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SYCAMORE CARE STRATEGIES

12802 EAST US HWY 50, LOOGOOTEE, IN 47553
Score: 3 / 100

With a score of 3/100, Sycamore Care Strategies ranks in the bottom tier of Indiana nursing facilities, earning an F grade. CMS data highlights significant concerns that prospective residents and families should thoroughly evaluate.

With 3.17 total nurse hours per resident per day, Sycamore Care Strategies falls below the national average of 3.8 hours. Families may want to ask about staffing levels during any facility visit.

Recent CMS inspections identified 18 deficiencies at Sycamore Care Strategies, including 1 classified as serious — among the most concerning citation levels. The most notable finding involved: make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public..

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 8 / 40 pts
1 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 10 / 25 pts
2 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 4 / 20 pts
1 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 3 / 15 pts
1 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 3.17 3.8 Below Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.33 0.7 Below Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 1.22 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 1.61 2.4 Below Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.04 3.8 Below Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.36 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

18
Total Deficiencies
Dec 4, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 17 Moderate 🔴 1 Serious
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0921 Severity E
    Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
    Dec 4, 2025 · Environmental Deficiencies
  • Tag 0550 Severity E
    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
    Mar 18, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0641 Severity E
    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
    Mar 18, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0656 Severity E
    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
    Mar 18, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0880 Severity E
    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    Mar 18, 2025 · Infection Control Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 11.3% 4.5% Worse
Falls with major injury 8.0% 3.0% Worse
On antipsychotic medication 47.6% 14.5% Worse
Urinary tract infections 0.0% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 35.8% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 9.3% 7.5% Worse
New/worsened incontinence 28.8% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

13 penalties recorded by CMS

Total fines: $76,087

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of F is based on a score of 3 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 1★ → 8 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 2★ → 10 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 1★ → 4 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 1★ → 3 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -15 pts
  • Fine deductions: -7 pts

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Certified Beds
56
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Mar 18, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
9