Vanderburgh County, Indiana · Nursing home
Parkview Care Center
3 of 5 overall from CMS
2819 North St Joseph Ave, Evansville, IN 47720
At a glance
- Overall rating 3 of 5 Below the state average of 3.1
- Nurse time per resident, per day 3.60 hours Below the state average of 3.69
- Nursing staff who left in a year 40.2% Below the state average of 45.9%
- Health citations, last 3 inspection cycles 27 None at the harm level or above
- Fines in 3 years None None listed by CMS
- Certified beds in use 81.6% of 99 beds, on an average day
Arrows only show whether a figure is above or below the state average. They are not a judgment of the home.
Parkview Care Center is a 99-bed nursing home in Evansville, Indiana (Vanderburgh County). CMS rates it 3 of 5 stars overall as of Sep 2026. It reports 3.60 nurse staffing hours per resident per day, below the Indiana average of 3.69. CMS lists no fines in the past three years.
- Certified beds
- 99
- Residents per day (average)
- 80.8
- Certified since
- 1989 (37 yrs)
For profit - Corporation Participates in Medicare and MedicaidPart of Life Care Centers of America (194 homes)
Bed use is this site's calculation: average residents per day divided by certified beds. It is an average, so it does not show today's openings.
Terms used on this page
- CMS
- The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the federal agency that publishes the ratings, staffing figures, inspection results and penalties shown here.
- Certified beds
- The number of federally certified beds CMS lists for the home.
- Deficiency or citation
- A federal requirement that inspectors found the home did not meet. Each one gets a letter from A to L for how serious it was and how many residents were affected. What the letters mean
- Actual harm
- Letters G, H and I: actual harm to a resident that is not immediate jeopardy.
- Immediate jeopardy
- Letters J, K and L: the problem caused, or was likely to cause, serious injury, harm, impairment or death to a resident.
- Inspection cycle
- A standard inspection plus the complaint and infection-control citations CMS assigns to it. This page shows the three most recent cycles.
- Special Focus Facility (SFF)
- A home CMS has placed under closer oversight because of its inspection record. More about the program
Questions to ask Parkview Care Center
Chosen from this home's public data.
- CMS counts 9 health deficiencies in the latest inspection cycle (the standard inspection on Dec 11, 2025 plus complaint and infection-control inspections); the Indiana average is 7.2. Which have been corrected?Inspection results in CMS data
- Registered nurse time is 0.66 hours per resident per day; the Indiana average is 0.67. Is an RN on site overnight?RN staffing in CMS data
- What is the daily private-pay rate, and are Medicaid beds available now?CMS does not publish prices
More in what to ask on a nursing home tour.
CMS star ratings
- Overall 3 of 5 Indiana average 3.1
- Health inspections 2 of 5 Indiana average 2.8
- Staffing 3 of 5 Indiana average 2.5
- Quality measures 5 of 5 Indiana average 4.1
The vertical line marks the Indiana average. Ratings run from 1 to 5. How to read CMS star ratings
Nurse staffing
Hours of care per resident per day, as the home reported to CMS.
What these roles do
Nurse aides give most hands-on daily care, such as help with bathing, dressing and meals. Licensed practical nurses give medications and routine nursing care. Registered nurses assess residents and direct their care.
- All nursing staff 3.60 h Indiana average 3.69
- Nurse aides 2.29 h Indiana average 2.24
- Licensed practical nurses 0.65 h Indiana average 0.78
- Registered nurses 0.66 h Indiana average 0.67
- All staff, weekends 3.25 h Indiana average 3.25
How much nurse staffing is enough? All bars share one scale, 0 to 10 hours. The vertical line marks the Indiana average; the national average for all nursing staff is 3.86 hours.
- Nursing staff turnover40.2%
- Indiana average45.9%
- Registered nurse turnover33.3%
- Indiana average40.3%
- Administrators who left2
Quality measures
CMS calculates these from residents' assessments and Medicare claims. They are shown as published, next to the Indiana and national averages. marks the measures CMS uses in its quality star rating; for those, the rating gives more points for a lower rate.
Long-stay residents
| Measure | This home | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 6.0% | 11.0% | 13.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 1.2% | 5.5% | 5.2% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 0.0% | 1.1% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 6.8% | 25.2% | 12.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 0.4% | 3.9% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 61.4% | 93.6% | 93.6% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 13.6% | 11.9% | 14.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 21.2% | 23.5% | 19.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 81.0% | 95.4% | 95.5% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 3.4% | 3.6% | 4.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 24.0% | 23.3% | 19.0% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 6.8% | 13.6% | 15.4% |
| ★ Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.82 | 1.61 | 1.90 |
| ★ Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.53 | 1.44 | 1.78 |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This home | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 35.2% | 81.8% | 82.0% |
| ★ Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 0.0% | 1.2% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 23.2% | 79.0% | 79.8% |
| ★ Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 24.8% | 22.2% | 23.8% |
| ★ Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 6.6% | 10.8% | 12.0% |
Measure periods: April 2025 to March 2026 for most measures; July 2024 to June 2025 for the flu vaccine measures; January to December 2025 for the hospital and emergency department measures, which CMS risk-adjusts. See the measures on Medicare.gov
Inspection history
Inspectors cited 27 health deficiencies in the three most recent inspection cycles. None was graded as actual harm or immediate jeopardy. 6 were cited in connection with a complaint investigation.
| Standard inspection | Health | Fire safety |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 11, 2025 | 9 | 15 |
| Sep 26, 2024 | 11 | 13 |
| Jun 26, 2023 | 7 | 4 |
Indiana homes averaged 7.2 health deficiencies in the latest cycle; the national average is 9.2. Each cycle's health count covers the standard inspection on that date plus the complaint and infection-control citations CMS assigns to that cycle.
Health citations, three most recent inspection cycles (27)
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FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread
Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
Nutrition and Dietary · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 12, 2026)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Nutrition and Dietary · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 12, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 12, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 12, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 12, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 12, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 12, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 12, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members.
Administration · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 12, 2026)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Complaint investigation · Environmental · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 18, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide doctor's orders for the resident's immediate care at the time the resident was admitted.
Complaint investigation · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 7, 2025)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Complaint investigation · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 20, 2024)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Complaint investigation · Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 20, 2024)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
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.
Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 20, 2024)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Complaint investigation · Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 20, 2024)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 20, 2024)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 20, 2024)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 20, 2024)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
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.
Administration · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 20, 2024)
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CPotential for minimal harm, widespread
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Nursing and Physician Services · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 20, 2024)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Complaint investigation · Infection Control · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 18, 2024)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 20, 2023)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 20, 2023)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 20, 2023)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 20, 2023)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 20, 2023)
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CPotential for minimal harm, widespread
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Nursing and Physician Services · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 20, 2023)
What severity letters A to L mean
Each sentence above is the requirement that was not met, in CMS's wording. For the inspection results as Medicare publishes them, open this home's page on Medicare.gov and look under "Health inspections".
Penalties, past three years
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this home in the past three years.
Indiana homes averaged 0.3 fines and $8,742 in fine amounts; the national averages are 0.9 and $30,972.
Cost
Not in the public data. CMS does not publish what a nursing home charges.
Ask the home for its daily private-pay rate and whether a bed is open for your coverage. See what Medicare covers and how Medicaid pays for a nursing home.
Compared within Indiana
- Size222 of 507 by certified beds
- Indiana average residents per day72.5
- ChainLife Care Centers of America
- Chain average overall rating3.4 of 5
- Resident or family councilBoth
- Homes in Evansville17
- Homes in Vanderburgh County17
Common questions
What is the CMS star rating for Parkview Care Center?
Parkview Care Center has an overall rating of 3 of 5 stars from CMS as of Sep 2026. Its health inspection rating is 2, staffing is 3 and quality measures is 5.
How many beds does Parkview Care Center have?
Parkview Care Center has 99 certified beds. It averages 80.8 residents per day, about 81.6% of its certified beds.
How much nursing care do residents get at Parkview Care Center?
The home reports 3.60 hours of nurse staffing per resident per day, including 0.66 hours from registered nurses. The Indiana average is 3.69 hours and 0.67 hours from registered nurses.
Has Parkview Care Center been fined?
CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.
Does Parkview Care Center accept Medicare or Medicaid?
CMS lists its participation as "Medicare and Medicaid". Ask the home whether a bed is open for your coverage.
Guides for families looking at this home
- Understanding the recordWhat to ask on a nursing home tourQuestions that turn a home's public record into a useful conversation when you tour, plus what to look for yourself.
- Understanding the recordInspection severity letters A to LHow inspectors grade each deficiency by harm and by how many residents were affected.
- Understanding the recordHow to read CMS star ratingsWhat the overall, health inspection, staffing and quality measure ratings cover, and what they leave out.
Nearest nursing homes
- 1 of 5 River Bend Nursing and Rehabilitation 113beds 53.2%in use 3.55nurse hours a day
- 2 of 5 Heritage Center 172beds 73.7%in use 4.00nurse hours a day
- 4 of 5 North Park Nursing Center 103beds 82.5%in use 3.91nurse hours a day
Sorted by straight-line distance. This is not a ranking or a recommendation. Compare all homes in Vanderburgh County
Who to call in Indiana
These offices serve residents of every nursing home in Indiana.
- Long-term care ombudsman Indiana Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program 1-800-622-4484 (Also 317-232-7134. Email: LongTermCareOmbudsman@ombudsman.IN.gov) An advocate for residents and their families.
- File a complaint about a nursing home Indiana Department of Health complaint intake (health care facility complaints) 1-800-246-8909 (Voicemail line for people without internet or email access; IDOH says the online complaint form is the best way to file.) The state agency that inspects nursing homes.
Indiana staffing, bed-hold and Medicaid rules · Residents' rights in every state
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, nursing home datasets processed Sep 1, 2026. CMS Certification Number 155348. See this home's official record on Medicare.gov
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