GENTLE CARE STRATEGIES
Within standard 12-15 month inspection cycle. Federal law requires annual inspections.
Gentle Care Strategies has a Trust Grade of B+, indicating it is recommended and above average in quality. It ranks #142 out of 505 facilities in Indiana, placing it in the top half, and #2 out of 6 in Knox County, meaning only one other local facility has a better rating. However, the facility is showing a worsening trend, with the number of issues reported increasing from 2 in 2024 to 3 in 2025. Staffing is a notable weakness, with a low rating of 1 out of 5 stars and a turnover of 44%, which is slightly better than the state average but still concerning. On a positive note, the facility has not incurred any fines, suggesting compliance with regulations. There have been some specific concerns noted during inspections, including the lack of a care plan for a resident self-administering eye drops, which could lead to potential issues. Additionally, another incident involved inadequate storage of controlled substances, which poses a safety risk. Overall, while there are strengths in compliance and overall care quality, families should consider the staffing concerns and specific incidents when evaluating this facility.
- Trust Score
- B+
- In Indiana
- #142/505
- Safety Record
- Low Risk
- Inspections
- Getting Worse
- Staff Stability ○ Average
- 44% turnover. Near Indiana's 48% average. Typical for the industry.
- Penalties ✓ Good
- No fines on record. Clean compliance history, better than most Indiana facilities.
- Skilled Nurses ○ Average
- RN staffing data not reported for this facility.
- Violations ○ Average
- 7 deficiencies on record. Average for a facility this size. Mostly minor or procedural issues.
The Good
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5-Star Quality Measures · Strong clinical quality outcomes
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Full Sprinkler Coverage · Fire safety systems throughout facility
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No fines on record
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Staff turnover below average (44%)
4 points below Indiana average of 48%
Facility shows strength in quality measures, fire safety.
The Bad
Near Indiana avg (46%)
Typical for the industry
The Ugly 7 deficiencies on record
Apr 2025
3 deficiencies
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0657
(Tag F0657)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** 2. On 4/17/25 at 10:03 A.M., Resident 46's clinical record was reviewed. Diagnoses included, but were not limited to, anxiety an...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0761
(Tag F0761)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to maintain safe and secure storage of medications for 1 of 2 medication carts observed. A medication cup with loose controlled s...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Comprehensive Care Plan
(Tag F0656)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** 5. On 4/21/25 at 2:12 P.M., Resident 29's clinical record was reviewed. Diagnosis included, but was not limited to, hypertension...
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Sept 2024
1 deficiency
CONCERN
(D)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Accident Prevention
(Tag F0689)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure adequate supervision and a secured environment was in place to prevent a resident with dementia from exiting the facil...
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Mar 2024
1 deficiency
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Transfer Notice
(Tag F0623)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure the written notification required for a transfer and discharge was provided to the resident's representative for 1 of 1 residents re...
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Jun 2022
2 deficiencies
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Comprehensive Care Plan
(Tag F0656)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure services were provided in accordance with the written plan of care for 1 of 2 residents reviewed for nutrition and dur...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Infection Control
(Tag F0880)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure infection control practices were maintained to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 during 1 of 1 observations of staff COV...
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Understanding Severity Codes (click to expand)
Questions to Ask on Your Visit
- "Can I speak with families of current residents?"
- "What's your RN coverage like on weekends and overnight?"
Our Honest Assessment
- • Grade B+ (80/100). Above average facility, better than most options in Indiana.
- • No major safety red flags. No abuse findings, life-threatening violations, or SFF status.
- • No fines on record. Clean compliance history, better than most Indiana facilities.
- • 44% turnover. Below Indiana's 48% average. Good staff retention means consistent care.
- • No significant concerns identified. This facility shows no red flags across CMS ratings, staff turnover, or federal penalties.
About This Facility
What is Gentle Care Strategies's CMS Rating?
CMS assigns GENTLE CARE STRATEGIES an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, which is considered above average nationally. Within Indiana, this rating places the facility higher than 99% of the state's 100 nursing homes. This rating reflects solid performance across the metrics CMS uses to evaluate nursing home quality.
How is Gentle Care Strategies Staffed?
CMS rates GENTLE CARE STRATEGIES's staffing level at 1 out of 5 stars, which is much below average compared to other nursing homes. Staff turnover is 44%, compared to the Indiana average of 46%. This relatively stable workforce can support continuity of care.
What Have Inspectors Found at Gentle Care Strategies?
State health inspectors documented 7 deficiencies at GENTLE CARE STRATEGIES during 2022 to 2025. These included: 7 with potential for harm.
Who Owns and Operates Gentle Care Strategies?
GENTLE CARE STRATEGIES is owned by a for-profit company. For-profit facilities operate as businesses with obligations to shareholders or private owners. The facility operates independently rather than as part of a larger chain. With 60 certified beds and approximately 55 residents (about 92% occupancy), it is a smaller facility located in VINCENNES, Indiana.
How Does Gentle Care Strategies Compare to Other Indiana Nursing Homes?
Compared to the 100 nursing homes in Indiana, GENTLE CARE STRATEGIES's overall rating (4 stars) is above the state average of 3.1, staff turnover (44%) is near the state average of 46%, and health inspection rating (4 stars) is above the national benchmark.
What Should Families Ask When Visiting Gentle Care Strategies?
Based on this facility's data, families visiting should ask: "Can you walk me through typical staffing levels on day, evening, and night shifts?" "Can I visit during a mealtime to observe dining assistance and food quality?" "How do you handle medical emergencies, and what is your hospital transfer rate?" "Can I speak with family members of current residents about their experience?" These questions are particularly relevant given the below-average staffing rating.
Is Gentle Care Strategies Safe?
Based on CMS inspection data, GENTLE CARE STRATEGIES has a clean safety record: no substantiated abuse findings (meaning no confirmed cases of resident harm), no Immediate Jeopardy citations (the most serious violation level indicating risk of serious injury or death), and is not on the Special Focus Facility watch list (a federal program monitoring the lowest-performing 1% of nursing homes). The facility has a 4-star overall rating and ranks #1 of 100 nursing homes in Indiana. While no facility is perfect, families should still ask about staff-to-resident ratios and recent inspection results during their visit.
Do Nurses at Gentle Care Strategies Stick Around?
GENTLE CARE STRATEGIES has a staff turnover rate of 44%, which is about average for Indiana nursing homes (state average: 46%). Moderate turnover is common in nursing homes, but families should still ask about staff tenure and how the facility maintains care continuity when employees leave.
Was Gentle Care Strategies Ever Fined?
GENTLE CARE STRATEGIES has no federal fines on record. CMS issues fines when nursing homes fail to meet care standards or don't correct problems found during inspections. The absence of fines suggests the facility has either maintained compliance or corrected any issues before penalties were assessed. This is a positive indicator, though families should still review recent inspection reports for the full picture.
Is Gentle Care Strategies on Any Federal Watch List?
GENTLE CARE STRATEGIES is not on any federal watch list. The most significant is the Special Focus Facility (SFF) program, which identifies the bottom 1% of nursing homes nationally based on persistent, serious quality problems. Not being on this list means the facility has avoided the pattern of deficiencies that triggers enhanced federal oversight. This is a positive indicator, though families should still review the facility's inspection history directly.