Aperion Care Lincoln

Nursing Home · Evansville, IN

CMS overall rating 1/5 SFF candidate For profit - Corporation

CMS certification number155820
CMS lists this nursing home as a Special Focus Facility candidate – one of the lowest-performing nursing homes in its state based on inspection history.

Contact & location

1236 Lincoln Ave
Evansville, IN 47714
Vanderburgh County
Phone
(812) 464-3607
ZIP code
47714 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
47
Residents per day
45.0 (96% occupied)
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Legal name
Daviess County Hospital
Chain
Aperion Care (33 facilities, avg 1.9★)
Medicare certified since
May 28, 2014
Participates in
Medicare and Medicaid

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 1/5
State avg 3.1
Health inspections★★★★★ 1/5
State avg 2.8
Staffing★★★★★ 2/5
State avg 2.5
Quality measures★★★★★ 3/5
State avg 4.1
Long-stay quality★★★★★ 4/5
Short-stay quality★★★★★ 2/5

Staffing

Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.

Total nurse staffing
3.83 (state 3.68 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
0.74 (state 0.67 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
0.74 (state 0.78 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
2.34 (state 2.23 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
3.31 (state 3.24 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
65.5 (state 45.9 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover
85.7 (state 40.3 · U.S. 42.9)%
Administrators who left
2 in the last year

Inspections

Last standard inspection
April 9, 2025
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
32.0 (state 7.2 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
19
Citations on record (3 years)
54 health · 16 fire safety · includes actual harm
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2026-05-22 Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-06-17
2026-05-22 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-06-17
2026-05-22 Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
F0677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-06-17
2026-04-09 Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
F0921 · Environmental Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-04-16
2026-04-09 Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
F0686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-04-16
2026-03-26 Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care.
F0659 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Past Non-Compliance
2026-02-04 Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
F0755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-02-16
2025-09-24 Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
F0609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-10-20
2025-09-24 Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
F0610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-10-20
2025-09-24 Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
F0658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-10-20
2025-09-24 Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
F0677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-10-20
2025-09-24 Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
F0740 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-10-20
2025-09-24 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.
F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-10-20
2025-07-07 Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-07-10
2025-07-07 Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
F0804 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-07-10
2025-07-07 Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-07-10
2025-07-07 Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
F0842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-07-10
2025-04-09 Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
F0760 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 G
Actual harm		 Corrected 2025-05-06
2025-04-09 Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-05-06
2025-04-09 Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.
F0882 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-05-06
2025-04-09 Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.
F0553 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-05-06
2025-04-09 Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
F0584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-05-06
2025-04-09 Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
F0677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-05-06
2025-04-09 Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
F0804 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-05-06
2025-04-09 Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
F0561 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-05-06
2025-04-09 Give residents a notice of rights, rules, services and charges.
F0572 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-05-06
2025-04-09 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.
F0622 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-05-06
2025-04-09 Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
F0623 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-05-06
2025-04-09 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.
F0625 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-05-06
2025-04-09 Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
F0641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-05-06
2025-04-09 Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care.
F0659 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-05-06
2025-04-09 Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
F0686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-05-06
2025-04-09 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-05-06
2025-04-09 Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
F0692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-05-06
2025-04-09 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.
F0693 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-05-06
2025-04-09 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-05-06
2025-03-18 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-03-28
2024-03-04 Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
F0690 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 G
Actual harm		 Corrected 2024-03-28
2024-03-04 Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
F0585 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-03-28
2024-03-04 Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-03-28
2024-03-04 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.
F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-03-28
2024-03-04 Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-03-28
2024-03-04 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-03-28
2024-03-04 Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
F0636 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-03-28
2024-03-04 Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
F0641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-03-28
2024-03-04 Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
F0655 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-03-28
2024-03-04 Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
F0695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-03-28
2024-03-04 Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
F0758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-03-28
2024-03-04 Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
F0842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-03-28
2024-03-04 Post nurse staffing information every day.
F0732 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies		 C
No actual harm, potential for minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-03-28

Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results

Fines & penalties

2 penalties in the last three years, including $53,454 in fines.

DateTypeAmount
2025-04-09Fine$43,230
2024-03-04Fine$10,224

Ownership & management

NameRoleSince
Daviess County Hospital (organization)5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 100%
Lewis, Merral (individual)Contracted Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE
McNeely, Teri (individual)Contracted Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE
Steiner, Deron (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Conroy, Tracy (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Rodewald, Amanda (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Aperion Care INC (organization)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Aperion Care Lincoln, LLC (organization)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Berkowitz, David (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Goldfarb, Brian (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Hoffman, Joshua (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Meystel, Jay (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Meystel, Yosef (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Spector, Jennifer (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Turofsky, Steven (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Ulbert, Lisa (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of Aperion Care Lincoln?

Aperion Care Lincoln has a 1-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 3.1-star average in Indiana.

How many beds does Aperion Care Lincoln have?

It has 47 certified beds and cares for about 45 residents per day.

Has Aperion Care Lincoln been fined?

Yes. CMS lists 2 penalties totaling $53,454 in the last three years.

Who owns Aperion Care Lincoln?

It is part of Aperion Care and is classified as for profit - corporation. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.

What is the phone number of Aperion Care Lincoln?

(812) 464-3607. The facility is located at 1236 Lincoln Ave, Evansville, IN 47714.

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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.