NORTH RIVER HEALTH CAMPUS
Within standard 12-15 month inspection cycle. Federal law requires annual inspections.
North River Health Campus has earned a Trust Grade of B+, which means it is above average and recommended for families considering care options. It ranks #81 out of 505 nursing homes in Indiana, placing it in the top half of facilities statewide, and #1 out of 17 in Vanderburgh County, indicating it is the best local option available. The facility is showing an improving trend, with issues decreasing from four in 2024 to one in 2025. Staffing is relatively strong with a rating of 4 out of 5 stars and a turnover rate of 49%, which is about average for the state. However, the facility has $3,250 in fines, which is concerning as it is higher than 79% of Indiana facilities, suggesting some compliance issues. Specific incidents noted by inspectors include a failure to ensure food was prepared in a sanitary manner, with staff observed not properly using hairnets and feeding residents with bare hands. Additionally, infection control practices were not consistently followed, as staff did not change gloves between tasks during incontinence care. While there are strengths in RN coverage, which is higher than 99% of state facilities, these concerns about food safety and infection control highlight areas that need improvement.
- Trust Score
- B+
- In Indiana
- #81/505
- Safety Record
- Low Risk
- Inspections
- Getting Better
- Staff Stability ⚠ Watch
- 49% turnover. Above average. Higher turnover means staff may not know residents' routines.
- Penalties ⚠ Watch
- $3,250 in fines. Higher than 99% of Indiana facilities. Major compliance failures.
- Skilled Nurses ✓ Good
- Each resident gets 87 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) attention daily — more than 97% of Indiana nursing homes. RNs are the most trained staff who catch health problems before they become serious.
- Violations ○ Average
- 10 deficiencies on record. Average for a facility this size. Mostly minor or procedural issues.
The Good
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4-Star Staffing Rating · Above-average nurse staffing levels
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5-Star Quality Measures · Strong clinical quality outcomes
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Full Sprinkler Coverage · Fire safety systems throughout facility
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No fines on record
Facility shows strength in staffing levels, quality measures, fire safety.
The Bad
Near Indiana avg (46%)
Higher turnover may affect care consistency
Below median ($33,413)
Minor penalties assessed
Part of a multi-facility chain
Ask about local staffing decisions and management
The Ugly 10 deficiencies on record
Mar 2025
1 deficiency
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Accident Prevention
(Tag F0689)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, record review, and interview, the facility failed to ensure residents received supervision and consistent ...
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Apr 2024
4 deficiencies
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Assessment Accuracy
(Tag F0641)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure the MDS (Minimum Data Set) assessment was completed accurately for 1 of 1 residents reviewed for restraints. (Resident 27)
Finding i...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Respiratory Care
(Tag F0695)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, record review, and interview, the facility failed to ensure oxygen equipment was properly labeled and oxyg...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Medical Records
(Tag F0842)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure resident records were accurate for 2 of 2 resi...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Infection Control
(Tag F0880)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure the implementation of enhanced barrier precaution (EBP) during a random observation for 1 of 1 resident with a permcat...
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Jan 2023
5 deficiencies
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0554
(Tag F0554)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure residents that were self administering medicat...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Respiratory Care
(Tag F0695)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure the resident received necessary respiratory ca...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Food Safety
(Tag F0812)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to ensure food was prepared in a sanitary manner. Staff was observed with hair not completely covered by a hairnet for 1 of 1 mea...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Infection Control
(Tag F0880)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure infection control practices and standards were maintained in 3 of 6 residents observed for care and 1 random observati...
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MINOR
(C)
Minor Issue - procedural, no safety impact
Deficiency F0888
(Tag F0888)
Minor procedural issue · This affected most or all residents
Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure staff COVID-19 vaccination medical exemptions specified a clinically recognized contraindication for 1 of 2 staff medical exemptions...
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Understanding Severity Codes (click to expand)
Questions to Ask on Your Visit
- "Can I speak with families of current residents?"
- "What's your RN coverage like on weekends and overnight?"
Our Honest Assessment
- • Grade B+ (88/100). Above average facility, better than most options in Indiana.
- • No major safety red flags. No abuse findings, life-threatening violations, or SFF status.
- • $3,250 in fines. Lower than most Indiana facilities. Relatively clean record.
- • No significant concerns identified. This facility shows no red flags across CMS ratings, staff turnover, or federal penalties.
About This Facility
What is North River Health Campus's CMS Rating?
CMS assigns NORTH RIVER HEALTH CAMPUS an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, which is considered much above average nationally. Within Indiana, this rating places the facility higher than 99% of the state's 100 nursing homes. This rating reflects solid performance across the metrics CMS uses to evaluate nursing home quality.
How is North River Health Campus Staffed?
CMS rates NORTH RIVER HEALTH CAMPUS's staffing level at 4 out of 5 stars, which is above average compared to other nursing homes. Staff turnover is 49%, compared to the Indiana average of 46%.
What Have Inspectors Found at North River Health Campus?
State health inspectors documented 10 deficiencies at NORTH RIVER HEALTH CAMPUS during 2023 to 2025. These included: 9 with potential for harm and 1 minor or isolated issues.
Who Owns and Operates North River Health Campus?
NORTH RIVER HEALTH CAMPUS is owned by a for-profit company. For-profit facilities operate as businesses with obligations to shareholders or private owners. The facility is operated by TRILOGY HEALTH SERVICES, a chain that manages multiple nursing homes. With 58 certified beds and approximately 46 residents (about 79% occupancy), it is a smaller facility located in EVANSVILLE, Indiana.
How Does North River Health Campus Compare to Other Indiana Nursing Homes?
Compared to the 100 nursing homes in Indiana, NORTH RIVER HEALTH CAMPUS's overall rating (5 stars) is above the state average of 3.1, staff turnover (49%) is near the state average of 46%, and health inspection rating (5 stars) is much above the national benchmark.
What Should Families Ask When Visiting North River Health Campus?
Based on this facility's data, families visiting should ask: "Can I visit during a mealtime to observe dining assistance and food quality?" "How do you handle medical emergencies, and what is your hospital transfer rate?" "Can I speak with family members of current residents about their experience?"
Is North River Health Campus Safe?
Based on CMS inspection data, NORTH RIVER HEALTH CAMPUS has a clean safety record: no substantiated abuse findings (meaning no confirmed cases of resident harm), no Immediate Jeopardy citations (the most serious violation level indicating risk of serious injury or death), and is not on the Special Focus Facility watch list (a federal program monitoring the lowest-performing 1% of nursing homes). The facility has a 5-star overall rating and ranks #1 of 100 nursing homes in Indiana. While no facility is perfect, families should still ask about staff-to-resident ratios and recent inspection results during their visit.
Do Nurses at North River Health Campus Stick Around?
NORTH RIVER HEALTH CAMPUS has a staff turnover rate of 49%, which is about average for Indiana nursing homes (state average: 46%). Moderate turnover is common in nursing homes, but families should still ask about staff tenure and how the facility maintains care continuity when employees leave.
Was North River Health Campus Ever Fined?
NORTH RIVER HEALTH CAMPUS has been fined $3,250 across 1 penalty action. This is below the Indiana average of $33,111. While any fine indicates a compliance issue, fines under $50,000 are relatively common and typically reflect isolated problems that were subsequently corrected. Families should ask what specific issues led to these fines and confirm they've been resolved.
Is North River Health Campus on Any Federal Watch List?
NORTH RIVER HEALTH CAMPUS is not on any federal watch list. The most significant is the Special Focus Facility (SFF) program, which identifies the bottom 1% of nursing homes nationally based on persistent, serious quality problems. Not being on this list means the facility has avoided the pattern of deficiencies that triggers enhanced federal oversight. This is a positive indicator, though families should still review the facility's inspection history directly.