Brickyard Healthcare - Elkhart Care Center

Nursing Home · Elkhart, IN

CMS overall rating 1/5 For profit - Corporation

CMS certification number155685

Contact & location

1001 W Hively Ave
Elkhart, IN 46517
Elkhart County
Phone
(574) 294-7641
ZIP code
46517 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
175
Residents per day
117.4 (67% occupied)
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Legal name
Hendricks County Hospital
Chain
Brickyard Healthcare (23 facilities, avg 2.7★)
Medicare certified since
January 18, 2001
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★★★★★ 4/5
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
3.36 (state 3.68 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
0.39 (state 0.67 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
0.71 (state 0.78 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
2.25 (state 2.23 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
2.93 (state 3.24 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
33.3 (state 45.9 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover
36.4 (state 40.3 · U.S. 42.9)%
Administrators who left
0 in the last year

Inspections

Last standard inspection
August 12, 2025
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
12.0 (state 7.2 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
5
Citations on record (3 years)
39 health · 25 fire safety · includes actual harm
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2026-05-01 Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
F0804 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 G
Actual harm		 Corrected 2026-06-12
2026-05-01 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 · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-06-12
2026-01-16 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 · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-02-13
2026-01-16 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 2026-02-13
2025-10-02 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		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-12-19
2025-08-12 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		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-09-01
2025-08-12 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		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-09-01
2025-08-12 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 2025-09-01
2025-08-12 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 2025-09-01
2025-08-12 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 2025-09-01
2025-08-12 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 2025-09-01
2025-08-12 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 2025-09-01
2025-01-23 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 · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-02-14
2024-10-04 Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
F0804 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-10-21
2024-08-05 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 2024-09-04
2024-08-05 Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.
F0567 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-09-04
2024-08-05 Assure the security of all personal funds of residents deposited with the facility.
F0570 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-09-04
2024-08-05 Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
F0655 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-09-04
2024-08-05 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		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-09-04
2024-08-05 Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
F0578 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-09-04
2024-08-05 Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
F0679 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-09-04
2024-08-05 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 2024-09-04
2024-08-05 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 2024-09-04
2024-08-05 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 2024-09-04
2024-08-05 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 2024-09-04
2024-08-05 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 2024-09-04
2024-08-05 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 2024-09-04
2024-08-05 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-09-04
2023-07-27 Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-09-08
2023-07-27 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		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-09-08
2023-07-27 Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
F0578 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-09-08
2023-07-27 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 2023-09-08
2023-07-27 Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
F0623 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-09-08
2023-07-27 Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
F0625 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-09-08
2023-07-27 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 2023-09-08
2023-07-27 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 2023-09-08
2023-07-27 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 2023-09-08
2023-07-27 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 2023-09-08
2023-07-27 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 2023-09-08

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

Frequently asked questions

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

Brickyard Healthcare - Elkhart 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 - Elkhart Care Center have?

It has 175 certified beds and cares for about 117 residents per day.

Has Brickyard Healthcare - Elkhart Care Center been fined?

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

Who owns Brickyard Healthcare - Elkhart 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 - Elkhart Care Center?

(574) 294-7641. The facility is located at 1001 W Hively Ave, Elkhart, IN 46517.

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