Primarily short stays
Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.

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Owen Valley Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center is a 113-bed skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility at 920 W Highway 46 in Spencer, Indiana. Operated as a county-affiliated community and administered by Edward Hughes, the center serves Owen County with orthopedic rehabilitation, cardiac recovery, and specialized stroke programs.
The facility provides licensed medical care under federal Medicare and Medicaid frameworks, primarily focusing on short-stay rehabilitative care with an average residency of 95 days. While the community carries an “Above Average” 4-star overall CMS rating, supported by high-performing quality measures, current 2026 filings show the facility maintains a citations-per-inspection rate of zero based on its most recent compliance reviews. Occupancy is approximately 64%, reflecting a stable residential environment that balances post-acute recovery and long-term care.
Direct bedside care is provided 24/7 by a nursing team, though staffing levels vary compared to state norms. Registered Nurse (RN) presence is approximately 32 minutes per resident per day, while Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) hours remain consistent with state averages at 2 hours and 18 minutes. Clinical outcomes are a primary strength; hospitalizations for long-stay residents are 39% lower than the Indiana average, and emergency department visit rates are significantly below state benchmarks. Short-stay re-hospitalization rates also perform roughly 37% better than average, indicating high clinical stability during the transition from hospital to home.
The facility features private and semi-private rooms equipped with safety-focused bathrooms and 24-hour emergency call systems. All-inclusive monthly services cover chef-prepared meals, daily housekeeping, and personal laundry. Shared community spaces include:A specialized therapy gym for physical, occupational, and speech-language pathology, as well as a communal dining room and social lounges.
Residents also have access to an on-site beauty salon and barber shop, while the social calendar features daily wellness activities and intergenerational programming. For medical appointments and community outings, the facility provides scheduled transportation to ensure continued access to the Spencer area.
Those seeking high-quality clinical outcomes and a community-oriented rehabilitative setting in Owen County may find this environment appropriate. Interested individuals should contact the administrator directly to discuss current physical therapist staffing and schedule a tour to assess the 2026 quality performance firsthand.
Owen Valley Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center is legally operated by Putnam County Hospital, and administrated by Edward Hughes.
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
In Indiana, the Department of Health, Division of Long Term Care is the primary regulatory body that performs onsite inspections and quality of care reviews for all licensed facilities.
Deficiencies
| This Facility | IN Average | vs. IN Avg |
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Total deficiencies
| 48 | 36 | This facility has 33% more total deficiencies than a typical Indiana nursing home (48 vs. IN avg 36).↑ 33% worse |
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Deficiencies per year
| 12 | 9 | This facility has 33% more deficiencies per year than a typical Indiana nursing home (12 vs. IN avg 9).↑ 33% worse |
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Deficiencies per inspection
| 1.5 | 1.9 | This facility has 21% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Indiana nursing home (1.5 vs. IN avg 1.9).↓ 21% better |
Inspections
| This Facility | IN Average | vs. IN Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total visits
| 33 | 19 | This facility has 74% more total visits than a typical Indiana nursing home (33 vs. IN avg 19).↑ 74% worse |
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Inspections with deficiencies
| 8 | 7 | This facility has 14% more inspections with deficiencies than a typical Indiana nursing home (8 vs. IN avg 7).↑ 14% worse |
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Inspection deficiency rate
| 24% | 37% | This facility has 13 percentage points lower inspection deficiency rate than a typical Indiana nursing home (24% vs. IN avg 37%).↓ 13% better |
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Inspections
| 22 | 13 | This facility has 69% more inspections than a typical Indiana nursing home (22 vs. IN avg 13).↑ 69% worse |
Complaints & Investigations
| This Facility | IN Average | vs. IN Avg |
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Total complaints
| 3 | 5 | This facility has 40% fewer total complaints than a typical Indiana nursing home (3 vs. IN avg 5).↓ 40% better |
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Complaints per year
| 0.8 | 1.3 | This facility has 38% fewer complaints per year than a typical Indiana nursing home (0.8 vs. IN avg 1.3).↓ 38% better |
The most recent inspection on May 8, 2025, found no deficiencies related to the complaint investigated. Earlier inspections showed a pattern of deficiencies primarily involving emergency preparedness and fire safety, including issues with generator maintenance, fire alarm inspections, and sprinkler system upkeep. Prior reports also cited some resident care documentation and care planning concerns, as well as a substantiated complaint related to failure to follow fire safety procedures during a kitchen grease fire in early 2023. Most complaint investigations were unsubstantiated or found no deficiencies, with the exception of the fire safety incident and a prior substantiated issue involving timely family notification and radiology services after a resident accident. The facility’s recent inspections indicate improvement in emergency preparedness and life safety compliance following earlier citations.
Read the full inspection reports for this facility, including detailed findings and corrective actions.
Show Inspection ReportsIndiana average 6
Last Health inspection on Dec 2024
Indiana average 25
Indiana average 4.12
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
10 of 12 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 2 of 12 resulted from complaint investigations.
Indiana average: 0.2
Indiana average: 0.6
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
Manages medical care and health needs.
No contractors work on this role.
Assists with medical care and medications.
This role is partially covered by contractors.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
This role is partially covered by contractors.
Total hours from contractors
1,202 contractor hours this quarter
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 28 | 12 | 40 | 10,329 | 92 | 100% | 9 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 13 | 4 | 17 | 4,111 | 92 | 100% | 9.4 |
| Registered Nurse | 6 | 0 | 6 | 2,640 | 92 | 100% | 10 |
| Medication Aide/Technician | 7 | 5 | 12 | 2,353 | 89 | 97% | 9.8 |
| Physical Therapist | 7 | 0 | 7 | 1,387 | 90 | 98% | 7.1 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1,235 | 72 | 78% | 7.6 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1,180 | 92 | 100% | 6.3 |
| Dietitian | 2 | 0 | 2 | 969 | 69 | 75% | 7.8 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 462 | 62 | 67% | 7.5 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 415 | 53 | 58% | 7.8 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 399 | 55 | 60% | 7.3 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 0 | 2 | 2 | 72 | 9 | 10% | 8 |
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database
No penalties in the past 3 years
No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
23% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
60% of new residents, often for short stays.
18% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
State-approved Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program on-site
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Historical financial and operational data for Owen Valley Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.
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Estimated distance in miles from Spencer's city center to Owen Valley Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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Owen Valley Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center is located in SPENCER, Indiana.
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The information below is reported by the Indiana Department of Health, Division of Long Term Care.
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Angela Patterson is the Director of Nursing at Owen Valley Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center.
The legal owner and operator of Owen Valley Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center is Putnam County Hospital.
Owen Valley Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center has a walk score of 73. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
According to IN state health department records, Owen Valley Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center's license number is 25-010892-1.
According to IN state health department records, Owen Valley Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center's license expires on April 30, 2026.
Owen Valley Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center's occupancy is 64%.
Edward Hughes is the administrator of Owen Valley Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center.
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