Silver Birch of Evansville

    475 S Governor St, Evansville, IN 47713
    • Assisted Living
    • Skilled Nursing

    Comfortable, caring, clean, active community

    I moved into this new downtown Evansville community and I'm very pleased. The staff are amazing and communicative-caring nurses, an RN and case manager on site-while the building is clean, bright and welcoming. I get three good meals a day, daily housekeeping, laundry and medication/shower assistance, plus plenty of activities (art, games, theater, exercise, outings) and transportation to appointments; residents seem happy and it truly feels like home.

    Current/former resident
    Jul 2026

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Medication management

    Healthcare staffing

    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Air-conditioning
    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Kitchenettes
    • Private bathrooms
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Transportation

    • Community operated transportation
    • Transportation arrangement

    Common areas

    • Beauty salon
    • Computer center
    • Dining room
    • Fitness room
    • Gaming room
    • Garden
    • Outdoor space
    • Small library
    • Wellness center

    Community services

    • Concierge services
    • Fitness programs
    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Planned day trips
    • Resident-run activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    Reviews

    3.91·(32)

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      2.8
    • Staff

      3.3
    • Meals

      2.7
    • Amenities

      4.0
    • Value

      1.3

    Pros

    • Compassionate and welcoming staff–resident interactions
    • On-site RN and case manager availability
    • Assistance with medications and personal care
    • Three meals daily with dietary accommodations
    • Regular housekeeping and laundry services
    • Engaging amenities (theater, game room, exercise room, garden)
    • Structured activities and outings (arts, crafts, games)
    • Transportation to medical appointments
    • Attractive, recently updated common areas and rooms
    • Convenient downtown location near medical services

    Cons

    • Inconsistent clinical staffing and supervision
    • Medication-management and clinical-response gaps
    • Kitchen staffing instability and unreliable meal delivery
    • Communication and family-notification shortcomings
    • Pest-control and localized sanitation concerns
    • Operational understaffing and delayed resident assistance
    • Leadership turnover and management oversight weaknesses
    • Maintenance and infrastructure shortfalls (elevators, laundry)
    • High cost relative to perceived service value
    • Variable activity-program frequency and engagement

    Summary of reviews

    Reviews for this community are mixed, with clear strengths in hospitality and facility amenities alongside recurring operational concerns. Many reviewers describe a warm, welcoming atmosphere and direct-care staff who are attentive, friendly, and supportive. The presence of licensed clinical staff such as an on-site RN and a case manager, plus available assistance with medications and bathing, are cited as important positives. The building and common areas are frequently described as attractive and recently updated, with a range of amenities — theater, game and exercise rooms, garden spaces — and on-site conveniences like laundry and transportation to medical appointments. The community’s downtown location and regular activity offerings (arts, crafts, games, and outings) are additional draws for prospective residents.

    Care and staffing present a mixed picture. While many reports praise compassionate caregivers and day-to-day assistance, other comments highlight challenges with clinical coverage and responsiveness. Reviewers describe instances that indicate inconsistent nursing presence at certain times and problems with medication administration or clinical follow-up. These accounts suggest facility-level gaps in staffing patterns, medication-management protocols, and timely clinical response that families should investigate before moving in.

    Dining and daily services are also mixed. The facility generally provides three meals daily and notes dietary accommodations for residents, and some reviewers find the food satisfactory. Conversely, there are recurring operational complaints about kitchen staffing instability, delayed or reheated meal delivery, and inconsistent in-room service. Housekeeping and laundry services are presented as strengths in many accounts, though some reviewers reported equipment outages or limited laundry access in certain periods.

    Activity programming and community life receive generally positive remarks for the variety of offerings and active common spaces, but a portion of reviews describe limited or inconsistent activity frequency for some residents. This suggests variability in engagement depending on staffing and scheduling rather than a lack of available amenities.

    Facility condition and maintenance feedback is similarly split. The campus and many units are described as clean, modern, and well maintained; however, other comments raise pest-control and sanitation concerns in particular areas, nonworking equipment, and the need for further repairs or remodels in parts of the building. These indicate uneven upkeep across the property rather than a uniformly maintained environment.

    Management and leadership are an important area of divergence in reviewer experience. Several accounts praise responsive, communicative directors and staff; others describe difficulty reaching management, poor follow-up after incidents, frequent leadership turnover, and even allegations of misconduct involving a member of leadership. These concerns point to inconsistent administrative oversight and suggest families should ask detailed questions about leadership stability, staff training, and incident reporting processes.

    Overall, the community offers many features attractive to seniors — supportive staff, a range of amenities, convenient location, and regular programming — but there are notable operational and oversight issues reflected across reviews. Prospective residents and their families should tour the facility, observe staffing levels, and ask specific questions about clinical coverage schedules, medication protocols, kitchen staffing and meal-delivery procedures, pest-control and sanitation records, maintenance plans, and recent leadership changes before making a move decision.

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    Location

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    Silver Birch of Evansville is located at 475 S Governor St, Evansville, IN, 47713.

    About Silver Birch of Evansville

    Silver Birch of Evansville sits at 475 S Governor St in Evansville and is a three-story assisted living community for people aged 55 and older, with 119 studio and one-bedroom apartments, and the buildings are brand new with barrier-free features throughout for easier movement and better independence. The facility offers assisted living and some independent living options, with extra support for daily living activities if needed, and residents find apartments with cozy bedrooms, living areas with loveseats and accent chairs, large windows for lots of natural light, and kitchens or kitchenettes that have oak cabinets, refrigerators, microwaves, and accessible sinks, and the public spaces are well kept, with comfortable seating and inviting common areas, a dining room with big windows and patio views, plus a recreation area with a billiards table and artwork. The community features a wellness-focused setup, including health checks, medication management, and personalized support with 24-hour staff nearby, and there's help with housekeeping, laundry, and most other chores. Meals come three times daily, served in a restaurant-style dining room, plus snacks, and staff also arrange transportation to shops and outings. Amenities are wide-ranging and include a library, activity room, beauty and barber salon, exercise room, general store, recreation room and theater, computer room, multi-purpose room, resident laundry, TV lounge, and mailboxes. The grounds outside have a courtyard with a gazebo, walking paths, seating, and lush landscaping for relaxed time outdoors. Silver Birch of Evansville runs various social, recreational, and wellness programs to help people stay connected and active, and they make sure the environment is accessible, caring, and ADA compliant. The community also offers resources to help residents and families understand care types, long-term care insurance, and family caregiving, all while staying compliant with Equal Housing Opportunity laws, and the whole place is designed so you can live well, stay independent, and feel supported.

    People often ask...

    Silver Birch of Evansville offers assisted living and skilled nursing.

    There are 6 photos of Silver Birch of Evansville on Mirador.

    The full address for this community is 475 S Governor St, Evansville, IN 47713.

    No, Silver Birch of Evansville does not offer respite care. Respite care in assisted living communities provides temporary, short-term relief for primary caregivers by offering professional care for their loved ones. It allows individuals to stay in an assisted living community for a limited time, giving caregivers a break while ensuring residents receive necessary support and assistance with daily activities.

    Safety & Compliance

    In Indiana, the Department of Health licenses residential and long-term care facilities through relicensure surveys and complaint investigations.

    License number26-014238-1
    Facility typeResidential Care Facility
    Capacity125 residents
    LicenseeDIADREE JOLLY
    EffectiveMarch 1st, 2025
    ExpiresFebruary 28th, 2027

    Inspection Reports

    13

    Reports

    19

    Citations

    13

    Complaints

    4

    Years

    14 Jul 2025Complaint
    Found no deficiencies. Investigations concluded compliance with the applicable rule.
    16 Apr 2025Complaint
    Found no deficiencies after investigating a complaint and determined compliance with applicable rules.
    28 Feb 2025Complaint
    Investigated found that there was no follow-up policy for medications ordered from the pharmacy for a resident who self-administers, resulting in delays and gaps in medication delivery.
    • 410 IAC 16.2-5-6(b)Pharmaceutical Services - Noncompliance
    25 Nov 2024Complaint
    Identified multiple deficiencies related to weight monitoring, service plans, medication labeling/storage, and clinical record documentation during a state survey.
    • 410 IAC 16.2-5-2(e)(1-5)Weight monitoring
    • 410 IAC 16.2-5-6(c)(4)Service plans
    • 410 IAC 16.2-5-2(c)(1-4)(d)Pharmaceutical Services - Storage and labeling
    • 410 IAC 16.2-5-6(c)(5)Pharmaceutical Services - Labeling of insulin pens
    • 410 IAC 16.2-5-8.1(a)(1-4)Clinical Records - Documentation
    18 Sept 2024Complaint
    Found that some PRN pain medications were given by QMAs without nurse authorization and proper documentation for two residents.
    • 410 IAC 16.2-5-1.4(b)Personnel - Deficiency
    19 Mar 2024Complaint
    Investigated the complaint and found no deficiencies.
    06 Feb 2024Complaint
    Found no deficiencies after reviewing complaints; determined compliance with applicable requirements.
    03 Aug 2023Complaint
    Found no deficiencies related to the allegations and determined compliance with applicable standards.
    03 Aug 2023Follow-Up
    Found no deficiencies after completing the follow-up visit.
    29 Jun 2023Complaint
    Investigated a medication adverse reaction not promptly reported to a physician, leading to delayed treatment and transfer concerns for a resident.
    • 410 IAC 16.2-5-4(e)(2)Health Services - Offense
    19 May 2023Complaint
    An investigation found multiple deficiencies across fire safety, nourishment, assessments, service plans, medication administration, pharmaceutical services, and kitchen sanitation.
    • 410 IAC 16.2-5-1.3(i)(1-2)Administration and Management - Fire and disaster preparedness
    • 410 IAC 16.2-5-1.6(l)Physical Plant Standards - Nourishment station
    • 410 IAC 16.2-5-2(e)(1-5)Evaluation - Needs assessment
    • 410 IAC 16.2-5-4(e)(6)Health Services - Service plans
    • 410 IAC 16.2-5-4C(6)Health Services - PRN medications
    • 410 IAC 16.2-5-5.1(f)Food and Nutritional Services - Sanitation
    • 410 IAC 16.2-5-6(c)(1-5)Pharmaceutical Services - Availability of prescribed medications
    • 410 IAC 16.2-5-6(c)(2)Pharmaceutical Services - Pharmacist consultant duties
    • 410 IAC 16.2-5-6(c)(5)Pharmaceutical Services - Drug labeling
    02 Mar 2023Complaint
    Found no deficiencies related to the investigated complaints.
    18 Nov 2022Complaint
    Identified failures in medication management and documentation, including unavailable medications and incomplete MARs for multiple residents.
    • 410 IAC 16.2-5-6(c)(1)Pharmaceutical Services - Noncompliance
    • 410 IAC 16.2-5-8.1(a)(1-4)Clinical Records - Noncompliance

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