Brickyard Healthcare - Valparaiso Care Center

Nursing Home · Valparaiso, IN

CMS overall rating 4/5 For profit - Corporation

CMS certification number155137

Contact & location

251 Sturdy RD
Valparaiso, IN 46383
Porter County
Phone
(219) 462-6158
ZIP code
46383 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
85
Residents per day
78.2 (92% occupied)
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Legal name
Hendricks County Hospital
Chain
Brickyard Healthcare (23 facilities, avg 2.7★)
Medicare certified since
October 3, 1972
Participates in
Medicare and Medicaid
Council
Resident council

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 3.1
Health inspections★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 2.8
Staffing★★★★★ 3/5
State avg 2.5
Quality measures★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 4.1
Long-stay quality★★★★★ 5/5
Short-stay quality★★★★★ 2/5

Staffing

Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.

Total nurse staffing
3.42 (state 3.68 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
0.82 (state 0.67 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
0.78 (state 0.78 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
1.83 (state 2.23 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
3.02 (state 3.24 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
36.8 (state 45.9 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover
13.3 (state 40.3 · U.S. 42.9)%
Administrators who left
0 in the last year

Inspections

Last standard inspection
July 25, 2025
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
6.0 (state 7.2 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
2
Citations on record (3 years)
14 health · 3 fire safety
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2025-07-25 Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
F0605 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-09-03
2025-07-25 Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
F0641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-09-03
2025-07-25 Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
F0657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-09-03
2025-07-25 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-09-03
2025-07-25 Provide or obtain x-rays/tests when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.
F0777 · Administration Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-09-03
2025-07-25 Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
F0842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-09-03
2024-10-04 Give residents a notice of rights, rules, services and charges.
F0572 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-11-02
2024-10-04 Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
F0580 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-11-02
2024-10-04 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-11-02
2024-10-04 Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
F0690 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-11-02
2023-12-15 Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
F0609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-01-13
2023-12-15 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-01-13
2023-12-15 Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
F0695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-01-13
2023-12-15 Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
F0759 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-01-13

Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results

Fines & penalties

No federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.

Ownership & management

NameRoleSince
Sydow, Tiffany (individual)Contracted Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE
Engels, Erin (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Gentry, Mark (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Starkey, Tyler (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Waite, John (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Whicker, Timothy (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Fenoughty, Deanna (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Valpariaso Operating LLC (organization)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of Brickyard Healthcare - Valparaiso Care Center?

Brickyard Healthcare - Valparaiso Care Center has a 4-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 3.1-star average in Indiana.

How many beds does Brickyard Healthcare - Valparaiso Care Center have?

It has 85 certified beds and cares for about 78 residents per day.

Has Brickyard Healthcare - Valparaiso Care Center been fined?

CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.

Who owns Brickyard Healthcare - Valparaiso Care Center?

It is part of Brickyard Healthcare and is classified as for profit - corporation. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.

What is the phone number of Brickyard Healthcare - Valparaiso Care Center?

(219) 462-6158. The facility is located at 251 Sturdy RD, Valparaiso, IN 46383.

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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.