RIVER TERRACE HEALTH CARE CENTER
400 CAYLOR BLVD, Bluffton, IN 46714
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How RIVER TERRACE HEALTH CARE CENTER Compares
RIVER TERRACE HEALTH CARE CENTER is a 67-bed government-owned nursing facility in Bluffton, Indiana. It holds an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Indiana average of 3.1 stars. Its strongest area is health inspections, rated 5 stars. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (5.9%) is below the Indiana average of 13.6%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 67 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 62% occupied.
Among the 2 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Bluffton, 2 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 5.0 stars.
By the numbers vs. Indiana average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 5.9% — better than the Indiana average of 13.6% (57% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 3.9% — about the same as the Indiana average of 3.9%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 1.8% — better than the Indiana average of 3.6% (49% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 16.8% — better than the Indiana average of 22.3%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Indiana averages across 507 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask RIVER TERRACE HEALTH CARE CENTER
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing RIVER TERRACE HEALTH CARE CENTER with other nursing homes in Bluffton.
What keeps RIVER TERRACE HEALTH CARE CENTER's health inspections rating strong?
This category is rated 5 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What practices help RIVER TERRACE HEALTH CARE CENTER keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 5.9% here versus 13.6% across Indiana. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help RIVER TERRACE HEALTH CARE CENTER keep high-risk pressure ulcers below the state average?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 1.8% here versus 3.6% across Indiana. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is RIVER TERRACE HEALTH CARE CENTER's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 62% occupancy across 67 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 RIVER TERRACE HEALTH CARE 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 RIVER TERRACE HEALTH CARE 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 Bluffton
Bluffton sits in Wells County, where adults 65 and older make up about 18.1% of the population — a higher share of seniors than Indiana as a whole (15.7% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 5,079 (18.1%)
- Median age
- 40.7 years
- Median household income
- $57,565
- Median home value
- $132,500
Demographics for Wells County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Bluffton.
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