Brickyard Healthcare - Merrillville Care Center

Nursing Home · Merrillville, IN

CMS overall rating 1/5 For profit - Corporation

CMS certification number155362

Contact & location

8800 Virginia Place
Merrillville, IN 46410
Lake County
Phone
(219) 736-1310
ZIP code
46410 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
164
Residents per day
151.9 (93% occupied)
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Legal name
Hendricks County Hospital
Chain
Brickyard Healthcare (23 facilities, avg 2.7★)
Medicare certified since
July 6, 1990
Participates in
Medicare and Medicaid
Council
Resident council

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 1/5
State avg 3.1
Health inspections★★★★★ 1/5
State avg 2.8
Staffing★★★★★ 2/5
State avg 2.5
Quality measures★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 4.1
Long-stay quality★★★★★ 5/5
Short-stay quality★★★★★ 3/5

Staffing

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

Total nurse staffing
3.24 (state 3.68 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
0.52 (state 0.67 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
0.53 (state 0.78 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
2.19 (state 2.23 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
2.78 (state 3.24 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
48.5 (state 45.9 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover
33.3 (state 40.3 · U.S. 42.9)%
Administrators who left
1 in the last year

Inspections

Last standard inspection
August 8, 2025
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
12.0 (state 7.2 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
2
Citations on record (3 years)
36 health · 16 fire safety · includes actual harm
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2026-02-24 Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
F0759 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-03-23
2026-01-15 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.
F0584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-02-09
2025-08-08 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 2025-09-12
2025-08-08 Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
F0921 · Environmental Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-09-12
2025-08-08 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 2025-09-12
2025-08-08 Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-09-12
2025-08-08 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 2025-09-12
2025-08-08 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 2025-09-12
2025-08-08 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 2025-09-12
2025-08-08 Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
F0755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-09-12
2025-08-08 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 2025-09-12
2025-08-08 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-09-12
2025-01-03 Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
F0600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 G
Actual harm		 Corrected 2025-01-24
2024-08-02 Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.
F0660 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-07-31
2024-08-02 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 2024-08-30
2024-06-14 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 2024-07-12
2024-06-14 Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
F0921 · Environmental Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-07-12
2024-06-14 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 2024-07-12
2024-06-14 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 2024-07-12
2024-06-14 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		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-07-12
2024-06-14 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 2024-07-12
2024-06-14 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 2024-07-12
2024-06-14 Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
F0697 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-07-12
2024-06-14 Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
F0756 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-07-12
2024-06-14 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 2024-07-12
2024-03-04 Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
F0686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-03-28
2024-03-04 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 2024-03-28
2024-02-01 Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
F0686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-02-23
2024-02-01 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 2024-02-23
2023-08-11 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-08-30
2023-08-11 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 2023-08-30
2023-08-11 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 2023-08-30
2023-08-11 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 2023-08-30
2023-08-11 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.
F0758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-08-30
2023-08-11 Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.
F0773 · Administration Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-08-30
2023-08-11 Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
F0791 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-08-30

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
Merrillville Operating LLC (organization)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

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

Brickyard Healthcare - Merrillville Care Center has a 1-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 - Merrillville Care Center have?

It has 164 certified beds and cares for about 152 residents per day.

Has Brickyard Healthcare - Merrillville Care Center been fined?

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

Who owns Brickyard Healthcare - Merrillville 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 - Merrillville Care Center?

(219) 736-1310. The facility is located at 8800 Virginia Place, Merrillville, IN 46410.

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