BRICKYARD HEALTHCARE - VALPARAISO CARE CENTER

Brickyard Healthcare - Valparaiso Care Center is a skilled nursing facility located at 251 Sturdy Road in Valparaiso, Indiana, within Porter County. The facility operates 85 certified beds and is classified as a for-profit corporate entity. It is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid residents. The facility has received an overall CMS star rating of 4 out of 5, which places it above the national average of 3.0 stars. CMS star ratings are based on three primary components: health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Brickyard Healthcare - Valparaiso Care Center earned a 4-star rating in the health inspection category, reflecting the outcomes of state and federal surveys conducted at the facility. The staffing category received a rating of 3 stars, indicating staffing levels that are in line with the national average. The quality measure category, which reflects clinical data on resident health outcomes, received a rating of 4 stars, again placing the facility above the national norm. Regarding payment options, Brickyard Healthcare - Valparaiso Care Center accepts both Medicare and Medicaid, making it accessible to residents who rely on federal health insurance programs. Individuals and families seeking placement should contact the facility directly at (219) 462-6158 to inquire about specific insurance plans, private pay arrangements, and current bed availability. When considered against national benchmarks, this facility performs above average in three of the four CMS rating categories. The national overall average sits at 3.0 stars, and a 4-star overall rating indicates performance that surpasses that baseline. The health inspection and quality measure ratings, each at 4 stars, suggest outcomes in those areas that exceed what is typical for skilled nursing facilities across the country. The staffing rating of 3 stars is consistent with the national average, reflecting neither a notable strength nor a notable deficiency in that area relative to peer facilities. Taken together, the CMS data positions Brickyard Healthcare - Valparaiso Care Center as a facility that performs above the national midpoint across most measured categories, according to publicly available federal data.