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CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
Brickyard Healthcare – Valparaiso Care Center is an 85-bed skilled nursing facility at 251 Sturdy Rd in Valparaiso, Indiana, offering short- and long-term nursing care, memory care, rehabilitation services, and respite care. The facility is operated by Valparaiso Operating LLC and accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.
CMS rates the facility 4 stars overall, with a Health Inspection score running roughly 47% above the Indiana average — the strongest component of its rating. Staffing is about 18% above the state average, with nurse staffing averaging 3 hours and 20 minutes per resident per day against Indiana’s 3 hours and 32 minutes benchmark, placing the facility 151st out of 287 Indiana SNFs; the gap is modest and not a differentiating factor. Quality Measures fall 26% below the Indiana average, which pulls against the otherwise favorable profile.
From late 2022 through May 2025, the facility completed 15 inspections, with approximately 4 deficiencies per year — 5% below the Indiana average of 4.2. Two complaints were substantiated; neither resulted in cited deficiencies. No fines, immediate jeopardy findings, or license actions appear in the record. Recurring issues included medication administration errors and life safety code items, such as fire extinguisher placement and emergency generator maintenance, with documentation improvements noted in later inspections.
Care services include on-site therapy, dialysis care, IV therapy, pulmonary care, cognitive training, and outpatient therapy as a named program. The facility also offers 24-hour nursing coverage, private suites, and a full range of ancillary services, including on-site physician visits, dental, audiology, and eye care. Its occupancy rate is 89% — well above Indiana’s average of 68% — suggesting consistent demand and limited immediate availability.
The facility suits residents seeking post-acute rehabilitation or longer-term skilled nursing care in Porter County, particularly those who prioritize a strong inspection record and a broad range of on-site clinical services.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
This home is ranked 151st out of 287 homes in Indiana for nurse hours. 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.
| Staff type | Hours / Day / Resident | vs state avg |
|---|---|---|
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Registered Nurse (RN)
RNs hold the highest nursing license and can assess residents, interpret test results, and direct care plans. More RN hours per day often signals stronger clinical oversight and faster response to health changes.
| 48m per day | ▲ 21% State avg: 40m per day · National avg: 41m per day |
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LPN / LVN
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) deliver routine hands-on care — medication administration, wound dressing, and monitoring vital signs. They work under RN supervision and make up a large share of daily bedside care.
| 44m per day | ▼ 4% State avg: 46m per day · National avg: 52m per day |
|
Nurse Aide
Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) provide the most direct day-to-day assistance: bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Nurse aide hours are typically the largest staffing category and directly affect residents' quality of life.
| 1h 58m per day | ▼ 13% State avg: 2h 16m per day · National avg: 2h 20m per day |
|
Weekend Total Nursing
Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours.
| 3h 11m per day | ■ Avg State avg: 3h 14m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day |
|
Physical Therapist
Hours per resident per day provided by licensed Physical Therapists (PTs) or PT Assistants. PT services help residents recover mobility after injury or illness and are especially important for post-acute (short-stay) rehabilitation.
| 2m per day | ▼ 44% State avg: 4m per day · National avg: 4m per day |
|
Weekend RN
Registered nurse hours specifically on weekends. Facilities sometimes reduce RN presence on Saturdays and Sundays — a low weekend RN figure compared to weekday hours can indicate reduced clinical oversight when most administrative staff are absent.
| 39m per day | ▲ 45% State avg: 27m per day · National avg: 28m per day |
Higher than the Indiana average: 68.1%Brickyard Healthcare – Valparaiso Care Center is legally operated by Hendricks County Hospital, and administrated by Tiffany Sydow.
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.
A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the Indiana state average. The score below shows how many points this facility sits above or below the typical Indiana nursing home score (the benchmark); higher is better.
2 points above the Indiana average for nursing homes (83/100)
Rank #125 / 384 in Indiana Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 125th out of 384 homes in Indiana. Shows this facility's inspection score compared to the Indiana average among 384 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Inspection score: 85 out of 100. Letter grade B. 2 points above the Indiana average for nursing homes (83/100)
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Indiana state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Deficiencies
| This Facility | IN Average | vs. IN Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 32 | 36 | This facility has 11% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Indiana nursing home (32 vs. IN avg 36).↓ 11% better Rank #175 / 386 Total deficiencies — State benchmarked This home is ranked 175th out of 386 homes in Indiana. Shows this facility's deficiencies compared to the Indiana average among 386 comparable communities in the ranking pool. |
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Deficiencies per year
Average deficiencies per year since 2022.
| 8 | 9 | This facility has 11% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Indiana nursing home (8 vs. IN avg 9).↓ 11% better |
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Deficiencies per inspection
Average deficiencies per inspection.
| 2.1 | 1.9 | This facility has 11% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical Indiana nursing home (2.1 vs. IN avg 1.9).↑ 11% worse Rank #294 / 386 Deficiencies per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 294th out of 386 homes in Indiana. Shows this facility's deficiencies per inspection compared to the Indiana average among 386 comparable communities in the ranking pool. |
Inspections
| This Facility | IN Average | vs. IN Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total visits
Combined count of all on-site visits — routine inspections, complaint visits, follow-ups, and other focused visits.
| 15 | 19 | This facility has 21% fewer total visits than a typical Indiana nursing home (15 vs. IN avg 19).↓ 21% better |
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Inspections with deficiencies
Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory deficiency.
| 5 | 7 | This facility has 29% fewer inspections with deficiencies than a typical Indiana nursing home (5 vs. IN avg 7).↓ 29% better |
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Inspection deficiency rate
Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one deficiency.
| 33% | 37% | This facility has 4 percentage points lower inspection deficiency rate than a typical Indiana nursing home (33% vs. IN avg 37%).↓ 4% better |
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Inspections
Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators.
| 7 | 13 | This facility has 46% fewer inspections than a typical Indiana nursing home (7 vs. IN avg 13).↓ 46% better |
Complaints & Investigations
| This Facility | IN Average | vs. IN Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total complaints
Formal expressions of concern made by residents, families, or staff.
| 3 | 5 | This facility has 40% fewer total complaints than a typical Indiana nursing home (3 vs. IN avg 5).↓ 40% better Rank #110 / 352 Total complaints — State benchmarked This home is ranked 110th out of 352 homes in Indiana. Shows this facility's total complaints compared to the Indiana average among 352 comparable communities in the ranking pool. |
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Complaints per year
Average complaints per year since 2022.
| 0.8 | 1.3 | This facility has 38% fewer complaints per year than a typical Indiana nursing home (0.8 vs. IN avg 1.3).↓ 38% better |
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
Indiana average 6
Last Health inspection on Jul 2025
Indiana average 25
Indiana average 4.12
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).
100% better than Indiana averageIndiana average: 0.2
100% better than Indiana averageIndiana average: 0.6
Corrected
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Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
1556862% more staff per resident than Indiana average
0% compared with Indiana average
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Manages medical care and health needs.
All 17 RN Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role.
17
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8 hoursAssists with medical care and medications.
All 9 LPN Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role.
9
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.1 hoursHelps with daily care and mobility.
53 total: 51 full-time employees and 2 contractors.
53
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.9 hours
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Total hours from contractors
2,366 contractor hours this quarter
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 51 | 2 | 53 | 13,611 | 92 | 100% | 7.9 |
| Registered Nurse | 17 | 0 | 17 | 5,026 | 92 | 100% | 8 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 9 | 0 | 9 | 4,389 | 92 | 100% | 8.1 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 2 | 0 | 2 | 874 | 63 | 68% | 7.9 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 6 | 1 | 7 | 756 | 76 | 83% | 7.2 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 3 | 3 | 621 | 69 | 75% | 5.8 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 3 | 3 | 531 | 65 | 71% | 7.4 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 3 | 0 | 3 | 496 | 49 | 53% | 9 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 480 | 60 | 65% | 8 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 480 | 60 | 65% | 8 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 3 | 3 | 267 | 63 | 68% | 4.2 |
| Nurse Aide in Training | 2 | 0 | 2 | 252 | 40 | 43% | 6 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 1 | 2 | 3 | 235 | 31 | 34% | 6.5 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 4 | 4 | 179 | 63 | 68% | 2.8 |
| Medication Aide/Technician | 2 | 0 | 2 | 167 | 30 | 33% | 5.4 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 1 | 1 | 2 | 105 | 18 | 20% | 5.3 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 3 | 3 | 89 | 41 | 45% | 2.2 |
| Dental Services Staff | 0 | 2 | 2 | 42 | 6 | 7% | 7 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 40 | 13 | 14% | 3.1 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 32 | 7 | 8% | 4.6 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 17 | 2 | 2% | 8.3 |
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.
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
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
CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
8.3%
31% better than Indiana averageIndiana average: 12.0%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
10.2%
29% better than Indiana averageIndiana average: 14.4%
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%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
5.0%
31% worse than Indiana averageIndiana average: 3.9%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
3.4%
21% better than Indiana averageIndiana average: 4.4%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
0.0%
100% better than Indiana averageIndiana average: 1.2%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
6.1%
8% worse than Indiana averageIndiana average: 5.7%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
20.0%
17% better than Indiana averageIndiana average: 24.1%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
10.3%
18% better than Indiana averageIndiana average: 12.4%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
77.0%
18% worse than Indiana averageIndiana average: 93.7%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
84.4%
12% worse than Indiana averageIndiana average: 95.4%
CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
23.6%
71% worse than Indiana averageIndiana average: 81.7%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
4.7%
244% worse than Indiana averageIndiana average: 1.4%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
28.8%
64% worse than Indiana averageIndiana average: 79.0%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
24.6%
10% worse than Indiana averageIndiana average: 22.4%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
12.8%
22% worse than Indiana averageIndiana average: 10.5%
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
1.3%
69% worse than Indiana averageIndiana average: 0.8%
Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge.
33.3%
38% worse than Indiana averageIndiana average: 53.7%
Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility.
44.1%
13% worse than Indiana averageIndiana average: 50.6%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
42% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
28% of new residents, often for short stays.
29% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total residents
79Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
State-approved Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program on-site
Part of a Continuing Care Retirement Community offering multiple care levels
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.
Historical financial and operational data for Brickyard Healthcare – Valparaiso Care Center based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Rank #140 / 290Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 140th out of 290 homes in Indiana. Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the Indiana average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
5.2 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Valparaiso's city center to Brickyard Healthcare – Valparaiso 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.
| Brickyard Healthcare – Valparaiso Care Center |
NH 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).
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Valparaiso | 85
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85
IN AVG
116
Rank
#309 / 437 |
89.4%
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89.4%
IN AVG
69.4%
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#34 / 433 | +29% | 3.34
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3.34
IN AVG
3.44
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#151 / 287 | +41% | -3% | $0
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$0
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$31.4k
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#1 / 289 | 85
Facility
85
IN AVG
83
Rank
#125 / 384 | 14
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14
IN AVG
25.0
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#66 / 288 | 4.7
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4.7
IN AVG
4.1
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#194 / 288 | - | 76 |
0
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0
IN AVG
37
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#562 / 587 | Valpariaso Operating LLC | $9.5M
Facility
$9.5M
IN AVG
$10.7M
Rank
#178 / 290 | $5.4M
Facility
$5.4M
IN AVG
$4.2M
Rank
#140 / 290 | 56.5%
Facility
56.5%
IN AVG
42%
Rank
#75 / 290 | 155137 | ||||
| Life Care Center of the Willows |
NH 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).
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Valparaiso | 92
Facility
92
IN AVG
116
Rank
#279 / 437 |
65.2%
Facility
65.2%
IN AVG
69.4%
Rank
#228 / 433 | -6% | 3.48
Facility
3.48
IN AVG
3.44
Rank
#105 / 287 | +19% | +1% | $0
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$0
IN AVG
$31.4k
Rank
#263 / 289 | 69
Facility
69
IN AVG
83
Rank
#341 / 384 | 41
Facility
41
IN AVG
25.0
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#237 / 288 | 5.9
Facility
5.9
IN AVG
4.1
Rank
#226 / 288 | 2 | 65 |
0
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0
IN AVG
37
Rank
#562 / 587 | Tami Adams | $9.2M
Facility
$9.2M
IN AVG
$10.7M
Rank
#184 / 290 | $4.6M
Facility
$4.6M
IN AVG
$4.2M
Rank
#189 / 290 | 49.6%
Facility
49.6%
IN AVG
42%
Rank
#142 / 290 | 155158 |
Melissa Hershmann is the Director of Nursing at Brickyard Healthcare – Valparaiso Care Center.
The legal owner and operator of Brickyard Healthcare – Valparaiso Care Center is Hendricks County Hospital.
According to IN state health department records, Brickyard Healthcare – Valparaiso Care Center's license number is 24-000062-1.
According to IN state health department records, Brickyard Healthcare – Valparaiso Care Center's license expires on August 31, 2025.
Brickyard Healthcare – Valparaiso Care Center's occupancy is 89%.
Tiffany Sydow is the administrator of Brickyard Healthcare – Valparaiso Care Center.
Brickyard Healthcare – Valparaiso Care Center has 85 beds.
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