Brickyard Healthcare - Knox Care Center

Name: Brickyard Healthcare - Knox Care Center
Address: 300 E CULVER RD, Knox, IN, 46534, US
Telephone: 5747726248

300 E Culver Rd, Knox, IN 46534 · Starke County · 57 certified beds · avg 52 residents/day · certified since Dec 29, 2000

Part of chain: BRICKYARD HEALTHCARE (23 facilities, chain avg rating 2.7★)

4/5

Health inspection rating (on-site)

Serious findings on record

Fines, last 3 years

3.14

Nurse hours/resident/day (adjusted)

What health inspectors found (on-site government inspections — the most independent evidence available)

Health inspection rating: ★★★★☆4/5 · CMS overall rating: 5/5

The health inspection star above is graded on a curve within each state — a set share of each state's facilities gets each star level — so a facility can have few citations and still rate 2–3 stars if others in its state did even better. The overall rating combines that inspection score with staffing and self-reported quality measures.

All citations in the current public record (10)

CMS publishes roughly the last three inspection cycles plus recent complaint investigations. Older surveys drop out of the record as new ones are completed.

Date	Severity	What the facility was cited for
Apr 2, 2025	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not develop a resident's complete plan of care within 7 days of the full assessment, or the plan wasn't prepared, reviewed, and updated by a team of health professionals as required.
Apr 2, 2025	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide treatment and care that follows the doctor's orders and matches the resident's own preferences and goals.
Apr 2, 2025	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide appropriate care related to bladder and bowel needs — including care for residents who use catheters and steps to prevent urinary tract infections.
Apr 2, 2025	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide enough food and fluids to keep residents healthy, such as preventing unplanned weight loss or dehydration.
Apr 2, 2025	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not protect residents' personal information or did not keep complete, accurate medical records that meet professional standards.
Apr 2, 2025	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not have or follow an effective program to prevent and control infections — such as proper hand washing, cleaning, and isolation practices. This is the most commonly cited deficiency nationwide.
Jun 28, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not develop or follow a complete care plan for each resident — the written roadmap covering all of a resident's needs, with measurable goals and timelines.
Jun 28, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not develop a resident's complete plan of care within 7 days of the full assessment, or the plan wasn't prepared, reviewed, and updated by a team of health professionals as required.
Jun 28, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide activities that meet residents' needs and interests. Nursing homes must offer meaningful activity programs, not just leave residents idle.
Sep 8, 2023	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not safely and appropriately administer IV fluids (fluids given through a vein) for residents who needed them.

Inspection trend by year

Citations from standard inspections increased between the last two inspection cycles (3 → 6).

Year	Citations	Worst severity that year
2023	1	D
2024	3	D
2025	6	D

Counts reflect the current CMS public record (~3 inspection cycles plus complaint investigations); years with no surveys show no row. Inspection frequency varies, so compare severity as well as counts.

Fines and enforcement (last 3 years)

No fines or payment denials in the published 3-year window.

Nurse staffing (from payroll records, adjusted for how much care residents need)

Measure	This facility	Indiana avg	U.S. avg	Where it stands
Total nurse staffing (hours per resident per day)	3.14	3.42	3.95	bottom 38% in Indiana; bottom 19% in the U.S.
Registered Nurse hours	0.64	0.62	0.69	top 36% in Indiana; top 43% in the U.S.
Weekend total nurse staffing	2.75	3.01	3.50	bottom 39% in Indiana; bottom 18% in the U.S.
Weekend RN hours (not acuity-adjusted)	0.48	0.47	0.48	top 36% in Indiana; top 35% in the U.S.
Total nursing staff turnover (%)	35.6	45.9	45.8	top 19% in Indiana; top 25% in the U.S.
RN turnover (%)	16.7	40.4	42.9	top 10% in Indiana; top 9% in the U.S.

Hours are per resident per day, case-mix adjusted by CMS so facilities caring for sicker residents can be compared fairly (same basis as the CMS staffing star). "Top X%" means better than most facilities: more staffing hours, or lower turnover. Raw (unadjusted) reported hours: total 3.32, RN 0.68, weekend 2.90. Staffing rating: 3/5.

Self-reported quality measures

Note: these ratings are based on data the facility reports about itself to CMS. They are not independently verified by inspectors, and can look better than inspection findings. Give more weight to the inspection results above.

Quality measures rating: 5/5 · long-stay residents: 5/5 · short-stay residents: 3/5

Who owns this facility

For profit - Limited Liability company

Owner / manager	Type	Role	Stake	Since
Engels, Erin	Individual	Corporate Director	NOT APPLICABLE	10/25/2014
Fenoughty, Deanna	Individual	Corporate Officer	NOT APPLICABLE	07/10/2023
Gentry, Mark	Individual	Corporate Director	NOT APPLICABLE	01/12/2022
Harville, Jerrell	Individual	Contracted Managing Employee	NOT APPLICABLE	06/13/2019
Knox Operating LLC	Organization	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	09/01/2012
Starkey, Tyler	Individual	Corporate Director	NOT APPLICABLE	08/01/2020
Waite, John	Individual	Corporate Director	NOT APPLICABLE	08/01/2020
Whicker, Timothy	Individual	Corporate Director	NOT APPLICABLE	01/12/2022

Questions to ask on your visit

Generated from this facility's actual citation record — bring them to a tour and ask the administrator directly.

"Who is on the team that builds each resident's care plan, and how quickly is it in place after admission?"
"How do you make sure each resident's care follows the doctor's orders, and what changed after this citation?"
"How do you care for residents with incontinence or catheters, and what do you do to prevent urinary tract infections?"
"How do you monitor residents' weight and eating, and what happens when someone starts losing weight?"
"How do you keep residents' medical records accurate, complete, and secure?"
"Who leads your infection prevention program, and how do you make sure staff follow practices like hand hygiene every day?"
"Can you show me an example care plan, and how are families included when it's created and updated?"
"Can I see this month's activities calendar, and what do you offer residents who can't leave their rooms?"
"What is your current ratio of nursing staff to residents on day, evening, and weekend shifts?"
"Can I see the results and plan of correction from your most recent state inspection?"

Nearby facilities (within 20 miles)

Facility	Distance	City	Overall	Inspection	Flags
Miller's Merry Manor	11.1 mi	Culver, IN	★★★☆☆	3/5
Miller's Merry Manor	13.8 mi	Walkerton, IN	★★☆☆☆	2/5	abuse
Hickory Creek at Winamac	15.9 mi	Winamac, IN	★★★★☆	3/5
Pulaski Health Care Center	15.9 mi	Winamac, IN	★★★☆☆	2/5
Miller's Merry Manor	16.1 mi	Plymouth, IN	★★★★☆	3/5
Pilgrim Manor	16.6 mi	Plymouth, IN	★★☆☆☆	1/5

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Facility data as of CMS processing date 2026-08-01. CCN 155686.

The Care File

Visit checklist — Brickyard Healthcare - Knox Care Center

300 E Culver Rd, Knox, IN 46534 · 5747726248

Health inspection rating 4/5 · CMS overall 5/5· Fines (3y): $0

Questions for the administrator:

☐ "Who is on the team that builds each resident's care plan, and how quickly is it in place after admission?"
☐ "How do you make sure each resident's care follows the doctor's orders, and what changed after this citation?"
☐ "How do you care for residents with incontinence or catheters, and what do you do to prevent urinary tract infections?"
☐ "How do you monitor residents' weight and eating, and what happens when someone starts losing weight?"
☐ "How do you keep residents' medical records accurate, complete, and secure?"
☐ "Who leads your infection prevention program, and how do you make sure staff follow practices like hand hygiene every day?"
☐ "Can you show me an example care plan, and how are families included when it's created and updated?"
☐ "Can I see this month's activities calendar, and what do you offer residents who can't leave their rooms?"
☐ "What is your current ratio of nursing staff to residents on day, evening, and weekend shifts?"
☐ "Can I see the results and plan of correction from your most recent state inspection?"

While you're there, notice:

☐ Smell and cleanliness in hallways, not just the lobby
☐ How staff speak to residents; call lights answered promptly
☐ Residents up, dressed, and engaged (visit mealtimes and a weekend if you can)

Data: CMS Provider Data Catalog, version 2026-08-01 · CCN 155686 · Verify at medicare.gov/care-compare · Printed from The Care File (thecarefile.com)