MCCORMICK'S CREEK REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE
Within standard 12-15 month inspection cycle. Federal law requires annual inspections.
McCormick's Creek Rehabilitation and Healthcare has received a Trust Grade of A, indicating it is excellent and highly recommended for families considering care options. It ranks #69 out of 505 facilities in Indiana, placing it comfortably in the top half, and is the best option in Owen County. The facility is currently improving, with reported issues decreasing from 5 in 2024 to just 1 in 2025. Staffing is a concern, as it has a low rating of 2 out of 5 stars, but a turnover rate of only 30% is better than the state average, suggesting that many staff members remain long-term. There were no fines reported, which is encouraging, though it has less RN coverage than 77% of Indiana facilities, meaning residents may not receive the high level of nursing oversight some may expect. Recent inspections revealed incidents such as failing to provide adequate RN coverage on specific days and not maintaining proper hygiene for residents with urinary catheters, highlighting both strengths and areas for improvement.
- Trust Score
- A
- In Indiana
- #69/505
- Safety Record
- Low Risk
- Inspections
- Getting Better
- Staff Stability ✓ Good
- 30% annual turnover. Excellent stability, 18 points below Indiana's 48% average. Staff who stay learn residents' needs.
- Penalties ✓ Good
- No fines on record. Clean compliance history, better than most Indiana facilities.
- Skilled Nurses ⚠ Watch
- Each resident gets only 21 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) attention daily — below average for Indiana. Fewer RN minutes means fewer trained eyes watching for problems.
- Violations ⚠ Watch
- 12 deficiencies on record. Higher than average. Multiple issues found across inspections.
The Good
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5-Star Quality Measures · Strong clinical quality outcomes
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Low Staff Turnover (30%) · Staff stability means consistent care
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Full Sprinkler Coverage · Fire safety systems throughout facility
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No fines on record
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Staff turnover is low (30%)
18 points below Indiana average of 48%
Facility shows strength in quality measures, staff retention, fire safety.
The Bad
Part of a multi-facility chain
Ask about local staffing decisions and management
The Ugly 12 deficiencies on record
Jan 2025
1 deficiency
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Incontinence Care
(Tag F0690)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to keep the urinary catheter (flexible tubing which drai...
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Mar 2024
1 deficiency
CONCERN
(D)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0800
(Tag F0800)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure residents received the physician ordered thera...
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Feb 2024
4 deficiencies
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0761
(Tag F0761)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to label the eye drop bottle with an open date for 2 of the 3 medications carts observed. (Long Short Medication Cart, South Fro...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Infection Control
(Tag F0880)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure a urinary drainage bag attached to a Foley catheter F/C (flexible tube which passed through the urethra and into the b...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Safe Environment
(Tag F0921)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure a room containing soiled linens and biohazard materials was secured when unattended by staff during 1 of 1 continuous ...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0727
(Tag F0727)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to use the services of a registered nurse for at least 8 consecutive hours a day, 7 days a week, based on payroll and other verifiable and aud...
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Jan 2023
6 deficiencies
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Transfer Notice
(Tag F0623)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure the Notice of Transfer or Discharge were provided to the res...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0625
(Tag F0625)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure that a bed hold policy was provided to residents that transf...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Comprehensive Care Plan
(Tag F0656)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure the resident had a care plan developed for insulin and antipsychotic medication use for 1 of 5 residents reviewed for ...
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CONCERN
(D)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0676
(Tag F0676)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure staff provided necessary care and services consistent to the resident's needs and choices for 1 of 1 resident reviewed for ADLs (act...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Safe Environment
(Tag F0921)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure wheelchair arm pads were in good repair, call light and overbed light cords were repaired, and a resident wall was cle...
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MINOR
(C)
Minor Issue - procedural, no safety impact
Staffing Information
(Tag F0732)
Minor procedural issue · This affected most or all residents
Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure the daily posted nurse staffing sheet had the name of the facility and the actual hours worked by staff for 9 of 9 day...
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Understanding Severity Codes (click to expand)
Questions to Ask on Your Visit
- "Can I speak with families of current residents?"
- "What's your RN coverage like on weekends and overnight?"
Our Honest Assessment
- • Grade A (93/100). Above average facility, better than most options in Indiana.
- • No major safety red flags. No abuse findings, life-threatening violations, or SFF status.
- • No fines on record. Clean compliance history, better than most Indiana facilities.
- • 30% annual turnover. Excellent stability, 18 points below Indiana's 48% average. Staff who stay learn residents' needs.
- • 12 deficiencies on record. Higher than average. Multiple issues found across inspections.
About This Facility
What is Mccormick'S Creek Rehabilitation And Healthcare's CMS Rating?
CMS assigns MCCORMICK'S CREEK REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, which is considered much above average nationally. Within Indiana, this rating places the facility higher than 99% of the state's 100 nursing homes. This rating reflects solid performance across the metrics CMS uses to evaluate nursing home quality.
How is Mccormick'S Creek Rehabilitation And Healthcare Staffed?
CMS rates MCCORMICK'S CREEK REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE's staffing level at 2 out of 5 stars, which is below average compared to other nursing homes. Staff turnover is 30%, compared to the Indiana average of 46%. This relatively stable workforce can support continuity of care.
What Have Inspectors Found at Mccormick'S Creek Rehabilitation And Healthcare?
State health inspectors documented 12 deficiencies at MCCORMICK'S CREEK REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE during 2023 to 2025. These included: 11 with potential for harm and 1 minor or isolated issues.
Who Owns and Operates Mccormick'S Creek Rehabilitation And Healthcare?
MCCORMICK'S CREEK REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE is owned by a non-profit organization. Non-profit facilities reinvest revenue into operations rather than distributing to shareholders. The facility is operated by CASTLE HEALTHCARE, a chain that manages multiple nursing homes. With 87 certified beds and approximately 74 residents (about 85% occupancy), it is a smaller facility located in SPENCER, Indiana.
How Does Mccormick'S Creek Rehabilitation And Healthcare Compare to Other Indiana Nursing Homes?
Compared to the 100 nursing homes in Indiana, MCCORMICK'S CREEK REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE's overall rating (5 stars) is above the state average of 3.1, staff turnover (30%) is significantly lower than the state average of 46%, and health inspection rating (4 stars) is above the national benchmark.
What Should Families Ask When Visiting Mccormick'S Creek Rehabilitation And Healthcare?
Based on this facility's data, families visiting should ask: "Can you walk me through typical staffing levels on day, evening, and night shifts?" "Can I visit during a mealtime to observe dining assistance and food quality?" "How do you handle medical emergencies, and what is your hospital transfer rate?" "Can I speak with family members of current residents about their experience?" These questions are particularly relevant given the below-average staffing rating.
Is Mccormick'S Creek Rehabilitation And Healthcare Safe?
Based on CMS inspection data, MCCORMICK'S CREEK REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE has a clean safety record: no substantiated abuse findings (meaning no confirmed cases of resident harm), no Immediate Jeopardy citations (the most serious violation level indicating risk of serious injury or death), and is not on the Special Focus Facility watch list (a federal program monitoring the lowest-performing 1% of nursing homes). The facility has a 5-star overall rating and ranks #1 of 100 nursing homes in Indiana. While no facility is perfect, families should still ask about staff-to-resident ratios and recent inspection results during their visit.
Do Nurses at Mccormick'S Creek Rehabilitation And Healthcare Stick Around?
Staff at MCCORMICK'S CREEK REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE tend to stick around. With a turnover rate of 30%, the facility is 16 percentage points below the Indiana average of 46%. Low turnover is a positive sign. It means caregivers have time to learn each resident's needs, medications, and personal preferences. Consistent staff also notice subtle changes in a resident's condition more quickly. Registered Nurse turnover is also low at 17%, meaning experienced RNs are available to handle complex medical needs.
Was Mccormick'S Creek Rehabilitation And Healthcare Ever Fined?
MCCORMICK'S CREEK REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE has no federal fines on record. CMS issues fines when nursing homes fail to meet care standards or don't correct problems found during inspections. The absence of fines suggests the facility has either maintained compliance or corrected any issues before penalties were assessed. This is a positive indicator, though families should still review recent inspection reports for the full picture.
Is Mccormick'S Creek Rehabilitation And Healthcare on Any Federal Watch List?
MCCORMICK'S CREEK REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE is not on any federal watch list. The most significant is the Special Focus Facility (SFF) program, which identifies the bottom 1% of nursing homes nationally based on persistent, serious quality problems. Not being on this list means the facility has avoided the pattern of deficiencies that triggers enhanced federal oversight. This is a positive indicator, though families should still review the facility's inspection history directly.