Brickyard Healthcare - Valparaiso Care Center
Valparaiso, IN · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 155137) · 85 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (219) 462-6158 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Brickyard Healthcare - Valparaiso Care Center holds a CMS overall star rating of 4 out of 5, which is above Indiana's state average of 3.14. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Brickyard Healthcare - Valparaiso Care Center reports 3.42 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.82 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 36.8%. CMS rates its staffing at 3 out of 5 stars.
Brickyard Healthcare - Valparaiso Care Center has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00, and no payment denials reported. CMS does not list an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
About this facility
Brickyard Healthcare - Valparaiso Care Center is a for-profit corporation-owned nursing home in Valparaiso, Porter County, Indiana, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. It has been federally certified since October 1972. The facility maintains 85 certified beds with an average daily census of 78.2 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare data, the facility holds an overall star rating of 4 out of 5, which is above the Indiana state average of 3.14. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars, its quality measure (QM) rating is 4 stars, and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Nurse staffing levels total 3.42 hours per resident per day, including 0.82 registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 36.8%.
Regarding the penalty record: CMS reports no federal fines on record for this facility (0 fines totaling $0.00), and no payment denials have been recorded.
This facility is part of the Brickyard Healthcare chain, which operates 23 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 2.7 stars — notably lower than this individual facility's 4-star overall rating. There has been no change in ownership within the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
This profile is based on data published by CMS Care Compare; families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Care Compare before making decisions.
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 a 4-star overall CMS rating, above the Indiana state average of 3.14.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.42 hours per resident per day, including 0.82 RN hours per resident per day, with a 36.8% nursing turnover rate and a 3-star staffing rating.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS reports no federal fines on record and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon or Special Focus status is listed for this facility in the provided data.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It has 85 certified beds with an average daily census of 78.2 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 includes 23 facilities nationally averaging a 2.7-star rating.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since October 3, 1972.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus three component ratings — health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 4, 4, 3, and 4 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at 2194626158 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 2194626158 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
Visit https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/155137?state=IN for the most current CMS data.
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.