SYCAMORE CARE STRATEGIES (Loogootee, IN) has a 1 out of 5 overall rating, with 1-star staffing and quality measures and 2-star health inspection results. It reports 3.11 nurse hours per resident day versus the federal benchmark of 4.1, has no fines in the last 24 months, and is flagged with the lowest overall rating.
Last inspection: December 5, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $0lowest overall rating
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.1078.
Staffing detail
Registered nurses
0.47
Licensed practical nurses
0.92
Nurse aides
1.72
Weekend nursing
2.78
Hours per resident per day.
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Last yrNowTrend
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
42.9%45%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
7.4%9.4%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
11.4%13.6%Worsening
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%0%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
0%10.3%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
42.3%34.5%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
—45.3%—
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
40.7%23.3%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
—0%—
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
25.1%33.1%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
16%6.7%Improving
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Last yrNowTrend
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—100%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%96.9%Worsening
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—81.8%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
90.5%63%Worsening
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited May 2024 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: J
The nursing home failed to keep its areas safe, easy to use, clean, and comfortable for residents, staff, and visitors. Cited December 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 921 — 42 CFR §483.90 — S/S: E
The home failed to ensure residents were treated with dignity and could make their own choices and communicate freely. Cited March 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 550 — 42 CFR §483.10(a) — S/S: E
The nursing home failed to make sure each resident got an accurate assessment of their needs and condition. Cited March 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 641 — 42 CFR §483.20(g) — S/S: E
The nursing home failed to develop and carry out a complete care plan that met each resident’s needs with clear steps and timelines. Cited March 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 656 — 42 CFR §483.21(b)(1) — S/S: E
Recent history
STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 8 health deficiencies.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 10 fines · $58,443 in total fines.
Federal fine
Apr 12, 2024
$8,154
Federal fine
Oct 30, 2023
$4,587
Federal fine
Oct 23, 2023
$4,545
Federal fine
Oct 2, 2023
$13,635
Federal fine
Jun 26, 2023
$4,587
Federal fine
Jun 20, 2023
$4,587
Federal fine
Jun 12, 2023
$4,587
Federal fine
Jun 5, 2023
$4,587
Operator & ownership
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Occupancy
34 residents on an average day (61% of 56 beds)
Resident voice
Resident council
Medicare history
Certified for 40 years
Things at a nursing home change — inspections, staffing, ownership, news.
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.