Sycamore Care Strategies
12802 East Us Hwy 50, Loogootee, IN 47553
Sycamore Care Strategies is a nursing home in Loogootee, Indiana. This page lists the citations, fines and star ratings that CMS publishes for it. Each one has a date and a link to CMS.
CMS star ratings
- 1 of 5CMS overall star rating
- 1 of 5CMS health inspection star rating
- 3 of 5CMS staffing star rating
- 2 of 5CMS quality measures star rating
Facts from CMS
- Phone
- (812) 295-2101
- Last standard health inspection
- March 19, 2025 (1 year ago)
- Certified beds
- 56
- Residents per day, on average
- 32.5
- Ownership type
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Legal business name
- Pulaski Memorial Hospital
- Chain
- Not listed by CMS
- Takes part in
- Medicare and Medicaid
Fewer health citations than the Indiana average (19 vs 23).
Inspections, fines and changes
This list shows every citation and fine in CMS's current data, which covers about the last three years. It also shows changes CMS made to this home's ratings and records.
CMS update of October 28, 2026
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.
CMS update of July 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Staffing
Total nurse staffing reported to CMS went from 3.1 to 2.8 hours per resident per day.
CMS update of June 24, 2026
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.
1 citation
Health inspection on April 16, 2026
CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
Severity J is the highest of CMS's four levels. CMS uses it when residents' health or safety is at serious risk right away.
25 of 507 Indiana homes (5%) got a citation at the immediate jeopardy level in 2026.
Citation F0689. Severity J: immediate jeopardy, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 17, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0689 2 times since 2024.
Fine
April 16, 2026 (6 months ago)
CMS fine of $14,385 on April 16, 2026.
CMS update of February 25, 2026
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.
1 citation
Health inspection on December 5, 2025
CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
Citation F0921. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 23, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for F0921 2 times since 2025.
CMS update of November 20, 2025
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.
CMS update of July 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.
Ownership
CMS no longer lists a chain for this home.
Staffing
Total nurse staffing reported to CMS went from 3.5 to 3.1 hours per resident per day.
CMS update of June 25, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.
CMS update of May 28, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.
Fine
CMS changed the fine from April 12, 2024 from $8,021 to $8,154.
CMS update of April 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.
CMS update of March 26, 2025
Fine
CMS changed the fine from April 12, 2024 from $12,340 to $8,021.
8 citations
Health inspection on March 19, 2025
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation F0550. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 1, 2025.
Citation F0641. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 1, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for F0641 2 times since 2024.
Citation F0656. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 1, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for F0656 2 times since 2024.
Citation F0880. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 1, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for F0880 2 times since 2022.
Citation F0921. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 1, 2025.
Citation F0578. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 1, 2025.
Citation F0582. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 1, 2025.
Citation F0744. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 1, 2025.
3 citations
Fire safety inspection on March 19, 2025
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation K0353. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 15, 2025.
Citation K0921. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 15, 2025.
Citation K0271. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Have exits that are accessible at all times.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 15, 2025.
CMS update of February 26, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 1 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
CMS update of August 29, 2024
Fine
CMS changed the fine from June 17, 2022 from $10,288 to $10,498.
CMS update of June 26, 2024
Fine
CMS changed the fine from June 17, 2022 from $9,750 to $10,288.
CMS update of May 29, 2024
Fine
CMS changed the fine from October 30, 2023 from $4,545 to $4,587.
1 citation
Health inspection on May 2, 2024
CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
Severity J is the highest of CMS's four levels. CMS uses it when residents' health or safety is at serious risk right away.
23 of 507 Indiana homes (5%) got a citation at the immediate jeopardy level in 2024.
Citation F0689. Severity J: immediate jeopardy, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 2, 2024.
CMS update of April 25, 2024
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Fine
April 12, 2024 (2 years ago)
CMS fine of $8,154 on April 12, 2024.
4 citations
Health inspection on February 26, 2024
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation F0656. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 26, 2024.
Citation F0641. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 26, 2024.
Citation F0657. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 26, 2024.
Citation F0659. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 26, 2024.
6 citations
Fire safety inspection on February 26, 2024
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation E0025. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Create arrangements with other facilities to receive patients.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 25, 2024.
Citation E0039. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 25, 2024.
Citation E0041. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Implement emergency and standby power systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 25, 2024.
Citation K0324. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 25, 2024.
Citation K0712. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 25, 2024.
Citation K0918. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 25, 2024.
CMS update of January 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 5 of 5.
Staffing
Total nurse staffing reported to CMS went from 3.6 to 0.6 hours per resident per day.
Fine
CMS changed the fine from June 17, 2022 from $15,000 to $9,750.
Fine
CMS changed the fine from April 17, 2023 from $9,440 to $9,527.
Fine
CMS changed the fine from May 8, 2023 from $3,846 to $3,882.
Fine
CMS changed the fine from May 15, 2023 from $4,196 to $4,235.
Fine
CMS changed the fine from May 23, 2023 from $4,545 to $4,587.
Fine
CMS changed the fine from May 30, 2023 from $4,545 to $4,587.
Fine
CMS changed the fine from June 5, 2023 from $4,545 to $4,587.
Fine
CMS changed the fine from June 12, 2023 from $4,545 to $4,587.
Fine
CMS changed the fine from June 20, 2023 from $4,545 to $4,587.
Fine
CMS changed the fine from June 26, 2023 from $4,545 to $4,587.
1 citation
Health inspection on January 4, 2024
CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
Citation F0727. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 22, 2024.
Fine
October 30, 2023 (3 years ago)
CMS fine of $4,587 on October 30, 2023.
Fine
October 23, 2023 (3 years ago)
CMS fine of $4,545 on October 23, 2023.
3 citations
Health inspection on June 17, 2022
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation F0685. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 17, 2022.
Citation F0758. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 17, 2022.
Citation F0880. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 17, 2022.
Owners and managers
CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.
- PULASKI MEMORIAL HOSPITAL5% or greater direct ownership interest · 100% · since 01/01/2022
Questions
When was Sycamore Care Strategies last inspected?
CMS lists March 19, 2025 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.
How many citations (violations) does Sycamore Care Strategies have?
CMS lists 19 health citations since June 17, 2022. CMS also calls these deficiencies.
Has Sycamore Care Strategies been fined?
CMS lists 4 fines in the past three years, $31,671 in total.
What is the CMS star rating of Sycamore Care Strategies?
Its CMS overall star rating is 1 of 5.
Is Sycamore Care Strategies a Special Focus Facility?
No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.