Federal nursing home survey record · CMS-certified nursing home· Not a state assisted-living licensing record
SYCAMORE CARE STRATEGIES
LOOGOOTEE, IN · 56 certified beds · Last Life Safety survey March 19, 2025
CMS Certification Number 155263 · first certified September 1985
Ownership
Independently operated (no chain recorded by CMS) · For profit - Limited Liability company
- Ownership changed January 1, 2022 (change of ownership)from MAJOR HOSPITAL
Position within IN
9 citations — more than 26% of the 507 certified nursing homes in IN. Compared within IN rather than nationally because which state a facility is in explains about 30% of the variation in citation counts between facilities, while bed count explains under 1%. State survey agencies differ far more than the buildings do. How this is calculated
The latest survey found 3 citations; the earlier surveys in the window averaged 3. With 3 surveys on file this is a direction of travel, not a conclusion.
When is the next survey likely?
Well past the typical window (February 2026 to May 2026), and past the point by which nine in ten IN facilities have been surveyed. This facility’s last Life Safety survey was March 2025. Facilities in IN are typically surveyed 11–14 months after the last one (median 13), measured over 883 consecutive surveys in the last two years of CMS records.
A range the record supports, not a prediction of a date. State agencies vary widely — from about 11 months in Pennsylvania to three years in Maryland. How the window is measured
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Emergency preparedness
3 of the 9 citations on file are Emergency Preparedness E-tags. E-tags are cited under 42 CFR §483.73 and concern the emergency plan, training, drills, communications and supplies. Nationally about half of certified facilities have at least one. The Emergency Preparedness Index
Physical environment (health survey)
6 physical-environment citations on the health survey. Cited by the health surveyors under Appendix PP, not the Life Safety Code surveyor: equipment in safe operating condition, the call system, bed rails, pest control, hazards, the environment. Counted separately from the 9 Life Safety citations above. The Physical Environment Index
- F-0689 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- F-0921 Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
- F-0880 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
How that compares
Compared with the median facility in IN, and nationally. Surveyors differ markedly between states, so the IN figure is the meaningful one.
| Measure | Citations |
|---|---|
| This facility | 9 |
| Median facility in IN | 15 |
| Median facility nationally | 11 |
Survey history
| Survey date | Citations |
|---|---|
| June 17, 2022 | 0 |
| February 26, 2024 | 6 |
| March 19, 2025 | 3 |
Most-cited tags
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Times cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| K-0324 | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | 1 | 2024-02-26 |
| K-0271 | Have exits that are accessible at all times. | 1 | 2025-03-19 |
| E-0025 | Create arrangements with other facilities to receive patients. | 1 | 2024-02-26 |
| E-0041 | Implement emergency and standby power systems. | 1 | 2024-02-26 |
| K-0921 | Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed. | 1 | 2025-03-19 |
| K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | 1 | 2024-02-26 |
| K-0712 | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | 1 | 2024-02-26 |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | 1 | 2025-03-19 |
What the citations cover
- Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies 3
- Smoke Deficiencies 2
- Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies 2
- Miscellaneous Deficiencies 1
- Other 1
| Category | Citations |
|---|---|
| Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | 3 |
| Smoke Deficiencies | 2 |
| Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | 2 |
| Miscellaneous Deficiencies | 1 |
| Egress Deficiencies | 1 |
Every citation on file
As published by CMS, newest survey first. Descriptions are CMS’s own wording.
March 19, 2025 — 3 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0271 | Have exits that are accessible at all times. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 15, 2025) |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 15, 2025) |
| K-0921 | Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 15, 2025) |
February 26, 2024 — 6 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| E-0025 | Create arrangements with other facilities to receive patients. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 25, 2024) |
| E-0039 | Conduct testing and exercise requirements. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 25, 2024) |
| E-0041 | Implement emergency and standby power systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 25, 2024) |
| K-0324 | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 25, 2024) |
| K-0712 | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 25, 2024) |
| K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 25, 2024) |
Reflects the CMS posting of August 1, 2026. Surveys conducted in the last few months may not appear yet.