Mostly short-term rehab stays
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
New residents most often arrive under Medicare (46% of admissions), and a typical Medicare stay runs around 1 months.
Brickyard Healthcare – Knox Care Center is a 57-bed skilled nursing facility in Knox, Indiana, providing short- and long-term skilled nursing care, including rehabilitation, respite care, and specialized clinical services such as stroke care, dialysis, pulmonary care, and IV therapy. It is operated by Knox Operating LLC, a county-run entity under Hendricks County Hospital.
The facility holds a 5-star overall CMS rating, driven by a 5-star Health Inspection score — 46.5% above the Indiana average. Across 19 regulatory visits since 2022, the facility recorded 26 total deficiencies, 28% below the state average of 36. The most recent inspection, in June 2025, found the facility in full compliance with no deficiencies cited. No fines, immediate jeopardy findings, or substantiated complaints appear in the record. Staffing earns 3 stars, with total nurse staffing averaging slightly below Indiana’s average of 3 hours 28 minutes per resident per day; weekend RN staffing is 19% above the state benchmark.
Short-stay outcomes stand out. The rehospitalization rate for Medicare residents is 16.2%, compared with the Indiana average of 22.4% — a meaningful gap for post-acute placements. Falls with major injury were 0.0% for short- and long-stay residents. The facility’s occupancy rate is 77%, above the statewide average of 68%, indicating consistent local demand. The facility received the AHCA/NCAL Bronze Quality Award, which reflects the center’s participation in a national quality improvement framework.
Clinical services include cognitive training, discharge planning, restorative care, and on-site pharmacy, as well as dialysis and pulmonary care for residents with more complex medical needs. Private suites are available.
The facility is best suited for residents in Starke County needing short-term post-acute rehabilitation and medically complex skilled nursing care, with rehospitalization outcomes and a Medicare-dominant admission profile that support residents transitioning from acute hospital care.
Brickyard Healthcare – Knox Care Center is legally operated by Hendricks County Hospital, and administered by Jerrell Harville.
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
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.
Deficiencies
| This Facility | IN Average | vs. IN Avg |
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Total deficiencies
| 36 | 36 | This facility has total deficiencies in line with the Indiana average (36 vs. IN avg 36).— At avg |
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Deficiencies per year
| 9 | 9 | This facility has deficiencies per year in line with the Indiana average (9 vs. IN avg 9).— At avg |
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Deficiencies per inspection
| 1.9 | 1.9 | This facility has deficiencies per inspection in line with the Indiana average (1.9 vs. IN avg 1.9).— At avg |
Inspections
| This Facility | IN Average | vs. IN Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total visits
| 19 | 19 | This facility has total visits in line with the Indiana average (19 vs. IN avg 19).— At avg |
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Inspections with deficiencies
| 7 | 7 | This facility has inspections with deficiencies in line with the Indiana average (7 vs. IN avg 7).— At avg |
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Inspection deficiency rate
| 37% | 37% | This facility has inspection deficiency rate in line with the Indiana average (37 vs. IN avg 37).— At avg |
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Inspections
| 4 | 13 | This facility has 69% fewer inspections than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (4 vs. IN avg 13).↓ 69% better |
State average N/A
Last Health inspection on Apr 2025
State average N/A
State average N/A
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
All 10 citations resulted from standard inspections.
State average: N/A
State average: N/A
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
Manages medical care and health needs.
Assists with medical care and medications.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Total hours from contractors
2,247 contractor hours this quarter
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 24 | 1 | 25 | 7,714 | 92 | 100% | 7.4 |
| Registered Nurse | 8 | 0 | 8 | 2,519 | 92 | 100% | 9.2 |
| Medication Aide/Technician | 4 | 0 | 4 | 2,043 | 91 | 99% | 9.1 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 5 | 0 | 5 | 1,535 | 91 | 99% | 8.9 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 2 | 0 | 2 | 741 | 92 | 100% | 5.6 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 4 | 4 | 608 | 66 | 72% | 6.9 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 5 | 5 | 498 | 66 | 72% | 7.5 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 496 | 62 | 67% | 8 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 1 | 0 | 1 | 456 | 60 | 65% | 7.6 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 1 | 3 | 4 | 452 | 56 | 61% | 7.4 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 447 | 57 | 62% | 7.8 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 440 | 55 | 60% | 8 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 439 | 56 | 61% | 7.8 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 2 | 2 | 260 | 61 | 66% | 4.3 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 2 | 2 | 224 | 64 | 70% | 3.5 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 3 | 3 | 169 | 46 | 50% | 3.4 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 1 | 1 | 2 | 133 | 62 | 67% | 1.5 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 28 | 9 | 10% | 3.1 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 24 | 13 | 14% | 1.8 |
| Dental Services Staff | 0 | 2 | 2 | 12 | 2 | 2% | 6 |
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
No penalties in the past 3 years
No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
46% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
42% of new residents, often for short stays.
12% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Historical financial and operational data for Brickyard Healthcare – Knox Care Center from 2011–2023, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Key figures below are for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.
Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
New residents most often arrive under Medicare (46% of admissions), and a typical Medicare stay runs around 1 months.
Coverage residents most often arrive under.
Coverage residents most often leave under.
0.0 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Knox's city center to Brickyard Healthcare – Knox Care Center's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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The information below is reported by the Indiana Department of Health, Division of Long Term Care.
| The Barrington of Carmel | NH AL IL MC SNF | Carmel | - | 154 | A+ | 39 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Westminster Village Muncie | NH AL IL SNF | Muncie | - | 303 | A+ | 6 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Greenwood Village South | NH AL IL MC SNF | Greenwood | - | 207 | A+ | 50 | Apartment / Cottage |
| Christian Care Retirement Community | NH AL IL MC SNF | Bluffton (Toll Gate Heights) | - | 145 | - | 4 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed |
| Brickyard Healthcare – Knox Care Center | NH SNF | Knox | - | 57 | - | 68 | - |
Stacy Seele is the Director of Nursing at Brickyard Healthcare – Knox Care Center.
Brickyard Healthcare – Knox Care Center is legally operated by Hendricks County Hospital, and administered by Jerrell Harville.
Brickyard Healthcare – Knox Care Center has a walk score of 68. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
According to IN state health department records, Brickyard Healthcare – Knox Care Center's license number is 24-000088-1.
According to IN state health department records, Brickyard Healthcare – Knox Care Center's license expires on August 31, 2026.
Brickyard Healthcare – Knox Care Center's occupancy is 77%.
Brickyard Healthcare – Knox Care Center is registered as a for-profit in IN.
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