River Bend Nursing and Rehabilitation
3400 Stocker Dr · Evansville, IN · 47720 · 8124248100
113 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Adams County Memorial Hospital
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
The composite number cleared 72 points, but Recommended is gated: inspection record below the Recommended bar; CMS rates its health inspections "much below average". That rule is part of the published method.
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Red flags
Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule
Cited 2 times under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.44 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.69 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.17 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 55% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (53 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D April 30, 2026 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected May 6, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D January 30, 2026
Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.
Corrected March 2, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 30, 2026
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected March 2, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 30, 2026
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected March 2, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 30, 2026
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected March 2, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E January 30, 2026
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 March 2, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D January 30, 2026
Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.
Corrected March 2, 2026 · Administration
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Potential for harm · E January 30, 2026
Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
Corrected March 2, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D January 30, 2026 · found via complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected March 2, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 30, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected March 2, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E January 30, 2026 · found via complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected March 2, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 30, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected March 2, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E January 30, 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 March 2, 2026 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D November 25, 2025 · found via complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected December 17, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 25, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected December 17, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D November 25, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Corrected December 17, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D November 14, 2024
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected December 13, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 14, 2024
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 December 13, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 14, 2024
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected December 13, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E November 14, 2024
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 December 13, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 14, 2024
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected December 13, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D November 14, 2024
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected December 13, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D November 14, 2024
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected December 13, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 14, 2024
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
Corrected December 13, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 14, 2024
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected December 13, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 155621 · certified since April 4, 1997. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.