nursing home in Loogootee, IN

Sycamore Care Strategies

12802 East US Hwy 50, Loogootee, IN 47553 · (812) 295-2101

★★★★★1
Much below average
CMS overall star rating
  • Health inspections★★★★★1
  • Staffing★★★★★2
  • Quality measures★★★★★1

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data

Sycamore Care Strategies at a glance

Sycamore Care Strategies is a 56-bed for-profit nursing home in Loogootee, Indiana (Martin County).

CMS gives it 1 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, worse than the Indiana average of 3.1.

Residents receive about 2.8 hours of nursing care per day (0.5 of them from registered nurses), worse than the state average of 3.7 hours.

Its most recent standard health inspection (March 19, 2025) found 10 health citations. The Indiana average is 7.2.

Federal regulators fined it 5 times in the past three years, totaling $45,306.

Facility details

Type
Nursing home
Ownership
For Profit - Limited Liability Company
Beds
56
Certified for
Medicare and Medicaid
Medicare-certified since
September 18, 1985
Resident/family council
Resident
County
Martin County
CMS Certification Number
155263

Ratings

MeasureThis facilityIndiana avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better)1 / 53.1 / 53 / 5Worse
Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better)1 / 52.8 / 52.8 / 5Worse
Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better)2 / 52.5 / 52.9 / 5Worse
Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better)1 / 54.1 / 53.6 / 5Worse
Long-stay quality rating (higher is better)1 / 54.3 / 53.8 / 5Worse

Staffing

This facility2.76 hrsIndiana average3.69 hrsU.S. average3.86 hrs
Total nurse staff hours per resident per day: this facility vs. Indiana and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityIndiana avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better)2.76 hrs3.69 hrs3.86 hrsWorse
Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better)0.54 hrs0.67 hrs0.69 hrsWorse
Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better)1.54 hrs2.24 hrs2.32 hrsWorse
Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better)2.59 hrs3.25 hrs3.42 hrsWorse
Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better)101Worse

Inspections

This facility10Indiana average7U.S. average9
Health citations in the most recent inspection: this facility vs. Indiana and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityIndiana avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better)1079Worse
Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better)223Better
Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better)12749.280.6Worse

Penalties

This facility5Indiana average0U.S. average1
Fines in the past 3 years: this facility vs. Indiana and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityIndiana avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better)501Worse
Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better)$45,306$8,742$30,972Worse
All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better)501Worse

Size

MeasureThis facilityIndiana avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Certified beds5696107
Average residents per day357386
Occupancy61.6%76.2%80.9%

Long-stay residents

This facility8.3%Indiana average3.9%U.S. average3.2%
Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury: this facility vs. Indiana and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityIndiana avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury (lower is better)8.3%3.9%3.2%Worse
Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better)10.4%3.6%4.6%Worse
Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better)44%13.6%15.4%Worse
Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better)0%1.1%1.6%Better
Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better)0%0.4%0.8%Better
Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better)37%11%13.9%Worse
Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better)33.5%11.9%14.1%Worse
Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better)10.1%5.5%5.2%Worse
Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better)7%25.2%12.8%Better
Long-stay residents who were physically restrained (lower is better)0%0%0.1%Better
Long-stay residents given anti-anxiety or sleep medication (lower is better)25.2%23.5%19.5%Worse
Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better)30.8%23.3%19%Worse
Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better)100%95.4%95.5%Average
Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better)90.8%93.6%93.6%Average

Short-stay residents

This facility6.1%Indiana average1.2%U.S. average1.6%
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication: this facility vs. Indiana and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityIndiana avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better)6.1%1.2%1.6%Worse
Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better)81.8%79%79.8%Average
Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better)72.3%81.8%82%Worse

Inspection citations

State inspectors cited this home for 19 health deficiencies and 9 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. 2 citations involved actual harm, including 2 rated "immediate jeopardy".

DateCitationSeverityStatus
April 16, 2026
Complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689
J
Immediate jeopardy, isolated
Corrected April 17, 2026
December 5, 2025
Complaint
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Environmental Deficiencies · Tag F0921
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected December 23, 2025
March 19, 2025
Fire safety
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0921
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected May 15, 2025
March 19, 2025
Fire safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected May 15, 2025
March 19, 2025
Fire safety
Have exits that are accessible at all times.
Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0271
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected May 15, 2025
March 19, 2025
Standard
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0656
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected May 1, 2025
March 19, 2025
Standard
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0641
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected May 1, 2025
March 19, 2025
Standard
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0550
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected May 1, 2025
March 19, 2025
Standard
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Environmental Deficiencies · Tag F0921
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected May 1, 2025
March 19, 2025
Standard
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected May 1, 2025
March 19, 2025
Standard
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0582
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected May 1, 2025
March 19, 2025
Standard
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0744
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected May 1, 2025
March 19, 2025
Standard
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0578
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected May 1, 2025
May 2, 2024
Complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689
J
Immediate jeopardy, isolated
Corrected May 2, 2024
February 26, 2024
Fire safety
Create arrangements with other facilities to receive patients.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0025
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected April 25, 2024
February 26, 2024
Fire safety
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0039
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected April 25, 2024
February 26, 2024
Fire safety
Implement emergency and standby power systems.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0041
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected April 25, 2024
February 26, 2024
Fire safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0324
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected April 25, 2024
February 26, 2024
Fire safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0712
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected April 25, 2024
February 26, 2024
Fire safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0918
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected April 25, 2024
February 26, 2024
Standard
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0656
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected March 26, 2024
February 26, 2024
Standard
Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0659
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected March 26, 2024
February 26, 2024
Standard
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0657
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected March 26, 2024
February 26, 2024
Standard
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0641
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected March 26, 2024
January 4, 2024
Complaint
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.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0727
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected January 22, 2024
June 17, 2022
Standard
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected July 17, 2022
June 17, 2022
Standard
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0758
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected July 17, 2022
June 17, 2022
Standard
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0685
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected July 17, 2022

Severity letters follow the CMS scope-and-severity grid: A–C no actual harm with potential for minimal harm; D–F potential for more than minimal harm; G–I actual harm; J–L immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety. How to read inspection citations.

Fines and payment denials

CMS reports 5 federal penalties in the past three years, including $45,306 in fines.

DatePenaltyAmount / length
April 16, 2026Fine$14,385
April 12, 2024Fine$8,154
October 30, 2023Fine$4,587
October 23, 2023Fine$4,545
October 2, 2023Fine$13,635

Owners and managers

Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.

NameRoleShareSince
PULASKI MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Organization
5% or greater direct ownership interest100%01/01/2022
GLADISH, BRANDI
Individual
contracted managing employeeNOT APPLICABLE01/01/2022
JAROSINSKI, STEPHEN
Individual
corporate officerNOT APPLICABLE01/01/2022
MALOTT, GREGG
Individual
corporate officerNOT APPLICABLE01/01/2022

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Frequently asked questions

What is Sycamore Care Strategies's rating?

Sycamore Care Strategies has 1 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall star rating. The average for Indiana nursing homes is 3.1 stars.

How many inspection citations did Sycamore Care Strategies receive?

Its most recent standard health inspection found 10 citations, compared with a Indiana average of 7.2. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.

Does Sycamore Care Strategies accept Medicare and Medicaid?

CMS lists it as certified for: Medicare and Medicaid. Call the facility to confirm bed availability and whether it accepts your specific plan.

Who owns Sycamore Care Strategies?

It is for profit - limited liability company. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.

Where is Sycamore Care Strategies and how do I contact it?

Sycamore Care Strategies is at 12802 East US Hwy 50, Loogootee, IN 47553. Phone: (812) 295-2101.

About this data

Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.