10 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (5 deficiencies)
3 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Egress (1 deficiency)
Kokomo, IN
2-star overall rating with 2-star inspections with 10 recent health deficiencies with 3 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
2905 W Sycamore St, Kokomo, IN
(765) 452-5491
Overall
2 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
2 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
2 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
3 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Beds
110
Certified beds
Average residents
102
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
Brickyard Healthcare
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1990-11-19
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Staffing
RN hours / resident day
0.65
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
0.75
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
1.95
Nurse aide staffing
Weekend hours
2.78
Weekend nurse staffing
RN turnover
23%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
51%
Annual nurse turnover
Quality measures
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.4 |
1.6
0.2 pts better
|
1.9
0.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.9 |
1.5
0.4 pts worse
|
1.8
0.1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 94.7% |
93.6%
1.1 pts better
|
93.4%
1.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 96.9% |
95.4%
1.5 pts better
|
95.5%
1.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 5.1% |
3.8%
1.3 pts worse
|
3.3%
1.8 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 26.3% |
24.6%
1.7 pts worse
|
11.4%
14.9 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 4.5% |
5.6%
1.1 pts better
|
5.4%
0.9 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 40.4% |
23.5%
16.9 pts worse
|
19.6%
20.8 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 14.3% |
14.8%
0.5 pts better
|
16.7%
2.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 0.0% |
0.0%
About the same
|
0.1%
0.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 3.0% |
13.3%
10.3 pts better
|
16.3%
13.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 0.6% |
11.7%
11.1 pts better
|
14.9%
14.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 0.0% |
0.4%
0.4 pts better
|
1.0%
1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 0.3% |
1.2%
0.9 pts better
|
1.7%
1.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 27.5% |
24.2%
3.3 pts worse
|
19.8%
7.7 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 1.8% |
4.1%
2.3 pts better
|
5.1%
3.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 68.2% |
81.6%
13.4 pts worse
|
81.7%
13.5 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 13.1% |
10.5%
2.6 pts worse
|
12.0%
1.1 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 2.9% |
1.3%
1.6 pts worse
|
1.6%
1.3 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 63.0% |
79.0%
16 pts worse
|
79.7%
16.7 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 20.5% |
22.4%
1.9 pts better
|
23.9%
3.4 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
Survey summary
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (5 deficiencies)
3 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Egress (1 deficiency)
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (4 deficiencies)
3 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (2 deficiencies)
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (7 deficiencies)
4 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (2 deficiencies)
Fire safety
Fire Safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2025-01-29
Fire Safety
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.
Corrected 2025-01-29
Fire Safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2025-01-29
Fire Safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2023-11-21
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2023-11-21
Fire Safety
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2023-11-21
Fire Safety
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.
Corrected 2022-11-14
Fire Safety
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Corrected 2022-11-14
Fire Safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2022-11-14
Fire Safety
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2022-11-14
Inspection history
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2026-02-06
Health
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.
Corrected 2025-01-13
Health
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected 2025-01-13
Health
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected 2025-01-13
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2025-01-13
Health
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected 2025-01-13
Health
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Corrected 2025-01-13
Health
Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
Corrected 2025-01-13
Health
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2025-01-13
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2025-01-13
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2023-10-15
Health
Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.
Corrected 2023-11-03
Health
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Corrected 2023-11-03
Health
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected 2023-11-03
Health
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2023-11-03
Health
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected 2023-11-03
Health
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2023-11-03
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2023-11-03
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2023-11-03
Health
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Corrected 2023-11-03
Health
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected 2023-11-03
Health
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Corrected 2023-11-03
Health
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Corrected 2023-11-03
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2023-11-03
Health
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Corrected 2022-09-23
Health
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected 2022-09-23
Health
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected 2022-09-23
Health
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2022-09-23
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2022-09-23
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2022-09-23
Health
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected 2022-09-23
Health
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected 2022-09-23
Health
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2022-09-23
Health
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Corrected 2022-09-23
Health
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected 2022-09-23
Health
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected 2022-09-23
Health
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected 2022-09-23
Penalties and ownership
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
Contracted Managing Employee · Individual
Corporate Director · Individual
Corporate Officer · Individual
Corporate Director · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
Corporate Director · Individual
Corporate Director · Individual
Corporate Director · Individual
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