Brickyard Healthcare – Elkhart Care Center

Nursing Home in Indiana

CMS overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Brickyard Healthcare – Elkhart Care Center

Nursing Home in Indiana

CMS overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.

Overview of Brickyard Healthcare – Elkhart Care Center

Brickyard Healthcare's Elkhart Care Center is located in Elkhart, IN and offers short- and long-term care including pharmacy services, memory care, and more. The facility provides a range of services including therapy, skilled nursing, and respite care. The team is dedicated to fostering a sense of belonging and comfort for residents.
(574) 294-7641

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
1/5 ▼ 2.0 Indiana average: 3.0/5
Health Inspection Info Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
1/5 ▼ 1.7 Indiana average: 2.7/5
Staffing Info Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
2/5 ▼ 0.6 Indiana average: 2.6/5
Quality Measures Info Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
3/5 ▼ 1.1 Indiana average: 4.1/5

Staffing hours breakdown

Info Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.

Hours per resident per day — compared to Indiana state averages

Total nursing care / resident Info This home is ranked 181st out of 275 homes in Indiana.

Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
3h 8m per day
This facility Indiana avg (3h 32m per day)
vs Indiana avg
-12%

Capacity and availability

Medium-capacity home

Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

Total beds 175
Avg. Length of Stay
196 days

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly long-term care residents

Most residents stay for extended periods and receive ongoing daily care.

Might be optimal for
Long-term daily care Ongoing support needs

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

18% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Private pay

44% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 2 - 3 months

Medicaid

38% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 1 years

Finances and operations

Governmental community
Operated by county authorities.
Home revenue
$12.7M
Operating deficit
-$1.6M
Governmental community Operated by county authorities.
Home revenue
$12.7M
Operating deficit
-$1.6M
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$5.4M
42.3% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$9.0M
Total costs $14.4M
Bed community size
175-bed community
A large-scale community that may provide a wide range of amenities, services, and structured programs.
Years in operation
2 years in operation
A newer community that may feature more recent facilities and programs.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
74%
8% higher than Indiana average

Indiana average: 68%

Occupied beds
129 / 175
Average residents 70 per day

License Details

Facility TypeNursing Home (skilled Nursing Facility)
IssuanceJanuary 9, 2024
ExpirationAugust 31, 2025
License Number24-000039-1
CMS Certification Number155685

Ownership & Operating Entity

Brickyard Healthcare – Elkhart Care Center is legally operated by Hendricks County Hospital, and administrated by Chad Knisley.

Profit StatusOTHER

Type Of Units

SNF/NF (Combined)
175 units
Total beds
175 units

Staffing

Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.

Leadership

Medical DirectorGeoffrey Rogers
Director of NursingCASSANDRA SEEDORFF

Therapy & Rehabilitation

3 services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Short-Term Rehab

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Skilled Nursing
24-Hour Staffing

Additional Services

1 service
Short-Term Rehabilitation

Contact Information

Fax(574) 522-3071

Amenities & Lifestyle

30 amenities
Therapy
Stroke Care
Dialysis Care
Diabetic Care
Discharge Planning
Pain Management
Cognitive Training
Respite Care
Pulmonary Care
Pharmacy
Restorative Care
Doctor Visits
Dental Care
Audiology
Eye Care
Iv Therapy
Smoking
Private Suites Available
Transportation
Barber And Beauty Shop
Church Services
Arts And Crafts
Phone Services
Television Option
Family Lounges
Housekeeping
Laundry Services
Linens Provided
24/7 Nursing Services
Nutritional Snacks
Specific ProgramsTherapy, Short-Term Rehabilitation, Nursing
Religious ServicesYes

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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.

Inspection Overview Info Inspections are mandatory, regular evaluations conducted by state health departments or regulatory agencies. They ensure the community provides safe, compliant care, covering areas like resident health, staff and management.

22 total visits · Indiana avg: 19

Ranked 241st of 388 in Indiana

17 Inspections Indiana avg: 13 31% above Indiana avg
8 Visits with Citations Indiana avg: 7 14% above Indiana avg
51 Citations Total Indiana avg: 34 50% above Indiana avg Ranked 300th of 385
14 Visits without Citations Indiana avg: 12 17% above Indiana avg

6 complaints

Formal expressions of dissatisfaction or concern made by residents, or their families regarding various aspects of the care, services, and environment provided.

Indiana average: 5 complaints

Latest inspection

Date April 24, 2025
Complaint Investigation

51 total citations

Citations indicate regulatory violations. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.

Indiana average: 34 citations

53 deficiencies

Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.

Indiana average: 36 deficiencies

Inspection Report Summary for Brickyard Healthcare – Elkhart Care Center

The most recent inspection on April 24, 2025, found no deficiencies related to the complaints investigated. Earlier inspections showed a pattern of deficiencies primarily involving care planning, medication management, food safety, emergency preparedness, and life safety code compliance. Notable issues included a substantiated failure to timely report an abuse allegation in January 2025, food temperature problems in October 2024, and multiple care and safety deficiencies in mid-2024 and early 2023, including a resident death linked to improper diet supervision. Most complaint investigations were unsubstantiated except for a few substantiated cases with cited deficiencies, and enforcement actions such as fines or license suspensions were not listed in the available reports. The facility’s inspection history shows some improvement in recent months with no deficiencies found in the latest investigations.

Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 8

Indiana average 6


Last Health inspection on Oct 2025

Total health citations 43

Indiana average 25

Citations per inspection
5.38

Indiana average 4.12


Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

30 of 43 citations resulted from standard inspections; 11 of 43 resulted from complaint investigations; and 2 of 43 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations More info 2
900% worse than Indiana average

Indiana average: 0.2


Serious Health citations More info 1
67% worse than Indiana average

Indiana average: 0.6

2 critical citations More info Indiana average: 0.2

1 serious citation More info Indiana average: 0.6

40 moderate citations More info Indiana average: 23.8

0 minor citations More info Indiana average: 0.4
Citations history (last 3 years)
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Info Issues related to protecting resident's from harm, including abuse, neglect, or mistreatment. Oct 02, 2025

Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Info Issues related to protecting resident's from harm, including abuse, neglect, or mistreatment. Aug 12, 2025
Corrected

Nutrition moderate citation Info Issues related to food quality, meal service, and resident's nutritional needs. Aug 12, 2025
Corrected

Pharmacy moderate citation Info Issues related to medication management, including how drugs are stored, administered, and monitored. Aug 12, 2025
Corrected

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Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

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Aged and Disabled Waiver

Indiana Medicaid A&D Waiver

Age 65+ or disabled
General Indiana resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
IN

Requires level-of-care determination.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Adult day care (~$60/day) Home health services

CHOICE Program

Indiana CHOICE

Age 60+
General Indiana resident, at risk of nursing home.
Income Limits ~$2,000/month varies
Asset Limits $10,000 individual
IN

Limited funding; regional variation.

Benefits
In-home care (3-5 hours/week) Respite (up to 10 days/year) Transportation (~5 trips/month)

Residential Care Assistance Program (RCAP)

Indiana Residential Care Assistance Program

Age 65+
General or blind, or disabled, Indiana resident, in approved facility, low-income or SSI recipient.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,004/month including SSI
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
IN

~50 facilities statewide; per diem rate set by FSSA.

Benefits
Room/board Laundry Minimal care coordination (~$20-$50/day subsidy)

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Indiana Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General Indiana resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
IN

Three tiers; no waitlist.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP) Respite

Indiana NFCSP Respite Care

Age
General Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; Indiana resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).
Income Limits (2025) Prioritizes ~$24,980/year (individual); no strict cap.
Asset Limits Not assessed; need-based.
IN

16 AAAs; prioritizes low-income, rural caregivers.

Benefits
Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year) Adult day care ($60/day) Caregiver training

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Indiana SCSEP

Age 55+
General unemployed, low-income, Indiana resident.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,983/month 125% FPL
Asset Limits Not specified; income-focused.
IN

Priority for veterans, rural residents.

Benefits
Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour) Job placement

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Indiana VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General Indiana resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth limit
IN

High veteran demand statewide.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living)

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Staffing Data (Q2 2025)

This data corresponds to Q2 2025 and is based on CMS Payroll-Based Journal.

Total staff 136
Employees 108
Contractors 28
Staff to resident ratio 1.23:1
1225125% better than Indiana average

Indiana average ratio: 0.00:1

Avg staff/day 58
Average shift 8.3 hours
8% better than Indiana average

Indiana average: 7.7 hours

Total staff hours (quarter) 43,786
Nursing staff breakdown
Registered Nurse

Manages medical care and health needs.

Total count 10
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 9.4 hours

No contractors work on this role.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Assists with medical care and medications.

Total count 17
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 9.8 hours

No contractors work on this role.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Helps with daily care and mobility.

Total count 42
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 8.2 hours

No contractors work on this role.

Contractor staffing

Total hours from contractors

7.9%

3,448 contractor hours this quarter

Speech Language Pathologist: 6 Physical Therapy Assistant: 6 Physical Therapy Aide: 5 Clinical Nurse Specialist: 2 Qualified Social Worker: 2 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 2 Dental Services Staff: 2 Occupational Therapy Aide: 1 Medical Director: 1 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1
Staff by category
Certified Nursing Assistant4204215,70791100%8.2
Licensed Practical Nurse170177,78691100%9.8
Medication Aide/Technician170176,81091100%8.4
Registered Nurse100103,17591100%9.4
Other Dietary Services Staff6062,05791100%7.5
RN Director of Nursing5051,5326774%8.1
Speech Language Pathologist0661,0748088%7.7
Physical Therapy Aide0551,0108391%6.3
Dietitian1016226470%9.7
Mental Health Service Worker2025136066%8.4
Respiratory Therapy Technician0225096673%7.7
Nurse Practitioner1014886167%8
Clinical Nurse Specialist2244854853%8
Dental Services Staff1234665560%8.1
Administrator1014165257%8
Qualified Social Worker0222425459%4.3
Occupational Therapy Aide1122355662%3.3
Nurse Aide in Training2022262527%6.8
Physical Therapy Assistant0661965257%2.8
Medical Director0111921314%14.8
Occupational Therapy Assistant011461415%3.3
42 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days 100%
17 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days 100%
17 Medication Aide/Technician
% of Days 100%
10 Registered Nurse
% of Days 100%
6 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days 100%
5 RN Director of Nursing
% of Days 74%
6 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days 88%
5 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days 91%
1 Dietitian
% of Days 70%
2 Mental Health Service Worker
% of Days 66%
2 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days 73%
1 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days 67%
4 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days 53%
3 Dental Services Staff
% of Days 60%
1 Administrator
% of Days 57%
2 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days 59%
2 Occupational Therapy Aide
% of Days 62%
2 Nurse Aide in Training
% of Days 27%
6 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days 57%
1 Medical Director
% of Days 14%
1 Occupational Therapy Assistant
% of Days 15%

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total residents 111
Medicare
11
9.9% of residents
Medicaid
85
76.6% of residents
Private pay or other
15
13.5% of residents
Programs & Services
Residents Group

Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

Active Resident Council

Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.

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 Info A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline. 10.6
33% worse than Indiana average

Indiana average: 8.0

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 22.7
33% worse than Indiana average

Indiana average: 17.1

Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 18.5%
54% worse than Indiana average

Indiana average: 12.0%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 20.7%
44% worse than Indiana average

Indiana average: 14.4%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 29.0%
18% worse than Indiana average

Indiana average: 24.6%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 3.4%
11% better than Indiana average

Indiana average: 3.9%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 6.1%
39% worse than Indiana average

Indiana average: 4.4%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 0.3%
79% better than Indiana average

Indiana average: 1.2%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 4.5%
20% better than Indiana average

Indiana average: 5.7%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 18.9%
22% better than Indiana average

Indiana average: 24.1%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 15.7%
26% worse than Indiana average

Indiana average: 12.4%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 85.3%
9% worse than Indiana average

Indiana average: 93.7%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 97.4%
In line with Indiana average

Indiana average: 95.4%

Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 48.6%
41% worse than Indiana average

Indiana average: 81.7%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 0.5%
61% better than Indiana average

Indiana average: 1.4%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 44.4%
44% worse than Indiana average

Indiana average: 79.0%

Penalties and fines

Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.

Source: CMS Penalties Database (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total fines amount $63K
131% higher than Indiana average

Indiana average: $27K

Number of fines 1
28% fewer fines than Indiana average

Indiana average: 1.4

Payment Denials Info Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed. 0
100% fewer payment denials than Indiana average

Indiana average: 0.4

Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility $63K
Indiana average $27K
Penalty History

Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.

Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Mar 2, 2023
$63K

Last updated: Jan 2026

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