COLUMBIA HEALTHCARE CENTER
621 W COLUMBIA ST, Evansville, IN 47710
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How COLUMBIA HEALTHCARE CENTER Compares
COLUMBIA HEALTHCARE CENTER is a 171-bed for-profit nursing facility in Evansville, Indiana. It holds an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, roughly in line with the Indiana average of 3.2 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures (5 stars), while staffing (1 star) is its weakest. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (4.2%) is below the Indiana average of 13.6%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 171 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 66% occupied.
Among the 17 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Evansville, 2 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 2.6 stars.
By the numbers vs. Indiana average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 4.2% — better than the Indiana average of 13.6% (69% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 1.9% — better than the Indiana average of 3.9% (52% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 5.5% — worse than the Indiana average of 3.9% (40% higher).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Indiana averages across 507 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask COLUMBIA HEALTHCARE CENTER
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing COLUMBIA HEALTHCARE CENTER with other nursing homes in Evansville.
How is COLUMBIA HEALTHCARE CENTER addressing its staffing levels rating?
CMS currently rates this category 1 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What practices help COLUMBIA HEALTHCARE CENTER keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 4.2% here versus 13.6% across Indiana. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help COLUMBIA HEALTHCARE CENTER keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 1.9% here versus 3.9% across Indiana. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is COLUMBIA HEALTHCARE CENTER's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 66% occupancy across 171 certified beds. Lower occupancy can mean availability, but families should ask whether renovations, staffing, reputation, or service mix are factors.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at COLUMBIA HEALTHCARE CENTER?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains COLUMBIA HEALTHCARE CENTER's rating advantage in Evansville?
Its 3-star overall rating is above the local average of 2.6 stars across 17 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
The Senior Community Around Evansville
Evansville sits in Vanderburgh County, where adults 65 and older make up about 16.9% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Indiana as a whole (15.7% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.
- Residents 65+
- 30,633 (16.9%)
- Median age
- 38.6 years
- Median household income
- $51,179
- Median home value
- $136,100
Demographics for Vanderburgh County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Evansville.
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