ElderGrade
B

72.1/100

Above average

Brickyard Healthcare - Elkhart Care Center

1001 W Hively Ave, Elkhart, IN 46517

CMS 1/5 stars #7 of 13 in Elkhart County (574) 294-7641
Certified beds
175
Occupancy
67%
Ownership
For-profit
Accepts
Medicare + Medicaid

What to ask about before you visit

These are findings in the public CMS record for this home. They are not our opinion — each one comes straight from a federal inspection or enforcement file.

  • 1 citation(s) involving actual harm or immediate jeopardy

    Inspectors found violations at scope/severity G or above, meaning residents were harmed or placed in immediate jeopardy.

How this grade was calculated

Every point is shown. Nothing is weighted behind the scenes — the full formula is on How we grade.

Inspection 22.1/30 Staffing 13/30 Stability 15/15 Outcomes 12/15 Enforcement 10/10

A full pentagon is full marks. The shape shows what kind of good or bad a home is — two homes can share a score and look nothing alike.

Inspection safety

22.1/30

Citations from state health inspections over the last three surveys, weighted by how much harm CMS says they caused.

  • -4 for 1 actual-harm citation(s) in the last 3 years
  • -3.9 for 28 total citations against a national median of 17

Staffing

13/30

Nursing hours per resident per day, adjusted for how sick the residents are, plus RN cover and weekend consistency.

  • 3.45 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 0.39 RN hours per resident per day
  • Weekend staffing drops 13% against weekdays

Staff stability

15/15

How much of the nursing team leaves in a year. High turnover means a resident rarely sees the same face twice.

  • 33% of nursing staff left in the last year

Resident outcomes

12/15

The CMS quality-measure rating, built from resident outcomes like falls, pressure ulcers, infections and antipsychotic use.

  • 4 of 5 stars on the CMS quality-measure rating

Enforcement history

10/10

Fines and payment denials CMS has imposed. A denial of payment means CMS stopped paying for new admissions.

  • No federal fines on record

Staffing, against the national average

Full detail

Hours of nursing care each resident receives per day. The marker on each bar is the national average.

Total nurse hours per resident per day 3.36 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Below average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 0.39 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Below average

RNs are the licence level most likely to catch a resident deteriorating.

Weekend nurse hours 2.93 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Below average

The shift most families visit, and the one thinned first.

Nursing staff turnover 33.30%
National average 45.80% Better than average

The share of nursing staff who left over the last year.

Recent inspection findings

All 40 citations

Last standard health inspection: August 12, 2025 (1 year ago).

G May 1, 2026 F0804 From a complaint

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Actual harm to a resident

D May 1, 2026 F0609 From a complaint

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Jan 16, 2026 F0580 From a complaint

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Jan 16, 2026 F0684 From a complaint

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Oct 2, 2025 F0600 From a complaint

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Aug 12, 2025 F0812

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Aug 12, 2025 F0584

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Aug 12, 2025 F0605

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

Who owns this home

Full record

Part of BRICKYARD HEALTHCARE, which operates 23 homes. Staffing budgets are usually set at chain level, not in the building.

Owner Type Role Since
KNISLEY, CHAD Individual CONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEE
GENTRY, MARK Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
WHICKER, TIMOTHY Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
ENGELS, ERIN Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
FENOUGHTY, DEANNA Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
STARKEY, TYLER Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
WAITE, JOHN Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
ELKHART OPERATING LLC Organization OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL

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Common questions about Brickyard Healthcare - Elkhart Care Center

What is the ElderGrade for Brickyard Healthcare - Elkhart Care Center? +

Brickyard Healthcare - Elkhart Care Center holds an ElderGrade of B (72.1 out of 100), which we describe as "above average". The grade combines its inspection citations, nurse staffing levels, staff turnover, resident outcomes and enforcement history from the federal CMS record.

How many nursing hours does each resident get at Brickyard Healthcare - Elkhart Care Center? +

Residents receive an average of 3.36 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has Brickyard Healthcare - Elkhart Care Center been cited for harming residents? +

Yes. 1 of the 40 citations on record were scored at scope and severity G or above, meaning inspectors found actual harm to a resident or immediate jeopardy to resident safety.

Does Brickyard Healthcare - Elkhart Care Center accept Medicaid? +

Yes, Brickyard Healthcare - Elkhart Care Center is certified to accept Medicaid, which is the programme that pays for long-term custodial care once a resident meets their state's income and asset limits.