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Health Inspection

Brickyard Healthcare - Elkhart Care Center

August 12, 2025 · Elkhart, IN · 1001 W Hively Ave
Citations 7
CMS Rating 2/5
Beds 175
Provider ID 155685
Healthcare Facility
Brickyard Healthcare - Elkhart Care Center
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Inspection Summary

BRICKYARD HEALTHCARE - ELKHART CARE CENTER in ELKHART, IN — inspection on August 12, 2025.

Found 7 citations. Severity: Standard violations.

Health inspections identify deficiencies that facilities must correct within required timeframes. Violations range from minor documentation issues to serious safety concerns and are subject to follow-up verification.

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Inspection Findings

FF0584
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

Federal health inspectors cited BRICKYARD HEALTHCARE - ELKHART CARE CENTER in ELKHART, IN for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0584 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-08-12.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: 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.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 7 deficiencies cited during this inspection of BRICKYARD HEALTHCARE - ELKHART CARE CENTER.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-09-01.

Federal health inspectors cited BRICKYARD HEALTHCARE - ELKHART CARE CENTER in ELKHART, IN for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0605 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-08-12.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 7 deficiencies cited during this inspection of BRICKYARD HEALTHCARE - ELKHART CARE CENTER.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-09-01.

Federal health inspectors cited BRICKYARD HEALTHCARE - ELKHART CARE CENTER in ELKHART, IN for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0656 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-08-12.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 7 deficiencies cited during this inspection of BRICKYARD HEALTHCARE - ELKHART CARE CENTER.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-09-01.

Federal health inspectors cited BRICKYARD HEALTHCARE - ELKHART CARE CENTER in ELKHART, IN for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0684 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-08-12.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 7 deficiencies cited during this inspection of BRICKYARD HEALTHCARE - ELKHART CARE CENTER.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-09-01.

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Federal health inspectors cited BRICKYARD HEALTHCARE - ELKHART CARE CENTER in ELKHART, IN for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0688 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-08-12.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 7 deficiencies cited during this inspection of BRICKYARD HEALTHCARE - ELKHART CARE CENTER.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-09-01.

Federal health inspectors cited BRICKYARD HEALTHCARE - ELKHART CARE CENTER in ELKHART, IN for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0755 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-08-12.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 7 deficiencies cited during this inspection of BRICKYARD HEALTHCARE - ELKHART CARE CENTER.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-09-01.

Federal health inspectors cited BRICKYARD HEALTHCARE - ELKHART CARE CENTER in ELKHART, IN for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0812 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-08-12.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Scope/Severity Level E: pattern, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 7 deficiencies cited during this inspection of BRICKYARD HEALTHCARE - ELKHART CARE CENTER.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-09-01.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an F-tag violation?
F-tags are federal deficiency codes used by CMS to categorize nursing home violations. Each F-tag corresponds to a specific federal regulation (42 CFR Part 483). For example, F607 relates to abuse prevention policies, F880 relates to infection control.
Were these violations corrected?
Facilities must submit plans of correction and implement changes within required timeframes. CMS conducts follow-up inspections to verify corrections. Check the inspection report for specific correction dates and follow-up verification status.
How often do nursing home inspections happen?
CMS conducts unannounced inspections of all Medicare/Medicaid-certified nursing homes at least once per year. Additional inspections may occur based on complaints, facility-reported incidents, or follow-up to verify previous violations were corrected.
What should families do about these violations?
Families should: (1) Review the full inspection report for details, (2) Ask facility administration about specific corrective actions taken, (3) Check if this represents a pattern by reviewing prior inspections, (4) Compare with other facilities in ELKHART, IN, (5) Report new concerns to state authorities.
Where can I see the full inspection report?
Complete inspection reports are available on Medicare.gov's Care Compare website (www.medicare.gov/care-compare). You can also request copies directly from BRICKYARD HEALTHCARE - ELKHART CARE CENTER or from the state Department of Health. Reports include deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines.


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