Cycle 1
Health 2025-04-04 · Fire 2025-04-04
16 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (9 deficiencies)
4 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Egress (1 deficiency)
La Porte, IN
Brickyard Healthcare - Laporte Care Center
1-star overall rating with 1-star inspections with 16 recent health deficiencies with 4 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
1700 I Street, La Porte, IN
(219) 362-6234
Overall
1 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
1 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
3 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
3 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Facility snapshot
Beds
87
Certified beds
Average residents
63
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
Brickyard Healthcare
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1974-04-01
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Staffing
Hours and turnover
RN hours / resident day
0.51
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
0.88
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
2.33
Nurse aide staffing
Weekend hours
3.29
Weekend nurse staffing
RN turnover
38%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
29%
Annual nurse turnover
Quality measures
Resident outcomes and process scores
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 2.4 |
1.6
0.8 pts worse
|
1.9
0.5 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 0.9 |
1.5
0.6 pts better
|
1.8
0.9 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 94.8% |
93.6%
1.2 pts better
|
93.4%
1.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 96.8% |
95.4%
1.4 pts better
|
95.5%
1.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 3.9% |
3.8%
0.1 pts worse
|
3.3%
0.6 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 28.6% |
24.6%
4 pts worse
|
11.4%
17.2 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 4.7% |
5.6%
0.9 pts better
|
5.4%
0.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 16.6% |
23.5%
6.9 pts better
|
19.6%
3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 9.4% |
14.8%
5.4 pts better
|
16.7%
7.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 0.0% |
0.0%
About the same
|
0.1%
0.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 2.7% |
13.3%
10.6 pts better
|
16.3%
13.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 6.8% |
11.7%
4.9 pts better
|
14.9%
8.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 0.4% |
0.4%
About the same
|
1.0%
0.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 1.3% |
1.2%
0.1 pts worse
|
1.7%
0.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 20.2% |
24.2%
4 pts better
|
19.8%
0.4 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 4.7% |
4.1%
0.6 pts worse
|
5.1%
0.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 81.8% |
81.6%
0.2 pts better
|
81.7%
0.1 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 17.0% |
10.5%
6.5 pts worse
|
12.0%
5 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 0.0% |
1.3%
1.3 pts better
|
1.6%
1.6 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 87.3% |
79.0%
8.3 pts better
|
79.7%
7.6 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 26.1% |
22.4%
3.7 pts worse
|
23.9%
2.2 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
Survey summary
Recent inspection cycles
Cycle 2
Health 2024-05-14 · Fire 2024-05-14
9 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (3 deficiencies)
5 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Egress (1 deficiency)
Cycle 3
Health 2023-02-24 · Fire 2023-02-24
12 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (4 deficiencies)
16 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (6 deficiencies)
Fire safety
Fire-safety citations
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-04-04
K291 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Corrected 2025-06-12
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-04-04
K511 · Services Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Corrected 2025-06-12
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-04-04
K761 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Corrected 2025-06-12
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-04-04
K920 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2025-06-12
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-05-14
E41 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Implement emergency and standby power systems.
Corrected 2024-07-01
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-05-14
K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2024-07-01
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-05-14
K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2024-07-01
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-05-14
K300 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Meet other general requirements that are deficient.
Corrected 2024-07-01
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-05-14
K541 · Services Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install properly constructed and protected linen or trash chutes.
Corrected 2024-07-01
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-02-24
K321 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Corrected 2023-05-15
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-02-24
K353 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2023-05-15
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-02-24
K363 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2023-05-15
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-02-24
K741 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Corrected 2023-05-15
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-02-24
K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2023-05-15
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-02-24
K927 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have proper fire barriers, ventilation and signs for the transfilling of oxygen.
Corrected 2023-05-15
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-02-24
K222 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
Corrected 2023-05-15
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-02-24
K225 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.
Corrected 2023-05-15
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-02-24
K293 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Corrected 2023-05-15
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-02-24
K324 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2023-05-15
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-02-24
K355 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Corrected 2023-05-15
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-02-24
K511 · Services Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Corrected 2023-05-15
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-02-24
K211 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2023-05-15
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-02-24
K351 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Corrected 2023-05-15
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-02-24
K751 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have restrictions on the use of flammable curtains.
Corrected 2023-05-15
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-02-24
K920 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2023-05-15
Inspection history
Recent health citations
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-04-04
F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2025-05-05
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-04-04
F554 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected 2025-05-05
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-04-04
F550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2025-05-05
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-04-04
F585 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
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.
Corrected 2025-05-05
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-04-04
F677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2025-05-05
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-04-04
F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2025-05-05
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-04-04
F687 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate foot care.
Corrected 2025-05-05
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-04-04
F688 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
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.
Corrected 2025-05-05
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-04-04
F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2025-05-05
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-04-04
F692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected 2025-05-05
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-04-04
F693 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Corrected 2025-05-05
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-04-04
F697 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2025-05-21
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-04-04
F698 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2025-05-05
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-04-04
F757 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected 2025-05-05
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-04-04
F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected 2025-05-05
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-04-04
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2025-05-05
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-05-14
F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2024-06-21
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-05-14
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-06-21
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-05-14
F558 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected 2024-06-21
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-05-14
F602 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Corrected 2023-10-31
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-05-14
F677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2024-06-21
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-05-14
F688 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
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.
Corrected 2024-06-21
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-05-14
F692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected 2024-06-21
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-05-14
F728 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that nurse aides who have worked more than 4 months, are trained and competent; and nurse aides who have worked less than 4 months are enrolled in appropriate training.
Corrected 2024-06-21
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-05-14
F842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2024-06-21
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-05-25
F580 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected 2023-06-26
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-05-25
F600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2023-06-26
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-05-25
F609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2023-06-26
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-05-25
F610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2023-06-26
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-05-25
F842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2023-06-26
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-02-24
F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2023-03-23
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-02-24
F554 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected 2023-03-23
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-02-24
F677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2023-03-23
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-02-24
F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2023-03-23
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-02-24
F688 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
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.
Corrected 2023-03-23
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-02-24
F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2023-03-23
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-02-24
F757 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected 2023-03-23
Penalties and ownership
What sits behind the stars
Ownership
Hendricks County Hospital
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
Engels, Erin
Corporate Officer · Individual
Fenoughty, Deanna
Corporate Officer · Individual
Flacke, Joseph
Contracted Managing Employee · Individual
Gentry, Mark
Corporate Director · Individual
Laporte Operating LLC
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
Starkey, Tyler
Corporate Officer · Individual
Waite, John
Corporate Officer · Individual
Whicker, Timothy
Corporate Director · Individual
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