About Brickyard Healthcare - Portage Care Center
Nursing home overview and details
Brickyard Healthcare - Portage Care Center is a for-profit nursing home in Portage, IN, serving Porter County and the surrounding community. The facility has 186 certified beds with an average daily census of 149.5 residents.
Brickyard Healthcare - Portage Care Center has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since 1979, bringing 47 years of experience in long-term care. The facility is affiliated with BRICKYARD HEALTHCARE, which provides administrative support and oversight.
The facility holds a 3-star CMS quality rating, indicating average performance across health inspections, quality measures, and staffing. When choosing a nursing home in Portage, IN, consider factors including quality ratings, staffing levels, safety record, and whether the facility meets your specific care needs.
At a Glance
Quality Ratings
CMS quality performance measures
Average
CMS Overall Nursing Home Rating
Brickyard Healthcare - Portage Care Center has received a 3-star overall quality rating from CMS, indicating average performance across health inspections, quality measures, and staffing. This composite rating helps families compare nursing homes when evaluating care options.
Health Inspection
Below Average
Quality Measures
Excellent
Staffing
Below Average
Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare Data
Staffing
Nurse staffing hours and turnover
Brickyard Healthcare - Portage Care Center provides 3.63 total nursing hours per resident per day, of which 0.54 hours are from registered nurses. The facility reports a nurse turnover rate of 45.9%, which is within the typical range for nursing facilities. RN-specific turnover is 27.8%. Weekend staffing averages 3.17 hours per resident per day.
Safety & Compliance
Regulatory record and safety data
Brickyard Healthcare - Portage Care Center has a clean regulatory record with no fines, penalties, or abuse flags from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. This is an important consideration for families evaluating nursing home safety, as it indicates the facility has maintained compliance with federal quality standards. The facility has no infection control deficiencies on record, which is particularly important for the health and safety of elderly residents.
Doctors at Brickyard Healthcare - Portage Care Center
5 affiliated physicians
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About Brickyard Healthcare - Portage Care Center
What is the CMS rating for Brickyard Healthcare - Portage Care Center?
Brickyard Healthcare - Portage Care Center has a 3-star overall quality rating from CMS, which evaluates nursing homes across health inspections, quality measures, and staffing levels.
How many beds does Brickyard Healthcare - Portage Care Center have?
Brickyard Healthcare - Portage Care Center has 186 certified beds with an average daily census of 149.5 residents.
What type of facility is Brickyard Healthcare - Portage Care Center?
Brickyard Healthcare - Portage Care Center is a for profit - corporation nursing home serving Porter County in Portage, IN.
How many doctors practice at Brickyard Healthcare - Portage Care Center?
5 physicians are affiliated with Brickyard Healthcare - Portage Care Center. View the full list above to find doctors by specialty.
Does Brickyard Healthcare - Portage Care Center have any safety concerns?
Brickyard Healthcare - Portage Care Center has a clean regulatory record with no fines, penalties, or abuse flags from CMS.
Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare ·