Gracie holok
Jun 2026
Excellent care and compassionate staff. Professional, reliable, and always focused on providing the best support. Highly recommend!
1 / 5Quick Facts
- Total units
- 60
- Medicare rating
- 5 of 5
- Ownership
- For profit, Limited Liability company
- Certified beds
- 60
- Inspections
- View history (34 citations)
- Location
- Less than 1 mile from Good Samaritan Hospital
- Therapy availability
- PT, OT, and speech therapy up to 7 days a week
- On-site medical services
- In-house podiatry, vision, dental, audiology, lab, X-ray
- Insurance accepted
- Accepts VA benefits and Anthem, United, Humana Medicare plans
- Family monitoring tool
- Uses How's Mom App for real-time care updates
CMS Care Compare
What Families Think
Families describe Gentle Care Strategies as a clean, well-staffed skilled nursing and long-term care facility in Vincennes where staff treat residents with dignity and warmth. Reviewers frequently praise the nursing team, therapy staff, and overall family-like atmosphere, with several noting a waiting list to get in.
The Good
- Attentive, caring nursing and aide staff
- Facility described as very clean
- Good staff-to-resident ratio noted by reviewers
- Therapy team praised for rehab support
- Long-tenured staff who know residents well
- Reportedly has a waiting list for admission
AI-generated from reviews and community data.
Gentle Care Strategies is a senior living community in Vincennes, Indiana offering Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care. Amenities include Restaurant style Dining Room, Outdoor Patio and Gathering / Activity Spaces. Families rate it 4.6 out of 5 across 79 reviews.
About Gentle Care Strategies
Gentle Care Strategies is a 5-star skilled nursing and long-term care facility located in Vincennes, Indiana. Situated less than 1 mile from Good Samaritan Hospital and Highway 41, the facility serves residents of Knox County and surrounding areas with a home-like atmosphere.
The community's therapy department provides physical, occupational, and speech therapy services available up to 7 days a week for both short-term and long-term residents. In-house medical staff, led by Dr. Hendrix, Jr. and Dr. Thompson, are available to residents. The facility also offers on-site podiatry, vision, dental, audiology, lab, and X-ray services.
Daily activities are coordinated by an in-house activities team and include outside entertainment such as musical performances and outings. Residents have access to weekly beautician services and facility-provided transportation to and from medical appointments. The facility features a covered patio area.
Gentle Care accepts Medicare, Medicaid, private pay, VA benefits, and Anthem, United, and Humana managed Medicare plans. An in-house team assists with Medicaid applications and updates. The facility accepts new residents year-round and uses the How's Mom App to allow families to track their loved one's medical status and care in real time.
Types of Care at Gentle Care Strategies
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Amenities
Room Amenities
- Cable or Satellite TV
- Emergency Call System
- Wheelchair Accessible
Meals & Dining
- Restaurant style Dining Room
Community Amenities
- 24-Hour Staff
- Chapel / Religious Services
- Gathering / Activity Spaces
- Housekeeping
- Laundry Service
- Medication Management
- On-Site Nurse (RN)
- Outdoor Patio
- Salon / Barber
- Transportation Services
Activities
- Birthday / Holiday Parties
- Day Trips and Outings
- Live Performances
- Religious Services
- Social Activities (Happy Hour, Wine Tasting, Dances, Karaoke)
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Help Me ChooseReviews of Gentle Care Strategies
4.6overall · 79 ratings combined
4.6★ on Google (79)
Amy Russell
Apr 2026
Care Strategies is an amazing facility with Excellent caring staff! 💯❤️
Lisa Weartz
Apr 2026
Wonderful, and caring staff of nurses, aides, and rehab therapy team. Plan on home cooked meals and engaging activities during your stay at Gentle Care. The Administrator and Director of Nursing are two of the best in the state. There is a reason they have a waiting list!
Susie Robinson
Apr 2026
The staff are like family members! Some have been there for years and years and I have seen them love their residents and their jobs every time I visit. The facility is very clean and the residents look very well cared for!
Monica Marshall
Apr 2026
Visited the facility several times over the last 10 years. Some of the friendliest staff you will meet, clean facility, and residents who are treated like family!
Government Inspection History
5 inspection visits in the last three years, 34 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
Apr 24, 2025Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard9 citations
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 23, 2025
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 27, 2025
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 27, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Apr 30, 2025
Meet other general requirements.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 27, 2025
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 30, 2025
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 30, 2025
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 30, 2025
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 30, 2025
Dec 19, 2024Infection ControlNo citations
Sep 30, 2024Health Complaint1 citation
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Oct 4, 2024
Mar 15, 2024Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard13 citations
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 17, 2024
Meet other general requirements.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 17, 2024
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 17, 2024
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 17, 2024
Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 17, 2024
Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 17, 2024
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 17, 2024
Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 17, 2024
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 17, 2024
Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 17, 2024
Have an externally vented heating system.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 17, 2024
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 17, 2024
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 28, 2024
Jun 10, 2022Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard11 citations
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Aug 5, 2022
Establish staff and initial training requirements.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Aug 5, 2022
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Aug 5, 2022
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Aug 5, 2022
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Aug 5, 2022
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jul 12, 2022
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jul 12, 2022
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Aug 5, 2022
Develop a communication plan.
Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Aug 5, 2022
Establish emergency prep training and testing.
Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Aug 5, 2022
Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures.
Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Aug 5, 2022
Source: CMS Care Compare, public federal data covering certified nursing facilities, refreshed monthly. Citations range from A (least serious) to L (most serious) on the federal scope and severity scale. Most citations are corrected quickly; review the details and ask the community about anything that concerns you.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of care does Gentle Care Strategies offer?
Gentle Care Strategies offers Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.
Where is Gentle Care Strategies located?
Gentle Care Strategies is located at 1202 S 16th St in Vincennes, Indiana.
What do families say about Gentle Care Strategies?
Families describe Gentle Care Strategies as a clean, well-staffed skilled nursing and long-term care facility in Vincennes where staff treat residents with dignity and warmth. Reviewers frequently praise the nursing team, therapy staff, and overall family-like atmosphere, with several noting a waiting list to get in.
How did Gentle Care Strategies do on recent health and safety inspections?
Gentle Care Strategies had 5 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 34 citations on file according to CMS Care Compare data. The full history, including what each citation was for and whether it was corrected, is in the inspection section on this page.
How can families visit Gentle Care Strategies?
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