Brickyard Healthcare - Valparaiso Care Center
251 Sturdy Rd, Valparaiso, IN 46383 · (219) 462-6158
For profit - Corporation · 85 certified beds
Brickyard Healthcare - Valparaiso Care Center has a 4-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in July 2025, found 6 citations (the Indiana average is 7.2). It hasn't been fined in the last three years.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on July 25, 2025 found 6 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.July 25, 2025 · F0605 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.July 25, 2025 · F0641 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.July 25, 2025 · F0657 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.July 25, 2025 · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide or obtain x-rays/tests when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.July 25, 2025 · F0777 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.July 25, 2025 · F0842 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 2 citations.
- Provide or obtain x-rays/tests when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.July 25, 2025 · F0777 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.July 25, 2025 · F0842 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
No fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | Indiana average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 3.42 | 3.69 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.82 | 0.67 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.78 | 0.78 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 1.83 | 2.24 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 36.8% | 45.9% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 85 |
| Average residents per day | 78.2 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Life Care Center of Valparaiso Valparaiso · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Avalon Springs Health Campus Valparaiso · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Valparaiso Care & Rehabilitation Valparaiso · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
- Life Care Center of the Willows Valparaiso · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
- Addison Pointe Health & Rehabilitation Center Chesterton · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
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