Brickyard Healthcare - Elkhart Care Center
Elkhart, IN · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 155685) · 175 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (574) 294-7641 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Brickyard Healthcare - Elkhart Care Center has a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Indiana state average of 3.14. Its health inspection rating is 1 out of 5, and its staffing rating is 2 out of 5.
Brickyard Healthcare - Elkhart Care Center reports total nurse hours of about 3.36 per resident per day, including 0.39 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 2 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 33.3%.
Brickyard Healthcare - Elkhart Care Center has no federal fines on record and no payment denials, according to CMS data. No abuse icon or Special Focus designation is indicated in the available data.
About this facility
Brickyard Healthcare - Elkhart Care Center is a for-profit nursing home in Elkhart, Indiana, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. The facility is licensed for 175 beds and has an average daily census of 117.4 residents. It has been Medicare/Medicaid certified since January 18, 2001.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the Indiana state average of 3.14. The health inspection rating is also 1 out of 5. The quality measure rating is 4 out of 5, and the staffing rating is 2 out of 5.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours per resident per day of approximately 3.36, with RN hours per resident per day of about 0.39. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 33.3%.
On penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record (0 fines, $0.00 total) and no payment denials for this facility.
The facility is part of the Brickyard Healthcare chain, which operates 23 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 2.7 out of 5. There has been no change in ownership within the last 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
No abuse icon or Special Focus status is indicated in the provided CMS data for this facility.
Data source: CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The overall rating is 1 out of 5 stars, below the Indiana state average of 3.14.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse hours are about 3.36 per resident per day, with 0.39 RN hours per resident per day, and turnover of 33.3%. The staffing star rating is 2 out of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show no federal fines (0 fines, $0.00) and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 175 beds with an average of 117.4 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit corporation and part of the Brickyard Healthcare chain, which includes 23 facilities with an average rating of 2.7 out of 5.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since January 18, 2001.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating, a health inspection rating, a staffing rating, and a quality measure rating; this facility has 1, 1, 2, and 4 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify rehabilitation services; contact the facility at 5742947641 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 5742947641 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the latest details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/155685?state=IN.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.