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Total Health inspections
3
50% below Indiana average
Indiana average:
6.0
Last Health inspection on Jul 2025
Mostly short-term rehab stays
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
BRICKYARD HEALTHCARE – VALPARAISO CARE CENTER
BRICKYARD HEALTHCARE – VALPARAISO CARE CENTER is a Nursing Home in Indiana
BRICKYARD HEALTHCARE – VALPARAISO… is a Nursing Home in Indiana
BRICKYARD HEALTHCARE – VALPARAISO CARE CENTER
BRICKYARD HEALTHCARE – VALPARAISO CARE CENTER is a Nursing Home in Indiana
BRICKYARD HEALTHCARE – VALPARAISO… is a Nursing Home in Indiana
Brickyard Healthcare - Valparaiso Care Center offers a range of short- and long-term care services for residents located in Valparaiso, IN. The facility provides skilled nursing, memory care, outpatient therapy, and short-term rehabilitation. The team is dedicated to delivering quality healthcare and recreational activities for residents and their families.
Quality ratings
Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
Capacity and availability
Smaller home
May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.
Total beds
85
This home usually has limited availability
Occupancy is moderate, suggesting balanced demand.
Occupancy rate
88.3%
Residents per day (avg)
78
Occupancy rate
88.3%
Residents per day (avg)
78
Who this home usually serves
Show admissions and discharges
TYPE OF STAY
Might be optimal for
Short stays
Recovery
Medicare-covered care
Breakdown by payment type
Medicare
42% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
Typical stay
29 days
Private pay
28% of new residents, often for short stays.
Typical stay
3 - 4 months
Medicaid
29% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Typical stay
11 - 12 months
Finances and operations
Governmental home
County
Home revenue
$9.5M
Surplus of revenue
$1.3M
Governmental home
County
Home revenue
$9,504,298.00
Surplus of revenue
$1,337,988.00
Payroll costs
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$3.9M
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Other operating costs
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$4.3M
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Total costs
$8.2M
85-bed community
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
1 year in operation
A newer community that may feature more recent facilities and programs.
About this community
License Status
ActiveFacility Type
NURSING HOME (Skilled Nursing Facility)
License Date
September 1, 2024
Additional licensing details
License number:
24-000062-1
CMS Certification Number:
155137
Ownership & operating entity
BRICKYARD HEALTHCARE – VALPARAISO CARE CENTER is administrated by TIFFANY SYDOW.
Profit status:
OTHER
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
Leadership
Director of Nursing:
MELISSA HERSHMANN
Care Services
Nursing Services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Memory Care
Skilled Nursing
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing
Short-Term Rehab
All Levels of Care
Contact Information
Fax:
(219) 464-0918
Amenities & Lifestyle
Programs & Activities
Specific Programs
Therapy, Short-Term Rehabilitation, Nursing, Long-Term Care, Memory Care, Outpatient Therapy
Religious Services
Yes
Inspection History
In Indiana, the Department of Health, Division of Long Term Care is the primary regulatory body that performs onsite inspections and quality of care reviews for all licensed facilities.
8 visits/inspections
3 complaints
Formal expressions of dissatisfaction or concern made by residents, or their families regarding various aspects of the care, services, and environment provided.
11 total citations
Citations indicate regulatory violations. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.
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The information below is reported by the Indiana Department of Health, Division of Long Term Care.
BRICKYARD HEALTHCARE – VALPARAISO CARE CENTER
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
IN 46383
85
No
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VALPARIASO OPERATING LLC
88.3%
$9,468,265.00
$3,904,358.00
41.2%
77.90
4/5
3.3373
4/5
3/5
3/5
Pines Village Retirement Communities, Inc
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
IL
Independent Living For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.
Valparaiso
-
Yes
63
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Staffing Data
Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)
114
Total Staff
85
Employees
29
Contractors
28,344
Total Hours (Quarter)
42
Avg Staff/Day
7.4
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
| Role ⓘ | Count ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ | Uses Contractors? ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | 15 | 8 | No |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 12 | 8.3 | No |
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 43 | 7.9 | Yes |
Staff by Category
Administration ⓘ
2 staff
7.1hs shift avg
Nursing Staff ⓘ
76 staff
7.9hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners ⓘ
3 staff
7.7hs shift avg
Therapy Services ⓘ
21 staff
4.6hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation ⓘ
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services ⓘ
4 staff
3.9hs shift avg
Dietary Services ⓘ
4 staff
7.1hs shift avg
Other Services ⓘ
4 staff
8.6hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
9%
of total hours from contractors
2,560 contractor hours this quarter
Certified Nursing Assistant: 1
Qualified Social Worker: 4
Speech Language Pathologist: 6
Respiratory Therapy Technician: 5
Dental Services Staff: 2
Occupational Therapy Aide: 1
Physical Therapy Assistant: 4
Physical Therapy Aide: 3
Clinical Nurse Specialist: 1
Medical Director: 1
Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1
| Role ⓘ | Employees ⓘ | Contractors ⓘ | Total Staff ⓘ | Total Hours ⓘ | Days Worked ⓘ | % of Days ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 42 | 1 | 43 | 12,589 | 91 | 100% | 7.9 |
| Registered Nurse | 15 | 0 | 15 | 4,669 | 91 | 100% | 8 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 12 | 0 | 12 | 4,618 | 91 | 100% | 8.3 |
| Nurse Aide in Training | 2 | 0 | 2 | 875 | 75 | 82% | 7.5 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 2 | 0 | 2 | 866 | 63 | 69% | 7.7 |
| Dental Services Staff | 1 | 2 | 3 | 570 | 63 | 69% | 8.6 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 3 | 3 | 561 | 77 | 85% | 6 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 6 | 6 | 497 | 64 | 70% | 7.1 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 3 | 0 | 3 | 478 | 63 | 69% | 6.8 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 440 | 55 | 60% | 8 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 424 | 53 | 58% | 8 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 422 | 57 | 63% | 7.4 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 5 | 5 | 324 | 75 | 82% | 3.6 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 4 | 4 | 261 | 65 | 71% | 3.9 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 1 | 1 | 2 | 234 | 32 | 35% | 7.1 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 4 | 4 | 196 | 55 | 60% | 3.3 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 1 | 1 | 2 | 113 | 41 | 45% | 2.3 |
| Medication Aide/Technician | 2 | 0 | 2 | 105 | 16 | 18% | 6.2 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 40 | 13 | 14% | 3.1 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 37 | 13 | 14% | 2.8 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 27 | 3 | 3% | 8.8 |
Health Inspection History
Total Health citations
14
44% below Indiana average
Indiana average:
25.0
4.67 citations per inspection (avg)
Citations origin
Citations can result from standard inspections or complaint-based investigations.
Standard inspections
14 citations
Complaint investigations
2 citations
Breakdown of citations
Critical Health citations
0
100% below Indiana average
Indiana average:
0.2
Serious Health citations
0
100% below Indiana average
Indiana average:
0.6
Moderate Health citations
14
Minor Health citations
0
Citations history (last 3 years)
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation
Jul 25, 2025
Corrected
Administration moderate citation
Jul 25, 2025
Corrected
Quality of Care moderate citation
Jul 25, 2025
Corrected
Care Planning moderate citation
Jul 25, 2025
Corrected
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Ownership: For-Profit Corporation
Part of: Brickyard Healthcare
Resident Census by Payment Source
79
Total Residents
Medicare
7
(8.9%)
ⓘ
Medicaid
49
(62%)
ⓘ
Private Pay/Other
23
(29.1%)
ⓘ
Specialized Care Beds
34
Total Specialty Beds
40%
of Bed Capacity
34
Alzheimer's / Dementia Beds ⓘ
40%
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
ⓘ
Nurse Aide Training
ⓘ
CCRC
ⓘ
Family Engagement
Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.
Active
Resident Council
ⓘ
Quality of care over time
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
High-risk clinical events score
6.6
17% better than Indiana average
Indiana average:
8.0
Functional decline score
16.7
Near Indiana average
Indiana average:
17.1
Long-Stay Resident Measures
Daily care & independence
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased
8.3%
31% below Indiana average.
Walking Ability Worsened
10.2%
29% below Indiana average.
Low Risk Long-Stay Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
31.7%
29% above Indiana average.
Safety & clinical stability
Falls with Major Injury
5.0%
31% above Indiana average.
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
3.4%
21% below Indiana average.
Urinary Tract Infection
0.0%
100% below Indiana average.
Emotional & behavioral wellbeing
Depressive Symptoms
20.0%
17% below Indiana average.
Antipsychotic Use
10.3%
18% below Indiana average.
Preventive care
Pneumococcal Vaccine
77.0%
18% below Indiana average.
Influenza Vaccine
84.4%
12% below Indiana average.
Nutrition & physical health
Lost Too Much Weight
6.1%
8% above Indiana average.Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine
23.6%
71% worse than Indiana average
Antipsychotic medication increase
4.7%
244% worse than Indiana average
Influenza Vaccine
28.8%
64% worse than Indiana average Financial Trends
Historical financial and operational data for BRICKYARD HEALTHCARE – VALPARAISO CARE CENTER based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Occupancy Rate
88.3%
↑ 0.6pp vs 2022
Net Income
$1,337,988
↑ ~$121K vs 2022
Total Payroll
$5,371,309
↑ ~$170K vs 2022
Profit Margin
14.1%
↑ 1.1pp vs 2022
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