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Solarbron Family-first Senior Living

1701 Mcdowell Rd

4.4(106 ratings)· Evansville average: 4.4

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Quick Facts

Medicare rating
2 of 5

CMS Care Compare

Ownership
Non profit, Other
Certified beds
91
Care continuum
Independent living through memory care and skilled nursing
Campus setting
64-acre grounds with stocked fishing ponds

What Families Think

Reviews of Solarbron are sharply divided: several families praise attentive, compassionate staff, good food, and strong physical therapy results, while one detailed account describes serious understaffing, a heating failure during an ice storm, and unclear communication about care and billing. The community offers a full continuum of care on a large campus, from independent living through memory care and skilled nursing.

The Good

  • Staff described as kind and compassionate
  • Residents report strong physical therapy progress
  • Regular activities like trivia and bingo
  • Meals and desserts well-liked by residents
  • 64-acre campus with ponds and woodlands
  • Notable on-site art collection of 240+ pieces

The Bad

  • One detailed report of understaffing and long meal wait times
  • One report of a heating failure during an ice storm
  • One report of wander guards causing bruising without clear explanation
  • One report of unclear communication about care-level changes and billing issues

AI-generated from reviews and community data.

Solarbron Family-first Senior Living is a senior living community in Evansville, Indiana offering Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care. Amenities include Restaurant style Dining Room, Outdoor Patio and Gathering / Activity Spaces. Families rate it 4.4 out of 5 across 106 reviews.

About Solarbron Family-first Senior Living

Solarbron is a senior living community located just south of West Lloyd Expressway on McDowell Road in Evansville, Indiana, offering a full continuum of care on a sixty-four acre campus.

The grounds feature rolling hills, natural woodlands, stocked fishing ponds, and wildlife, giving residents a tranquil, park-like setting to enjoy. The campus includes villas and other facilities, and residents can take part in on-campus activities such as exercise groups and happy hour gatherings, with a regular calendar of events and activities.

For residents who need extra support, Solarbron offers a personalized care program backed by a team of nurses, therapists, dietitians, and certified nursing assistants, with the goal of helping residents return to their everyday life while staying healthy and balanced.

The community has a notable history rooted in its founders, native Hoosiers from Evansville who envisioned a beautiful retirement destination and were well-known art collectors. Their collection grew into more than 240 uniquely curated pieces displayed throughout the campus for residents to enjoy.

Solarbron is situated in Evansville, described as a conveniently large city with a small-town atmosphere along the Ohio River.

Types of Care at Solarbron Family-first Senior Living

Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care

Amenities

Room Amenities

  • Cable or Satellite TV
  • Emergency Call System
  • Private Bathroom
  • Private Rooms
  • Wheelchair Accessible

Meals & Dining

  • Dietary Accommodations (Gluten-Free, Low / No Sodium, No Sugar, Vegan)
  • Restaurant style Dining Room

Community Amenities

  • 24-Hour Staff
  • Gathering / Activity Spaces
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry Service
  • Medication Management
  • On-Site Nurse (RN)
  • Outdoor Patio

Activities

  • Birthday / Holiday Parties
  • Social Activities (Happy Hour, Wine Tasting, Dances, Karaoke)

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Reviews of Solarbron Family-first Senior Living

4.4overall · 106 ratings combined

4.4★ on Google (106)

julie whorl

May 2026

via Google

Our parents were at The Pointe for 3 -1/2 years, but we recently moved them to The Terrace. The Independent Living was very nice, but it was time to move to Assisted Living, where they have someone available at all times. Luckily, there was an opening for them and Leah and Breanna made the moving process quite easy. It is such a relief for my brothers and I to know that the staff there really care about them and that our Mom and Dad are well-taken off. Everyday there are activities and events for them to do if they want. They especially like the trivia and Bingo. Their room is very nice, and we are grateful that the facility is close to our homes. This was definitely the right decision for them.

Tammy Forshee

May 2026

via Google

I have had a great experience being here at Solarbron the people are very knowledgeable in my healthcare and they are the number one reason why I am getting better. I have not been able to walk since November and today is May 5 and I was able to take 7 steps in physical therapy.

Elaine Cady

Mar 2026

via Google

Solarbron staff were kind and friendly to my mother in the memory care center. Many had decided on the profession as a calling after caregiving for a loved family member - and their care for my Mom was greatly appreciated.

Jennifer Kemp

Sep 2025

via Google

We moved my mother-in-law into Solarbron Terrace Long Term Care three months ago and she is very happy living there. The staff is very friendly and compassionate and she really enjoys getting three meals everyday. Especially the desserts! We feel that this was the best decision that we made for her.

Ashley Hahn

Aug 2025

via Google

A literal nightmare from admission through move-out. We waited hours for meals, the heat broke during an ice storm and we found my grandparents sitting in recliners with towels wrapped around their heads trying to stay warm. Staff repeatedly called us to come in and help because they were understaffed. They put wander guards on my grandparents’ ankles without explaining what they were — they caused visible bruising — and even after confirming my grandmother was not an elopement risk, they refused to remove them. They pushed unnecessary medications, switched levels of care without communication, and billing was a mess even months after move out. When my dad (their son) questioned their care, Chad, a regional administrator for Cardon just in town that day, essentially argued with him and revealed — in a rude, “gotcha” way — that both my grandparents had dementia diagnoses before any care provider even told us. After hearing similar horror stories from other families, we ultimately moved my grandparents into our home. Avoid this place if you can. I also can’t help but feel that some of the overly positive reviews are from people who attend occasional events like the Easter egg hunt — not from families who experience the day-to-day reality of care here.

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Government Inspection History

6 inspection visits in the last three years, 51 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

Mar 3, 2026Fire Safety StandardHealth ComplaintHealth Standard23 citations
  • Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Mar 28, 2026

  • Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Mar 28, 2026

  • Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Mar 28, 2026

  • Meet other general requirements that are deficient.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Mar 28, 2026

  • Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Mar 28, 2026

  • Implement emergency and standby power systems.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Mar 28, 2026

  • 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.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Mar 30, 2026

  • Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Mar 30, 2026

  • Meet other general requirements that are deficient.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Mar 28, 2026

  • Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Mar 30, 2026

  • Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Mar 28, 2026

  • Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Mar 28, 2026

  • Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Mar 28, 2026

  • Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Mar 30, 2026

  • 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.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 30, 2026

  • Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 30, 2026

  • Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 30, 2026

  • Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Mar 30, 2026

  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 30, 2026

  • Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 30, 2026

  • Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 30, 2026

  • Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 30, 2026

  • Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 30, 2026

Sep 10, 2025Health Complaint2 citations
  • Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Oct 6, 2025

  • Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Oct 6, 2025

Feb 20, 2025Health Complaint1 citation
  • Provide doctor's orders for the resident's immediate care at the time the resident was admitted.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Mar 3, 2025

Dec 10, 2024Fire Safety StandardHealth ComplaintHealth Standard9 citations
  • Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jan 10, 2025

  • Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jan 10, 2025

  • Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jan 10, 2025

  • Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jan 10, 2025

  • Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jan 16, 2025

  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jan 16, 2025

  • Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jan 10, 2025

  • Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 16, 2025

  • 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.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 16, 2025

Jul 11, 2024Health Complaint1 citation
  • Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Aug 12, 2024

Oct 31, 2023Fire Safety StandardHealth ComplaintHealth Standard15 citations
  • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Severity G of L: actual harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 27, 2023

  • Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Dec 5, 2023

  • Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Nov 27, 2023

  • 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.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Nov 27, 2023

  • Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Nov 27, 2023

  • Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Dec 5, 2023

  • Meet other general requirements.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Dec 5, 2023

  • Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 27, 2023

  • Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Nov 27, 2023

  • Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 27, 2023

  • Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 27, 2023

  • Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 27, 2023

  • Post nurse staffing information every day.

    Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Nov 27, 2023

  • Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

    Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Dec 5, 2023

  • Implement emergency and standby power systems.

    Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Dec 5, 2023

Source: CMS Care Compare, public federal data covering certified nursing facilities, refreshed monthly. Citations range from A (least serious) to L (most serious) on the federal scope and severity scale. Most citations are corrected quickly; review the details and ask the community about anything that concerns you.

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of care does Solarbron Family-first Senior Living offer?

Solarbron Family-first Senior Living offers Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.

How much does Solarbron Family-first Senior Living cost?

Solarbron Family-first Senior Living has not published its pricing. For context, communities in Evansville that publish rates start around $6,500 per month at the median. Final costs depend on care needs and apartment selection, so contact the community for a quote.

Where is Solarbron Family-first Senior Living located?

Solarbron Family-first Senior Living is located at 1701 Mcdowell Rd in Evansville, Indiana.

What do families say about Solarbron Family-first Senior Living?

Reviews of Solarbron are sharply divided: several families praise attentive, compassionate staff, good food, and strong physical therapy results, while one detailed account describes serious understaffing, a heating failure during an ice storm, and unclear communication about care and billing. The community offers a full continuum of care on a large campus, from independent living through memory care and skilled nursing.

How did Solarbron Family-first Senior Living do on recent health and safety inspections?

Solarbron Family-first Senior Living had 6 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 51 citations on file according to CMS Care Compare data. The full history, including what each citation was for and whether it was corrected, is in the inspection section on this page.

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