Nursing Home

River Bend Nursing and Rehabilitation

Overview of River Bend Nursing and Rehabilitation
River Bend Nursing and Rehabilitation is located in Evansville, Indiana. It offers short-term rehabilitation, long-term care, and respite care services. The facility focuses on individualized care and emotional well-being for its residents.
(812) 424-8100

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
1/5
Indiana average: 3.0/5
Health Inspection Info Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
1/5
Indiana average: 2.7/5
Staffing Info Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
2/5
Indiana average: 2.6/5
Quality Measures Info Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
3/5
Indiana average: 4.0/5

Nursing care per resident

Info Average daily nursing hours per resident (adjusted for acuity). Higher values indicate more nursing time per resident.
3h 19m per day

This home provides 6% less nursing time per resident than the Indiana average.

Indiana average: 3h 32m per day

Capacity and availability

Medium-capacity home

Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

Total beds 113

This home is often near full

That suggests steady demand, but availability may be limited.

Higher demand than most homes in Indiana
Occupancy rate 101.8%
Residents per day 115
Occupancy rate
101.8%
Residents per day
115

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly short-term rehab stays

Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.

Might be optimal for
Short stays Recovery Medicare-covered care

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

65% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 29 days

Private pay

8% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 9 - 10 months

Medicaid

27% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 2 years

Finances and operations

Governmental community
Operated by county authorities.
Home revenue
$10.2M
Surplus of revenue
$570.9K
Governmental community Operated by county authorities.
Home revenue
$10,151,506.00
Surplus of revenue
$570,940.00
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$3.4M
33.3% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$6.2M
Total costs $9.6M
Bed community size
113-bed community
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Years in operation
1 year in operation
A newer community that may feature more recent facilities and programs.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
102%
45% higher than Indiana average

Indiana average: 69%

Occupied beds
115 / 113
Average residents 70 per day

License details

Facility type
Nursing Home (skilled Nursing Facility)
Status Active
Issuance September 1, 2024

Additional licensing details

License number: 24-000442-1
CMS Certification Number: 155621

Ownership & operating entity

River Bend Nursing and Rehabilitation is administrated by ERIC ROSS.

Profit status: NON-PROFIT

Staffing

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

Leadership

Director of Nursing: CAROLYN DAVIS-LYNN

Care Services

Nursing Services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
Short-Term Rehab

All Levels of Care

Short Term Rehabilitation
Long Term Care

Contact Information

Fax: (812) 467-4209

Amenities & Lifestyle

Serene Sitting Areas
Family Visitations
Private Suites
Dining with Friends
Engaging Activities
Outdoor Spaces

Programs & Activities

Specific Programs
Short Term Rehabilitation, Long Term Care, Accommodations

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.

6 visits/inspections

Results

2 with citations

0 without citations

Indiana average: 8 complaint visits

Indiana average: 3 inspections with citations

9 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:January 14, 2025
Type:Re Inspection

49 total citations

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

Indiana average: 26 citations

81 deficiencies

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

Inspection Report Summary for River Bend Nursing and Rehabilitation

The most recent inspections on January 14, 2025, found River Bend Nursing and Rehabilitation in compliance with all applicable emergency preparedness, life safety, and recertification requirements, with no deficiencies cited. Earlier inspections showed a pattern of deficiencies primarily related to emergency preparedness, fire safety, resident care planning, medication management, infection control, and environmental safety. Several complaint investigations were substantiated, including issues with resident transport safety resulting in fractures, inadequate care planning for residents with feeding tubes, failure to prevent resident abuse, and medication storage and disposal problems. Enforcement actions such as staff termination and corrective education were implemented, but fines or license suspensions were not listed in the available reports. The facility appears to have made improvements over time, as recent inspections show compliance following prior citations for similar issues.

Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 9

Indiana average 6


Last Health inspection on Nov 2024

Total health citations 47
Citations per inspection
5.22

Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

41 of 47 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 6 of 47 resulted from complaint investigations.

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations More info 0
100% better than Indiana average

Indiana average: 0.2


Serious Health citations More info 1
67% worse than Indiana average

Indiana average: 0.6

0 critical citations More info Indiana average: 0.2

1 serious citation More info Indiana average: 0.6

44 moderate citations More info Indiana average: 23.8

2 minor citations More info Indiana average: 0.4
Citations history (last 3 years)
Environmental moderate citation Nov 14, 2024
Corrected

Environmental moderate citation Nov 14, 2024
Corrected

Infection Control moderate citation Nov 14, 2024
Corrected

Nutrition moderate citation Nov 14, 2024
Corrected

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Address 7.2 miles from city center

Address EVANSVILLE, IN 47720

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Staffing Data

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)

114
Total Staff
90
Employees
24
Contractors
23,818
Total Hours (Quarter)
36
Avg Staff/Day
7.3
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
Role Count Avg Shift (hrs) Uses Contractors?
Registered Nurse107.9 Yes
Licensed Practical Nurse147.6 No
Certified Nursing Assistant577 Yes
Staff by Category
Administration
1 staff
8hs shift avg
Nursing Staff
92 staff
7.3hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners
5 staff
7.8hs shift avg
Therapy Services
8 staff
7.4hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation
2 staff
6hs shift avg
Social Services
1 staff
6.6hs shift avg
Dietary Services
4 staff
7.9hs shift avg
Other Services
1 staff
8hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
5.3%
of total hours from contractors
1,253 contractor hours this quarter
Medication Aide/Technician: 1 Certified Nursing Assistant: 20 Registered Nurse: 1 Nurse Practitioner: 1 Occupational Therapy Aide: 1
Role Employees Contractors Total Staff Total Hours Days Worked % of Days Avg Shift (hrs)
Certified Nursing Assistant3720579,21791100%7
Licensed Practical Nurse140144,00091100%7.6
Registered Nurse91102,37291100%7.9
Medication Aide/Technician91102,08691100%7.3
Clinical Nurse Specialist3031,2476875%7.7
Physical Therapy Assistant3039336673%7.6
Respiratory Therapy Technician3037716066%7.5
Dietitian1015586875%8.2
Mental Health Service Worker1014966268%8
Administrator1014645864%8
Nurse Practitioner1124525358%8
Qualified Social Worker1014306571%6.6
Therapeutic Recreation Specialist2023936571%6
Other Dietary Services Staff3033534549%7.5
RN Director of Nursing1012133%7
Occupational Therapy Aide0112055%3.9
Respiratory Therapist101622%3

Facility Characteristics

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

Total census
63 residents
Residents by payment source
Medicare
4 residents (6.3%)
Medicaid
50 residents (79.4%)
Private pay or other
9 residents (14.3%)
Programs & Services
Residents' Group

Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

Active Resident Council

Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.

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 Info A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline. 14.3
79% worse than Indiana average

Indiana average: 8.0

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 25.2
48% worse than Indiana average

Indiana average: 17.1

Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 23.0%
91% worse than Indiana average

Indiana average: 12.0%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 26.0%
81% worse than Indiana average

Indiana average: 14.4%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 26.7%
8% worse than Indiana average

Indiana average: 24.6%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 5.1%
31% worse than Indiana average

Indiana average: 3.9%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 9.4%
116% worse than Indiana average

Indiana average: 4.4%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 5.1%
322% worse than Indiana average

Indiana average: 1.2%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 8.1%
42% worse than Indiana average

Indiana average: 5.7%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 12.3%
49% better than Indiana average

Indiana average: 24.1%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 12.2%
In line with Indiana average

Indiana average: 12.4%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 87.8%
6% worse than Indiana average

Indiana average: 93.7%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 92.4%
In line with Indiana average

Indiana average: 95.4%

Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 51.0%
38% worse than Indiana average

Indiana average: 81.7%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 1.5%
11% worse than Indiana average

Indiana average: 1.4%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 42.9%
46% worse than Indiana average

Indiana average: 79.0%

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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.