Transcendent Healthcare of Owensville
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Quality Concerns Identified
Medicare inspection and quality data reveal areas that families should carefully evaluate before choosing this facility.
- Low overall rating (1/5 stars)
- Low staffing rating (1/5 stars)
- Above-median deficiencies (10 vs median 6)
Bottom 25% in IN · Below recommended RN staffing · $38,267 in fines
What this means for your family
Given the serious allegations of neglect and clinical failure, we strongly advise families to conduct an in-person tour and verify the facility's current state inspection reports on the official IN.gov website. While some reviewers praise the atmosphere, the reports of severe health complications are critical red flags that require direct investigation before choosing this facility.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
19 reviews on Google“Transcendent Healthcare of Owensville receives polarized feedback, with a significant divide between generic five-star ratings and alarming reports of neglect. Families have reported severe issues including dehydration, malnutrition, and untreated infections, while other reviewers offer brief, high-level praise for the staff and food. Potential residents should be aware of serious allegations regarding clinical care standards and the potential for artificial review inflation.”
Quality Themes
Tap a score for detailsStrengths
- Friendly atmosphere
- Attentive staff
- Quality food service
Concerns
- Neglect leading to severe health issues (dehydration, infections, bedsores) (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
- Rude or unprofessional staff behavior (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
Rating Trends
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Distribution · 22 analyzed
How They Respond to Reviews
Questions for Your Tour
- 1We've heard great things about the food service here, so could you tell us more about the daily meal menus and how much variety there is?
- 2What kind of daily activities or social outings do you organize to keep residents engaged and active?
- 3With the recent focus on improving care standards, what specific steps is the facility taking to enhance medication management and accuracy?
- 4How does the nursing team monitor residents closely to prevent issues like dehydration or skin integrity concerns?
- 5In the event of a medical emergency during the night, what is the protocol for contacting the family and coordinating with doctors?
- 6How do you ensure that the staff maintains a consistently professional and attentive approach with every resident?
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Key Review Excerpts
“My father was dehydrated, malnourished, had bed sores, and was septic to name a few things that was wrong with him before they finally decided to take him to the ER.”
“There is some of the staff that are VERY rude and they do NOT take care of the residents like they should!!! Because, of some of the staff my Father ended up with horrible infections and is the hospital now!”
“Great food, friendly atmosphere! The staff really take their time to accommodate the residents.”
Staffing
Staffing Hours
per resident/day · Medicare 2026Both RN and total nursing hours are below national benchmarks. This can mean less clinical attention per resident, so ask about their staffing plan.
Quality Measures
Quality Measures
Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 16 measures
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Residents with depression symptoms
Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.
Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication
Residents whose walking got worse
Residents on antipsychotic medication
Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse
Residents needing more daily help over time
Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics
US average from Medicare published data
Inspection History
Medicare Inspection History
3-year lookback · Medicare 2026
This facility shows recurring problems across multiple areas that families should carefully consider. Infection control issues persist across surveys and generated family complaints, while medication management had error rates exceeding 5%. Food safety and preparation problems appear repeatedly, along with ongoing issues with care planning and resident assessments. Though the facility corrects deficiencies when cited, the pattern of recurring problems in critical care areas suggests systemic challenges with maintaining consistent quality standards.
Jan 8, 2026Complaint2
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
May 8, 2025Routine12
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Smoke Deficiencies
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Environmental Deficiencies
Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Jun 25, 2024Complaint1
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Apr 2, 2024Routine27
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Administration Deficiencies
Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Develop a communication plan.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Establish emergency prep training and testing.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Implement emergency and standby power systems.
Smoke Deficiencies
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Smoke Deficiencies
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Environmental Deficiencies
Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Environmental Deficiencies
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
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.
Aug 15, 2023Complaint1
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care.
Aug 25, 2022Routine10
Services Deficiencies
Meet other general requirements that are deficient.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have proper fire barriers, ventilation and signs for the transfilling of oxygen.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Environmental Deficiencies
Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Federal Penalties
Fine
Apr 2, 2024
$8,018
Fine
Apr 2, 2024
$8,018
Fine
Jun 26, 2023
$4,587
Fine
Jun 20, 2023
$4,235
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
Transcendent Healthcare of Owensville
nonprofit
Ownership & Management
Owners
Alkire, Kelsey
Individual is an Owner, Partner or Trustee of Any Adp of the Snf
Hape, Keenan
Individual is an Owner, Partner or Trustee of Any Adp of the Snf
Neal, Michael
Individual is an Owner, Partner or Trustee of Any Adp of the Snf
O'niones, Tommy
Individual is an Owner, Partner or Trustee of Any Adp of the Snf
Key personnel
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