10 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (6 deficiencies)
2 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Egress (1 deficiency)
La Porte, IN
2-star overall rating with 2-star inspections with 10 recent health deficiencies with 2 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
1900 Andrew Ave, La Porte, IN
(219) 362-7014
Overall
2 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
2 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
2 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
3 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Beds
176
Certified beds
Average residents
132
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
Brickyard Healthcare
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1972-10-04
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Staffing
RN hours / resident day
0.42
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
0.72
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
1.87
Nurse aide staffing
Weekend hours
2.66
Weekend nurse staffing
RN turnover
35%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
46%
Annual nurse turnover
Quality measures
| 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 | 1.4 |
1.5
0.1 pts better
|
1.8
0.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 97.2% |
93.6%
3.6 pts better
|
93.4%
3.8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 92.9% |
95.4%
2.5 pts worse
|
95.5%
2.6 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 3.2% |
3.8%
0.6 pts better
|
3.3%
0.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 33.2% |
24.6%
8.6 pts worse
|
11.4%
21.8 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 3.4% |
5.6%
2.2 pts better
|
5.4%
2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 26.4% |
23.5%
2.9 pts worse
|
19.6%
6.8 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 21.3% |
14.8%
6.5 pts worse
|
16.7%
4.6 pts worse
|
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 | 13.4% |
13.3%
0.1 pts worse
|
16.3%
2.9 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 11.3% |
11.7%
0.4 pts better
|
14.9%
3.6 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 | 0.4% |
1.2%
0.8 pts better
|
1.7%
1.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 26.3% |
24.2%
2.1 pts worse
|
19.8%
6.5 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 4.9% |
4.1%
0.8 pts worse
|
5.1%
0.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 93.9% |
81.6%
12.3 pts better
|
81.7%
12.2 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 8.6% |
10.5%
1.9 pts better
|
12.0%
3.4 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 1.1% |
1.3%
0.2 pts better
|
1.6%
0.5 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 85.2% |
79.0%
6.2 pts better
|
79.7%
5.5 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 37.5% |
22.4%
15.1 pts worse
|
23.9%
13.6 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
Survey summary
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (6 deficiencies)
2 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Egress (1 deficiency)
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (8 deficiencies)
6 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (4 deficiencies)
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (10 deficiencies)
6 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (2 deficiencies)
Fire safety
Fire Safety
Provide primary/alternate means for communication.
Corrected 2025-08-13
Fire Safety
Meet other general requirements that are deficient.
Corrected 2025-08-13
Fire Safety
Create arrangements with other facilities to receive patients.
Corrected 2024-05-05
Fire Safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2024-05-05
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2024-05-05
Fire Safety
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Corrected 2024-05-05
Fire Safety
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2024-05-05
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2024-05-05
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2023-03-31
Fire Safety
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2023-03-31
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 2023-03-31
Fire Safety
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Corrected 2023-03-31
Fire Safety
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2023-03-31
Fire Safety
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Corrected 2023-03-31
Inspection history
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2025-12-30
Health
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2025-12-30
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2025-07-25
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2025-07-25
Health
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected 2025-07-25
Health
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected 2025-07-25
Health
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2025-07-25
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 2025-07-25
Health
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2025-06-17
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2025-06-17
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2024-10-04
Health
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2024-07-01
Health
Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.
Corrected 2024-07-01
Health
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected 2024-05-05
Health
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Corrected 2024-05-05
Health
Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.
Corrected 2024-05-05
Health
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected 2024-05-05
Health
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2024-05-05
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2024-05-05
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 2024-05-05
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2024-05-05
Health
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected 2024-05-05
Health
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2024-05-05
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 2024-05-05
Health
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Corrected 2024-05-05
Health
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2024-05-05
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2024-03-12
Health
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected 2024-01-31
Health
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected 2024-01-31
Health
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Corrected 2023-09-28
Health
Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.
Corrected 2023-09-28
Health
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2023-05-17
Health
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2023-05-17
Health
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2023-02-07
Health
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected 2023-02-07
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2023-02-07
Health
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected 2023-02-07
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2023-02-07
Health
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
Corrected 2023-02-07
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 2023-02-07
Health
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected 2023-02-07
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 2023-02-07
Health
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2023-02-07
Health
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected 2023-02-07
Health
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected 2023-02-07
Penalties and ownership
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
Corporate Director · Individual
Corporate Officer · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
Corporate Director · Individual
Contracted Managing Employee · Individual
Corporate Director · Individual
Corporate Director · Individual
Corporate Director · Individual
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