BRICKYARD HEALTHCARE - KNOX CARE CENTER

Brickyard Healthcare - Knox Care Center is a skilled nursing facility located at 300 E Culver Rd in Knox, Indiana (Starke County, ZIP 46534). The facility operates with 57 certified beds and is classified as a for-profit limited liability company. It is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid residents. The facility holds an overall CMS star rating of 5 out of 5, which places it above the national average of 3.0 stars. CMS star ratings are derived from three component categories: health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Brickyard Healthcare - Knox Care Center received a health inspection rating of 4 out of 5, a staffing rating of 3 out of 5, and a quality measure rating of 5 out of 5. These ratings are calculated by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services using data from on-site inspections, payroll-based staffing records, and clinical quality indicators reported for the resident population. As a Medicare and Medicaid certified facility, Brickyard Healthcare - Knox Care Center is authorized to bill both federal programs for qualifying residents. Medicare typically covers short-term skilled nursing care following a qualifying hospital stay, subject to eligibility requirements and duration limits. Medicaid coverage at this facility may be available for longer-term residents who meet financial and clinical eligibility criteria as determined by the state of Indiana. Individuals seeking information about specific coverage and payment arrangements should contact the facility directly or consult with a benefits counselor. When compared to national benchmarks, this facility performs notably above average overall. The national average CMS star rating for skilled nursing facilities is 3.0 stars, and Brickyard Healthcare - Knox Care Center's overall rating of 5 stars reflects performance in the upper tier of rated facilities nationwide. The quality measure rating of 5 stars indicates clinical outcome data that ranks among the higher-performing facilities in the CMS dataset. The staffing rating of 3 stars aligns with the national midpoint, suggesting staffing levels that are consistent with typical facilities. The health inspection rating of 4 stars indicates above-average performance in the inspection domain. Prospective residents and their families are encouraged to review CMS Care Compare data alongside other facility-specific information when researching long-term care options in Starke County and the surrounding region.