Best Skilled Nursing in Evansville, Indiana
19 communities found
Evansville offers 21 skilled nursing communities, with 20 carrying ratings that average 4.2 based on 911 reviews read. Among 16 communities with Medicare star ratings, the average is 2.5, with 2 rated five stars and 4 rated one star. Of the three communities with published prices, rates run from $5,400 to a median of $6,500, and 2 communities accept Medicaid.
- 19communities
- 4.1average rating, 18 rated
- 820family reviews read
- 3operator-verified
Brickyard Healthcare - Brentwood Care Center
Evansville, Indiana
4.9(100)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
North River Health Campus
Evansville, Indiana
4.7(49)
Assisted LivingIndependent LivingMemory Care+1 more
Parkview Care Center
Evansville, Indiana
4.6(127)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
West River Health Campus
Evansville, Indiana
4.4(53)
Assisted LivingMemory CareSkilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Bethel Wellness Community and Bethel Manor
Evansville, Indiana
4.4(35)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Evansville Protestant Home
Evansville, Indiana
4.3(56)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
North Park Nursing Center
Evansville, Indiana
4.3(53)
Memory CareRespite / Short-Term CareSkilled Nursing / Long Term Care
River Pointe Health Campus
Evansville, Indiana
4.3(52)
Assisted LivingRespite / Short-Term CareSkilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Brickyard Healthcare - Woodbridge Care Center
Evansville, Indiana
4.4(7)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
From $7,800/moAperion Care Lincoln
Evansville, Indiana
4.2(36)
Assisted LivingMemory CareSkilled Nursing / Long Term Care
From $5,400/moBraun Nursing Home
Evansville, Indiana
4.2(6)
Home health
Terrace At Solarbron The
Evansville, Indiana
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Best-rated skilled nursing in Evansville
Ranked by family rating, weighted by how many families have reviewed each one. No community pays to appear here.
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Brickyard Healthcare - Brentwood Care Center
4.9 (100 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Families overwhelmingly describe Brentwood Care Center as warm and family-like, with attentive staff and responsive leadership, though a handful report serious communication lapses.
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4.7 (49 reviews)· Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care, Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Staff at North River Health Campus know residents by name and rehab outcomes are strong, though a few families reported serious lapses in care coordination and response times.
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4.6 (127 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Parkview Care Center earns praise for its nursing, therapy, and admissions staff, but a notable minority describe serious lapses in basic care and staffing.
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4.4 (53 reviews)· Assisted Living, Memory Care, Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
West River Health Campus draws praise for its Legacy memory care unit and long-term staff relationships, alongside serious complaints about neglect on the rehab side.
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Bethel Wellness Community and Bethel Manor
4.4 (35 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Bethel Wellness Community and Bethel Manor is described as a faith-based campus with attentive staff, though a few reports raise concerns about neglect during a respite stay.
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4.3 (56 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Evansville Protestant Home is praised for cleanliness, friendly staff, and quality therapy, though some reviewers cite staffing shortages and turnover.
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North Park Nursing CenterVerified
4.3 (53 reviews)· Memory Care, Respite / Short-Term Care, Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care0
North Park Nursing Center draws strong praise for its therapy team, though some reviewers report food quality problems and slow call-light response.
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4.3 (52 reviews)· Assisted Living, Respite / Short-Term Care, Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care0
Reviews of River Pointe Health Campus are sharply split: long-term assisted living and skilled care residents and their families often describe a warm, attentive community with friendly staff who know residents by name,…
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Brickyard Healthcare - Woodbridge Care Center
4.4 (7 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Most reviewers describe Woodbridge Care Center as clean, friendly, and responsive, with good communication and an active therapy and activities program. However, one detailed review raises concerns about overcrowded…
- 10
4.2 (36 reviews)· Assisted Living, Memory Care, Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 47 units
Reviewers consistently praise the staff at Aperion Care Lincoln as friendly, caring, and attentive, with several noting a genuine improvement in resident care over time. However, more than one reviewer raised concerns…
What families say about skilled nursing in Evansville
Counted across the review summaries of 18 Evansville communities: the share whose families mention each theme.
Caring, attentive staff draws praise from 100% of the 20 rated communities, and 75% are praised for medical and nursing care. At the same time, 50% of communities have concerns raised about medical and nursing care, 45% about staff attitude, and 40% each about staffing levels and turnover and about safety.
Praised most
- Caring, attentive staff 100%
- Medical and nursing care 78%
- Building and grounds 61%
- Activities and social life 56%
- Cleanliness 56%
Concerns raised
- Medical and nursing care 61%
- Staff attitude 50%
- Staffing levels and turnover 44%
- Safety 44%
“Bethel treats you like family . They have a rehab center that has state of the art equipment . You want be disappointed if your looking for a nursing home for your loved one or a rehab center for a broken bone give them a try !”
“North Park is a great place! The building is clean, smells good, and staff are very attentive. I would recommend this building to anyone who is looking for skilled nursing care, long term care, or memory care!”
“Larry Farrar - Never been in Rehab before. They have been nothing but nice to me !the nurses are excellent to Me! The physical therapists are great! Oh & the food is Excellent! I would very Much Recommend any one that I know to come here!”
Skilled Nursing in Evansville: the figures
- •17 nursing homes carry a Medicare star rating, averaging 2.6 out of 5: 5 rated four stars or better, 4 rated one star.
- •2 report accepting Medicaid.
- •Most common amenities: medication management (19), 24-hour staff (19), housekeeping (19), gathering / activity spaces (18), dietary accommodations (16), laundry service (16).
How families pay for skilled nursing in Indiana
Most families in Indiana start by paying privately, drawing on savings, pensions, retirement accounts and often the proceeds from selling a home. Long-term care insurance, when a family has a policy in place, can also help cover the cost of assisted living, memory care or independent living, though the amount and terms vary by policy. Veterans and surviving spouses may qualify for VA Aid and Attendance, a benefit that helps offset care costs for those who meet the service and eligibility requirements.
The full picture for the state: Skilled Nursing in Indiana.
Skilled Nursing near Evansville
Cities within about 35 miles with senior living inventory, and how families rate it.
| City | Communities | RatingAverage rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newburgh7.8 mi | 14 | 4.3 / 5 | 7.8 mi |
| Henderson, Kentucky11.3 mi | 6 | 3.8 / 5 | 11.3 mi |
| Owensboro, Kentucky29.2 mi | 25 | 4.1 / 5 | 29.2 mi |
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About these figures
Computed on November 12, 2026 from the 19 communities listed in Evansville, 820 public family reviews on Google, Yelp and MyLivingChoice, state licensing records and, for nursing homes, CMS Care Compare. The best-rated list ranks communities by average family rating weighted by how many families have reviewed each one, so a 4.9 from three reviews does not outrank a 4.7 from two hundred. No community pays to appear in the best-rated list or in these figures; sponsored and partner listings in the directory results are marked as such. Figures refresh as listings and reviews change; the written summary was last revised September 25, 2026.
Reading on this
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Skilled Nursing in Evansville: Common Questions
How many skilled nursing long term care communities are in Evansville, Indiana?
MyLivingChoice lists 19 skilled nursing long term care communities in Evansville, Indiana, each with photos, care details, and reviews from families.
How much does skilled nursing long term care cost in Evansville?
Among Evansville communities that publish pricing, skilled nursing long term care starts around $5,400/month, with an average published starting rate near $6,600/month. Final costs depend on care needs and apartment choice.
Which skilled nursing long term care communities in Evansville are rated highest?
Based on combined ratings across Google, Yelp, and MyLivingChoice reviews, top-rated options include Brickyard Healthcare - Brentwood Care Center (4.9★, 100 ratings), North River Health Campus (4.7★, 49 ratings), Parkview Care Center (4.6★, 127 ratings).
What types of senior care are available in Evansville?
Beyond skilled nursing long term care, Evansville has assisted living (16 communities), independent living (8 communities), memory care (10 communities), skilled nursing / long term care (19 communities), at-home care (3 communities). Every option is listed with photos, reviews, and contact details.
Do any skilled nursing long term care communities in Evansville accept Medicaid?
Yes. 2 skilled nursing long term care communities in Evansville report accepting Medicaid. Use the Medicaid filter on this page to see them, and confirm current availability directly with each community, as waiver programs often have waitlists.
How do families rate skilled nursing long term care in Evansville?
Families rate Evansville skilled nursing long term care communities 4.1 out of 5 on average, across 820 public Google reviews of local communities.
What do families praise, and complain about, in Evansville skilled nursing long term care communities?
Across the review summaries of 18 Evansville communities, the most common praise is caring, attentive staff (mentioned for 100%), medical and nursing care (mentioned for 78%), building and grounds (mentioned for 61%). The most common concerns are medical and nursing care (61%), staff attitude (50%), staffing levels and turnover (44%).
How do Evansville nursing homes score on Medicare's star ratings?
17 Medicare-certified nursing homes in Evansville carry an overall star rating, averaging 2.6 out of 5. 5 are rated four stars or better and 4 are rated one star. Each listing shows its rating and three years of inspection history from CMS Care Compare.
Prefer to stay home?
Home care agencies serving Evansville bring help to the house: daily living, companionship, and respite for family caregivers.
