Federal nursing home survey record · CMS-certified nursing home· Not a state assisted-living licensing record
BRICKYARD HEALTHCARE - LINCOLN HILLS CARE CENTER
TELL CITY, IN · 86 certified beds · Last Life Safety survey April 16, 2026
CMS Certification Number 155384 · first certified September 1991
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
41 citations — more than 96% 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 7 citations; the earlier surveys in the window averaged 17. With 3 surveys on file this is a direction of travel, not a conclusion.
When is the next survey likely?
The window opens March 2027 — about 6 months from now. This facility’s last Life Safety survey was April 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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5 inspection-and-testing tags have 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 41 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)
7 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 41 Life Safety citations above. The Physical Environment Index
- F-0880 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- F-0689 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- F-0919 Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
- F-0921 Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
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 | 41 |
| Median facility in IN | 15 |
| Median facility nationally | 11 |
Survey history
| Survey date | Citations |
|---|---|
| April 22, 2024 | 18 |
| February 21, 2025 | 16 |
| April 16, 2026 | 7 |
Most-cited tags
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Times cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | 3 | 2026-04-16 |
| K-0300 | Meet other general requirements that are deficient. | 3 | 2026-04-16 |
| K-0324 | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | 2 | 2025-02-21 |
| K-0541 | Install properly constructed and protected linen or trash chutes. | 2 | 2026-04-16 |
| E-0041 | Implement emergency and standby power systems. | 2 | 2026-04-16 |
| K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | 2 | 2026-04-16 |
| K-0712 | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | 2 | 2025-02-21 |
| K-0345 | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | 2 | 2026-04-16 |
What the citations cover
- Smoke Deficiencies 15
- Egress Deficiencies 9
- Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies 5
- Services Deficiencies 4
- Other 8
| Category | Citations |
|---|---|
| Smoke Deficiencies | 15 |
| Egress Deficiencies | 9 |
| Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | 5 |
| Services Deficiencies | 4 |
| Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | 4 |
| Miscellaneous Deficiencies | 3 |
| Construction Deficiencies | 1 |
Every citation on file
As published by CMS, newest survey first. Descriptions are CMS’s own wording.
April 16, 2026 — 7 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| E-0041 | Implement emergency and standby power systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 21, 2026) |
| 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 (May 21, 2026) |
| K-0300 | Meet other general requirements that are deficient. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 21, 2026) |
| K-0345 | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 21, 2026) |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 21, 2026) |
| K-0541 | Install properly constructed and protected linen or trash chutes. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 21, 2026) |
| K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 21, 2026) |
February 21, 2025 — 16 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| E-0030 | List the names and contact information of those in the facility. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 3, 2025) |
| E-0039 | Conduct testing and exercise requirements. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 3, 2025) |
| E-0041 | Implement emergency and standby power systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 3, 2025) |
| K-0281 | Install proper backup exit lighting. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 3, 2025) |
| K-0293 | Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 3, 2025) |
| K-0300 | Meet other general requirements that are deficient. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 3, 2025) |
| K-0311 | Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 3, 2025) |
| K-0324 | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 3, 2025) |
| K-0351 | Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 3, 2025) |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 3, 2025) |
| K-0541 | Install properly constructed and protected linen or trash chutes. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 3, 2025) |
| K-0712 | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 3, 2025) |
| K-0761 | To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 3, 2025) |
| K-0914 | Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 3, 2025) |
| K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 3, 2025) |
| K-0921 | Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 3, 2025) |
April 22, 2024 — 18 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0100 | Meet other general requirements. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 13, 2024) |
| K-0200 | Meet other general requirements. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 13, 2024) |
| 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 (June 13, 2024) |
| K-0291 | Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 1, 2024) |
| K-0300 | Meet other general requirements that are deficient. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 13, 2024) |
| 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 (June 13, 2024) |
| K-0324 | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 13, 2024) |
| K-0345 | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 13, 2024) |
| K-0351 | Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 13, 2024) |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 13, 2024) |
| K-0355 | Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 1, 2024) |
| K-0363 | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 13, 2024) |
| K-0372 | Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 13, 2024) |
| K-0374 | Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 13, 2024) |
| K-0500 | Meet other general requirements that are deficient. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 1, 2024) |
| K-0521 | Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 13, 2024) |
| K-0712 | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 13, 2024) |
| K-0923 | Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 13, 2024) |
Reflects the CMS posting of August 1, 2026. Surveys conducted in the last few months may not appear yet.