Aperion Care Lincoln
1236 Lincoln Ave · Evansville, IN · 47714 · 8124643607
47 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Aperion Care
Why this verdict
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- 3 citations involved actual harm to residents.
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Red flags
Special Focus Facility candidate
CMS lists this facility as a candidate for its Special Focus program for persistently poor inspection performance.
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Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.17 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.58 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.51 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 58% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 2 · $53,454 |
Inspection citations (51 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D April 9, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected April 16, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E April 9, 2026 · found via complaint
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected April 16, 2026 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · F March 26, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care.
Past Non-Compliance · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 4, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected February 16, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D September 24, 2025 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected October 20, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D September 24, 2025 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected October 20, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D September 24, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected October 20, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D September 24, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected October 20, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 24, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
Corrected October 20, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 24, 2025 · found via complaint
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.
Corrected October 20, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E July 7, 2025 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected July 10, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E July 7, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected July 10, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E July 7, 2025 · found via complaint
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected July 10, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D July 7, 2025 · found via complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected July 10, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Actual harm · G April 9, 2025
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected May 6, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E April 9, 2025
Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.
Corrected May 6, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 9, 2025
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Corrected May 6, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 9, 2025
Give residents a notice of rights, rules, services and charges.
Corrected May 6, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 9, 2025
Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.
Corrected May 6, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 9, 2025
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected May 6, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 9, 2025
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.
Corrected May 6, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 9, 2025
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected May 6, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 9, 2025
Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care.
Corrected May 6, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 9, 2025
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Corrected May 6, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F April 9, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected May 6, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| April 9, 2025 | Fine | $43,230 |
| March 4, 2024 | Fine | $10,224 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 155820 · certified since May 28, 2014. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.