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BRIARCLIFF HEALTH & REHABILITATION CENTER

πŸ“ 5024 WESTERN AVENUE, south-bend, IN 46619 πŸ“ž 5743184600 πŸ›οΈ 111 beds

Overall Rating

⭐⭐
2/5

Health Inspection

⭐
1/5

Staffing

⭐⭐⭐⭐
4/5

Quality Measures

⭐⭐
2/5

Inspection History Overview

145
Total Violations
8 years of data
$691,543
Total Fines
14 penalties
11
Inspections
Since 2014
21
Quality Metrics
Tracked measures

Health Violations by Year

2024 8 violations

Tag 0657 D Aug 12, 2024

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

βœ“ Corrected: Sep 4, 2024
Tag 0689 D Aug 12, 2024

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

βœ“ Corrected: Sep 4, 2024
Tag 0697 G Aug 12, 2024

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

βœ“ Corrected: Sep 4, 2024
Tag 0755 D Aug 12, 2024

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

βœ“ Corrected: Sep 4, 2024
Tag 0756 D Aug 12, 2024

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

βœ“ Corrected: Sep 4, 2024
Tag 0812 D Aug 12, 2024

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

βœ“ Corrected: Sep 4, 2024
Tag 0880 E Aug 12, 2024

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

βœ“ Corrected: Sep 4, 2024
Tag 0921 D Aug 12, 2024

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

βœ“ Corrected: Sep 4, 2024

2023 8 violations

Tag 0600 G Nov 29, 2023

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

βœ“ Corrected: Dec 28, 2023
Tag 0561 D Sep 1, 2023

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

βœ“ Corrected: Sep 29, 2023
Tag 0657 D Jul 14, 2023

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

βœ“ Corrected: Aug 19, 2023
Tag 0677 D Jul 14, 2023

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

βœ“ Corrected: Aug 19, 2023
Tag 0685 D Jul 14, 2023

Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.

βœ“ Corrected: Aug 19, 2023
Tag 0693 D Jul 14, 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.

βœ“ Corrected: Aug 19, 2023
Tag 0761 D Jul 14, 2023

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

βœ“ Corrected: Aug 19, 2023
Tag 0812 E Jul 14, 2023

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

βœ“ Corrected: Aug 19, 2023

2022 26 violations

Tag 0812 F Oct 20, 2022

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

βœ“ Corrected: Dec 2, 2022
Tag 0880 E Oct 20, 2022

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

βœ“ Corrected: Dec 2, 2022
Tag 0773 D Aug 17, 2022

Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.

βœ“ Corrected: Sep 3, 2022
Tag 0570 D Apr 4, 2022

Assure the security of all personal funds of residents deposited with the facility.

βœ“ Corrected: May 1, 2022
Tag 0580 D Apr 4, 2022

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

βœ“ Corrected: May 1, 2022
Tag 0584 E Apr 4, 2022

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.

βœ“ Corrected: May 1, 2022
Tag 0637 D Apr 4, 2022

Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition

βœ“ Corrected: May 1, 2022
Tag 0640 D Apr 4, 2022

Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.

βœ“ Corrected: May 1, 2022
Tag 0656 D Apr 4, 2022

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

βœ“ Corrected: Jun 16, 2022
Tag 0657 D Apr 4, 2022

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

βœ“ Corrected: May 1, 2022
Tag 0658 D Apr 4, 2022

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

βœ“ Corrected: May 1, 2022
Tag 0677 D Apr 4, 2022

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

βœ“ Corrected: May 1, 2022
Tag 0684 D Apr 4, 2022

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

βœ“ Corrected: Jun 16, 2022
Tag 0686 G Apr 4, 2022

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

βœ“ Corrected: May 1, 2022
Tag 0689 D Apr 4, 2022

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

βœ“ Corrected: May 1, 2022
Tag 0690 D Apr 4, 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.

βœ“ Corrected: May 1, 2022
Tag 0692 D Apr 4, 2022

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

βœ“ Corrected: May 1, 2022
Tag 0693 D Apr 4, 2022

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.

βœ“ Corrected: May 1, 2022
Tag 0695 D Apr 4, 2022

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

βœ“ Corrected: May 1, 2022
Tag 0698 D Apr 4, 2022

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

βœ“ Corrected: May 1, 2022

2021 13 violations

Tag 0880 D Dec 29, 2021

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

βœ“ Corrected: Jan 20, 2022
Tag 0565 E May 28, 2021

Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.

βœ“ Corrected: Jun 25, 2021
Tag 0656 D May 28, 2021

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

βœ“ Corrected: Jun 25, 2021
Tag 0686 D May 28, 2021

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

βœ“ Corrected: Jun 25, 2021
Tag 0689 G May 28, 2021

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

βœ“ Corrected: Jun 25, 2021
Tag 0697 G May 28, 2021

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

βœ“ Corrected: Jun 25, 2021
Tag 0758 D May 28, 2021

Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

βœ“ Corrected: Jun 25, 2021
Tag 0759 D May 28, 2021

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

βœ“ Corrected: Jun 25, 2021
Tag 0677 D Feb 18, 2021

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

βœ“ Corrected: Mar 12, 2021
Tag 0689 D Feb 18, 2021

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

βœ“ Corrected: Mar 12, 2021
Tag 0600 D Jan 19, 2021

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

Tag 0659 E Jan 19, 2021

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

Tag 0880 E Jan 19, 2021

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

2020 3 violations

Tag 0880 D Nov 18, 2020

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

βœ“ Corrected: Dec 18, 2020
Tag 0689 J Sep 3, 2020

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

βœ“ Corrected: Sep 22, 2020
Tag 0689 D Jan 6, 2020

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

βœ“ Corrected: Feb 26, 2020

2019 40 violations

Tag 0585 D Dec 18, 2019

Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.

βœ“ Corrected: Jan 17, 2020
Tag 0609 D Dec 18, 2019

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

βœ“ Corrected: Jan 17, 2020
Tag 0610 D Dec 18, 2019

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

βœ“ Corrected: Jan 17, 2020
Tag 0686 K Dec 18, 2019

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

βœ“ Corrected: Jan 17, 2020
Tag 0726 D Dec 18, 2019

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.

βœ“ Corrected: Jan 17, 2020
Tag 0849 D Dec 18, 2019

Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.

βœ“ Corrected: Feb 26, 2020
Tag 0867 G Dec 18, 2019

Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

βœ“ Corrected: Jan 17, 2020
Tag 0692 D Oct 8, 2019

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

βœ“ Corrected: Oct 18, 2019
Tag 0689 D Aug 30, 2019

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

βœ“ Corrected: Sep 15, 2019
Tag 0842 D Aug 30, 2019

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

βœ“ Corrected: Sep 15, 2019
Tag 0561 D Jul 4, 2019

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

βœ“ Corrected: Aug 3, 2019
Tag 0600 D Jul 4, 2019

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

βœ“ Corrected: Aug 3, 2019
Tag 0609 E Jul 4, 2019

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

βœ“ Corrected: Aug 3, 2019
Tag 0610 D Jul 4, 2019

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

βœ“ Corrected: Aug 3, 2019
Tag 0622 D Jul 4, 2019

Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.

βœ“ Corrected: Aug 3, 2019
Tag 0623 D Jul 4, 2019

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

βœ“ Corrected: Aug 3, 2019
Tag 0625 D Jul 4, 2019

Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.

βœ“ Corrected: Aug 3, 2019
Tag 0655 D Jul 4, 2019

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

βœ“ Corrected: Aug 3, 2019
Tag 0656 D Jul 4, 2019

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

βœ“ Corrected: Aug 3, 2019
Tag 0677 D Jul 4, 2019

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

βœ“ Corrected: Aug 3, 2019

2018 29 violations

Tag 0563 D Dec 5, 2018

Honor the resident's right to receive visitors of his or her choosing, at the time of his or her choosing.

βœ“ Corrected: Jan 4, 2019
Tag 0659 D Dec 5, 2018

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

βœ“ Corrected: Jan 4, 2019
Tag 0689 G Oct 3, 2018

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

βœ“ Corrected: Oct 26, 2018
Tag 0565 E May 29, 2018

Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.

βœ“ Corrected: Jun 28, 2018
Tag 0582 D May 29, 2018

Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

βœ“ Corrected: Jun 28, 2018
Tag 0622 D May 29, 2018

Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.

βœ“ Corrected: Jun 28, 2018
Tag 0623 E May 29, 2018

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

βœ“ Corrected: Jun 28, 2018
Tag 0656 E May 29, 2018

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

βœ“ Corrected: Jun 28, 2018
Tag 0657 D May 29, 2018

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

βœ“ Corrected: Jun 28, 2018
Tag 0690 D May 29, 2018

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

βœ“ Corrected: Jun 28, 2018
Tag 0698 D May 29, 2018

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

βœ“ Corrected: Jun 28, 2018
Tag 0732 C May 29, 2018

Post nurse staffing information every day.

βœ“ Corrected: Jun 28, 2018
Tag 0755 D May 29, 2018

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

βœ“ Corrected: Jun 28, 2018
Tag 0758 E May 29, 2018

Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

βœ“ Corrected: Jun 28, 2018
Tag 0761 E May 29, 2018

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

βœ“ Corrected: Jun 28, 2018
Tag 0883 E May 29, 2018

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

βœ“ Corrected: Jun 28, 2018
Tag 0686 D May 16, 2018

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

βœ“ Corrected: Jun 15, 2018
Tag 0692 D May 16, 2018

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

βœ“ Corrected: Jun 15, 2018
Tag 0693 D May 16, 2018

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.

βœ“ Corrected: Jun 15, 2018
Tag 0550 D Feb 9, 2018

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

βœ“ Corrected: Mar 11, 2018

2017 18 violations

Tag 0157 D Jun 30, 2017

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

βœ“ Corrected: Jul 30, 2017
Tag 0225 D Jun 30, 2017

1) Hire only people with no legal history of abusing, neglecting or mistreating residents; or 2) report and investigate any acts or reports of abuse, neglect or mistreatment of residents.

βœ“ Corrected: Sep 8, 2017
Tag 0226 D Jun 30, 2017

Develop and implement policies for 1) screening and training employees; and the 2) prevention, identification, investigation, and reporting of any abuse, neglect, mistreatment and misappropriation of property.

βœ“ Corrected: Jul 30, 2017
Tag 0242 D Jun 30, 2017

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.

βœ“ Corrected: Jul 30, 2017
Tag 0279 D Jun 30, 2017

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

βœ“ Corrected: Jul 30, 2017
Tag 0280 D Jun 30, 2017

Allow residents the right to participate in the planning or revision of care and treatment.

βœ“ Corrected: Jul 30, 2017
Tag 0282 D Jun 30, 2017

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

βœ“ Corrected: Jul 30, 2017
Tag 0309 D Jun 30, 2017

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

βœ“ Corrected: Jul 30, 2017
Tag 0314 G Jun 30, 2017

Give residents proper treatment to prevent new bed (pressure) sores or heal existing bed sores.

βœ“ Corrected: Jul 30, 2017
Tag 0318 D Jun 30, 2017

Ensure that residents with limited range of motion receive appropriate treatment and services to increase range of motion or prevent further decrease in range of motion.

βœ“ Corrected: Jul 30, 2017
Tag 0325 D Jun 30, 2017

Ensure residents maintain acceptable nutritional status.

βœ“ Corrected: Jul 30, 2017
Tag 0329 D Jun 30, 2017

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.

βœ“ Corrected: Sep 8, 2017
Tag 0431 D Jun 30, 2017

Maintain drug records and properly mark/label drugs and other similar products according to accepted professional standards.

βœ“ Corrected: Jul 30, 2017
Tag 0441 D Jun 30, 2017

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

βœ“ Corrected: Sep 8, 2017
Tag 0248 D Apr 20, 2017

Provide activities to meet the interests and needs of each resident.

βœ“ Corrected: May 20, 2017
Tag 0282 D Apr 20, 2017

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

βœ“ Corrected: May 20, 2017
Tag 0312 D Apr 20, 2017

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

βœ“ Corrected: May 20, 2017
Tag 0441 E Apr 20, 2017

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

βœ“ Corrected: May 20, 2017

Detailed Inspection Reports

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Fines and Penalties by Year

2022 2 penalties totaling $190,390

$190,390
Fine
April 4, 2022
$0
Payment Denial
April 4, 2022
Average: $95,195 | Range: $0 - $190,390

2021 5 penalties totaling $138,549

$9,750
Fine
December 29, 2021
$113,799
Fine
May 28, 2021
$0
Payment Denial
May 28, 2021
$15,000
Fine
January 19, 2021
$0
Payment Denial
January 19, 2021
Average: $34,637 | Range: $0 - $113,799

2020 2 penalties totaling $35,204

$5,000
Fine
November 18, 2020
$30,204
Fine
September 3, 2020
Average: $17,602 | Range: $5,000 - $30,204

2019 4 penalties totaling $308,225

$185,118
Fine
December 18, 2019
$0
Payment Denial
December 18, 2019
$123,107
Fine
July 4, 2019
$0
Payment Denial
July 4, 2019
Average: $102,742 | Range: $0 - $185,118

2018 1 penalties totaling $19,175

$19,175
Fine
January 12, 2018
Average: $19,175 | Range: $19,175 - $19,175

Fire Safety Deficiencies

Unknown Date

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Inspection Survey Reports

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August 12, 2024
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November 29, 2023
0.00

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September 1, 2023
0.00

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July 14, 2023
0.00

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October 20, 2022
0.00

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August 17, 2022
0.00

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April 4, 2022
0.00

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December 29, 2021
0.00

Health

May 28, 2021
0.00

Health

February 18, 2021
0.00

Health

January 19, 2021
0.00

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Ownership Information

For profit - Corporation
Independent (Not part of a chain)
155831
155831
5743184600
St. Joseph

Historical Ownership Records

August 25, 2025
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August 25, 2025
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