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HomeIndianaBrickyard Healthcare - Valparaiso Care Center

Brickyard Healthcare - Valparaiso Care Center

251 Sturdy Rd, Valparaiso, IN 463832194626158
4/5Above Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System
Health
4/5
Staffing
3/5
Quality
3/5
Beds
85
certified

Key Findings

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

• Has 85 certified beds with an average of 79.7 residents per day (94% occupancy)

• Last health inspection found 6 deficiencies (inspected Jul 25, 2025)

• No fines on record

• Total nursing staff: 3.30 hours per resident per day

• Staff turnover rate: 38.0%

• Part of the Brickyard Healthcare chain (23 facilities)

Brickyard Healthcare - Valparaiso Care Center is a 4-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Valparaiso, Indiana with 85 certified beds. It has been operating since 1972. The facility scored above average compared to Indiana facilities.

Beds
85
Avg Residents/Day
79.7
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Oct 3, 1972
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Porter
Last Inspection
Jul 25, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
6
Weighted Score
22.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (14)

F0605Potential for Harm

Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.

Survey: Jul 25, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0641Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Survey: Jul 25, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
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 25, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0684Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jul 25, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0777Potential for Harm

Provide or obtain x-rays/tests when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.

Survey: Jul 25, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0842Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jul 25, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0572Potential for Harm

Give residents a notice of rights, rules, services and charges.

Survey: Oct 4, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0580Potential for Harm

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Survey: Oct 4, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0684Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Oct 4, 2024Corrected: 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: Oct 4, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0609Potential for Harm

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Survey: Dec 15, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0684Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Dec 15, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0695Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Dec 15, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0759Potential for Harm

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Survey: Dec 15, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
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 Aide1.84 hrs
National avg: 2.35 hrs
LPN0.67 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.80 hrs
National avg: 0.68 hrs
Total Nursing3.30 hrs
National avg: 3.89 hrs
Weekend Total2.91 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.04 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
38.0%
RN Turnover
14.3%
Administrators Left
0

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

Ownership Type
For profit - Corporation
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (9)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
HENDRICKS COUNTY HOSPITAL5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization100%Sep 1, 2012
VALPARIASO OPERATING LLCOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/ASep 1, 2012
ENGELS, ERINCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AOct 25, 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
SYDOW, TIFFANYCONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/AOct 17, 2022

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Brickyard Healthcare - Valparaiso Care Center?▾
Brickyard Healthcare - Valparaiso Care Center has an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 4/5, staffing rating of 3/5, and quality measures rating of 3/5. This facility is rated above average.
Has Brickyard Healthcare - Valparaiso Care Center had any health inspection violations?▾
Brickyard Healthcare - Valparaiso Care Center had 6 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Jul 25, 2025). The facility has no fines on record.
What are the staffing levels at Brickyard Healthcare - Valparaiso Care Center?▾
Brickyard Healthcare - Valparaiso Care Center provides 3.30 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.80 RN hours, 0.67 LPN hours, and 1.84 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 38.0%.
How many beds does Brickyard Healthcare - Valparaiso Care Center have?▾
Brickyard Healthcare - Valparaiso Care Center has 85 certified beds with an average of 79.7 residents per day, resulting in approximately 94% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Corporation owned and is part of the Brickyard Healthcare chain.
Are there other nursing homes near Brickyard Healthcare - Valparaiso Care Center?▾
Yes, there are 4 other nursing homes in Valparaiso, Indiana with an average rating of 3/5. You can compare all facilities on the Valparaiso nursing homes page.

Part of Brickyard Healthcare

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