Nursing homes › Indiana › Brickyard Healthcare - Elkhart Care Center
1001 W Hively Ave, Elkhart, IN 46517 · 5742947641 · 175 certified beds
Per CMS filings, this facility is affiliated with Brickyard Healthcare, a group operating 23 facilities in 1 states. Group record: average rating 2.7/5, 3 abuse citation icons, 0 facilities on the Special Focus list, $149,513 in federal fines. This facility rates below its group average (2.7/5).
Total nurse staffing: 3.36 (Indiana median: 3.55). RN hours: 0.39. Weekend total: 2.93. Nursing staff turnover: 33%.
All-time on record: 40 deficiency citations. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-01 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | G | complaint | corrected 2026-06-12 |
| 2026-05-01 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | complaint | 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. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-02-13 |
| 2026-01-16 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | complaint | 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. | D | complaint | 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. | E | Health | 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. | D | Health | 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. | D | Health | 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. | D | Health | corrected 2025-09-01 |
| 2025-08-12 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Health | 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. | D | Health | 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. | D | Health | corrected 2025-09-01 |
| 2025-01-23 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-02-14 |
| 2024-10-04 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | F | complaint | 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. | F | Health | corrected 2024-09-04 |
| 2024-08-05 | Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs. | E | Health | corrected 2024-09-04 |
| 2024-08-05 | Assure the security of all personal funds of residents deposited with the facility. | E | Health | 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 | E | Health | 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. | E | Health | 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. | D | Health | corrected 2024-09-04 |
| 2024-08-05 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | D | Health | corrected 2024-09-04 |
| 2024-08-05 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Health | 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. | D | Health | corrected 2024-09-04 |
| 2024-08-05 | Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed. | D | Health | corrected 2024-09-04 |
| 2024-08-05 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Health | 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. | D | Health | 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. | D | Health | corrected 2024-09-04 |
| 2024-08-05 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Health | 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. | E | Health | 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. | E | Health | corrected 2023-09-08 |
| 2023-07-27 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | D | complaint | 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. | D | Health | 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. | D | complaint | 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. | D | Health | 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. | D | Health | 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. | D | Health | corrected 2023-09-08 |
| 2023-07-27 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Health | corrected 2023-09-08 |
| 2023-07-27 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Health | 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. | D | complaint | 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. | D | Health | corrected 2023-09-08 |
No federal fines or payment denials on record.
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GENTRY, MARK | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/12/2022 |
| WHICKER, TIMOTHY | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/12/2022 |
| ENGELS, ERIN | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 10/25/2014 |
| FENOUGHTY, DEANNA | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 07/10/2023 |
| STARKEY, TYLER | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 08/01/2020 |
| WAITE, JOHN | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 08/01/2020 |
| ELKHART OPERATING LLC | Operational/Managerial Control | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 09/01/2012 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (July 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 155685. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.