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Brickyard Healthcare - Valparaiso Care Center

251 Sturdy Rd, Valparaiso, IN 46383 · (219) 462-6158 · 85 certified beds

Overall★★★★☆ 4/5
Health inspections★★★★☆ 4/5
Staffing★★★☆☆ 3/5
Quality measures★★★★☆ 4/5

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CMS overall star rating: this provider 4/5; median among 504 providers with a published value in the same state and provider category: 3/5.

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  • The published staff-turnover figure is 36.8%. Ask which reporting period it covers and how the current staffing team compares.
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Ownership group

Per CMS filings, this facility is affiliated with Brickyard Healthcare, a group operating 23 facilities in 1 state. Group record: average rating 2.7/5, 3 abuse citation icons, 0 facilities on the Special Focus list, $127,153 in federal fines. This facility rates above its group average (2.7/5).

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Staffing (hours per resident per day)

Total nurse staffing: 3.42 (Indiana median: 3.55). RN hours: 0.82. Weekend total: 3.02. Nursing staff turnover: 37%.

Inspection deficiencies

In the downloaded CMS dataset: 14 deficiency citations. Below: up to 40 most recent citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).

Survey dateDeficiencySev.TypeStatus
2025-07-25Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. DHealthcorrected 2025-09-03
2025-07-25Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. DHealthcorrected 2025-09-03
2025-07-25Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. DHealthcorrected 2025-09-03
2025-07-25Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. DHealthcorrected 2025-09-03
2025-07-25Provide or obtain x-rays/tests when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results. Dcomplaintcorrected 2025-09-03
2025-07-25Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Dcomplaintcorrected 2025-09-03
2024-10-04Give residents a notice of rights, rules, services and charges. DHealthcorrected 2024-11-02
2024-10-04Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. DHealthcorrected 2024-11-02
2024-10-04Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. DHealthcorrected 2024-11-02
2024-10-04Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. DHealthcorrected 2024-11-02
2023-12-15Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. DHealthcorrected 2024-01-13
2023-12-15Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. DHealthcorrected 2024-01-13
2023-12-15Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. DHealthcorrected 2024-01-13
2023-12-15Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. DHealthcorrected 2024-01-13

Federal penalties

No federal fines or payment denials in this downloaded dataset.

Ownership & control records (CMS filings)

NameRoleType%Since
ENGELS, ERINCorporate DirectorIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 10/25/2014
GENTRY, MARKCorporate DirectorIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 01/12/2022
STARKEY, TYLERCorporate DirectorIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 08/01/2020
WAITE, JOHNCorporate DirectorIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 08/01/2020
WHICKER, TIMOTHYCorporate DirectorIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 01/12/2022
FENOUGHTY, DEANNACorporate OfficerIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 07/10/2023
VALPARIASO OPERATING LLCOperational/Managerial ControlOrganizationNOT APPLICABLEsince 09/01/2012

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How to cite this page: CareRecords, “Brickyard Healthcare - Valparaiso Care Center — compliance, penalty and ownership record” (CCN 155137), compiled from the CMS Provider Data Catalog, August 2026 release. https://carerecords.org/nursing-home/brickyard-healthcare-valparaiso-care-center-valparaiso-in/

Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (August 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 155137. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.