Brickyard Healthcare - Lincoln Hills Care Center
Tell City, IN · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 155384) · 86 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (812) 547-3427 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Brickyard Healthcare - Lincoln Hills Care Center holds a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Indiana state average of 3.14. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Brickyard Healthcare - Lincoln Hills Care Center reports 3.51 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.88 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 3 stars. Annual nursing staff turnover is 37.9 percent.
Brickyard Healthcare - Lincoln Hills Care Center has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials. CMS does not list an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility in the available data.
About this facility
Brickyard Healthcare - Lincoln Hills Care Center is a for-profit, corporation-owned nursing home in Tell City, Perry County, Indiana, certified for Medicare and Medicaid since September 1991. The facility maintains 86 certified beds with an average daily census of 61.3 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare data, the facility holds an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Indiana state average of 3.14. Its component ratings include 3 stars for health inspections, 5 stars for quality measures, and 3 stars for staffing.
Nurse staffing levels average 3.51 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.88 RN hours per resident per day. Annual nursing staff turnover is reported at 37.9%.
On penalties, CMS records show 0 federal fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials for this facility — no federal fines on record. No abuse icon or Special Focus status is indicated in the available data.
This facility is part of the Brickyard Healthcare chain, which operates 23 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 2.7 stars, meaning this location's 4-star rating is notably higher than its chain average. There has been no ownership change reported in the last 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
Families are encouraged to review the full inspection history and quality measures on Medicare Care Compare for additional detail beyond what is summarized here. Data reflects the most recent CMS Care Compare figures provided.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The facility has an overall rating of 4 stars, above 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 staffing is 3.51 hours per resident per day, including 0.88 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 3 stars and 37.9% annual nursing turnover.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines, $0.00 in total fines, and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The provided data 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 has 86 certified beds and an average daily population of 61.3 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation and is part of the Brickyard Healthcare chain, which operates 23 facilities nationally with an average rating of 2.7 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on September 1, 1991.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 4, 3, 3, and 5 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service lines; contact the facility at 8125473427 and verify current offerings 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 8125473427 to arrange a visit and verify conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the full, current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/155384?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.