BRICKYARD HEALTHCARE - FOUNTAINVIEW CARE CENTER

Brickyard Healthcare - Fountainview Care Center is a long-term care facility located at 609 W Tanglewood Lane in Mishawaka, Indiana (ZIP: 46545), situated within St. Joseph County. The facility operates with 130 certified beds and is classified under non-profit corporate ownership. It is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid residents. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) assigns star ratings to nursing facilities based on health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Brickyard Healthcare - Fountainview Care Center holds an overall CMS star rating of 2 out of 5, which falls below the national average of 3.0 stars. The health inspection rating is 2 out of 5, reflecting findings from on-site inspections conducted by state survey agencies. The staffing rating is also 2 out of 5, which accounts for the levels of registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and certified nursing assistants relative to the number of residents. The quality measure rating stands at 3 out of 5, indicating performance near the national midpoint across clinical indicators such as rates of falls, pressure ulcers, and hospitalizations among residents. As a Medicare and Medicaid certified facility, Brickyard Healthcare - Fountainview Care Center is eligible to bill federal programs for covered services. Medicare typically covers short-term skilled nursing care following a qualifying hospital stay, subject to specific conditions and time limits. Medicaid may cover long-term custodial care for residents who meet financial and medical eligibility criteria established by the state of Indiana. Individuals seeking information about coverage specifics are advised to consult with the facility's billing department or a benefits counselor directly. When compared to national benchmarks, this facility's overall rating of 2 stars places it below the national average of 3.0 stars. Both the health inspection and staffing components contribute to this standing, each rated at 2 stars. The quality measure component at 3 stars aligns with the national midpoint. Prospective residents and their families reviewing this data may also wish to consult state inspection reports, which are publicly available through the Indiana State Department of Health, to obtain additional detail about any cited deficiencies or corrective actions. CMS updates its ratings periodically, so checking the most current data from official sources is recommended when making care decisions.