01 / INSPECTION LEDGER
Survey cycles in this release
| Cycle | Health date | Health deficiencies | Fire date | Fire deficiencies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 | 2025-08-12 | 12 | 2025-08-12 | 9 |
| Cycle 2 | 2024-08-05 | 16 | 2024-08-05 | 7 |
| Cycle 3 | 2023-07-27 | 11 | 2023-07-27 | 9 |
CMS CCN 1556852026-08-01 PROCESSING DATE
NURSING HOME PUBLIC RECORD
Brickyard Healthcare - Elkhart Care Center
1001 W Hively Ave · Elkhart, IN 46517 · Elkhart County
Certified beds175CMS provider file
Recent citation rows64current CMS citation release
Penalty rows0current CMS penalties file
Read this record carefully.
The citation files cover the three most recent standard inspections plus qualifying complaint and infection-control inspections in the prior three years. A correction date is a CMS field; this site does not independently verify conditions. Absence from a file is not proof that no issue exists.
02 / CITATION DETAIL
64 rows in the current release
1 rows carry G–L scope/severity codes; 0 carry J–L. 15 tag codes appear on more than one survey date. These counts describe citation rows, not residents or incidents.
2026-05-01 · HEALTHF0609Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-06-12 · complaint2026-05-01 · HEALTHF0804Severity G · isolated actual harm
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-06-12 · complaint2026-01-16 · HEALTHF0580Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-02-13 · complaint2026-01-16 · HEALTHF0684Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-02-13 · complaint2025-10-02 · HEALTHF0600Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-12-19 · complaint2025-08-12 · HEALTHF0584Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-09-012025-08-12 · HEALTHF0605Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-09-012025-08-12 · HEALTHF0656Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-09-012025-08-12 · HEALTHF0684Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-09-012025-08-12 · HEALTHF0688Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-09-012025-08-12 · HEALTHF0755Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-09-012025-08-12 · HEALTHF0812Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-09-012025-08-12 · FIREK0271Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm
Egress Deficiencies
Have exits that are accessible at all times.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-10-152025-08-12 · FIREK0281Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm
Egress Deficiencies
Install proper backup exit lighting.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-10-152025-08-12 · FIREK0324Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm
Smoke Deficiencies
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-10-152025-08-12 · FIREK0353Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-10-152025-08-12 · FIREK0354Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm
Smoke Deficiencies
Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-10-152025-08-12 · FIREK0372Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-10-152025-08-12 · FIREK0712Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-10-152025-08-12 · FIREK0923Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-10-152025-08-12 · FIREK0927Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have proper fire barriers, ventilation and signs for the transfilling of oxygen.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-10-152025-01-23 · HEALTHF0609Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-02-14 · complaint2024-10-04 · HEALTHF0804Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-10-21 · complaint2024-08-05 · FIREE0032Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Provide primary/alternate means for communication.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-09-1303 / ENFORCEMENT FILE
Penalties reported by CMS
Fine amounts and payment-denial days are shown exactly as aggregated from the current penalties file. They do not imply an unpaid balance.
| Date | Type | Fine amount | Payment-denial days |
|---|---|---|---|
| No penalty row appeared in the August 2026 penalties file. | |||
04 / OWNERSHIP DISCLOSURES
Who appears in the CMS file
- KNISLEY, CHADIndividual · CONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEENOT APPLICABLE · since 05/01/2023
- GENTRY, MARKIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTORNOT APPLICABLE · since 01/12/2022
- WHICKER, TIMOTHYIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTORNOT APPLICABLE · since 01/12/2022
- ENGELS, ERINIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICERNOT APPLICABLE · since 10/25/2014
- FENOUGHTY, DEANNAIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICERNOT APPLICABLE · since 07/10/2023
- STARKEY, TYLERIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICERNOT APPLICABLE · since 08/01/2020
- WAITE, JOHNIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICERNOT APPLICABLE · since 08/01/2020
- ELKHART OPERATING LLCOrganization · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE · since 09/01/2012
Names and roles are self-reported CMS disclosure fields. Exact-name pages do not prove that similarly named people or organizations are the same entity.
05 / CMS STAFFING FIELDS
Reported hours and turnover
Staffing fields are provider-reported and case-mix context matters. CMS applies footnotes and exclusions not reproduced as a new score here.
Total nurse hours3.36per resident day
RN hours0.39per resident day
Weekend nurse hours2.93per resident day
Staff turnover33.3%CMS reported field
06 / LOCAL RECORDS
Open the Elkhart ledger →Other published facilities nearby
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