Brickyard Healthcare - Portage Care Center

Nursing Home · Portage, IN

CMS overall rating 2/5 For profit - Corporation

CMS certification number155187

Contact & location

3175 Lancer ST
Portage, IN 46368
Porter County
Phone
(219) 762-9571
ZIP code
46368 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
186
Residents per day
161.0 (87% occupied)
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Legal name
Hendricks County Hospital
Chain
Brickyard Healthcare (23 facilities, avg 2.7★)
Medicare certified since
July 1, 1979
Participates in
Medicare and Medicaid
Council
Resident council

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 2/5
State avg 3.1
Health inspections★★★★★ 2/5
State avg 2.8
Staffing★★★★★ 1/5
State avg 2.5
Quality measures★★★★★ 5/5
State avg 4.1
Long-stay quality★★★★★ 5/5
Short-stay quality★★★★★ 4/5

Staffing

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

Total nurse staffing
3.38 (state 3.68 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
0.50 (state 0.67 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
0.58 (state 0.78 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
2.30 (state 2.23 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
2.93 (state 3.24 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
45.4 (state 45.9 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover
40.9 (state 40.3 · U.S. 42.9)%
Administrators who left
2 in the last year

Inspections

Last standard inspection
January 12, 2026
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
13.0 (state 7.2 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
4
Citations on record (3 years)
29 health · 20 fire safety
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2026-06-29 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-08-03
2026-01-12 Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-02-23
2026-01-12 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-02-23
2026-01-12 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		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-02-23
2026-01-12 Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-02-23
2026-01-12 Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
F0685 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-02-23
2026-01-12 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-02-23
2026-01-12 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.
F0693 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-02-23
2026-01-12 Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
F0694 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-02-23
2026-01-12 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 2026-02-23
2026-01-12 Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.
F0745 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-02-23
2026-01-12 Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
F0757 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-02-23
2025-10-30 Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
F0755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-11-28
2024-08-23 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-09-18
2024-08-23 Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
F0686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-09-18
2024-08-23 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-09-18
2024-08-23 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 2024-09-18
2024-08-23 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 2024-09-18
2024-08-23 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-09-18
2024-01-18 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 2024-02-16
2024-01-18 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-02-16
2023-09-22 Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
F0554 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-10-24
2023-09-22 Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
F0677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-10-24
2023-09-22 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.
F0688 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-10-24
2023-09-22 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 2023-10-24
2023-09-22 Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
F0692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-10-24
2023-09-22 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.
F0693 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-10-24
2023-09-22 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 2023-10-24
2023-09-22 Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
F0921 · Environmental Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-10-24

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
Carpenter-Heard, Jacqueline (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
Fountainview Portage Operating LLC (organization)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

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

Brickyard Healthcare - Portage Care Center has a 2-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 - Portage Care Center have?

It has 186 certified beds and cares for about 161 residents per day.

Has Brickyard Healthcare - Portage Care Center been fined?

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

Who owns Brickyard Healthcare - Portage 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 - Portage Care Center?

(219) 762-9571. The facility is located at 3175 Lancer ST, Portage, IN 46368.

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