Columbia Healthcare Center
Columbia Healthcare Center is a 3-star rated nursing home in Evansville, IN with 171 beds. CMS sub-ratings: health inspections 3/5, staffing 1/5, quality measures 5/5.
The facility has 71 health violations on record. Federal fines total $23,355 across 2 enforcement actions. Most recent inspection: February 13, 2025.
Data synthesized from CMS.gov and Indiana public inspection records. Reviewed by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., NR-EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
Our Coverage of Columbia Healthcare Center
Inspection History Overview
Data current as of May 12, 2026 · Source: CMS Provider Data
Detailed Inspection Reports
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Fines and Penalties by Year
2021 1 penalties totaling $9,750
Fine
2019 1 penalties totaling $13,605
Fine
Health Violations by Year
2025 1 violations
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
2024 2 violations
Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
2023 16 violations
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Provide appropriate colostomy, urostomy, or ileostomy care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
2022 1 violations
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
2021 6 violations
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
2020 7 violations
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
2019 8 violations
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
2018 21 violations
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
2017 9 violations
Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care.
Provide care for residents in a way that maintains or improves their dignity and respect in full recognition of their individuality.
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment by a qualified health professional.
Assist those residents who need help with eating/drinking, grooming and personal and oral hygiene.
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents.
Ensure that each resident's 1) entire drug/medication regimen is free from unnecessary drugs; and 2) is managed and monitored to achieve highest level of well-being.
Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way.
Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading.
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Frequently Asked Questions About Columbia Healthcare Center
- What violations has Columbia Healthcare Center received?
- Columbia Healthcare Center has 71 health and safety violation(s) documented by CMS inspections. All violation data comes from official Medicare inspection reports and is updated regularly from government sources.
- What is the quality rating of Columbia Healthcare Center?
- Columbia Healthcare Center has a 3-star rating out of 5 from CMS. This is an average rating, meeting basic quality standards. The rating is based on health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures.
- When was Columbia Healthcare Center last inspected?
- Inspection reports are documented by state survey agencies and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Reports typically lag 2-3 months behind the actual inspection date. Visit the facility's full profile page for detailed violation information and inspection history.
- Is Columbia Healthcare Center safe?
- Safety at Columbia Healthcare Center should be evaluated based on multiple factors: the facility's CMS rating, recent violation history, and personal visits. We recommend reviewing the complete inspection history, speaking with current residents and families, consulting healthcare professionals, and visiting in person before making placement decisions.
- How do I contact Columbia Healthcare Center?
- Phone: (812) 428-5678. Address: 621 W Columbia St, Evansville, IN. For visiting hours and admission information, call the facility directly.
- What services does Columbia Healthcare Center offer?
- Columbia Healthcare Center is a skilled nursing facility with 171 beds. The facility accepts Medicare and Medicaid. For specific services like rehabilitation, memory care, or short-term recovery, contact the facility directly.
- What are better facilities near Evansville, IN?
- Compare Columbia Healthcare Center with other nursing homes in Evansville, IN on our facilities page. Filter by star rating, bed count, and recent inspection results to find the best match for your needs.
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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight
Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Provider Data Catalog.
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Professional Review: All content undergoes standards and compliance oversight by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal, using professional regulatory data auditing protocols.
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