Brickyard Healthcare -Sycamore Village Care Center
2905 W Sycamore St · Kokomo, IN · 46901 · 7654525491
110 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Brickyard Healthcare Hospital-based
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule
Cited 1 time under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.48 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.78 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.01 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 46% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (28 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D January 9, 2026
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected February 6, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 9, 2026
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected February 6, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 9, 2026
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 February 6, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F January 9, 2026
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected February 6, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D January 9, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected February 6, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 19, 2024
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected January 13, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 19, 2024
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected January 13, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 19, 2024
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected January 13, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 19, 2024
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 January 13, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 19, 2024
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 January 13, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E December 19, 2024
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 January 13, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D December 19, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected January 13, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D December 19, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected January 13, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 19, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected January 13, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D October 25, 2023 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected October 15, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 3, 2023
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected November 3, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D October 3, 2023
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected November 3, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D October 3, 2023
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected November 3, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E October 3, 2023
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected November 3, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 3, 2023
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 November 3, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 3, 2023
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected November 3, 2023 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D October 3, 2023
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 November 3, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D October 3, 2023
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Corrected November 3, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 3, 2023
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected November 3, 2023 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E October 3, 2023 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.
Corrected November 3, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 155367 · certified since November 19, 1990. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.