Brickyard Healthcare - Portage Care Center
3175 Lancer St · Portage, IN · 46368 · 2197629571
186 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Brickyard Healthcare
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
The composite number cleared 71 points, but Recommended is gated: inspection record below the Recommended bar. That rule is part of the published method.
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Red flags
1 abuse-related citation at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
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Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.63 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.54 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.17 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 46% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (31 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D January 12, 2026
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected February 23, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E January 12, 2026
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected February 23, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 12, 2026
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
Corrected February 23, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 12, 2026
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 February 23, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 12, 2026
Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
Corrected February 23, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 12, 2026
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected February 23, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 12, 2026
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected February 23, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F January 12, 2026
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected February 23, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E January 12, 2026
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected February 23, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 12, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected February 23, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 12, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.
Corrected February 23, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 30, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected November 28, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D August 23, 2024
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected September 18, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 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 September 18, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 23, 2024
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected September 18, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 23, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected September 18, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D August 23, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected September 18, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 23, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected September 18, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 18, 2024 · found via complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected February 16, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 18, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected February 16, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D September 22, 2023
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected October 24, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 22, 2023
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected October 24, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 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 October 24, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 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 October 24, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 22, 2023
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected October 24, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 155187 · certified since July 1, 1979. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.