2 health deficiencies
Top issue: Nursing and Physician Services (1 deficiency)
3 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Egress (1 deficiency)
Spencer, IN
4-star overall rating with 4-star inspections with 2 recent health deficiencies with 3 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
210 State Hwy 43, Spencer, IN
(812) 829-3444
Overall
4 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
4 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
1 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
5 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Beds
87
Certified beds
Average residents
73
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
Castle Healthcare
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1998-07-13
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Staffing
RN hours / resident day
0.36
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
0.74
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
1.87
Nurse aide staffing
Weekend hours
2.52
Weekend nurse staffing
RN turnover
17%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
37%
Annual nurse turnover
Quality measures
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 0.7 |
1.6
0.9 pts better
|
1.9
1.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.5 |
1.5
About the same
|
1.8
0.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 99.6% |
93.6%
6 pts better
|
93.4%
6.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 97.2% |
95.4%
1.8 pts better
|
95.5%
1.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 1.6% |
3.8%
2.2 pts better
|
3.3%
1.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 63.0% |
24.6%
38.4 pts worse
|
11.4%
51.6 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 1.3% |
5.6%
4.3 pts better
|
5.4%
4.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 31.1% |
23.5%
7.6 pts worse
|
19.6%
11.5 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 12.7% |
14.8%
2.1 pts better
|
16.7%
4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 0.0% |
0.0%
About the same
|
0.1%
0.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 6.4% |
13.3%
6.9 pts better
|
16.3%
9.9 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 1.8% |
11.7%
9.9 pts better
|
14.9%
13.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 0.0% |
0.4%
0.4 pts better
|
1.0%
1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 0.0% |
1.2%
1.2 pts better
|
1.7%
1.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 7.5% |
24.2%
16.7 pts better
|
19.8%
12.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 3.3% |
4.1%
0.8 pts better
|
5.1%
1.8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 98.8% |
81.6%
17.2 pts better
|
81.7%
17.1 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 22.0% |
10.5%
11.5 pts worse
|
12.0%
10 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 0.0% |
1.3%
1.3 pts better
|
1.6%
1.6 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 64.4% |
79.0%
14.6 pts worse
|
79.7%
15.3 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 17.6% |
22.4%
4.8 pts better
|
23.9%
6.3 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
Survey summary
Top issue: Nursing and Physician Services (1 deficiency)
3 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Egress (1 deficiency)
Top issue: Nutrition and Dietary (1 deficiency)
9 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (4 deficiencies)
Top issue: Environmental (1 deficiency)
4 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Egress (1 deficiency)
Fire safety
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2026-03-02
Fire Safety
Have proper fire barriers, ventilation and signs for the transfilling of oxygen.
Corrected 2026-03-02
Fire Safety
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Corrected 2026-03-02
Fire Safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2025-03-18
Fire Safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2025-03-18
Fire Safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2025-03-18
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2025-03-18
Fire Safety
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Corrected 2025-03-18
Fire Safety
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Corrected 2025-03-18
Fire Safety
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Corrected 2025-03-18
Fire Safety
Have proper fire barriers, ventilation and signs for the transfilling of oxygen.
Corrected 2025-03-18
Fire Safety
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Corrected 2025-03-18
Fire Safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2024-03-18
Fire Safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2024-03-18
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2024-03-18
Fire Safety
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
Corrected 2024-03-18
Inspection history
Health
Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
Corrected 2026-02-04
Health
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2026-02-04
Health
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected 2025-02-05
Health
Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.
Corrected 2024-03-22
Health
Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
Corrected 2024-02-28
Health
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected 2024-02-28
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-02-28
Health
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected 2024-02-28
Penalties and ownership
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Corporate Officer · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
5% Or Greater Mortgage Interest · Organization
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
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