indiana average.
Preventive care

Pneumococcal Vaccine 95.3%
2% above Indiana average.

Influenza Vaccine 100.0%
5% above Indiana average.
Nutrition & physical health

Lost Too Much Weight 5.5%
3% below Indiana average.
Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine 78.1%

Near Indiana average
Antipsychotic medication increase 0.0%

100% better than Indiana average
Influenza Vaccine 89.8%

14% better than Indiana average

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Aged and Disabled Waiver

Indiana Medicaid A&D Waiver

Age 65+ or disabled, Indiana resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.

~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

Requires level-of-care determination.

CHOICE Program

Indiana CHOICE

Age 60+, Indiana resident, at risk of nursing home.

~$2,000/month (varies).

$10,000 (individual).

Limited funding; regional variation.

Residential Care Assistance Program (RCAP)

Indiana Residential Care Assistance Program

Age 65+, or blind, or disabled, Indiana resident, in approved facility, low-income or SSI recipient.

~$1,004/month (including SSI).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

~50 facilities statewide; per diem rate set by FSSA.

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Indiana Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled, Indiana resident, Medicare Part A/B.

~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.

$9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).

Three tiers; no waitlist.

National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP) Respite

Indiana NFCSP Respite Care

Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; Indiana resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).

Prioritizes ~$24,980/year (individual); no strict cap.

Not assessed; need-based.

16 AAAs; prioritizes low-income, rural caregivers.

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Indiana SCSEP

Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Indiana resident.

~$1,983/month (125% FPL).

Not specified; income-focused.

Priority for veterans, rural residents.

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Indiana VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, Indiana resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.

Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.

~$155,356 (net worth limit).

High veteran demand statewide.

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