Federal nursing home survey record · CMS-certified nursing home· Not a state assisted-living licensing record
BRICKYARD HEALTHCARE -SYCAMORE VILLAGE CARE CENTER
KOKOMO, IN · 110 certified beds · Last Life Safety survey January 9, 2026
CMS Certification Number 155367 · first certified November 1990
Ownership
Operated by BRICKYARD HEALTHCARE · For profit - Corporation
No change of ownership on CMS record since January 1, 2016, when the records begin.
Position within IN
11 citations — more than 34% 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 5 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?
The window opens December 2026 — about 3 months from now. This facility’s last Life Safety survey was January 2026. 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.
Physical environment (health survey)
4 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 11 Life Safety citations above. The Physical Environment Index
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 | 11 |
| Median facility in IN | 15 |
| Median facility nationally | 11 |
Survey history
| Survey date | Citations |
|---|---|
| October 3, 2023 | 3 |
| December 19, 2024 | 3 |
| January 9, 2026 | 5 |
Most-cited tags
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Times cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| K-0920 | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | 2 | 2026-01-09 |
| K-0345 | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | 2 | 2026-01-09 |
| K-0222 | Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements. | 1 | 2024-12-19 |
| K-0372 | Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | 1 | 2026-01-09 |
| K-0741 | Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. | 1 | 2026-01-09 |
| K-0324 | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | 1 | 2024-12-19 |
| K-0227 | Have ramps, exits, fire escape ladders, steps, and areas of refuge that meet safety requirements. | 1 | 2026-01-09 |
| K-0712 | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | 1 | 2024-12-19 |
What the citations cover
- Smoke Deficiencies 5
- Egress Deficiencies 2
- Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies 2
- Miscellaneous Deficiencies 2
| Category | Citations |
|---|---|
| Smoke Deficiencies | 5 |
| Egress Deficiencies | 2 |
| Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | 2 |
| Miscellaneous Deficiencies | 2 |
Every citation on file
As published by CMS, newest survey first. Descriptions are CMS’s own wording.
January 9, 2026 — 5 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0227 | Have ramps, exits, fire escape ladders, steps, and areas of refuge that meet safety requirements. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 1, 2026) |
| K-0345 | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 1, 2026) |
| K-0372 | Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 1, 2026) |
| K-0741 | Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 1, 2026) |
| K-0920 | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 1, 2026) |
December 19, 2024 — 3 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0222 | Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 29, 2025) |
| K-0324 | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 29, 2025) |
| K-0712 | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 29, 2025) |
October 3, 2023 — 3 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0345 | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (November 21, 2023) |
| K-0363 | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (November 21, 2023) |
| K-0920 | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (November 21, 2023) |
Reflects the CMS posting of August 1, 2026. Surveys conducted in the last few months may not appear yet.