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HomeIndianaBrickyard Healthcare - Portage Care Center

Brickyard Healthcare - Portage Care Center

3175 Lancer St, Portage, IN 463682197629571
4/5Above Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System
Health
3/5
Staffing
2/5
Quality
5/5
Beds
186
certified

Key Findings

• CMS rates this facility 4/5 stars (above average)

• Has 186 certified beds with an average of 148.5 residents per day (80% occupancy)

• Last health inspection found 7 deficiencies (inspected Aug 23, 2024)

• No fines on record

• Total nursing staff: 3.47 hours per resident per day

• Staff turnover rate: 50.4% (high)

• Part of the Brickyard Healthcare chain (23 facilities)

Brickyard Healthcare - Portage Care Center is a 4-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Portage, Indiana with 186 certified beds. It has been operating since 1979. The facility scored above average compared to Indiana facilities.

Beds
186
Avg Residents/Day
148.5
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Jul 1, 1979
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Porter
Last Inspection
Aug 23, 2024
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
7
Weighted Score
42.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (41)

F0755Potential for Harm

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Survey: Oct 30, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0686Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Survey: Aug 23, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0690Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Survey: Aug 23, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0695Potential for Harm

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Survey: Aug 23, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Aug 23, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0684Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: Aug 23, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0689Potential for Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Aug 23, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0554Potential for Harm

Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

Survey: Sep 22, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0677Potential for Harm

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Survey: Sep 22, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0688Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Sep 22, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0690Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Survey: Sep 22, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0692Potential for Harm

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Survey: Sep 22, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0693Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Sep 22, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0695Potential for Harm

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Survey: Sep 22, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0921Potential for Harm

Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

Survey: Sep 22, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0842Potential for Harm

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Survey: Jan 18, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Jan 18, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0600Actual Harm

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Survey: Jul 19, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0684Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: Jul 19, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0690Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Survey: Jul 19, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0676Potential for Harm

Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.

Survey: Feb 15, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0689Potential for Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Feb 15, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0697Potential for Harm

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

Survey: Feb 15, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0842Potential for Harm

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Survey: Feb 15, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0554Potential for Harm

Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

Survey: Jul 12, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0623Minimal Harm

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

Survey: Jul 12, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0655Potential for Harm

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

Survey: Jul 12, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0657Potential for Harm

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Survey: Jul 12, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0677Potential for Harm

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Survey: Jul 12, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0684Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: Jul 12, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3

+ 11 more deficiencies

Total Fines
$0
Number of Fines
0
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
0

No penalties on record.

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide2.29 hrs
National avg: 2.35 hrs
LPN0.60 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.58 hrs
National avg: 0.68 hrs
Total Nursing3.47 hrs
National avg: 3.89 hrs
Weekend Total2.98 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.06 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
50.4%
RN Turnover
40.9%
Administrators Left
2

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
For profit - Limited Liability company
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (9)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
HENDRICKS COUNTY HOSPITAL5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization100%Sep 1, 2012
FOUNTAINVIEW PORTAGE OPERATING LLCOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/ASep 1, 2012
ENGELS, ERINCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/ANov 1, 2014
GENTRY, MARKCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 12, 2022
STARKEY, TYLERCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AAug 1, 2020
WAITE, JOHNCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AAug 1, 2020
WHICKER, TIMOTHYCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 12, 2022
FENOUGHTY, DEANNACORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJul 10, 2023
CARPENTER-HEARD, JACQUELINECONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/AOct 31, 2022

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Brickyard Healthcare - Portage Care Center?▾
Brickyard Healthcare - Portage Care Center has an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 3/5, staffing rating of 2/5, and quality measures rating of 5/5. This facility is rated above average.
Has Brickyard Healthcare - Portage Care Center had any health inspection violations?▾
Brickyard Healthcare - Portage Care Center had 7 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Aug 23, 2024). The facility has no fines on record.
What are the staffing levels at Brickyard Healthcare - Portage Care Center?▾
Brickyard Healthcare - Portage Care Center provides 3.47 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.58 RN hours, 0.60 LPN hours, and 2.29 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 50.4%.
How many beds does Brickyard Healthcare - Portage Care Center have?▾
Brickyard Healthcare - Portage Care Center has 186 certified beds with an average of 148.5 residents per day, resulting in approximately 80% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Limited Liability company owned and is part of the Brickyard Healthcare chain.
Are there other nursing homes near Brickyard Healthcare - Portage Care Center?▾
Yes, there are 1 other nursing home in Portage, Indiana with an average rating of 3/5. You can compare all facilities on the Portage nursing homes page.

Part of Brickyard Healthcare

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