Federal nursing home survey record · CMS-certified nursing home· Not a state assisted-living licensing record
BELL TRACE HEALTH AND LIVING CENTER
BLOOMINGTON, IN · 90 certified beds · Last Life Safety survey November 21, 2025
CMS Certification Number 155677 · first certified August 2000
Ownership
Operated by CARDON & ASSOCIATES · Government - County
No change of ownership on CMS record since January 1, 2016, when the records begin.
Position within IN
15 citations — more than 48% 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 1 citation; the earlier surveys in the window averaged 7. With 3 surveys on file this is a direction of travel, not a conclusion.
When is the next survey likely?
The window opens October 2026 — about 1 month from now. This facility’s last Life Safety survey was November 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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1 inspection-and-testing tag has been cited here at more than one survey. Nationally, that pattern is common: about three quarters of cited facilities have at least one repeated tag, and half of the facilities ever cited for sprinkler inspection and testing are cited for it again. A repeat is usually a recordkeeping gap rather than a new hazard.
Emergency preparedness
4 of the 15 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)
1 physical-environment citation 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 15 Life Safety citations above. The Physical Environment Index
- 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 | 15 |
| Median facility in IN | 15 |
| Median facility nationally | 11 |
Survey history
| Survey date | Citations |
|---|---|
| August 25, 2023 | 12 |
| September 13, 2024 | 2 |
| November 21, 2025 | 1 |
Most-cited tags
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Times cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | 2 | 2024-09-13 |
| K-0711 | Provide a written emergency evacuation plan. | 1 | 2023-08-25 |
| K-0920 | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | 1 | 2023-08-25 |
| E-0004 | Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). | 1 | 2023-08-25 |
| K-0281 | Install proper backup exit lighting. | 1 | 2023-08-25 |
| K-0363 | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | 1 | 2025-11-21 |
| K-0291 | Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | 1 | 2023-08-25 |
| K-0781 | Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters. | 1 | 2023-08-25 |
What the citations cover
- Smoke Deficiencies 5
- Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies 4
- Egress Deficiencies 3
- Miscellaneous Deficiencies 2
- Other 1
| Category | Citations |
|---|---|
| Smoke Deficiencies | 5 |
| Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | 4 |
| Egress Deficiencies | 3 |
| Miscellaneous Deficiencies | 2 |
| Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | 1 |
Every citation on file
As published by CMS, newest survey first. Descriptions are CMS’s own wording.
November 21, 2025 — 1 citation
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0363 | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (December 30, 2025) |
September 13, 2024 — 2 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0324 | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (October 15, 2024) |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (October 15, 2024) |
August 25, 2023 — 12 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| E-0004 | Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (September 26, 2023) |
| E-0013 | Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (September 26, 2023) |
| E-0029 | Develop a communication plan. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (September 26, 2023) |
| E-0036 | Establish emergency prep training and testing. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (September 26, 2023) |
| K-0281 | Install proper backup exit lighting. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (October 5, 2023) |
| K-0291 | Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (September 25, 2023) |
| K-0293 | Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (October 5, 2023) |
| K-0321 | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (September 28, 2023) |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (October 5, 2023) |
| K-0711 | Provide a written emergency evacuation plan. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (September 28, 2023) |
| K-0781 | Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (September 24, 2023) |
| K-0920 | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (September 28, 2023) |
Reflects the CMS posting of August 1, 2026. Surveys conducted in the last few months may not appear yet.