Columbia Healthcare Center
Evansville, IN · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 155224) · 171 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (812) 428-5678 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Columbia Healthcare Center has a CMS overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the Indiana state average of 3.14. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 1 star, though its quality measure rating is 5 stars.
Columbia Healthcare Center reports total nurse staffing of about 3.04 hours per resident per day, including 0.47 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 53.1%. CMS gives the facility a staffing star rating of 1 out of 5.
Columbia Healthcare Center has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials reported by CMS. The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for this facility.
About this facility
Columbia Healthcare Center is a for-profit nursing home in Evansville, Vanderburgh County, Indiana, certified for 171 beds with an average of 117.7 residents. It has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since November 1983. The facility is part of the American Senior Communities chain, which includes 90 facilities with an average CMS rating of 3.9.
According to CMS Care Compare, Columbia Healthcare Center holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the Indiana state average of 3.14. Its four component ratings are: health inspection rating of 2, quality measure (QM) rating of 5, and staffing rating of 1. This combination indicates strong quality measure outcomes but comparatively weaker inspection results and reported staffing levels.
Total nurse staffing is reported at 3.04 hours per resident per day, including 0.47 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 53.1%.
On penalties, CMS records show 0 federal fines totaling $0.00, meaning there is no federal fines on record, and 0 payment denials for this facility. There is no abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation noted in the provided data for Columbia Healthcare Center. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months according to available records.
Data reflects CMS Care Compare records; families should verify current details directly on Care Compare before making decisions.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Columbia Healthcare Center has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is below the Indiana state average of 3.14.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.04 hours per resident per day, including 0.47 RN hours per resident per day, with a 53.1% nursing turnover rate and a staffing star rating of 1 out of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials, so there is no federal fines on record.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not show an abuse icon or a Special Focus Facility designation for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 171 beds and has an average daily population of 117.7 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit corporation and part of the American Senior Communities chain, which has 90 facilities with an average CMS rating of 3.9.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since November 17, 1983.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 2, 2, 1, and 5 respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at 8124285678 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not address tour details; contact the facility at 8124285678 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/155224?state=IN.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.