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GENTLE CARE STRATEGIES is a for profit - limited liability company facility in VINCENNES, IN with 60 certified beds and a 4-star overall CMS rating. The facility has 7 deficiency records on file.

1202 S 16TH ST, VINCENNES, IN 47591

Phone: 8128828292

Overall Rating

4/5

Health Inspection

4/5

Staffing

1/5

Quality Measures

5/5

Long-Stay Quality

5/5

Facility Information

Provider Number
155519
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Beds
60
Residents
58
In Hospital
No
County
Knox
Last Inspection
Apr 24, 2025

Staffing Data

RN Hours
0.55 (nat'l avg: 0.68)
LPN Hours
0.60
CNA Hours
2.05
Total Nursing Hours
3.20 (nat'l avg: 3.89)
PT Hours
0.04

What the CMS Record Reveals About GENTLE CARE STRATEGIES

GENTLE CARE STRATEGIES operates 60 certified beds in VINCENNES, IN with approximately 58 residents currently in care, and carries a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars. The overall score is a composite of three weighted sub-ratings published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: health inspection results (4★), staffing levels (1★), and quality measures (5★). Because CMS caps the overall score at the health-inspection tier and then adjusts up or down based on staffing and quality, the sub-scores often tell a sharper story than the headline star count alone — a 3-star facility with weak inspection history reads differently from one held back by thin staffing.

The inspection file contains 7 deficiency records from recent surveys, all falling in the no-harm or minimal-harm bands of the CMS scope-and-severity grid. No fines or payment denials have been assessed against this provider, suggesting issues — if any — did not rise to the enforcement threshold. Staffing is reported at 3.20 total nursing hours per resident day (national average 3.89), with RN coverage at 0.55 per resident day — the single staffing metric most strongly tied to resident outcomes in peer-reviewed literature.

Classified as "For profit - Limited Liability company" ownership and operating as a "Medicare and Medicaid" provider, GENTLE CARE STRATEGIES falls into a category where comparative context matters. National research consistently shows that ownership structure, staffing hours, and turnover are the three operational levers that correlate most strongly with resident outcomes — ratings and fines are lagging indicators of those upstream choices. For families evaluating this facility, the CMS record should be read alongside a site visit, direct conversation with current residents and their families, and review of the state health department's most recent inspection report — the star rating is a starting point, not a verdict. All data on this page is sourced from CMS Provider Data and the Nursing Home Compare program; always verify details directly with the facility or your state survey agency before making placement decisions.

Deficiency History (7 most recent)

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Apr 24, 2025 Tag: 0761

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.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 30, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Apr 24, 2025 Tag: 0657

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 30, 2025

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Apr 24, 2025 Tag: 0656

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 30, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Sep 30, 2024 Tag: 0689

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 4, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Mar 15, 2024 Tag: 0623

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 28, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Jun 10, 2022 Tag: 0880

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 12, 2022

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Jun 10, 2022 Tag: 0656

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 12, 2022

Quality Measures

Measure Type Score Used in Rating
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay 14.3% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight Long Stay 4.4% No
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay 0.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay 1.8% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms Long Stay 33.7% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained Long Stay 0.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay 1.1% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Long Stay 100.0% No
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Short Stay 99.1% No
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay 2.5% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay 12.6% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication Long Stay 30.4% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Long Stay 100.0% No
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Short Stay 100.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay 0.5% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence Long Stay 26.1% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay 11.1% Yes

Penalty History

No penalties on record.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the overall CMS rating for GENTLE CARE STRATEGIES?
GENTLE CARE STRATEGIES has an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars. This rating combines health inspection results (4★), staffing levels (1★), and quality measures (5★).
What are the staffing levels at GENTLE CARE STRATEGIES?
GENTLE CARE STRATEGIES reports 3.20 total nursing hours per resident day (national average: 3.89). RN hours are 0.55 per resident day (national average: 0.68).
How many beds does GENTLE CARE STRATEGIES have?
GENTLE CARE STRATEGIES has 60 certified beds with approximately 58 residents. The facility is located at 1202 S 16TH ST, VINCENNES, IN 47591.
Does GENTLE CARE STRATEGIES have any deficiencies on record?
Yes, GENTLE CARE STRATEGIES has 7 deficiencies on record from recent inspections. Most deficiencies are classified as no harm or minimal harm.
Has GENTLE CARE STRATEGIES received any fines or penalties?
No, GENTLE CARE STRATEGIES has no fines or penalties on record.
Who owns GENTLE CARE STRATEGIES?
GENTLE CARE STRATEGIES is classified as "For profit - Limited Liability company" ownership. The facility type is "Medicare and Medicaid".
When was GENTLE CARE STRATEGIES last inspected?
The most recent health inspection for GENTLE CARE STRATEGIES was on Apr 24, 2025. The facility received a health inspection rating of 4 out of 5 stars.
What quality measures are tracked for GENTLE CARE STRATEGIES?
GENTLE CARE STRATEGIES is evaluated on 17 quality measures, of which 8 are used in the CMS star rating calculation. These include measures for both long-stay and short-stay residents covering areas like infections, falls, pressure ulcers, and medication use.

Data Sources

Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare. Ratings, staffing, deficiency, quality measure, and penalty data are from CMS Provider Data. For informational purposes only. Always verify information directly with the facility or your state health department.

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