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River Bend Nursing: Respiratory Care Failures - IN

Healthcare Facility
River Bend Nursing And Rehabilitation
Evansville, IN  ·  1/5 stars

The facility's social services director produced three supposedly completed care plan conferences on January 29 — all created that same day during the inspection. The documents bore dates from May 13, June 26, and October 28 of the previous year, but computer records showed they were fabricated while inspectors were on site.

One resident's family member told inspectors the facility had not invited them to a care conference in six to eight months, despite federal requirements for quarterly meetings. The resident, identified as Resident Y, suffers from congestive heart failure and severe cognitive impairment.

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According to the resident's December assessment, staff must do all the work for basic functions including eating, toileting, bathing, and transfers. Federal regulations require nursing homes to hold care plan conferences every three months to review treatment goals and coordinate with families.

The inspection also uncovered medication documentation failures affecting multiple residents over a two-week period in January. 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 of Nursing told inspectors during a January 29 interview.

Blood sugar records showed gaps on January 8, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 17, 20, 21, 22, 24, and 25. Missing documentation for diabetic medication creates safety risks and violates federal standards requiring accurate medical records.

The facility requested actual care plan conferences only after inspectors identified the violations. Federal regulations mandate these meetings to ensure residents receive appropriate care and keep families informed about treatment decisions.

The inspection was conducted in response to complaints about the 47720 Stocker Drive facility.

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).

Editorial process: AI-synthesized regulatory data, reviewed for accuracy by our editorial team.

Professional review: All content reviewed by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., NH EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.

Last verified: June 20, 2026  ·  Our methodology

Quick Answer

RIVER BEND NURSING AND REHABILITATION in EVANSVILLE, IN was cited for violations during a health inspection on January 30, 2026.

The resident, identified as Resident Y, suffers from congestive heart failure and severe cognitive impairment.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What happened at RIVER BEND NURSING AND REHABILITATION?
The resident, identified as Resident Y, suffers from congestive heart failure and severe cognitive impairment.
How serious are these violations?
Violation severity varies from minor documentation issues to serious safety concerns. Review the inspection report for specific deficiency codes and scope. All violations must be corrected within required timeframes and are subject to follow-up verification inspections.
What should families do?
Families should: (1) Ask facility administration about specific corrective actions taken, (2) Request to see the follow-up inspection report verifying corrections, (3) Check if this represents a pattern by reviewing prior inspection reports, (4) Compare this facility's ratings with other nursing homes in EVANSVILLE, IN, (5) Report any new concerns directly to state authorities.
Where can I see the full inspection report?
The complete inspection report is available on Medicare.gov's Care Compare website (www.medicare.gov/care-compare). You can also request a copy directly from RIVER BEND NURSING AND REHABILITATION or from the state Department of Health. The report includes specific deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines. This facility's federal provider number is 155621.
Has this facility had violations before?
To check RIVER BEND NURSING AND REHABILITATION's history, visit Medicare.gov's Care Compare and review their inspection history, quality ratings, and staffing levels. Look for patterns of repeated violations, especially in critical areas like abuse prevention, medication management, infection control, and resident safety.


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