GENTLE CARE STRATEGIES

Gentle Care Strategies is a licensed senior care facility located at 1202 S 16th St in Vincennes, Indiana (Knox County), ZIP code 47591. The facility operates as a for-profit limited liability company and holds certification for both Medicare and Medicaid. It has a total of 60 certified beds. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) assigns star ratings to nursing facilities based on health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Gentle Care Strategies holds an overall CMS star rating of 5 out of 5, which is above the national average of 3.0 stars. The health inspection rating stands at 4 out of 5 stars, reflecting inspection and complaint survey results reviewed by CMS. The staffing rating is 2 out of 5 stars, which falls below the national average and reflects the reported levels of nursing staff relative to the number of residents. The quality measure rating is 5 out of 5 stars, based on clinical data reported for residents in areas such as mobility, medication use, and other care outcomes. As a facility certified for both Medicare and Medicaid, Gentle Care Strategies is able to serve residents who rely on either federal program for coverage. Medicare typically covers short-term skilled nursing care following a qualifying hospital stay, subject to specific eligibility conditions and duration limits. Medicaid coverage for long-term care is subject to income and asset eligibility requirements under Indiana state guidelines. Individuals and families seeking detailed coverage information are advised to contact the facility directly at (812) 882-8292 or consult with the appropriate state or federal benefits agency. When compared to national benchmarks, Gentle Care Strategies presents a mixed profile across the three CMS rating domains. The overall 5-star rating and quality measure rating of 5 stars are notably above the national average of 3.0 stars. The health inspection rating of 4 stars is also above average. However, the staffing rating of 2 stars is below the national average, indicating that staffing levels as reported to CMS are lower relative to other facilities nationally. Prospective residents and their families may wish to review all available CMS data, including detailed staffing reports and inspection findings, through the CMS Care Compare tool to gain a full understanding of the facility's performance across these measures.