BRICKYARD HEALTHCARE - MERRILLVILLE CARE CENTER
8800 VIRGINIA PLACE, MERRILLVILLE, IN 46410 · CCN 155362
Ratings
- Overall
- ★☆☆☆☆ 1
- Health inspection
- ★☆☆☆☆ 1
- Quality measures
- ★★★☆☆ 3
- Staffing
- ★★☆☆☆ 2
Facility
- Ownership type
- For profit - Corporation
- Certified beds
- 164
- Avg residents/day
- 142.1
- Phone
- 2197361310
Inspection history vs Indiana & national averages
Cycle 1 is the most recent standard health inspection. Lower total deficiency counts are better.
| Cycle | Inspection date | This facility | Indiana avg | National avg | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2025-08-08 | 11 | 7.6 | 9.5 | +3.4 worse |
| 2 | 2024-06-14 | 15 | 7.9 | 9.8 | +7.1 worse |
| 3 | 2023-08-11 | 12 | 8.8 | 9.3 | +3.2 worse |
Cycle 1 deficiencies by category
| Category | Deficiencies |
|---|---|
| Abuse, neglect, exploitation | 1 |
| Quality of life and care | 3 |
| Resident assessment and care planning | 1 |
| Resident rights | 1 |
| Nutrition and dietary | 1 |
| Pharmacy service | 2 |
| Environmental | 1 |
| Infection control | 1 |
Staffing (hours per resident per day)
| Metric | This facility | Turnover |
|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing (reported) | 3.33 | 43.0% |
| RN staffing (reported) | 0.60 | 48.0% |
| Total nurse staffing (adjusted) | 3.03 | — |
Fines & penalties
- Total fines
- $0
- Number of fines
- 0
- Number of penalties
- 0
- Payment denials
- 0
Chain
- Chain
- BRICKYARD HEALTHCARE
- Facilities in chain
- 23
- Chain avg overall
- 2.50 / 5
Inspection citations (38)1 actual harm
- EF0584Honor 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.2026-01-15 · Health · corrected 2026-02-09
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0605Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.2025-08-08 · Health · corrected 2025-09-12
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2025-08-08 · Health · corrected 2025-09-12
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.2025-08-08 · Health · corrected 2025-09-12
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.2025-08-08 · Health · corrected 2025-09-12
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.2025-08-08 · Health · corrected 2025-09-12
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.2025-08-08 · Health · corrected 2025-09-12
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.2025-08-08 · Health · corrected 2025-09-12
Potential for more than minimal harm
- FF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2025-08-08 · Health · corrected 2025-09-12
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2025-08-08 · Health · corrected 2025-09-12
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0921Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.2025-08-08 · Health · corrected 2025-09-12
Potential for more than minimal harm
- GF0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.2025-01-03 · Health · corrected 2025-01-24
Actual harm
- DF0660Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.2024-08-02 · Health · corrected 2024-07-31
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2024-08-02 · Health · corrected 2024-08-30
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.2024-06-14 · Health · corrected 2024-07-12
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0685Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.2024-06-14 · Health · corrected 2024-07-12
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2024-06-14 · Health · corrected 2024-07-12
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0693Ensure 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.2024-06-14 · Health · corrected 2024-07-12
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.2024-06-14 · Health · corrected 2024-07-12
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0697Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.2024-06-14 · Health · corrected 2024-07-12
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.2024-06-14 · Health · corrected 2024-07-12
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0757Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.2024-06-14 · Health · corrected 2024-07-12
Potential for more than minimal harm
- FF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2024-06-14 · Health · corrected 2024-07-12
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0921Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.2024-06-14 · Health · corrected 2024-07-12
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.2024-03-04 · Health · corrected 2024-03-28
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2024-03-04 · Health · corrected 2024-03-28
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.2024-02-01 · Health · corrected 2024-02-23
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2024-02-01 · Health · corrected 2024-02-23
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.2023-08-11 · Health · corrected 2023-08-30
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.2023-08-11 · Health · corrected 2023-08-30
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0757Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.2023-08-11 · Health · corrected 2023-08-30
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0758Implement 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.2023-08-11 · Health · corrected 2023-08-30
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0773Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.2023-08-11 · Health · corrected 2023-08-30
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0791Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.2023-08-11 · Health · corrected 2023-08-30
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2023-08-11 · Health · corrected 2023-08-30
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2023-05-19 · Health · corrected 2023-06-13
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.2023-05-19 · Health · corrected 2023-06-13
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.2023-05-19 · Health · corrected 2023-06-13
Potential for more than minimal harm
Ownership
| Owner | Type | Role | Percent | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HENDRICKS COUNTY HOSPITAL | Organization | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 100% | 2012-09-01 |
| MERRILLVILLE OPERATING LLC | Organization | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2012-09-01 |
| ENGELS, ERIN | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2014-10-25 |
| GENTRY, MARK | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2022-01-12 |
| STARKEY, TYLER | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2014-10-25 |
| WAITE, JOHN | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2020-08-01 |
| WHICKER, TIMOTHY | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2022-01-12 |
| FENOUGHTY, DEANNA | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2023-07-10 |
| CARPENTER-HEARD, JACQUELINE | Individual | CONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEE | — | 2018-12-17 |
Other facilities in MERRILLVILLE
| Name | Overall | Beds |
|---|---|---|
| LINCOLNSHIRE HEALTH & REHABILITATION CENTER | ★☆☆☆☆ | 100 |
| SPRING MILL HEALTH CAMPUS | ★☆☆☆☆ | 64 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, Nursing Home Care Compare files (processed 2026-03-01). Citations show the 3 most recent inspection cycles.