Evansville is a city in Indiana that’s home to an estimated 117,979 people, of whom 16.1% are aged 65 and over. According to Kiplinger, it’s the best place to retire in the state and among the top 50 best places to retire nationwide. Seniors who live here can appreciate a cost of living that’s 6.4% below the national average and easy access to major hospitals, including Deaconess Hospital, which is ranked second in the state by U.S. News & World Report.
Another attraction is Evansville’s numerous nursing homes, which specialize in providing 24-hour care that includes medical assistance and help with daily tasks, such as personal care. According to the 2020 Genworth Cost of Care Survey, a semiprivate room in a nursing home costs, on average, $7,300 per month. This is above the state average of $7,133 but below the national average of $7,756. There are other forms of care that may be more suitable for some seniors, such as assisted living and home health care.
This guide focuses on costs for different types of care in Evansville and lists some free resources that can help seniors and their caregivers.
1701 MCDOWELL ROAD, Evansville, IN, 47712
4.1
(20 reviews)
"I've been to Solarbron Assisted Living for rehab. They were very good, I got a lot of care, and I liked them a lot. The room was small, but nice, and they kept it clean. The people there were very nice. The therapy was good, they helped me quite a..."
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25 S. Boehne Camp Rd., Evansville, IN, 47712
5.0
(2 reviews)
"I would like to recognize Garrett, a very good, pleasant nurse. He is always sure to stop in to see how the residents are doing. His warmth and overall pleasantness makes him a joy to be around. "
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1201 W BUENA VISTA RD, Evansville, IN, 47710
5.0
(1 reviews)
"I went to Heritage Center for a friend, and the place is very nice. The facility is up-to-date and modern. The people are all clean and nice too. They have nurses, and everybody is very helpful. Their rooms looked very nice. It was such a beautifu..."
READ MORE811 E BASELINE ROAD, Evansville, IN, 47725
5.0
(1 reviews)
"My parents are in North River Health Campus. I love it, I think it's a nice facility, and I think they're very caring. They've been very helpful, and very patient with me, so they've been great. My parents are kind of confused, but the staff tells..."
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3701 WASHINGTON AVENUE, Evansville, IN, 47714
3.9
(10 reviews)
"My mother is in Evansville Protestant Home nursing home and our experience has been great. We chose this place because of the proximity and recommendation from the hospital. The staff is very friendly, they take really good care of her and it's cl..."
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30 E Chandler Avenue, Evansville, IN, 47713
4.5
(2 reviews)
"The Brentwood folks were very helpful to our family and treated my Dad very good! They were not our original choice when looking for somewhere to care for him, but in the end they were the best choice. They always seemed to have plenty of staff e..."
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6015 Kratzville Road, Evansville, IN, 47710
4.0
(6 reviews)
"I had a family member at this facility. There’s great long time staff whose care and compassion for the residents is evident as soon as you walk through the door. They really wanted my loved one to feel safe, at home, and cared for. The building ..."
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3001 Galaxy Dr, Evansville, IN, 47715
3.6
(5 reviews)
"My dad just moved into River Pointe, and I think it's nice and convenient. It seems to be clean and homey. The staff seems nice and efficient. He will need physical therapy, but they haven't started yet. They have a beauty parlor."
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650 Fairway Dr., Evansville, IN, 47710
3.5
(2 reviews)
"I lived at the North park nursing center for 3.5 years. They were just starting to remodel the kitchen.. I haven't seen the final result of the remodeling but have been told that it looks a whole lot better ???? "
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909 First Ave, Evansville, IN, 47710
3.0
(2 reviews)
"Braun’s had a good reputation, the workers are excellent, and I do not have problems in terms of the care. I have daily therapy, and they have a doctor on staff, but I have to make arrangements to see my own doctors. I am happy. "
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621 W. Columbia St., Evansville, IN, 47710
3.0
(1 reviews)
"I was able to visit Columbia Healthcare Center, and it is an ordinary facility. It is located in a nice area, but it is just mediocre. "
READ MORE3400 STOCKER DR, Evansville, IN, 47720
2.3
(4 reviews)
"My dad was at Pine Haven. The food wasn’t all that great but the facility wasn’t bad. They took care of the patients pretty good. It was clean and well-maintained. "
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601 N BOEKE RD, Evansville, IN, 47711
1.3
(3 reviews)
"Good Samaritan was kept good. Mother was in was a double room, and she had a roommate. The food there was good, but I just didn't see a good number of staff. "
READ MORE3800 Eli Place, Newburgh, IN, 47630
4.3
(9 reviews)
"The staff at Village at Hamilton Pointe was by and large very pleasant and provided very good care. My mother was there on two occasions for physical therapy. I like the quality of the staff. They had very good physical therapy. The food was prett..."
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4255 Medwell Dr., Newburgh, IN, 47630
4.7
(3 reviews)
"The staff is the best I have seen. The place doesn't smell. The staff went above and beyond to help with my parents and to assure they got what was needed "
READ MORE5233 Rosebud Lane, Newburgh, IN, 47630
4.0
(1 reviews)
"My sister has been staying at Majestic Care of Newburgh for almost a year now. It seems like a pretty nice place. They make sure the residents know their rights. They had the equipment to accommodate her, and I have always had good interactions wi..."
READ MOREThe average monthly cost of a nursing home semiprivate room in Evansville is $7,300. Seniors in private rooms typically pay $8,152.
Using the average costs of nursing home semiprivate rooms as a guide, it’s easy to see that Evansville’s seniors enjoy some of the most favorable fees in the region, despite paying $167 per month more than the state average. When compared to their peers across the country, Evansville seniors can expect to pay $456 less per month for nursing home care.
Only 45 minutes over the border in Owensboro, Kentucky, fees leap to $7,787 per month. Louisville is more affordable at $7,148. Back in Indiana, Bloomington’s costs mirror Louisville, while seniors in Terre Haute have the lowest fees at $6,464.
Evansville
$7,300
Indiana
$7,133
The United States
$7,756
Bloomington
$7,148
Terre Haute
$6,464
Owensboro, KY
$7,787
Louisville, KY
$7,148
When considering moving a loved one into a nursing facility, it’s best to compare services and costs for other types of long-term care, as well. Homebound seniors can expect to pay in the region of $4,004 monthly for home care and $4,195 for home health care. If they can attend an adult day care center, fees typically drop to around $1,192. Assisted living is the most affordable form of care that includes accommodation at $4,455, while nursing homes are the most costly. A semiprivate room is approximately $7,300, and a private room $8,152.
Home care
$4,004
Home health care
$4,195
Adult day health care
$1,192
Assisted living
$4,455
Nursing home (semiprivate room)
$7,300
Nursing home (private room)
$8,152
Many seniors and their families use some form of financial assistance to help them pay for nursing care. The main options available are Medicare, Medicaid, and veterans benefits. These programs can be complicated, especially when it comes to benefit terms. Below, we give a brief overview of how these programs may be used towards paying for skilled nursing care.
If these options aren’t available to you, check if your loved one has long-term care insurance or contact your Area Agency on Aging to ask about any local financial assistance programs for seniors.
The resources below are examples of some of the help seniors and their families can request to get assistance with home and nursing care in and around Evansville.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Long-Term Care Ombudsman | (812) 423-2927 | The Long-term Care Ombudsman office protects seniors residing in nursing homes and other care facilities throughout Indiana. Its work includes ensuring facilities operate to at least the minimum standards and investigating complaints made by residents, their families and third parties. It also holds information about facilities that families can access for free when comparing nursing homes for their loved ones. |
| State Health Insurance Information Program (SHIP) | (866) 400-0779 | Counselors from SHIP help Medicare beneficiaries get the most from their plans and learn more about supplementary coverage that may suit their circumstances. Although the counselors can discuss private health insurance plans, their advice is unbiased. Additional services include helping seniors enroll in Medicare and supporting those who need to make appeals. |
| Meals on Wheels of Evansville | (812) 476-6521 | Meals on Wheels of Evansville serves homebound people in the city who are unable to prepare their own meals. Those who can afford to pay a nominal fee for volunteers to deliver hot meals every day. These meals are prepared at local hospitals under the supervision of registered dieticians. Food is delivered on weekdays but not during holidays or when the weather makes driving hazardous for the volunteers. |
