River Bend Nursing: Environmental Safety Violations - IN
Resident Y's family told inspectors on January 23 that the facility hadn't invited them to a care conference in six to eight months, despite federal requirements for quarterly meetings. The resident, who has congestive heart failure and severe cognitive impairment, requires complete staff assistance for eating, toileting, bathing and transfers.
When inspectors reviewed Resident Y's clinical record, they found no quarterly care plan conferences since admission.
The facility's response revealed the scope of the documentation problem. After inspectors requested the missing care plan conferences on January 29 at 8:51 A.M., the social services director produced three documents within hours. All bore dates from months earlier — October 28, 2025, June 26, 2025, and May 13, 2025 — but inspection records show they were actually created on January 29, 2026.
The nursing home also struggled with basic medication documentation. The Director of Nursing explained that night shift nurses obtained morning blood sugar readings for diabetic residents and passed results to day shift nurses, who administered insulin at breakfast. "Sometimes it gets missed in documentation," the director acknowledged.
Inspectors documented missing blood sugar documentation across multiple dates in January, including January 8, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 17, 20, 21, 22, 24, and 25.
Federal regulations require nursing homes to hold quarterly care plan conferences with residents and their families to review treatment goals and address concerns. The meetings ensure families stay informed about their loved ones' conditions and care decisions.
For Resident Y's family, the missing conferences meant months without formal updates about their severely impaired relative's treatment plan and condition.
Full Inspection Report
The details above represent a summary of key findings. View the complete inspection report for River Bend Nursing and Rehabilitation from 2026-01-30 including all violations, facility responses, and corrective action plans.
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Data source: Official federal inspection data from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
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Last verified: June 20, 2026 · Our methodology
RIVER BEND NURSING AND REHABILITATION in EVANSVILLE, IN was cited for violations during a health inspection on January 30, 2026.
When inspectors reviewed Resident Y's clinical record, they found no quarterly care plan conferences since admission.
Health inspections identify deficiencies that facilities must correct. Violations range from minor documentation issues to serious safety concerns. Review the full report below for specific details and facility response.