BRICKYARD HEALTHCARE - ELKHART CARE CENTER

Brickyard Healthcare - Elkhart Care Center is a Medicare and Medicaid certified skilled nursing facility located at 1001 W Hively Ave in Elkhart, Indiana 46517. The facility operates 175 certified beds and is owned by a for-profit corporation. It is an active provider serving Elkhart County. The facility holds an overall CMS star rating of 2 out of 5, which falls below the national average of 3.0 stars. CMS star ratings are based on three component domains: health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Brickyard Healthcare - Elkhart Care Center receives a 2-star rating in both the health inspection and staffing categories, indicating performance below national norms in those areas. The quality measure rating stands at 4 out of 5 stars, which is above the national average and reflects the clinical outcome metrics reported for residents at this location. Quality measures typically include data on areas such as resident mobility, medication use, and health status indicators. The health inspection rating of 2 stars is derived from on-site surveys conducted by state inspectors on behalf of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. These surveys assess compliance with federal regulations covering resident care, safety, and facility operations. The staffing rating of 2 stars reflects the reported levels of nursing staff relative to the resident population, including registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and certified nursing assistants, adjusted for resident acuity. Brickyard Healthcare - Elkhart Care Center is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid as payment sources. This dual certification means the facility is available to a broad range of residents, including those covered under federal Medicare benefits for short-term skilled nursing care and those who qualify for Indiana Medicaid for longer-term custodial care. Families and individuals researching payment options should contact the facility directly at (574) 294-7641 to confirm current availability and insurance acceptance. Compared to the national average overall star rating of 3.0, this facility's overall 2-star rating places it below the midpoint of CMS performance benchmarks. The notable exception is the quality measure domain, where the facility's 4-star rating exceeds the national average. The combined picture reflects a facility with stronger documented clinical outcomes relative to its inspection and staffing performance. Prospective residents and their families are encouraged to review the full CMS Nursing Home Care Compare profile for detailed inspection reports and staffing data when making care decisions.