GENTLE CARE STRATEGIES
1202 S 16TH ST, Vincennes, IN 47591
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How GENTLE CARE STRATEGIES Compares
GENTLE CARE STRATEGIES is a 60-bed for-profit nursing facility in Vincennes, Indiana. It holds an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Indiana average of 3.2 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures (5 stars), while staffing (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (1.6%) is below the Indiana average of 3.9%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 60 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 93% occupied.
Among the 4 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Vincennes, 1 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 3.3 stars.
By the numbers vs. Indiana average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 12.2% — better than the Indiana average of 13.6%.
- Falls with major injury: 1.6% — better than the Indiana average of 3.9% (59% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 2.1% — better than the Indiana average of 3.9% (45% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 12.3% — better than the Indiana average of 22.5% (45% lower).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Indiana averages across 507 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask GENTLE CARE STRATEGIES
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing GENTLE CARE STRATEGIES with other nursing homes in Vincennes.
How is GENTLE CARE STRATEGIES addressing its staffing levels rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What practices help GENTLE CARE STRATEGIES keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 1.6% here versus 3.9% across Indiana. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help GENTLE CARE STRATEGIES keep high-risk pressure ulcers below the state average?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 2.1% here versus 3.9% across Indiana. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does GENTLE CARE STRATEGIES maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 93% occupancy across 60 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at GENTLE CARE STRATEGIES?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains GENTLE CARE STRATEGIES's rating advantage in Vincennes?
Its 5-star overall rating is above the local average of 3.3 stars across 4 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
The Senior Community Around Vincennes
Vincennes sits in Knox County, where adults 65 and older make up about 17.8% of the population — a higher share of seniors than Indiana as a whole (15.7% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.
- Residents 65+
- 6,557 (17.8%)
- Median age
- 39.2 years
- Median household income
- $47,394
- Median home value
- $97,900
Demographics for Knox County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Vincennes.
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