Inspection History Overview

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Detailed Inspection Reports

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October 30, 2025 Complaint Investigation

Fines and Penalties by Year

2021 3 penalties totaling $24,750

$9,750
Sep 23, 2021

Fine

$9,750
May 6, 2021

Fine

$15,000
Feb 4, 2021

Fine

2020 2 penalties totaling $25,500

$15,000
Dec 3, 2020

Fine

$10,500
Oct 6, 2020

Fine

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Health Violations by Year

2024 8 violations

Tag 0684 D Aug 23, 2024

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

✓ Corrected: Sep 18, 2024
Tag 0686 D Aug 23, 2024

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

✓ Corrected: Sep 18, 2024
Tag 0689 D Aug 23, 2024

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

✓ Corrected: Sep 18, 2024
Tag 0690 D Aug 23, 2024

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

✓ Corrected: Sep 18, 2024
Tag 0695 D Aug 23, 2024

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

✓ Corrected: Sep 18, 2024
Tag 0880 D Aug 23, 2024

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

✓ Corrected: Sep 18, 2024
Tag 0842 D Jan 18, 2024

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

✓ Corrected: Feb 16, 2024
Tag 0880 D Jan 18, 2024

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

✓ Corrected: Feb 16, 2024

2023 15 violations

Tag 0554 D Sep 22, 2023

Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

✓ Corrected: Oct 24, 2023
Tag 0677 D Sep 22, 2023

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

✓ Corrected: Oct 24, 2023
Tag 0688 D Sep 22, 2023

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.

✓ Corrected: Oct 24, 2023
Tag 0690 D Sep 22, 2023

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

✓ Corrected: Oct 24, 2023
Tag 0692 D Sep 22, 2023

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

✓ Corrected: Oct 24, 2023
Tag 0693 D Sep 22, 2023

Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.

✓ Corrected: Oct 24, 2023
Tag 0695 D Sep 22, 2023

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

✓ Corrected: Oct 24, 2023
Tag 0921 D Sep 22, 2023

Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

✓ Corrected: Oct 24, 2023
Tag 0600 G Jul 19, 2023

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

✓ Corrected: Jul 12, 2023
Tag 0684 D Jul 19, 2023

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

✓ Corrected: Aug 16, 2023
Tag 0690 D Jul 19, 2023

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

✓ Corrected: Aug 16, 2023
Tag 0676 D Feb 15, 2023

Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.

✓ Corrected: Mar 2, 2023
Tag 0689 D Feb 15, 2023

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

✓ Corrected: Mar 2, 2023
Tag 0697 D Feb 15, 2023

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

✓ Corrected: Mar 2, 2023
Tag 0842 D Feb 15, 2023

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

✓ Corrected: Mar 2, 2023

2022 28 violations

Tag 0554 D Jul 12, 2022

Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

✓ Corrected: Aug 4, 2022
Tag 0623 B Jul 12, 2022

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

✓ Corrected: Aug 4, 2022
Tag 0655 D Jul 12, 2022

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

✓ Corrected: Aug 4, 2022
Tag 0657 E Jul 12, 2022

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

✓ Corrected: Aug 4, 2022
Tag 0677 D Jul 12, 2022

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

✓ Corrected: Aug 4, 2022
Tag 0684 E Jul 12, 2022

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

✓ Corrected: Aug 4, 2022
Tag 0686 D Jul 12, 2022

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

✓ Corrected: Aug 4, 2022
Tag 0690 D Jul 12, 2022

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

✓ Corrected: Aug 4, 2022
Tag 0692 D Jul 12, 2022

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

✓ Corrected: Aug 4, 2022
Tag 0698 D Jul 12, 2022

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

✓ Corrected: Aug 4, 2022
Tag 0740 D Jul 12, 2022

Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.

✓ Corrected: Aug 4, 2022
Tag 0757 D Jul 12, 2022

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

✓ Corrected: Aug 4, 2022
Tag 0760 D Jul 12, 2022

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

✓ Corrected: Aug 4, 2022
Tag 0804 E Jul 12, 2022

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

✓ Corrected: Aug 4, 2022
Tag 0812 E Jul 12, 2022

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

✓ Corrected: Aug 4, 2022
Tag 0880 D Jul 12, 2022

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

✓ Corrected: Aug 4, 2022
Tag 0921 E Jul 12, 2022

Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

✓ Corrected: Aug 4, 2022
Tag 0677 D May 26, 2022

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

✓ Corrected: Jun 18, 2022
Tag 0697 D May 26, 2022

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

✓ Corrected: Jun 18, 2022
Tag 0726 D May 26, 2022

Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.

✓ Corrected: Jun 18, 2022

2021 26 violations

Tag 0561 D Nov 18, 2021

Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

✓ Corrected: Dec 3, 2021
Tag 0880 D Sep 23, 2021

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

✓ Corrected: Oct 8, 2021
Tag 0886 D Sep 23, 2021

Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff.

✓ Corrected: Oct 8, 2021
Tag 0550 D May 6, 2021

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

✓ Corrected: May 28, 2021
Tag 0600 D May 6, 2021

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

✓ Corrected: May 28, 2021
Tag 0677 E May 6, 2021

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

✓ Corrected: May 28, 2021
Tag 0679 D May 6, 2021

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

✓ Corrected: May 28, 2021
Tag 0684 D May 6, 2021

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

✓ Corrected: May 28, 2021
Tag 0686 D May 6, 2021

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

✓ Corrected: May 28, 2021
Tag 0688 D May 6, 2021

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.

✓ Corrected: May 28, 2021
Tag 0689 D May 6, 2021

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

✓ Corrected: May 28, 2021
Tag 0690 D May 6, 2021

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

✓ Corrected: May 28, 2021
Tag 0692 D May 6, 2021

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

✓ Corrected: May 28, 2021
Tag 0693 D May 6, 2021

Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.

✓ Corrected: May 28, 2021
Tag 0695 E May 6, 2021

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

✓ Corrected: May 28, 2021
Tag 0697 D May 6, 2021

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

✓ Corrected: May 28, 2021
Tag 0698 D May 6, 2021

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

✓ Corrected: May 28, 2021
Tag 0757 D May 6, 2021

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

✓ Corrected: May 28, 2021
Tag 0812 D May 6, 2021

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

✓ Corrected: May 28, 2021
Tag 0880 E May 6, 2021

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

✓ Corrected: May 28, 2021

2020 2 violations

Tag 0880 D Dec 3, 2020

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

✓ Corrected: Dec 26, 2020
Tag 0880 D Oct 6, 2020

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

✓ Corrected: Oct 23, 2020

2019 21 violations

Tag 0880 D Dec 4, 2019

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

✓ Corrected: Dec 20, 2019
Tag 0609 D Aug 15, 2019

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

✓ Corrected: Aug 30, 2019
Tag 0686 D Aug 15, 2019

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

✓ Corrected: Aug 30, 2019
Tag 0580 D May 15, 2019

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

✓ Corrected: Jun 14, 2019
Tag 0655 D May 15, 2019

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

✓ Corrected: Jun 14, 2019
Tag 0686 D May 15, 2019

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

✓ Corrected: Jun 14, 2019
Tag 0550 D Feb 26, 2019

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

✓ Corrected: Mar 28, 2019
Tag 0623 D Feb 26, 2019

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

✓ Corrected: Mar 28, 2019
Tag 0656 D Feb 26, 2019

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

✓ Corrected: Mar 28, 2019
Tag 0657 D Feb 26, 2019

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

✓ Corrected: Mar 28, 2019
Tag 0677 E Feb 26, 2019

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

✓ Corrected: Mar 28, 2019
Tag 0679 E Feb 26, 2019

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

✓ Corrected: Mar 28, 2019
Tag 0684 D Feb 26, 2019

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

✓ Corrected: Mar 28, 2019
Tag 0689 D Feb 26, 2019

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

✓ Corrected: Mar 28, 2019
Tag 0725 E Feb 26, 2019

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

✓ Corrected: Mar 28, 2019
Tag 0744 D Feb 26, 2019

Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.

✓ Corrected: Mar 28, 2019
Tag 0756 D Feb 26, 2019

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

✓ Corrected: Mar 28, 2019
Tag 0812 E Feb 26, 2019

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

✓ Corrected: Mar 28, 2019
Tag 0880 D Feb 26, 2019

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

✓ Corrected: Mar 28, 2019
Tag 0881 D Feb 26, 2019

Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

✓ Corrected: Mar 28, 2019

2018 9 violations

Tag 0677 D Mar 28, 2018

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

✓ Corrected: Apr 23, 2018
Tag 0550 D Jan 23, 2018

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

✓ Corrected: Feb 20, 2018
Tag 0561 D Jan 23, 2018

Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

✓ Corrected: Feb 20, 2018
Tag 0584 E Jan 23, 2018

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.

✓ Corrected: Feb 20, 2018
Tag 0689 D Jan 23, 2018

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

✓ Corrected: Feb 20, 2018
Tag 0692 D Jan 23, 2018

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

✓ Corrected: Feb 20, 2018
Tag 0812 E Jan 23, 2018

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

✓ Corrected: Feb 20, 2018
Tag 0880 E Jan 23, 2018

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

✓ Corrected: Feb 20, 2018
Tag 0921 E Jan 23, 2018

Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

✓ Corrected: Feb 27, 2018

2017 7 violations

Tag 0658 E Dec 14, 2017

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

✓ Corrected: Jan 13, 2018
Tag 0659 E Dec 14, 2017

Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care.

✓ Corrected: Jan 13, 2018
Tag 0441 E Sep 19, 2017

Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading.

✓ Corrected: Oct 20, 2017
Tag 0469 F Sep 19, 2017

Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.

✓ Corrected: Oct 20, 2017
Tag 0309 D Aug 10, 2017

Provide necessary care and services to maintain or improve the highest well being of each resident .

✓ Corrected: Sep 8, 2017
Tag 0322 D Aug 10, 2017

Give proper treatment to residents with feeding tubes to prevent problems (such as aspiration pneumonia, diarrhea, vomiting, dehydration, metabolic abnormalities, nasal-pharyngeal ulcers) and help restore eating skills, if possible.

✓ Corrected: Sep 8, 2017
Tag 0282 D Jun 15, 2017

Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care.

✓ Corrected: Jul 14, 2017

2016 17 violations

Tag 0157 D Dec 9, 2016

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

✓ Corrected: Jan 27, 2017
Tag 0241 D Dec 9, 2016

Provide care for residents in a way that maintains or improves their dignity and respect in full recognition of their individuality.

✓ Corrected: Feb 24, 2017
Tag 0242 D Dec 9, 2016

Ensure residents have the right to have a choice over activities, their schedules, and health care according to their interests, assessments, and plans of care.

✓ Corrected: Jan 27, 2017
Tag 0247 D Dec 9, 2016

Give notice to the resident before a room or roommate change.

✓ Corrected: Jan 27, 2017
Tag 0272 D Dec 9, 2016

Conduct initial and periodic assessments of each resident's functional capacity.

✓ Corrected: Jan 27, 2017
Tag 0279 D Dec 9, 2016

Develop a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

✓ Corrected: Jan 27, 2017
Tag 0311 D Dec 9, 2016

Make sure that residents receive treatments/services to maintain or improve their ability to care for themselves.

✓ Corrected: Jan 27, 2017
Tag 0312 D Dec 9, 2016

Assist those residents who need help with eating/drinking, grooming and personal and oral hygiene.

✓ Corrected: Jan 27, 2017
Tag 0322 D Dec 9, 2016

Give proper treatment to residents with feeding tubes to prevent problems (such as aspiration pneumonia, diarrhea, vomiting, dehydration, metabolic abnormalities, nasal-pharyngeal ulcers) and help restore eating skills, if possible.

✓ Corrected: Jan 27, 2017
Tag 0323 E Dec 9, 2016

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents.

✓ Corrected: Jan 27, 2017
Tag 0328 D Dec 9, 2016

Properly care for residents needing special services, including: injections, colostomy, ureostomy, ileostomy, tracheostomy care, tracheal suctioning, respiratory care, foot care, and prostheses.

✓ Corrected: Jan 27, 2017
Tag 0329 D Dec 9, 2016

Ensure that each resident's 1) entire drug/medication regimen is free from unnecessary drugs; and 2) is managed and monitored to achieve highest level of well-being.

✓ Corrected: Jan 27, 2017
Tag 0356 D Dec 9, 2016

Post nurse staffing information/data on a daily basis.

✓ Corrected: Jan 27, 2017
Tag 0371 E Dec 9, 2016

Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way.

✓ Corrected: Jan 27, 2017
Tag 0412 D Dec 9, 2016

Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.

✓ Corrected: Jan 27, 2017
Tag 0441 E Dec 9, 2016

Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading.

✓ Corrected: Feb 24, 2017
Tag 0465 E Dec 9, 2016

Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

✓ Corrected: Feb 24, 2017
🏥 Facility Summary

BRICKYARD HEALTHCARE - PORTAGE CARE CENTER is a 4-star nursing home in PORTAGE, IN with 186 beds.

Most recent inspection: Data not available. No current violations on record.

📞 2197629571
📍 3175 LANCER ST, PORTAGE, IN
💵 Accepts Medicare and Medicaid
Data source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Facility information updated daily. Star ratings range from 1 (much below average) to 5 (much above average).

Frequently Asked Questions About BRICKYARD HEALTHCARE - PORTAGE CARE CENTER

What violations has BRICKYARD HEALTHCARE - PORTAGE CARE CENTER received?
BRICKYARD HEALTHCARE - PORTAGE CARE CENTER has 0 health and safety violation(s) documented by CMS inspections. All violation data comes from official Medicare inspection reports and is updated regularly from government sources.
What is the quality rating of BRICKYARD HEALTHCARE - PORTAGE CARE CENTER?
BRICKYARD HEALTHCARE - PORTAGE CARE CENTER has a 4-star rating out of 5 from CMS. This is an above-average rating, indicating better quality care compared to most nursing homes. The rating is based on health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures.
When was BRICKYARD HEALTHCARE - PORTAGE CARE CENTER last inspected?
Inspection reports are documented by state survey agencies and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Reports typically lag 2-3 months behind the actual inspection date. Visit the facility's full profile page for detailed violation information and inspection history.
Is BRICKYARD HEALTHCARE - PORTAGE CARE CENTER safe?
Safety at BRICKYARD HEALTHCARE - PORTAGE CARE CENTER should be evaluated based on multiple factors: the facility's CMS rating, recent violation history, and personal visits. We recommend reviewing the complete inspection history, speaking with current residents and families, consulting healthcare professionals, and visiting in person before making placement decisions.
How do I contact BRICKYARD HEALTHCARE - PORTAGE CARE CENTER?
Phone: 2197629571. Address: 3175 LANCER ST, PORTAGE, IN. For visiting hours and admission information, call the facility directly.
What services does BRICKYARD HEALTHCARE - PORTAGE CARE CENTER offer?
BRICKYARD HEALTHCARE - PORTAGE CARE CENTER is a skilled nursing facility with 186 beds. The facility accepts Medicare and Medicaid. For specific services like rehabilitation, memory care, or short-term recovery, contact the facility directly.
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