Occupancy rate
89%
30% higher than Indiana averageIndiana average: 69%
Mostly short-term rehab stays
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
Nursing Home
Brickyard Healthcare – Valparaiso Care Center
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.
Nursing care per resident
Average daily nursing hours per resident (adjusted for acuity). Higher values indicate more nursing time per resident.
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
89.4%
Residents per day (avg)
78
Occupancy rate
89.4%
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 community
Operated by county authorities.
Home revenue
$9.5M
Surplus of revenue
$1.3M
Governmental community
Operated by county authorities.
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
Occupancy
30% higher than Indiana averageOccupied beds
76 / 85
Average residents
70 per day
License details
Facility type
Nursing Home (skilled Nursing Facility)
Status
Active
Issuance
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.
Show Inspection Reports
3 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: 4 complaints
Latest inspection
Date:May 2, 2025
Type:Complaint Investigation
11 total citations
Citations indicate regulatory violations. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.
Indiana average: 26 citations
16 deficiencies
Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.
Inspection Report Summary for Brickyard Healthcare – Valparaiso Care Center
The most recent inspection on May 2, 2025, was a complaint investigation and found no deficiencies related to the allegations. Earlier inspections showed a pattern of deficiencies primarily involving medication administration, resident care documentation, and some life safety code issues such as fire safety equipment and emergency generator maintenance. Complaint investigations were mostly unsubstantiated, with one substantiated complaint that did not result in cited deficiencies. No fines, immediate jeopardy findings, or license actions were listed in the available reports. The facility’s inspection history shows some recurring issues but also evidence of corrective actions and improvements over time, particularly in life safety compliance.
Health Inspection History
Inspections
Total health inspections
3
Indiana average 6
Last Health inspection on Jul 2025
Total health citations
14
Citations per inspection
4.67
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
12 of 14 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 2 of 14 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).
Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations
0
0
100% better than Indiana averageIndiana average: 0.2
Serious Health citations
0
0
100% better than Indiana averageIndiana average: 0.6
0 critical citations
0 serious citations
14 moderate citations
0 minor citations
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
Data sourced from CMS Health Deficiencies reports. Citation severity codes range from A (least serious) to L (most serious). Immediate Jeopardy (J-L) citations indicate situations where the facility's noncompliance has placed residents at risk of death or serious harm.
Compare Nursing Homes around Valparaiso
The information below is reported by the Indiana Department of Health, Division of Long Term Care.
Life Care Center of Valparaiso
+26%
+21%
+21%
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
IN 46385
91
A+
-
LAGRANGE MEDICAL INVESTORS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
83.7%
$6,224,556.00
$2,425,433.00
39%
91
4.1465
16
+26%+21%+21%
Brickyard Healthcare – Valparaiso Care Center
+39%
-3%
+27%
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
-
-
VALPARIASO OPERATING LLC
88.3%
$9,468,265.00
$3,904,358.00
41.2%
77.90
3.3373
14
+39%-3%+27%
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
-
-
63
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Life Care Center of Valparaiso
Type of care:
SNF
AL
Community:
IN 46385
Bed Count:
91
Operator:
LAGRANGE MEDICAL INVESTORS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
CCN:
155343
Occupancy:
83.7%
Home Revenue:
$6,224,556.00
Payroll Costs:
$2,425,433.00
Payroll %:
39%
Avg Residents/Day:
91
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
4.1465
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Citations:
16
RN share vs State Avg:
+26%
+26%
Staffing vs State Avg:
+21%
+21%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
+21%
+21%
Brickyard Healthcare – Valparaiso Care Center
Type of care:
SNF
AL
Community:
IN 46383
Bed Count:
85
Operator:
VALPARIASO OPERATING LLC
CCN:
155137
Occupancy:
88.3%
Home Revenue:
$9,468,265.00
Payroll Costs:
$3,904,358.00
Payroll %:
41.2%
Avg Residents/Day:
77.90
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
3.3373
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Citations:
14
RN share vs State Avg:
+39%
+39%
Staffing vs State Avg:
-3%
-3%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
+27%
+27%
Places of interest near Brickyard Healthcare – Valparaiso Care Center
5.2 miles from city center
VALPARAISO, IN 46383
Calculate Travel Distance to Brickyard Healthcare – Valparaiso Care Center
Add your location
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 |
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total census
79 residents
Residents by payment source
Medicare
7 residents (8.9%)
Medicaid
49 residents (62%)
Private pay or other
23 residents (29.1%)
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Nurse Aide Training
State-approved Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program on-site
CCRC
Part of a Continuing Care Retirement Community offering multiple care levels
Active Resident Council
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Data sourced from CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics quarterly report. Payer mix reflects the current resident census by primary payment source.
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
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
6.6
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
6.6
17% better than Indiana averageIndiana average: 8.0
Functional decline score
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
16.7
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
16.7
In line with Indiana averageIndiana average: 17.1
Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
8.3%
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
8.3%
31% better than Indiana averageIndiana average: 12.0%
Walking Ability Worsened
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
10.2%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
10.2%
29% better than Indiana averageIndiana average: 14.4%
Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
31.7%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
31.7%
29% worse than Indiana averageIndiana average: 24.6%
Falls with Major Injury
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
5.0%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
5.0%
31% worse than Indiana averageIndiana average: 3.9%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
3.4%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
3.4%
21% better than Indiana averageIndiana average: 4.4%
Urinary Tract Infection
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
0.0%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
0.0%
100% better than Indiana averageIndiana average: 1.2%
Lost Too Much Weight
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
6.1%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
6.1%
8% worse than Indiana averageIndiana average: 5.7%
Depressive Symptoms
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
20.0%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
20.0%
17% better than Indiana averageIndiana average: 24.1%
Antipsychotic Use
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
10.3%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
10.3%
18% better than Indiana averageIndiana average: 12.4%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
77.0%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
77.0%
18% worse than Indiana averageIndiana average: 93.7%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
84.4%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
84.4%
12% worse than Indiana averageIndiana average: 95.4%
Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
23.6%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
23.6%
71% worse than Indiana averageIndiana average: 81.7%
Antipsychotic medication increase
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
4.7%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
4.7%
244% worse than Indiana averageIndiana average: 1.4%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
28.8%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
28.8%
64% worse than Indiana averageIndiana average: 79.0%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
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
Loading trend charts...
Guides for Better Senior Living
Care Cost Calculator: See Prices in Your Area
Nursing Home Data Explorer
Don’t Wait Too Long: 7 Red Flag Signs Your Parent Needs Assisted Living Now
The True Cost of Assisted Living in 2025 – And How Families Are Paying For It
Understanding Senior Living Costs: Pricing Models, Discounts & Financial Assistance
Financial Aid for Indiana Seniors
Get financial aid guidance
Planning a tour? Check our touring checklist.
Thinking of living here? We can help you speak to a current resident
Looking for a job? Apply for Open Positions at Brickyard Healthcare – Valparaiso Care Center
Thinking about senior living? Use our bidding system to get competitive quotes from the best homes in your area.
Touring Checklist for Senior Living
Touring a community? Use this expert-backed checklist to stay organized, ask the right questions, and find the perfect fit.
Location
Community Spaces and Overall Environment
Services
Staffing
Accommodations
Finances
Other Notes
0/250
Send Checklist to Your Email
We'll send you a PDF version of the touring checklist.
Feedback
