Gentle Care Strategies
1202 S 16th St, Vincennes, IN 47591
Gentle Care Strategies is a nursing home in Vincennes, 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
- 4 of 5CMS overall star rating
- 4 of 5CMS health inspection star rating
- 3 of 5CMS staffing star rating
- 4 of 5CMS quality measures star rating
Facts from CMS
- Phone
- (812) 882-8292
- Last standard health inspection
- April 24, 2025 (1 year ago)
- Certified beds
- 60
- Residents per day, on average
- 57.2
- 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 (7 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.
CMS update of July 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of April 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.
CMS update of November 20, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
CMS update of September 24, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.
CMS update of July 30, 2025
Ownership
CMS no longer lists a chain for this home.
CMS update of June 25, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of April 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.
3 citations
Health inspection on April 24, 2025
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 April 30, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for F0656 2 times since 2022.
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 April 30, 2025.
Citation F0761. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 30, 2025.
6 citations
Fire safety inspection on April 24, 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 23, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for K0353 3 times since 2022.
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 May 27, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for K0712 2 times since 2024.
Citation K0100. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Meet other general requirements.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 27, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for K0100 2 times since 2024.
Citation K0291. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 27, 2025.
Citation K0920. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 30, 2025.
Citation K0345. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 30, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for K0345 2 times since 2024.
CMS update of February 26, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
CMS update of October 30, 2024
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
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 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
1 citation
Health inspection on September 30, 2024
CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
Citation F0689. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, 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 October 4, 2024.
CMS update of July 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
1 citation
Health inspection on March 15, 2024
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation F0623. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 28, 2024.
12 citations
Fire safety inspection on March 15, 2024
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation K0100. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Meet other general requirements.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 17, 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 May 17, 2024.
Citation K0345. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 17, 2024.
Citation K0346. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 17, 2024.
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 17, 2024.
Citation K0354. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 17, 2024.
Citation K0355. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 17, 2024.
CMS has cited this home for K0355 2 times since 2022.
Citation K0711. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 17, 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 May 17, 2024.
Citation K0293. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 17, 2024.
Citation K0325. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 17, 2024.
Citation K0522. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Have an externally vented heating system.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 17, 2024.
CMS update of January 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
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 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Staffing
Total nurse staffing reported to CMS went from 3.4 to 0.7 hours per resident per day.
2 citations
Health inspection on June 10, 2022
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation F0656. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
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 July 12, 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 12, 2022.
9 citations
Fire safety inspection on June 10, 2022
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation E0037. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Establish staff and initial training requirements.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 5, 2022.
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 August 5, 2022.
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 August 5, 2022.
Citation K0355. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 5, 2022.
Citation K0741. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 5, 2022.
Citation E0004. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
CMS lists it as corrected on August 5, 2022.
Citation E0013. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 5, 2022.
Citation E0029. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop a communication plan.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 5, 2022.
Citation E0036. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Establish emergency prep training and testing.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 5, 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 05/01/2022
Questions
When was Gentle Care Strategies last inspected?
CMS lists April 24, 2025 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.
How many citations (violations) does Gentle Care Strategies have?
CMS lists 7 health citations since June 10, 2022. CMS also calls these deficiencies.
Has Gentle Care Strategies been fined?
CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.
What is the CMS star rating of Gentle Care Strategies?
Its CMS overall star rating is 4 of 5.
Is Gentle Care Strategies a Special Focus Facility?
No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.