GENERATIONS CENTER OF SPENCER
87 GENERATIONS DRIVE, Spencer, TN 38585
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Care Quality Indicators
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How GENERATIONS CENTER OF SPENCER Compares
GENERATIONS CENTER OF SPENCER is a 70-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Spencer, Tennessee. It holds an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, roughly in line with the Tennessee average of 3.0 stars. Its lowest sub-rating is staffing at 2 stars. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (48.4%) is above the Tennessee average of 16.8% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 70 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 95% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Tennessee average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 48.4% — worse than the Tennessee average of 16.8% (187% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 2.9% — better than the Tennessee average of 3.4%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 2.9% — better than the Tennessee average of 5.0% (41% lower).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Tennessee averages across 303 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask GENERATIONS CENTER OF SPENCER
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing GENERATIONS CENTER OF SPENCER with other nursing homes in Spencer.
How is GENERATIONS CENTER OF SPENCER addressing its staffing levels rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What is GENERATIONS CENTER OF SPENCER doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 48.4% here versus 16.8% across Tennessee. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help GENERATIONS CENTER OF SPENCER keep high-risk pressure ulcers below the state average?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 2.9% here versus 5.0% across Tennessee. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does GENERATIONS CENTER OF SPENCER maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 95% occupancy across 70 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at GENERATIONS CENTER OF SPENCER?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at GENERATIONS CENTER OF SPENCER?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Spencer
Spencer sits in Van Buren County, where adults 65 and older make up about 23.1% of the population — a higher share of seniors than Tennessee as a whole (16.4% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.
- Residents 65+
- 1,341 (23.1%)
- Median age
- 46.5 years
- Median household income
- $47,576
- Median home value
- $98,100
Demographics for Van Buren County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Spencer.
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