Cycle 1
Health 2025-03-19 · Fire 2025-03-19
9 health deficiencies
Top issue: Resident Rights (3 deficiencies)
3 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Egress (1 deficiency)
Loogootee, IN
Sycamore Care Strategies
1-star overall rating with 2-star inspections with $76,087 in total fines with 9 recent health deficiencies with 3 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
12802 East Us Hwy 50, Loogootee, IN
(812) 295-2101
Overall
1 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
2 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
1 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
1 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Facility snapshot
Beds
56
Certified beds
Average residents
33
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
No chain reported
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1985-09-18
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Changed ownership
No
Within the last 12 months
Family council
Yes
Resident and family council reported
Sprinklers
Yes
Automatic sprinklers in all required areas
Staffing
Hours and turnover
RN hours / resident day
0.33
Registered nurse staffing · state 0.66 · national 0.68
LPN hours / resident day
1.22
Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 0.77 · national 0.87
Aide hours / resident day
1.61
Nurse aide staffing · state 2.27 · national 2.35
Total nurse hours
3.17
All reported nurse hours · state 3.71 · national 3.89
Licensed hours
1.55
RN + LPN hours · state 1.44 · national 1.54
Weekend hours
3.04
Weekend nurse staffing · state 3.24 · national 3.43
Weekend RN hours
0.36
Weekend registered nurse coverage · state 0.45 · national 0.47
Physical therapist
0.05
Reported PT staffing · state 0.06 · national 0.07
Adjusted RN hours
0.32
CMS adjusted RN staffing hours
Adjusted total hours
3.07
CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours
Case-mix index
1.41
Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity
RN turnover
0%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
0%
Annual nurse turnover
SNF VBP
Value-based purchasing
Program rank
5,762
Lower is better among SNFs in the FY 2026 VBP program.
Performance score
35.12
Composite VBP score used to determine payment impact.
Payment multiplier
0.9889
Above 1.000 increases Medicare payment; below 1.000 reduces it.
Program components
How the VBP score is built
Readmission
Not reported
This facility did not meet this measure's case minimum policy requirement and therefore no measure data is publicly reported.
Healthcare-associated infections
Not reported
This facility did not meet this measure's case minimum policy requirement and therefore no measure data is publicly reported.
Total nurse turnover
5.97
Performance 39.29% · Measure score 5.97 · Achievement 5.97 · This facility did not have sufficient data to calculate a baseline period measure result.
Adjusted total nurse staffing
1.06
Performance 3.38 hours · Measure score 1.06 · Achievement 1.06 · This facility did not have sufficient data to calculate a baseline period measure result.
SNF QRP
Medicare quality reporting measures
| Measure | Facility | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potentially preventable 30-day readmission | 11.25% |
10.72%
0.5 pts worse
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 37 · Observed rate 13.51% · Lower 95% interval 6.81% |
| Discharge to community | 53.43% |
50.57%
2.9 pts better
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 32 · Observed rate 46.88% · Lower 95% interval 41.19% |
| Medicare spending per beneficiary | 1.03 |
1.02
About the same
|
|
| Drug regimen review with follow-up | Not Available |
95.27%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 9 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Falls with major injury | Not Available |
0.77%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 9 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Discharge self-care score | Not Available |
53.69%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 9 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Discharge mobility score | Not Available |
50.94%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 9 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened | Not Available |
2.29%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 9 · Adjusted rate Not Available · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization | Not Available |
7.12%
|
Not Available · Eligible stays 15 · Observed rate Not Available · Lower 95% interval Not Available · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage | 0% |
8.2%
8.2 pts worse
|
Numerator 0 · Denominator 41 |
| Staff flu vaccination coverage | Not Available |
42%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator Not Available · No data were submitted for this measure. |
| Discharge function score | Not Available |
56.45%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 9 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Transfer of health information to provider | Not Available |
95.95%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 1 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Transfer of health information to patient | Not Available |
96.28%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 5 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date | Not Available |
25.2%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 5 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
Quality measures
Resident outcomes and process scores
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 2.3 |
1.6
0.7 pts worse
|
1.9
0.4 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 2.3 · Observed 1.9 · Expected 1.6 · Used in QM five-star |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 2.2 |
1.5
0.7 pts worse
|
1.8
0.4 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 2.2 · Observed 2.1 · Expected 1.5 · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 91.2% |
93.6%
2.4 pts worse
|
93.4%
2.2 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 100.0% · Q2 100.0% · Q3 79.3% · Q4 86.2% · 4Q avg 91.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 100.0% |
95.4%
4.6 pts better
|
95.5%
4.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 100.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 8.0% |
3.8%
4.2 pts worse
|
3.3%
4.7 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 3.6% · Q2 7.4% · Q3 10.3% · Q4 10.3% · 4Q avg 8.0% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 8.6% |
24.6%
16 pts better
|
11.4%
2.8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 8.3% · Q2 16.0% · Q3 3.6% · Q4 7.1% · 4Q avg 8.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 9.3% |
5.6%
3.7 pts worse
|
5.4%
3.9 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 7.1% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 23.1% · Q4 7.1% · 4Q avg 9.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 34.5% |
23.5%
11 pts worse
|
19.6%
14.9 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 42.9% · Q2 40.7% · Q3 33.3% · Q4 21.4% · 4Q avg 34.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 47.6% |
14.8%
32.8 pts worse
|
16.7%
30.9 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 57.1% · Q4 43.5% · 4Q avg 47.6% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 0.0% |
0.0%
About the same
|
0.1%
0.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 41.5% |
13.3%
28.2 pts worse
|
16.3%
25.2 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · 4Q avg 41.5% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 35.8% |
11.7%
24.1 pts worse
|
14.9%
20.9 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 18.5% · Q2 42.3% · Q3 61.5% · Q4 22.2% · 4Q avg 35.8% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 0.0% |
0.4%
0.4 pts better
|
1.0%
1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 0.0% |
1.2%
1.2 pts better
|
1.7%
1.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 28.8% |
24.2%
4.6 pts worse
|
19.8%
9 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 22.8% · Q2 25.1% · Q3 49.2% · Q4 19.1% · 4Q avg 28.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 11.3% |
4.1%
7.2 pts worse
|
5.1%
6.2 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 8.4% · Q2 11.4% · Q3 15.4% · Q4 9.9% · 4Q avg 11.3% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 73.6% |
81.6%
8 pts worse
|
81.7%
8.1 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q2 90.5% · Q3 59.3% · Q4 63.0% · 4Q avg 73.6% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 0.0% |
1.3%
1.3 pts better
|
1.6%
1.6 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · 4Q avg 0.0% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 81.8% |
79.0%
2.8 pts better
|
79.7%
2.1 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 81.8% |
Survey summary
Recent inspection cycles
Cycle 2
Health 2024-02-26 · Fire 2024-02-26
5 health deficiencies
Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (4 deficiencies)
6 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Emergency Preparedness (3 deficiencies)
Cycle 3
Health 2022-06-17 · Fire 2022-06-17
4 health deficiencies
Top issue: Infection Control (1 deficiency)
0 fire-safety deficiencies
No concentrated fire-safety issue counts in this cycle.
Fire safety
Fire-safety citations
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-03-19
K353 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2025-05-15
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-03-19
K921 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Corrected 2025-05-15
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-03-19
K271 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have exits that are accessible at all times.
Corrected 2025-05-15
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-02-26
E25 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Create arrangements with other facilities to receive patients.
Corrected 2024-04-25
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-02-26
E39 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Corrected 2024-04-25
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-02-26
E41 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Implement emergency and standby power systems.
Corrected 2024-04-25
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-02-26
K324 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2024-04-25
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-02-26
K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2024-04-25
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-02-26
K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2024-04-25
Inspection history
Recent health citations
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-12-05
F921 · Environmental Deficiencies
Health
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected 2025-12-23
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-03-19
F550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2025-05-01
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-03-19
F641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2025-05-01
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-03-19
F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2025-05-01
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-03-19
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2025-05-01
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-03-19
F921 · Environmental Deficiencies
Health
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected 2025-05-01
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-03-19
F578 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
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 2025-05-01
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-03-19
F582 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected 2025-05-01
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-03-19
F744 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
Corrected 2025-05-01
J · Immediate jeopardy
2024-05-02
F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2024-05-02
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-02-26
F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2024-03-26
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-02-26
F641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2024-03-26
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-02-26
F657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2024-03-26
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-02-26
F659 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care.
Corrected 2024-03-26
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-01-04
F727 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Health
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 2024-01-22
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-06-17
F685 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
Corrected 2022-07-17
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-06-17
F758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
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 2022-07-17
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-06-17
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2022-07-17
Penalties and ownership
What sits behind the stars
$8,154
2024-04-12
Fine
Fine · fine $8,154
Fine
$4,587
2023-10-30
Fine
Fine · fine $4,587
Fine
$4,545
2023-10-23
Fine
Fine · fine $4,545
Fine
$13,635
2023-10-02
Fine
Fine · fine $13,635
Fine
$4,587
2023-06-26
Fine
Fine · fine $4,587
Fine
$4,587
2023-06-20
Fine
Fine · fine $4,587
Fine
$4,587
2023-06-12
Fine
Fine · fine $4,587
Fine
$4,587
2023-06-05
Fine
Fine · fine $4,587
Fine
$4,587
2023-05-30
Fine
Fine · fine $4,587
Fine
$4,587
2023-05-23
Fine
Fine · fine $4,587
Fine
$4,235
2023-05-15
Fine
Fine · fine $4,235
Fine
$3,882
2023-05-08
Fine
Fine · fine $3,882
Fine
$9,527
2023-04-17
Fine
Fine · fine $9,527
Fine
Ownership
Pulaski Memorial Hospital
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
Gladish, Brandi
Contracted Managing Employee · Individual
Jarosinski, Stephen
Corporate Officer · Individual
Malott, Gregg
Corporate Officer · Individual
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