Sycamore Care Strategies
12802 East Us Hwy 50 · Loogootee, IN · 47553 · 8122952101
56 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company
Why this verdict
- Inspectors found immediate jeopardy — danger of serious harm or death — in the most recent cycle (1 citation).
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
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Red flags
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in the most recent inspection cycle
Immediate jeopardy is the most serious finding an inspector can make: a situation likely to cause serious injury, harm, or death.
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Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 1 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.11 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.47 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.78 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | — | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 6 · $40,095 |
Inspection citations (19 in the current record)
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Immediate jeopardy · J April 16, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected April 17, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E December 5, 2025 · found via complaint
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected December 23, 2025 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · E March 19, 2025
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected May 1, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 19, 2025
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.
Corrected May 1, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 19, 2025
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected May 1, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E March 19, 2025
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected May 1, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E March 19, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected May 1, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 19, 2025
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
Corrected May 1, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E March 19, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected May 1, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E March 19, 2025
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected May 1, 2025 · Environmental
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Immediate jeopardy · J May 2, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected May 2, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 26, 2024
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected March 26, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E February 26, 2024
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected March 26, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 26, 2024
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected March 26, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 26, 2024
Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care.
Corrected March 26, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E January 4, 2024 · found via 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.
Corrected January 22, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D June 17, 2022
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
Corrected July 17, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 17, 2022
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.
Corrected July 17, 2022 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D June 17, 2022
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected July 17, 2022 · Infection Control
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| April 12, 2024 | Fine | $8,154 |
| October 30, 2023 | Fine | $4,587 |
| October 23, 2023 | Fine | $4,545 |
| October 2, 2023 | Fine | $13,635 |
| June 26, 2023 | Fine | $4,587 |
| June 20, 2023 | Fine | $4,587 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 155263 · certified since September 18, 1985. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.