CMS PUBLIC RECORD · AUGUST 2026 RELEASERECORDS ARE ONE INPUT—NOT A PLACEMENT RECOMMENDATION
NURSING HOMELEDGERINSPECTIONS · OWNERSHIP · PENALTIES
CMS CCN 1550622026-08-01 PROCESSING DATE

NURSING HOME PUBLIC RECORD

Brickyard Healthcare - Laporte Care Center

1700 I Street · La Porte, IN 46350 · La Porte County

CMS OVERALL RATING★★☆☆☆2/5CMS field—not our score or recommendation
Certified beds87CMS provider file
Recent citation rows54current CMS citation release
Penalty rows0current CMS penalties file
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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.

01 / INSPECTION LEDGER

Survey cycles in this release

CycleHealth dateHealth deficienciesFire dateFire deficiencies
Cycle 12026-05-1592026-05-1511
Cycle 22025-04-04162025-04-044
Cycle 32024-05-1492024-05-145
02 / CITATION DETAIL

54 rows in the current release

0 rows carry G–L scope/severity codes; 0 carry J–L. 16 tag codes appear on more than one survey date. These counts describe citation rows, not residents or incidents.

2026-05-15 · FIREE0039Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-07-16
2026-05-15 · FIREE0041Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Implement emergency and standby power systems.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-07-16
2026-05-15 · 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 · 2026-06-08 · complaint
2026-05-15 · HEALTHF0677Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-06-08
2026-05-15 · 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 · 2026-06-08
2026-05-15 · HEALTHF0689Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-06-08
2026-05-15 · HEALTHF0695Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-06-08
2026-05-15 · HEALTHF0698Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-06-08
2026-05-15 · HEALTHF0757Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-06-08
2026-05-15 · HEALTHF0880Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-06-08
2026-05-15 · HEALTHF0908Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Environmental Deficiencies

Keep all essential equipment working safely.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-06-08
2026-05-15 · FIREK0211Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Egress Deficiencies

Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-07-16
2026-05-15 · FIREK0291Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Egress Deficiencies

Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-07-16
2026-05-15 · FIREK0300Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Egress Deficiencies

Meet other general requirements that are deficient.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-07-16
2026-05-15 · FIREK0324Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-07-16
2026-05-15 · FIREK0351Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-07-16
2026-05-15 · FIREK0511Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Services Deficiencies

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-07-16
2026-05-15 · 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 · 2026-07-16
2026-05-15 · FIREK0918Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-07-16
2026-05-15 · FIREK0920Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-07-16
2025-04-04 · HEALTHF0550Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-05-05
2025-04-04 · HEALTHF0554Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-05-05
2025-04-04 · HEALTHF0585Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-05-05 · complaint
2025-04-04 · HEALTHF0677Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-05-05
03 / 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.

DateTypeFine amountPayment-denial days
No penalty row appeared in the August 2026 penalties file.
04 / OWNERSHIP DISCLOSURES

Who appears in the CMS file

  • FLACKE, JOSEPHIndividual · CONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEE
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 08/13/2018
  • GENTRY, MARKIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 01/12/2022
  • WHICKER, TIMOTHYIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 01/12/2022
  • ENGELS, ERINIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICER
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 10/25/2014
  • FENOUGHTY, DEANNAIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICER
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 07/10/2023
  • STARKEY, TYLERIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICER
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 08/01/2020
  • WAITE, JOHNIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICER
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 08/01/2020
  • LAPORTE OPERATING LLCOrganization · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT 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 hours3.42per resident day
RN hours0.87per resident day
Weekend nurse hours2.90per resident day
Staff turnover27.5%CMS reported field
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