Brickyard Healthcare - Knox Care Center
Knox, IN · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 155686) · 57 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (574) 772-6248 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Brickyard Healthcare - Knox Care Center has a CMS overall star rating of 5, above the Indiana state average of 3.14 stars. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
CMS reports Brickyard Healthcare - Knox Care Center provides 3.32 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.68 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 35.6%.
Brickyard Healthcare - Knox Care Center has no federal fines on record, totaling $0.00, and no payment denials according to CMS data. The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for this location.
About this facility
Brickyard Healthcare - Knox Care Center is a 57-bed skilled nursing facility in Knox, Starke County, Indiana, with an average daily census of 51.5 residents. The facility is organized as a for-profit limited liability company and has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since December 2000, accepting both Medicare and Medicaid residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall star rating of 5, which is above the Indiana state average of 3.14 stars. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 4 stars, quality measure (QM) rating of 5 stars, and staffing rating of 3 stars.
CMS reports total nurse staffing of 3.32 hours per resident per day, including 0.68 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 35.6%.
On the penalty record, CMS lists no federal fines on record for this facility (0 fines totaling $0.00), and no payment denials have been recorded.
This facility does not carry the CMS abuse icon in the supplied data, and no Special Focus Facility status is indicated.
Brickyard Healthcare - Knox Care Center is part of the Brickyard Healthcare chain, which operates 23 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 2.7 stars — notably lower than this individual location's 5-star overall rating. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
Source: CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The facility has an overall CMS rating of 5 stars, which is above the Indiana state average of 3.14 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.32 hours per resident per day, including 0.68 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 3 stars; nursing turnover is 35.6%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show no federal fines on record ($0.00) and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 57 beds with an average daily census of 51.5 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit limited liability company and is part of the Brickyard Healthcare chain, which operates 23 facilities nationally with an average rating of 2.7 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since December 29, 2000.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on an overall score plus three components: health inspections (4 stars here), staffing (3 stars), and quality measures (5 stars), which combine into the overall rating.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service lines; contact the facility at 574-772-6248 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 574-772-6248 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the most current details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/155686?state=IN.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.