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Aperion Care Lincoln

1236 Lincoln Ave, Evansville, IN 47714 · Vanderburgh County · (812) 464-3607

47 certified beds, about 45 residents a day · For profit - Corporation · Medicare and Medicaid since 2014

Special Focus Facility candidate Certified for Medicaid Certified for Medicare
Overall
1 of 5
Health inspections
1 of 5
Staffing
2 of 5
Quality measures
3 of 5

CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 155820 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes

The record in brief

At its most recent standard inspection, on April 9, 2025, inspectors cited 19 health deficiencies (the Indiana average is 7.2, the national average 9.2).

Of 55 health citations since August 2022, 3 were rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy to residents.

CMS lists 2 fines totaling $38,324 in the last three years; the largest was $28,100, and the latest is dated April 9, 2025.

Nurses and nurse aides worked 3.83 hours per resident per day, against 3.69 across Indiana and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.74 of those hours.

65.5% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (Indiana average 45.9%).

CMS links it to Aperion Care, an affiliated group of 33 nursing homes.

Health inspections

Federal rules call for a standard inspection at least every 15 months, plus a visit whenever a complaint is filed. Each mark below is one citation, colored by how serious inspectors rated it. How to read a citation.

Under each citation, the quoted text is the inspector's own summary from the federal statement of deficiencies (CMS form 2567), word for word apart from a privacy scrub; CMS removes residents' and staff names before it publishes the text. The full notes are on Medicare.gov.

Potential for minimal harm Potential for more than minimal harm Actual harm Immediate jeopardy Found on a complaint visit

Where its citations fall on CMS's grid

CMS rates every citation by how much harm it caused (rows) and how many residents it touched (columns). The count in each box is this home's, across all 55 health citations on file.

Severity
Isolated
Pattern
Widespread
Immediate jeopardy
0J
0K
0L
Actual harm
3G
0H
0I
Potential for more than minimal harm
31D
17E
3F
Potential for minimal harm
0A
0B
1C
July 14, 2026Complaint inspection · 1 citation
  1. E
    Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
    F921 · Environmental · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) August 12, 2026
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to maintain a safe, sanitary, and homelike environment in resident spaces for 2 of 2 units observed. (100 unit, 200 unit )
May 22, 2026Complaint inspection · 3 citations
  1. E
    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    F812 · Nutrition and Dietary · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) June 17, 2026
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure food was served under sanitary conditions for 2 of 2 random observations. An ice scoop was located on top of the ice machine without a cover, food was left uncovered on the steam table prior to food service, and staff touched food with contaminated gloves while serving lunch. (Dietary Pantry and Dining Room)
  2. E
    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    F880 · Infection Control · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) June 17, 2026
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure infection control practices and standards were followed for 4 of 4 residents observed during medication administration (Resident S, Resident R, Resident L, and Resident K) and 2 random observations of wound care (Resident G and Resident H). The rubber injectable port for insulin was not cleaned prior to placing the needle on the insulin pen. The resident's arm was not cleaned with alcohol prior to insulin administration. Vital sign equipment was not cleaned in between residents. Gloves were not changed between touching contaminated surfaces and clean surfaces. A gown was not worn while providing care for a resident who required Enhanced Barrier Precautions (EBP).
  3. D
    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
    F677 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) June 17, 2026
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, and interview, the facility failed to ensure residents were provided bathing on their scheduled days for 2 of 5 residents reviewed for bathing. ( Resident F, Resident T)
April 9, 2026Complaint inspection · 2 citations
  1. E
    Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
    F921 · Environmental · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) April 16, 2026
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation and interview, and record review, the facility failed to maintain a safe, sanitary, and homelike environment in resident spaces on 1 of 2 units observed. (100 unit )
  2. D
    Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
    F686 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) April 16, 2026
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure a resident who was admitted with pressure ulcers was provided care and services to promote healing for 1 of 3 residents reviewed for pressure ulcers. (Resident D)Finding Includes: On 4/9/26 at 9:35 a.m., Resident D was observed in his room sitting in a power wheelchair. Resident D indicated he thought he had been at the facility for three weeks or longer. On 4/9/26 at 10:16 a.m., Resident D's clinical record was reviewed. The diagnoses included, but were not limited to, traumatic brain injury, paraplegia, complete traumatic amputation of lower leg, and cognitive communication deficit. A Hospital After Visit Summary, dated 3/11/26 through 3/22/26, indicated throughout the admission, Resident D was supported with specialty beds and wound care for pressure injuries. [...]
March 26, 2026Complaint inspection · 1 citation
  1. F
    Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care.
    F659 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespread · found on a complaint visit · Past noncompliance: already fixed when inspectors found it
    Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure employees held an active license required to provide nursing care to residents. An employee did not have an active nursing license that provided care to residents. (100 unit, 200 unit) This deficient practice was corrected on November 3, 2025, prior to the start of the survey, and was therefore past noncompliance.
February 4, 2026Complaint inspection · 1 citation
  1. D
    Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
    F755 · Pharmacy Service · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) February 16, 2026
    Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure adequate pharmaceutical services were available to provide physician prescribed routine medications for 2 of 3 residents reviewed for pharmaceutical services. Residents routine medications were not readily available from the pharmacy to be administered per the physician orders. (Resident C, Resident D)
September 24, 2025Complaint inspection · 6 citations
  1. D
    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
    F609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) October 20, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation and interview, the facility failed to report an alleged violation of sexual abuse to the State Survey Agency for 1 of 1 allegation of abuse reviewed. (Resident T)
  2. D
    Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
    F610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) October 20, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to conduct a thorough investigation of an allegation of abuse for 1 of 1 residents reviewed for abuse. (Resident T)
  3. D
    Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
    F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) October 20, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure a resident's wound treatments were completed as ordered for 1 of 3 resident's reviewed for wounds. (Resident C)
  4. D
    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
    F677 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) October 20, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure a bath or shower was provided for 1 of 3 residents reviewed for bathing. (Resident C)
  5. D
    Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
    F740 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) October 20, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to provide necessary treatment and services for 1 of 3 residents reviewed for behavior management. An incident with another resident was not documented, a resident's care plan was not updated following the incident, and behaviors were not monitored. (Resident B)
  6. D
    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.
    F761 · Pharmacy Service · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) October 20, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure proper storage of medications for 1 of 1 medication rooms reviewed. The medication room, treatment cart, and medication refrigerator were not locked. (First Floor Medication Room)
July 7, 2025Complaint inspection · 4 citations
  1. E
    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
    F550 · Resident Rights · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) July 10, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation and interview, the facility failed to ensure dignity was provided for 1 of 1 observations of meal trays passed. Staff were observed to enter resident rooms without knocking or announcing themselves. ( room [ROOM NUMBER], room [ROOM NUMBER], room [ROOM NUMBER], room [ROOM NUMBER], room [ROOM NUMBER], Resident F)
  2. E
    Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
    F804 · Nutrition and Dietary · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) July 10, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to provide food that was served at an appetizing temperature for 1 of 1 meal tested on unit 200. ( Unit 200, Resident F)
  3. E
    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    F812 · Nutrition and Dietary · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) July 10, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure food was served in a sanitary manner in accordance with professional standards for food service safety for 2 of 2 observations of the kitchen. Floors were soiled, food unlabeled. (Kitchen)
  4. D
    Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
    F842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) July 10, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on interview, and record review, the facility failed to maintain complete and accurate records, quarterly assessments were completed and documented in the clinical record. The Facility elopement risks were not documented in the clinical record. (Resident E)
April 9, 2025Standard inspection, Complaint inspection · 19 citations
  1. G
    Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
    F760 · Pharmacy Service · Actual harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) May 6, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure residents were free from significant medication errors for 1 of 2 residents reviewed for hospitalization. A resident did not receive blood pressure medications and was admitted to the hospital two times for hypertensive emergencies. (Resident B)
  2. F
    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    F812 · Nutrition and Dietary · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespread · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) May 6, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure food was stored in sanitary manner for 1 of 2 kitchen observations. Food containers were not labeled in the reach in refrigerator and dry storage.
  3. F
    Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.
    F882 · Infection Control · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespread · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) May 6, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure designation of a certified Infection Preventionist (IP). The IP did not currently dedicate at least part time hours to the role of IP for 1 of 1 staff members reviewed for IP.
  4. E
    Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.
    F553 · Resident Rights · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) May 6, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure care plan conferences were completed quarterly for 6 of 7 residents reviewed for care plan conferences. (Resident P, Resident S, Resident D, Resident N, Resident B, and Resident F)
  5. E
    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.
    F584 · Resident Rights · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) May 6, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, and interview, the facility failed to provide a safe and sanitary environment for residents, staff, and the public for 11 random observations on 5 of 5 days. Offensive odors were detected in public hallways, alcoves and stairwells (throughout 100-unit hallways, in front of chapel, alcoves on 200 unit, outside of rooms [ROOM NUMBERS], Holy Family Nurses Station), dirty showers and resident room floors were observed. (Resident P and Resident D)
  6. E
    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
    F677 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) May 6, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure residents dependent on staff for ADLs (activities of daily living) were showered and hair was shampooed for 9 of 10 residents reviewed for ADL care. (Resident P, Resident S, Resident G, Resident D, Resident B, Resident N, Resident F, Resident L, and Resident U)
  7. E
    Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
    F804 · Nutrition and Dietary · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) May 6, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, and interview, the facility failed to ensure food that was served at palatable temperature for 1 of 1 trays tested for food temperature.
  8. D
    Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
    F561 · Resident Rights · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) May 6, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to accommodate a resident's choice of activity for 1 of 2 residents reviewed for choices. A resident's morning care was not completed in time for the resident to attend mass. (Resident P)
  9. D
    Give residents a notice of rights, rules, services and charges.
    F572 · Resident Rights · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) May 6, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure a resident signed admission paperwork and resident rights and was provided a copy for 1 of 3 residents reviewed for new admissions. (Resident L)
  10. D
    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.
    F622 · Resident Rights · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) May 6, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure clinical documentation was sent with a resident during a transfer for 2 of 2 residents reviewed for hospitalizations. (Resident B and Resident D)
  11. D
    Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
    F623 · Resident Rights · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) May 6, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure a notice of transfer was provided to the ombudsman for 1 of 2 residents reviewed for hospital transfers. (Resident B)
  12. D
    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.
    F625 · Resident Rights · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) May 6, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure a bed hold was provided upon transfer for 2 of 2 residents reviewed for hospitalizations. (Resident B and Resident D)
  13. D
    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
    F641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) May 6, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure the Minimum Data Set (MDS) Assessment was completed accurately for 1 of 1 residents reviewed for weight loss. (Resident S)
  14. D
    Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care.
    F659 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) May 6, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure Qualified Medication Aides (QMA) practiced within the QMA scope of practice for 2 of 5 residents reviewed for unnecessary medications. (Resident U and Resident P)
  15. D
    Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
    F686 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) May 6, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on interview, record review, and observation, the facility failed to identify the potential for the development of pressure ulcers, perform routine skin checks, and follow the plan of care to promote wound healing for 2 of 2 residents reviewed for facility acquired heel wounds. (Resident F, Resident F)
  16. D
    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    F689 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) May 6, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to follow fall protocol, revise care plans, and follow interventions to reduce the risk of falls for 2 of 2 residents reviewed for falls. (Resident D and Resident S)
  17. D
    Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
    F692 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) May 6, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to provide nutritional care and services including failure to identify significant weight loss, failure to notify the physician of significant weight loss, and failure to be reviewed by the Registered Dietician for 1 of 1 residents reviewed for weight loss (Resident S).
  18. D
    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.
    F693 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) May 6, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure physician orders were followed and a resident's nutritional feedings were administered for 1 of 1 residents reviewed for tube feedings. A resident's enteral nutrition refusals were not documented, and feeding equipment was not changed daily. (Resident G)
  19. D
    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    F880 · Infection Control · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) May 6, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, and interview, the facility failed to ensure infection control practices were implemented for 2 of 3 residents observed for care. Gloves were not changed and hand hygiene was not performed. (CNA 23, RN 28, RN 7)
March 18, 2025Complaint inspection · 1 citation
  1. D
    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    F689 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) March 28, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure adequate safety measures were in place to prevent accidents for 1 of 3 residents reviewed for falls. This deficient practice resulted in Resident B obtaining injuries that resulted in medical intervention. (Resident B)
March 4, 2024Standard inspection · 13 citations
  1. G
    Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
    F690 · Quality of Life and Care · Actual harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) March 28, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure effective treatment and services were provided to residents with Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs) in 2 of 3 residents reviewed for UTIs. Urinalysis (UA) and Culture and Sensitivity (C&S) tests were not completed or followed up on, antibiotics were not prescribed in a timely manner, and catheter care was not performed correctly. This deficient practice resulted in Resident 21 being hospitalized for the treatment of pyelonephritis (a kidney infection). (Resident 21 and Resident 9)
  2. E
    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.
    F585 · Resident Rights · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) March 28, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure grievances were documented and resolved for 3 anonymous residents interviewed and 9 of 9 residents who attended Resident Council.
  3. E
    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
    F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) March 28, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to develop and implement care plans for 2 of 3 residents reviewed for urinary tract infections and 3 of 5 residents reviewed for unnecessary medications (Resident 9, Resident 26, Resident 17, Resident 30, and Resident 32).
  4. E
    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.
    F761 · Pharmacy Service · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) March 28, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation and interview, the facility failed to provide proper storage of medications in 1 of 3 medication carts and 1 treatment cart observed. Loose pills and unlabeled medications were found in the medication and treatment carts. (Holy Name Medication Cart and JJ Nurses Station)
  5. E
    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    F812 · Nutrition and Dietary · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) March 28, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure food was stored, labeled, and dated properly in accordance with professional standards for food service for 2 of 2 kitchen observations.
  6. E
    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    F880 · Infection Control · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) March 28, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure infection control practices and standards were followed in 2 of 2 residents observed during care and 3 of 3 residents observed during medication administration. Hand hygiene was not performed correctly and vital sign equipment was not cleaned between residents. (Resident 32, Resident 8, Resident 29, Resident 21, and Resident 26)
  7. D
    Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
    F636 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) March 28, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure the admission Minimum Data Set (MDS) Assessment was completed timely within 14 days of admission for 1 of 2 new admission residents reviewed. (Resident 135)
  8. D
    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
    F641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) March 28, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure the MDS (Minimum Data Set) Assessment was completed accurately for 1 of 5 residents reviewed for unnecessary medications. (Resident 23)
  9. D
    Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
    F655 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) March 28, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview, the facility failed to develop a base line care plan for 1 of 2 residents reviewed for dementia care, respiratory care, and antipsychotic medications. (Resident 85)
  10. D
    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
    F695 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) March 28, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure oxygen equipment was properly labeled and oxygen services were provided according to physician order for 2 of 2 residents reviewed for respiratory care. (Resident 85, Resident 17)
  11. D
    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.
    F758 · Pharmacy Service · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) March 28, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure residents were free from unnecessary medications for 1 of 5 residents reviewed for unnecessary medications. A resident's as needed antianxiety medication was ordered for greater than 14 days. (Resident 17)
  12. D
    Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
    F842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) March 28, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure medical records were accurate for 1 of 2 residents reviewed for hospitalizations. Dates of indwelling catheter changes were incorrectly documented. (Resident 21)
  13. C
    Post nurse staffing information every day.
    F732 · Nursing and Physician Services · No actual harm, potential for minimal harm, widespread · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) March 28, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to post accurate actual hours worked for licensed and unlicensed nursing staff directly responsible for resident care per shift daily for 4 of 5 days during the annual survey period.
August 1, 2022Standard inspection · 4 citations
  1. G
    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    F689 · Quality of Life and Care · Actual harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) August 19, 2022
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to provide an environment free of accident hazards for 2 of 4 residents reviewed. A cognitively impaired resident had medications in their room, unlocked and unattended. Resident 24 had six falls in two months, one resulted in a fracture to the left hip with one additional fall after the fracture. (Resident 24, Resident 13)
  2. E
    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
    F550 · Resident Rights · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) August 19, 2022
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to honor rights of the residents. The chapel was closed and residents were restricted to certain areas of the facility for 6 of 6 days of the survey. (Resident 37)
  3. D
    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
    F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) August 19, 2022
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure a plan of care was implemented to address the resident's medical and physical needs for 1 of 2 residents reviewed for pressure ulcers. A resident did not receive weekly skin assessments, and a dressing was not changed per the physician's order. (Resident 11)
  4. D
    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
    F677 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) August 19, 2022
    Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review the facility failed to provide showers/baths for 2 of 3 residents reviewed. Residents were not given showers or baths. (Resident C, Resident D)

Fire safety inspections

16 fire safety citations on file: 4 on April 9, 2025, 11 on March 4, 2024, 1 on August 1, 2022.

Every fire safety citation16 citations
  1. F
    Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
    E 4 · April 9, 2025 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  2. F
    Create arrangements with other facilities to receive patients.
    E 25 · April 9, 2025 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  3. F
    Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
    K 345 · April 9, 2025 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  4. F
    Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
    K 921 · April 9, 2025 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  5. F
    Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
    E 39 · March 4, 2024 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  6. F
    Implement emergency and standby power systems.
    E 41 · March 4, 2024 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  7. F
    Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
    K 345 · March 4, 2024 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  8. F
    Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.
    K 346 · March 4, 2024 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  9. F
    Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.
    K 354 · March 4, 2024 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  10. F
    To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
    K 761 · March 4, 2024 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  11. F
    Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
    K 918 · March 4, 2024 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  12. E
    Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.
    K 225 · March 4, 2024 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  13. D
    Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
    K 324 · March 4, 2024 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  14. D
    Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
    K 511 · March 4, 2024 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  15. C
    Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
    K 712 · March 4, 2024 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  16. C
    Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
    K 345 · August 1, 2022 · deficient, provider has

Fines and payment denials

DatePenaltyAmount or length
April 9, 2025Fine $28,100
March 4, 2024Fine $10,224

A payment denial means Medicare and Medicaid stopped paying for new admissions for that period.

Staffing

Hours of care per resident per day, from the payroll records every home sends CMS. Higher means more staff time with each resident.

MeasureThis homeIndianaUnited States
All nursing staff (RN, LPN and aides)3.833.693.86
Registered nurses0.740.670.69
All nursing staff on weekends3.313.253.42
Nurse aides2.34
Licensed practical nurses0.74
Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year)65.5%45.9%45.8%
Registered nurse turnover85.7%40.3%42.9%
Administrators who left2

CMS expects 3.84 hours a day for residents as sick as this home's (its case-mix figure). The staffing star compares the two.

Staffing by quarter, from daily payroll records

Every nursing home sends CMS its staff hours for each day (the Payroll Based Journal). Here they are added up by quarter. The latest quarter is the one behind the figures above. In January to March 2026, nursing staff hours per resident were 4.04 on weekdays and 3.31 on weekends, 18% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 3.2% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 4.22 in April to June 2025 to 3.83 in January to March 2026.

QuarterAll nursing staffRegistered nursesWeekdaysWeekendsContract staff shareDays with no RN hoursResidents a day
Jan to Mar 20263.830.744.043.31 3.2%0 of 9045
Oct to Dec 20254.170.584.423.51 4.5%0 of 9244
Jul to Sep 20254.391.114.613.82 22.4%0 of 9243
Apr to Jun 20254.220.944.473.60 16.5%0 of 9142
United States, Jan to Mar 20263.750.623.923.335.3%0.5% of days
Indiana, Jan to Mar 20263.630.623.803.193.4%0.4% of days

Hours per resident per day: staff hours in the quarter divided by resident days (the daily census CMS derives from resident assessments). Registered nurses include the director of nursing and RNs with administrative duties; aides include nurse aides in training and medication aides, as in CMS's own staffing measure. How these are calculated.

Staff pay reports

Staff pay at this home

No staff pay figure for this home has passed review yet. A figure appears only after at least 5 reports from at least 3 different people, sent over at least 60 days, have passed review. If you work here, your report helps start one.

Official wage estimates for Indiana

JobMedianMiddle halfEmployed
Indiana, all employers
CNAs (nursing assistants)$18.43$17.80 to $21.3633,640
LPNs and LVNs$31.60$29.35 to $35.3014,480
Registered nurses$40.14$37.86 to $48.2868,980
United States, nursing care facilities
CNAs (nursing assistants)$20.67$17.91 to $22.55534,270
LPNs and LVNs$33.86$30.05 to $37.40188,210
Registered nurses$41.11$37.85 to $47.68142,270

Hourly wages; the middle half runs from the 25th to the 75th percentile. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. BLS has no separate estimate for medication aides. These are survey estimates for whole occupations, not figures for any one home.

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Quality measures

The measures CMS uses for the quality star. Lower is better for every one of them.

MeasureThis homeIndianaUS
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
14.011.013.9
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
0.60.40.8
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
0.01.11.6
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
7.53.93.2
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
6.51.21.6
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
11.311.914.1
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
3.33.64.6
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
6.613.615.4
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission
Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231
30.522.223.8
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit
Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231
6.010.812.0
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days
Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231
2.81.61.9
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days
Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231
2.21.41.8

Short-term rehab results

For a stay to recover after a hospital visit, these are the results CMS publishes for Aperion Care Lincoln's Medicare short-stay residents. How to read these, and what Medicare pays for.

Went home or back to the community

Not reported

CMS note: The number of residents or resident stays is too small to report. Call the facility to discuss this quality measure.

US median of homes 51.5% · Indiana: 111 better, 7 worse

Rate of successful return to home or community from a SNF (risk-standardized discharge to community rate). Higher is better. October 2022 to September 2024. 10 eligible stays.

Potentially preventable readmissions

Not reported

CMS note: The number of residents or resident stays is too small to report. Call the facility to discuss this quality measure.

US median of homes 10.7% · Indiana: 0 better, 17 worse

Rate of potentially preventable hospital readmissions 30 days after discharge from a SNF (risk-standardized rate). Lower is better. October 2022 to September 2024. 23 eligible stays.

Infections that led to a hospital stay

Not reported

CMS note: The number of residents or resident stays is too small to report. Call the facility to discuss this quality measure.

US median of homes 7.1% · Indiana: 0 better, 4 worse

Percentage of infections residents got during their SNF stay that resulted in hospitalization (risk-standardized rate). Lower is better. October 2023 to September 2024. 20 eligible stays.

Self-care and mobility at discharge

Not reported

CMS note: The number of residents or resident stays is too small to report. Call the facility to discuss this quality measure.

Median of homes: Indiana60.0% · US 56.6%

Percentage of residents who are at or above an expected ability to care for themselves and move around at discharge. Higher is better. October 2024 to September 2025. 16 residents counted.

Falls with major injury

8.3% this home

Median of homes: Indiana0.0% · US 0.0%

Percentage of SNF residents who experience one or more falls with major injury during their SNF stay. Lower is better. October 2024 to September 2025. 24 residents counted.

New or worsened pressure ulcers

3.3% this home

Median of homes: Indiana1.4% · US 1.7%

Percentage of residents with pressure ulcers or pressure injuries that are new or worsened (adjusted rate). Lower is better. October 2024 to September 2025. 24 residents counted.

Medication list given at discharge

Not reported

CMS note: The number of residents or resident stays is too small to report. Call the facility to discuss this quality measure.

Median of homes: Indiana100.0% · US 98.7%

Percentage of residents where the SNF provided a current medication list to the resident, family, and/or caregiver at final discharge. Higher is better. October 2024 to September 2025. 7 residents counted.

Source: CMS Skilled Nursing Facility Quality Reporting Program - Provider Data, released 2026-09-30. Better, no different and worse are CMS's own comparisons with the national rate, after adjusting for how sick residents were. Medians of homes and the state counts are worked out by us from the same file.

Owners and operators

Legal business name: DAVIESS COUNTY HOSPITAL. CMS links this home to Aperion Care, a group of 33 nursing homes averaging 2 stars overall.

NameRoleTypeShareSince
Daviess County Hospital5% or greater direct ownership interestOrganization100%09/01/2017
Lewis, MerralContracted managing employeeIndividual03/01/2024
McNeely, TeriContracted managing employeeIndividual03/01/2024
Steiner, DeronCorporate directorIndividual09/01/2017
Conroy, TracyCorporate officerIndividual09/01/2017
Rodewald, AmandaCorporate officerIndividual09/01/2017
Aperion Care IncOperational/managerial controlOrganization03/01/2024
Aperion Care Lincoln, LLCOperational/managerial controlOrganization03/01/2024
Berkowitz, DavidOperational/managerial controlIndividual03/01/2024
Goldfarb, BrianOperational/managerial controlIndividual03/01/2024
Hoffman, JoshuaOperational/managerial controlIndividual03/01/2024
Meystel, JayOperational/managerial controlIndividual03/01/2024
Meystel, YosefOperational/managerial controlIndividual03/01/2024
Spector, JenniferOperational/managerial controlIndividual03/01/2024
Turofsky, StevenOperational/managerial controlIndividual03/01/2024
Ulbert, LisaOperational/managerial controlIndividual03/01/2024

As listed in the CMS ownership file, which names owners with a 5% or greater stake and the people and companies with operational or managerial control.

Questions to ask on a visit

Chosen from this home's own inspection record.

  1. How do you prevent falls and pressure injuries, and how are families told when one happens?Inspectors cited 14 problems in this area, most recently on May 22, 2026: "Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable."
  2. When is the care plan meeting, and can family attend it?Inspectors cited 11 problems in this area, most recently on March 26, 2026: "Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care."
  3. How do residents and families raise a complaint or grievance, and how fast is it answered?Inspectors cited 10 problems in this area, most recently on July 7, 2025: "Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights."
  4. Can we see a week of menus and the kitchen, and how are special diets handled?Inspectors cited 6 problems in this area, most recently on May 22, 2026: "Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards."
  5. How long has the current administrator been here?CMS counts 2 administrators who left in the period it measured.

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Common questions

What is Aperion Care Lincoln's Medicare star rating?
CMS rates Aperion Care Lincoln 1 out of 5 stars overall, with 1 for health inspections, 2 for staffing and 3 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
How many deficiencies did Aperion Care Lincoln get at its last inspection?
19 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on April 9, 2025. The Indiana average is 7.2.
Has Aperion Care Lincoln been fined?
Yes. CMS lists 2 fines totaling $38,324 in the last three years.
Does Aperion Care Lincoln accept Medicaid?
It is certified to take Medicaid (CMS lists it as "Medicare and Medicaid"). Certification does not mean a Medicaid bed is open: ask the admissions office.
Who owns Aperion Care Lincoln?
CMS lists 16 owners and managers, and links the home to Aperion Care. Legal business name: DAVIESS COUNTY HOSPITAL.

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