Primarily short stays
Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.
Most new residents arrive under private pay (60% of admissions), and a typical private pay stay runs around 1 months.
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 administered 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
| 42 | 36 | This facility has 17% more total deficiencies than a typical Indiana nursing home (42 vs. IN avg 36).↑ 17% worse Rank #238 / 318 Total deficiencies — State benchmarked This home is ranked 238th out of 318 homes in Indiana for deficiencies. Shows this facility's deficiencies compared to the Indiana average among 318 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Indiana that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. |
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Deficiencies per inspection
| 1.9 | 1.9 | This facility has deficiencies per inspection in line with the Indiana average (1.9 vs. IN avg 1.9).— At avg Rank #132 / 318 Deficiencies per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 132nd out of 318 homes in Indiana for deficiencies per inspection. Shows this facility's deficiencies per inspection compared to the Indiana average among 318 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Indiana that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. |
Inspections
| This Facility | IN Average | vs. IN Avg |
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Total visits
| 22 | 19 | This facility has had 16% more total visits than the Indiana average (22 vs. IN avg 19). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 16% more |
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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
| 36% | 37% | This facility has 1 percentage point lower inspection deficiency rate than a typical Indiana nursing home (36% vs. IN avg 37%).↓ 1% better |
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Inspections
| 22 | 13 | This facility has had 69% more inspections than the Indiana average (22 vs. IN avg 13). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 69% more |
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 Rank #101 / 290 Total complaints — State benchmarked This home is ranked 101st out of 290 homes in Indiana for total complaints. Shows this facility's total complaints compared to the Indiana average among 290 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Indiana that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. |
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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 |
State average 6
Last Health inspection on Dec 2024
State average 25
State 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.
State average: 0.2
State average: 0.6
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
Manages medical care and health needs.
Assists with medical care and medications.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
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 from 2011–2023, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Key figures below are for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.
Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.
Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.
Most new residents arrive under private pay (60% of admissions), and a typical private pay stay runs around 1 months.
Coverage residents most often arrive under.
Coverage residents most often leave under.
0.0 miles from city center
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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Angela Patterson is the Director of Nursing at Owen Valley Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center.
Owen Valley Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center is legally operated by Putnam County Hospital, and administered by Edward Hughes.
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, 2027.
Owen Valley Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center's occupancy is 64%.
Owen Valley Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center has been operating for approximately 1 year, based on available licensing and registration records.
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