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Brickyard Healthcare - Portage Care Center
3175 Lancer St, Portage, IN 46368 (opens Google Maps) · Porter County · (219) 762-9571· 186 certified beds · avg 161 residents/day · certified since Jul 1, 1979 · Medicare and Medicaid certified
Certified for both programmes. Certification means the facility can bill Medicaid — it does not mean a Medicaid-funded bed is free right now, so ask directly. Who pays for nursing home care →
Part of chain: BRICKYARD HEALTHCARE (23 facilities, chain avg rating 2.7★)
2/5
Health inspection rating (on-site)
inspected Jan 12, 2026
0
Serious findings on record
$0
Fines, last 3 years
3.03
Nurse hours/resident/day (adjusted)
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What health inspectors found (on-site government inspections — the most independent evidence available)
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Health inspection rating: ★★☆☆☆2/5 · CMS overall rating: 2/5 · how star ratings work →
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 quality measures from resident assessments and claims.
Inspection findings in the public record
Showing the latest 3 of 29 inspection findings. Open the full record below to read every finding.
The facility did not provide treatment and care that follows the doctor's orders and matches the resident's own preferences and goals. · from a complaint F-0684
The facility did not get its food from approved, safe sources, or did not store, prepare, and serve food according to professional food safety standards. F-0812
The facility did not provide treatment and care that follows the doctor's orders and matches the resident's own preferences and goals. F-0684
View all 29 inspection findingsShow only the latest 3 findings
CMS publishes roughly the last three inspection cycles plus recent complaint investigations. Older surveys drop out of the record as new ones are completed — that window is CMS's, not ours. Within it, every citation CMS publishes for this facility is listed here: none excluded.
| Date | Severity | What the facility was cited for |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 29, 2026 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not provide treatment and care that follows the doctor's orders and matches the resident's own preferences and goals. · from a complaint · F-0684 |
| Jan 12, 2026 | F · Potential for more than minimal harm, widespread | The facility did not get its food from approved, safe sources, or did not store, prepare, and serve food according to professional food safety standards. · F-0812 |
| Jan 12, 2026 | E · Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern | The facility did not provide treatment and care that follows the doctor's orders and matches the resident's own preferences and goals. · F-0684 |
| Jan 12, 2026 | E · Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern | The facility did not protect residents' personal information or did not keep complete, accurate medical records that meet professional standards. · F-0842 |
| Jan 12, 2026 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not treat residents with dignity and respect, or did not honor their rights to make their own decisions and communicate freely. This is one of the most fundamental resident rights. · F-0550 |
| Jan 12, 2026 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not help a resident get vision and hearing services — such as eye exams, glasses, hearing tests, or hearing aids. · F-0685 |
| Jan 12, 2026 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not keep the environment free of accident hazards, or did not provide enough supervision to prevent accidents like falls. · from a complaint · F-0689 |
| Jan 12, 2026 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility used feeding tubes without a valid medical reason or the resident's agreement, or did not provide proper care to residents who have feeding tubes. · F-0693 |
| Jan 12, 2026 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not safely and appropriately administer IV fluids (fluids given through a vein) for residents who needed them. · F-0694 |
| Jan 12, 2026 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not provide safe and appropriate respiratory care — such as oxygen, breathing treatments, or care for residents on breathing equipment — for residents who needed it. · F-0695 |
| Jan 12, 2026 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not provide the social services residents need — such as counseling, help with adjustment, or connecting to outside resources — to achieve the best possible quality of life. · from a complaint · F-0745 |
| Jan 12, 2026 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not keep residents' medications free from unnecessary drugs. Residents should only take medicines they truly need, at the right dose, for a clear reason. · F-0757 |
| Oct 30, 2025 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not provide pharmacy services that meet each resident's needs, or did not employ or contract with a licensed pharmacist. · from a complaint · F-0755 |
| Aug 23, 2024 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not provide treatment and care that follows the doctor's orders and matches the resident's own preferences and goals. · from a complaint · F-0684 |
| Aug 23, 2024 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not provide proper care for pressure ulcers (bedsores) or did not do enough to prevent new ones from forming. Bedsores develop when residents stay in one position too long without help moving. · F-0686 |
| Aug 23, 2024 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not keep the environment free of accident hazards, or did not provide enough supervision to prevent accidents like falls. · from a complaint · F-0689 |
| Aug 23, 2024 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | 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. · F-0690 |
| Aug 23, 2024 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not provide safe and appropriate respiratory care — such as oxygen, breathing treatments, or care for residents on breathing equipment — for residents who needed it. · F-0695 |
| Aug 23, 2024 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | 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. · F-0880 |
| Jan 18, 2024 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not protect residents' personal information or did not keep complete, accurate medical records that meet professional standards. · from a complaint · F-0842 |
| Jan 18, 2024 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | 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. · from a complaint · F-0880 |
| Sep 22, 2023 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not allow residents to take their own medications when a clinical review showed they could do so safely. Residents have this right if their care team determines it's appropriate. · F-0554 |
| Sep 22, 2023 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not provide the help residents need with basic daily activities — like bathing, dressing, eating, and using the bathroom — for residents who cannot do these things on their own. · F-0677 |
| Sep 22, 2023 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not provide the care needed to maintain or improve residents' movement and flexibility — such as range-of-motion exercises — leading to avoidable decline. · F-0688 |
| Sep 22, 2023 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | 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. · F-0690 |
| Sep 22, 2023 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not provide enough food and fluids to keep residents healthy, such as preventing unplanned weight loss or dehydration. · F-0692 |
| Sep 22, 2023 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility used feeding tubes without a valid medical reason or the resident's agreement, or did not provide proper care to residents who have feeding tubes. · F-0693 |
| Sep 22, 2023 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not provide safe and appropriate respiratory care — such as oxygen, breathing treatments, or care for residents on breathing equipment — for residents who needed it. · F-0695 |
| Sep 22, 2023 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not keep its building and grounds safe, functional, clean, and comfortable for residents, staff, and visitors. · F-0921 |
Inspection trend by year
Citations from standard inspections increased between the last two inspection cycles (6 → 11).
All citationsSerious citations (G–L)
2023
All citations: 8
Serious citations (G–L): 0
2024
All citations: 8
Serious citations (G–L): 0
2025
All citations: 1
Serious citations (G–L): 0
2026
All citations: 12
Serious citations (G–L): 0
All bars start at zero. Exact values and supporting details remain below.
| Year | Citations | Serious (G–L) | Worst severity that year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 8 | 0 | D |
| 2024 | 8 | 0 | D |
| 2025 | 1 | 0 | D |
| 2026 | 12 | 0 | F |
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)
Nurse staffing (from payroll records, adjusted for how much care residents need)
What these staffing numbers mean →
This facilityIndiana averageU.S. average
Total nurse staffing (hours per resident per day)
This facility: 3.03
Indiana average: 3.42
U.S. average: 3.95
Registered Nurse hours
This facility: 0.45
Indiana average: 0.62
U.S. average: 0.69
Weekend total nurse staffing
This facility: 2.63
Indiana average: 3.01
U.S. average: 3.50
All bars start at zero. Exact values and supporting details remain below.
| Measure | This facility | Indiana avg | U.S. avg | Where it stands |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing (hours per resident per day) | 3.03 | 3.42 | 3.95 | bottom 31% in Indiana; bottom 15% in the U.S. |
| Registered Nurse hours | 0.45 | 0.62 | 0.69 | bottom 28% in Indiana; bottom 29% in the U.S. |
| Weekend total nurse staffing | 2.63 | 3.01 | 3.50 | bottom 28% in Indiana; bottom 13% in the U.S. |
| Weekend RN hours (not acuity-adjusted) | 0.27 | 0.47 | 0.48 | bottom 17% in Indiana; bottom 27% in the U.S. |
| Total nursing staff turnover (%) | 45.4 | 45.9 | 45.8 | top 50% in Indiana; bottom 49% in the U.S. |
| RN turnover (%) | 40.9 | 40.4 | 42.9 | bottom 48% in Indiana; top 49% in the U.S. |
Hours are per resident per day for the most recent quarter of payroll data in this CMS release (2026-08-01) — the same quarter for every facility — 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 3.38, RN 0.50, weekend 2.93.Comparing with Medicare Care Compare? Care Compare shows the raw figure (3.38 here, displayed there as hours and minutes), not the adjusted one above. Both are correct; they answer different questions. Staffing rating: 1/5.
Quality measures: assessments & claims
Note: CMS combines facility-reported resident assessments (MDS) with claims-based measures. These are different sources from on-site inspection findings. Read the measures alongside inspection and staffing records; a high QM rating does not establish that a home is safe.
Quality measures rating: 5/5 · long-stay residents: 5/5 · short-stay residents: 4/5
Costs & payment
Price evidence · separate from quality
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Who owns this facility
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Ownership records as published by CMS on 2026-08-01. CMS records when an owner joined but not when they left. Listed here and no longer involved? Tell us →
For profit - Corporation
| Owner / manager | Type | Role | Stake | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenter-Heard, Jacqueline | Individual | Contracted Managing Employee | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/31/2022 |
| Engels, Erin | Individual | Corporate Director | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/01/2014 |
| Fenoughty, Deanna | Individual | Corporate Officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/10/2023 |
| Fountainview Portage Operating LLC | Organization | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2012 |
| Gentry, Mark | Individual | Corporate Director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/12/2022 |
| 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 |
All 8 owning or managing parties CMS has on file are shown — none excluded.
Other facilities in the same chain
CMS lists this facility under the chain Brickyard Healthcare — 23 facilities in the current records. Chain membership says who operates these homes. It says nothing about how any individual one of them was inspected; each has its own record.
- Brickyard Healthcare - Richmond Care Center — Richmond, IN · overall 1/5abuse
- Brickyard Healthcare - Terrace Care Center — La Porte, IN · overall 2/5
- Brickyard Healthcare - Twelfth Street Care Center — Mishawaka, IN · overall 2/5
- Brickyard Healthcare - Valparaiso Care Center — Valparaiso, IN · overall 4/5
- Brickyard Healthcare - Willow Springs Care Center — Indianapolis, IN · overall 2/5
- Brickyard Healthcare - Woodbridge Care Center — Evansville, IN · overall 3/5
- Brickyard Healthcare - Woodlands Care Center — Newburgh, IN · overall 4/5
- Brickyard Healthcare -Sycamore Village Care Center — Kokomo, IN · overall 3/5
Listed by state, then facility name — not a ranking. Showing 8 of the 22 others, continuing from this facility's own place in that list.
Questions to ask on your visit
Generated from this facility's actual citation record — bring them to a tour and ask the administrator directly.
- "How do you make sure each resident's care follows the doctor's orders, and what changed after this citation?"
- "What did your most recent kitchen inspection find, and can I see how food is stored and prepared?"
- "How do you keep residents' medical records accurate, complete, and secure?"
- "Can you give me examples of how your staff protect residents' dignity in everyday care, like bathing and dressing?"
- "How do you arrange eye and hearing care for residents, including appointments and equipment like glasses or hearing aids?"
- "What is your falls rate, and what specific steps do you take to prevent falls and supervise residents at risk?"
- "How do you decide when a feeding tube is truly needed, and how do staff care for residents who have one?"
- "Who on your staff manages IV therapy, and what training and monitoring is in place?"
Also worth asking anywhere
- "Your weekend nurse staffing is reported below the Indiana midpoint — how does the weekend schedule differ from a weekday?"
- "Can I see the plan of correction for the findings in your most recent state inspection?"
- "CMS reports 45% total nursing staff turnover here — who on the care team has been with you longest?"
- "Can I visit again unannounced, at a mealtime or on a weekend?"
Nearby facilities (12 closest of 31 within 20 miles)
| Facility | Distance | City | Overall | Inspection | Flags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miller's Merry Manor | 0.5 mi | Portage, IN | ★★☆☆☆ | 2/5 | |
| Waters of Hobart Skilled Nursing Facility, the | 5.6 mi | Hobart, IN | ★☆☆☆☆ | 1/5 | |
| Casa of Hobart | 7.2 mi | Hobart, IN | ★☆☆☆☆ | 1/5 | |
| Chesterton Manor | 7.2 mi | Chesterton, IN | ★☆☆☆☆ | 2/5 | |
| Ignite Medical Resort Chesterton | 7.2 mi | Chesterton, IN | ★☆☆☆☆ | 1/5 | |
| Life Care Center of Valparaiso | 7.2 mi | Valparaiso, IN | ★★★★★ | 4/5 | |
| Addison Pointe Health & Rehabilitation Center | 7.7 mi | Chesterton, IN | ★★★☆☆ | 2/5 | |
| Valparaiso Care & Rehabilitation | 8.2 mi | Valparaiso, IN | ★☆☆☆☆ | 2/5 | |
| Life Care Center of the Willows | 9.1 mi | Valparaiso, IN | ★☆☆☆☆ | 1/5 | |
| South Shore Health & Rehabilitation Center | 9.2 mi | Gary, IN | ★☆☆☆☆ | 1/5 | |
| Avalon Springs Health Campus | 9.3 mi | Valparaiso, IN | ★★★★☆ | 3/5 | |
| Aperion Care Tolleston Park | 9.7 mi | Gary, IN | ★☆☆☆☆ | 1/5 |
Compare this facility with the 3 closest →
Other facilities in the same county
CMS records place this facility in Porter, IN — 10 certified facilities there. These are outside the 20-mile list above, or far enough down it not to appear.
- Brickyard Healthcare - Valparaiso Care Center — Valparaiso, IN · overall 4/5
Listed by facility name — not a ranking. Homes already in the table above are not repeated here.
Facility data as of CMS processing date 2026-08-01. CCN 155187.
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