Evansville Nursing Homes

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For a small city, Evansville contains a number of impressive attractions. The Mesker Park Zoo and Botanical Garden features over 700 animals spread over 50 acres. One of the newest exhibits is Amazonia, a rainforest with howler monkeys, toucans, capybaras, and a jaguar. Another place to see the wild is the 190-acre Wesselman Woods Nature Preserve, a hardwood forest with trails, exhibits and wildlife observation areas.

Just the sight of Angel Mounds - a State Historic Site - pushing out of the Indiana countryside is enough to awe anyone. The area around the Mounds served as a town for the Middle Mississippi native culture from 1100 to 1450 AD. The Mounds acted as a home for the chiefs as well as a burial ground.

If you like to play the odds, Casino Aztar along the banks of the Ohio River will satisfy your needs with its Blackjack, Craps, Roulette, and other games. And the Ellis Park Race Track - owned by Churchill Downs - offers exciting thoroughbred racing.

Costs for Evansville ALFs (and other care options) will vary depending on a number of factors so we've included averages as a starting point. According to a Genworth Financial survey, a one-bedroom in an Evansville assisted living facility averages $3,098 per month. The level of care in nursing homes is higher so costs are higher. A private room in an Evansville nursing home averages $6,844 month, while a semi-private averages $6,053. Home health aide services average $3,432 a month, while homemaker services (cooking, running errands, etc.) average $3,337. The overall cost of living in Evansville is 15% lower than the national average.

For tips in finding the right Evansville assisted living facility, check out, "How to Select a Facility." To help further you in your search, read the resident reviews included in some of the listings.

Evansville has fifteen skilled nursing homes, but Medicare rates only thirteen. The average overall rating is 2.5 stars out of five, with only three homes scoring four stars or better. Most homes rate poorly: eight have two stars or lower. Families should focus on the three higher-rated facilities when considering options within the city.

Staffing averages 3.7 nursing hours per resident daily, with just 0.7 hours from a registered nurse. Annual nursing staff turnover is 50%, meaning nearly half of nurses leave each year. High turnover and low RN time suggest potential challenges in consistent, specialized care for residents needing skilled support.

The county has three hospitals, including Deaconess with an emergency department. Statewide, shared room nursing home costs average $68,250 yearly. Given the low average ratings, families should prioritize the three 4-star or better homes in Evansville. If those aren't available, nearby towns might offer better-rated options.