Gentle Care Strategies
1202 S 16th St · Vincennes, IN · 47591 · 8128828292
60 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company
Why this verdict
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 5 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.72 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.73 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.32 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | — | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (7 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · E April 24, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected April 30, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 24, 2025
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected April 30, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 24, 2025
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 April 30, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D September 30, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected October 4, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 15, 2024
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected March 28, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 10, 2022
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected July 12, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D June 10, 2022
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected July 12, 2022 · Infection Control
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 155519 · certified since April 1, 1994. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.