OWEN VALLEY REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTER
920 W HIGHWAY 46, Spencer, IN 47460
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How OWEN VALLEY REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTER Compares
OWEN VALLEY REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTER is a 113-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Spencer, Indiana. It holds an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Indiana average of 3.1 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures (5 stars), while staffing (1 star) is its weakest. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (32.6%) is above the Indiana average of 13.6% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 113 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 68% occupied.
Among the 2 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Spencer, the local average is 4.0 stars.
By the numbers vs. Indiana average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 32.6% — worse than the Indiana average of 13.6% (141% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 2.5% — better than the Indiana average of 3.9% (37% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 1.4% — better than the Indiana average of 3.6% (61% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 15.9% — better than the Indiana average of 22.3% (29% lower).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Indiana averages across 507 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask OWEN VALLEY REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTER
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing OWEN VALLEY REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTER with other nursing homes in Spencer.
How is OWEN VALLEY REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTER addressing its staffing levels rating?
CMS currently rates this category 1 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What is OWEN VALLEY REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTER doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 32.6% here versus 13.6% across Indiana. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help OWEN VALLEY REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTER keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 2.5% here versus 3.9% across Indiana. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is OWEN VALLEY REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTER's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 68% occupancy across 113 certified beds. Lower occupancy can mean availability, but families should ask whether renovations, staffing, reputation, or service mix are factors.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at OWEN VALLEY REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTER?
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 OWEN VALLEY REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTER?
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 Owen County, where adults 65 and older make up about 19.5% of the population — a higher share of seniors than Indiana as a whole (15.7% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.
- Residents 65+
- 4,076 (19.5%)
- Median age
- 45.3 years
- Median household income
- $52,204
- Median home value
- $125,200
Demographics for Owen 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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