Federal nursing home survey record · CMS-certified nursing home· Not a state assisted-living licensing record

Sycamore Heights Health and Rehabilitation

Louisville, KY · 96 certified beds · Last Life Safety survey February 19, 2026

CMS Certification Number 185348 · first certified April 1992

Ownership

Operated by SIMCHA HYMAN & NAFTALI ZANZIPER · For profit - Limited Liability company

No change of ownership on CMS record since January 1, 2016, when the records begin.

Citations on file

Rolling three-year window

Life Safety surveys

In the same window

Tags cited more than once

Across separate surveys

Inspection & testing records

Of the citations on file

Position within KY

26 citations — more than 97% of the 267 certified nursing homes in KY. Compared within KY 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

Holding steadyabout the same at the latest survey as at its earlier surveys in the window.

The latest survey found 9 citations; the earlier surveys in the window averaged 8.5. With 3 surveys on file this is a direction of travel, not a conclusion.

When is the next survey likely?

The window opens April 2027 — about 6 months from now. This facility’s last Life Safety survey was February 2026. Facilities in KY are typically surveyed 14–59 months after the last one (median 28), measured over 391 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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2 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

1 of the 26 citations on file is 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

E-0039

Physical environment (health survey)

6 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 26 Life Safety citations above. The Physical Environment Index

F-0689 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F-0880 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F-0584 Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

How that compares

Citations on file over three years

Compared with the median facility in KY, and nationally. Surveyors differ markedly between states, so the KY figure is the meaningful one.

Citations on file over three years, compared
Measure	Citations
This facility	26
Median facility in KY	7
Median facility nationally	11

Survey history

Citations at each Life Safety survey

Citations at each Life Safety survey
Survey date	Citations
April 5, 2019	6
September 20, 2024	11
February 19, 2026	9

Most-cited tags

Most-cited tags at this facility

Most-cited tags at this facility
Tag	What the surveyor checks	Times cited	Last cited
K-0372	Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.	2	2026-02-19
K-0920	Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.	2	2026-02-19
K-0374	Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.	2	2026-02-19
K-0351	Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.	2	2026-02-19
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.	2	2026-02-19
K-0741	Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.	2	2026-02-19
K-0363	Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.	2	2024-09-20
K-0781	Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.	1	2024-09-20

What the citations cover

Citations by CMS category

Smoke Deficiencies 12
Egress Deficiencies 5
Miscellaneous Deficiencies 4
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies 4
Other 1

Citations by CMS category
Category	Citations
Smoke Deficiencies	12
Egress Deficiencies	5
Miscellaneous Deficiencies	4
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies	4
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies	1

Every citation on file

As published by CMS, newest survey first. Descriptions are CMS’s own wording.

February 19, 2026 — 9 citations

Citations issued on February 19, 2026
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 (March 13, 2026)
K-0281	Install proper backup exit lighting.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 13, 2026)
K-0311	Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 13, 2026)
K-0351	Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 13, 2026)
K-0355	Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 13, 2026)
K-0372	Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 13, 2026)
K-0374	Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 13, 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 (March 13, 2026)
K-0920	Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 13, 2026)

September 20, 2024 — 11 citations

Citations issued on September 20, 2024
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 (October 16, 2024)
K-0293	Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (October 16, 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 (October 16, 2024)
K-0351	Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (October 16, 2024)
K-0363	Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (October 16, 2024)
K-0372	Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (October 16, 2024)
K-0374	Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (October 16, 2024)
K-0781	Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (November 5, 2024)
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 (October 16, 2024)
K-0920	Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (November 5, 2024)
K-0921	Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (October 16, 2024)

April 5, 2019 — 6 citations

Citations issued on April 5, 2019
Tag	What the surveyor checks	Status
E-0039	Conduct testing and exercise requirements.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 13, 2019)
K-0232	Have corridors or aisles that are unobstructed and are at least 8 feet in width.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 13, 2019)
K-0353	Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 6, 2019)
K-0363	Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 6, 2019)
K-0712	Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 13, 2019)
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 (May 13, 2019)

Reflects the CMS posting of August 1, 2026. Surveys conducted in the last few months may not appear yet.