Brickyard Healthcare - Elkhart Care Center
1001 W Hively Ave · Elkhart, IN · 46517 · 5742947641
175 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Brickyard Healthcare
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
The composite number cleared 75 points, but Recommended is gated: inspection record below the Recommended bar. That rule is part of the published method.
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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: 2 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.34 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.33 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.92 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 38% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (38 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D January 16, 2026 · found via complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected February 13, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 16, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected February 13, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 2, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected December 19, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D August 12, 2025
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.
Corrected September 1, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 12, 2025
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Corrected September 1, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D August 12, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected September 1, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 12, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected September 1, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 12, 2025
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 September 1, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 12, 2025
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected September 1, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E August 12, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected September 1, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D January 23, 2025 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected February 14, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · F October 4, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected October 21, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E August 5, 2024
Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.
Corrected September 4, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E August 5, 2024
Assure the security of all personal funds of residents deposited with the facility.
Corrected September 4, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 5, 2024
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Corrected September 4, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E August 5, 2024
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected September 4, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E August 5, 2024
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected September 4, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 5, 2024
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected September 4, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 5, 2024
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected September 4, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 5, 2024
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 September 4, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 5, 2024
Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
Corrected September 4, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 5, 2024
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected September 4, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 5, 2024
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected September 4, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D August 5, 2024
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 September 4, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F August 5, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected September 4, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 155685 · certified since January 18, 2001. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.