Sycamore Care Strategies

Nursing Home · Loogootee, IN

CMS overall rating 1/5 For profit - Limited Liability company

CMS certification number155263

Contact & location

12802 East US Hwy 50
Loogootee, IN 47553
Martin County
Phone
(812) 295-2101
ZIP code
47553 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
56
Residents per day
34.5 (62% occupied)
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Legal name
Pulaski Memorial Hospital
Medicare certified since
September 18, 1985
Participates in
Medicare and Medicaid
Council
Resident council

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 1/5
State avg 3.1
Health inspections★★★★★ 1/5
State avg 2.8
Staffing★★★★★ 2/5
State avg 2.5
Quality measures★★★★★ 1/5
State avg 4.1
Long-stay quality★★★★★ 1/5
Short-stay qualityNot rated

Staffing

Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.

Total nurse staffing
2.76 (state 3.68 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
0.54 (state 0.67 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
0.67 (state 0.78 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
1.54 (state 2.23 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
2.59 (state 3.24 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
—
RN turnover
—
Administrators who left
1 in the last year

Inspections

Last standard inspection
March 19, 2025
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
10.0 (state 7.2 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
2
Citations on record (3 years)
19 health · 9 fire safety · includes immediate jeopardy
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2026-04-16 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection
J
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety
Corrected 2026-04-17
2025-12-05 Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
F0921 · Environmental Deficiencies · complaint inspection
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-12-23
2025-03-19 Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-05-01
2025-03-19 Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
F0641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-05-01
2025-03-19 Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-05-01
2025-03-19 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-05-01
2025-03-19 Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
F0921 · Environmental Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-05-01
2025-03-19 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.
F0578 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-05-01
2025-03-19 Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
F0582 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-05-01
2025-03-19 Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
F0744 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-05-01
2024-05-02 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection
J
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety
Corrected 2024-05-02
2024-02-26 Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-03-26
2024-02-26 Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
F0641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-03-26
2024-02-26 Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
F0657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-03-26
2024-02-26 Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care.
F0659 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-03-26
2024-01-04 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.
F0727 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · complaint inspection
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-01-22
2022-06-17 Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
F0685 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2022-07-17
2022-06-17 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.
F0758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2022-07-17
2022-06-17 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2022-07-17

Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results

Fines & penalties

5 penalties in the last three years, including $45,306 in fines.

DateTypeAmount
2026-04-16Fine$14,385
2024-04-12Fine$8,154
2023-10-30Fine$4,587
2023-10-23Fine$4,545
2023-10-02Fine$13,635

Ownership & management

NameRoleSince
Pulaski Memorial Hospital (organization)5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 100%
Gladish, Brandi (individual)Contracted Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE
Jarosinski, Stephen (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Malott, Gregg (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of Sycamore Care Strategies?

Sycamore Care Strategies has a 1-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 3.1-star average in Indiana.

How many beds does Sycamore Care Strategies have?

It has 56 certified beds and cares for about 35 residents per day.

Has Sycamore Care Strategies been fined?

Yes. CMS lists 5 penalties totaling $45,306 in the last three years.

What is the phone number of Sycamore Care Strategies?

(812) 295-2101. The facility is located at 12802 East US Hwy 50, Loogootee, IN 47553.

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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.