Brickyard Healthcare - Merrillville Care Center
Merrillville, IN · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 155362) · 164 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (219) 736-1310 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Brickyard Healthcare - Merrillville Care Center has a CMS Overall Rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Indiana state average of 3.14. Its Health Inspection Rating is 1 star and its Staffing Rating is 2 stars.
Brickyard Healthcare - Merrillville Care Center reports total nurse hours per resident per day of 3.24, including 0.52 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 2. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 48.5%.
Brickyard Healthcare - Merrillville Care Center has no federal fines on record and no payment denials according to CMS data. There is no abuse icon or Special Focus status listed for this facility.
About this facility
Brickyard Healthcare - Merrillville Care Center is a for-profit corporation-owned nursing home in Merrillville, Lake County, Indiana, certified for Medicare and Medicaid since July 6, 1990. It maintains 164 certified beds with an average of 151.9 residents.
CMS Care Compare assigns this facility an Overall Rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Indiana state average of 3.14. The Health Inspection Rating is 1 star, the Staffing Rating is 2 stars, and the Quality Measure Rating is 4 stars.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours per resident per day of 3.238, with RN hours per resident per day of 0.515. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 48.5%.
Regarding penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record (0 fines totaling $0.00) and no payment denials for this facility.
This facility is part of the Brickyard Healthcare chain, which includes 23 facilities with an average chain rating of 2.7 out of 5 stars. There has been no change of ownership in the last 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
Families should note that CMS's four star ratings (Overall, Health Inspection, Staffing, and Quality Measures) each measure different aspects of facility performance, and the Health Inspection and Overall ratings here are at the lowest level (1 star), below the state average. Data sourced from CMS Care Compare, current data vintage as provided.
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 a CMS Overall Rating of 1 out of 5 stars, which is below the Indiana state average of 3.14.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, this facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse hours per resident per day are 3.238, with RN hours at 0.515 per resident per day, and nursing staff turnover is 48.5%. The staffing star rating is 2 out of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show no federal fines (0 fines, $0.00 total) and no payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The provided CMS data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility has 164 certified beds and an average of 151.9 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation and is part of the Brickyard Healthcare chain, which includes 23 facilities with an average chain rating of 2.7 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since July 6, 1990.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on four measures: Overall, Health Inspection, Staffing, and Quality Measures, each reflecting different aspects of care and compliance; this facility scores 1, 1, 2, and 4 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; please contact the facility at 2197361310 and verify on Medicare Care Compare (https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/155362?state=IN).
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not include tour details; please contact the facility at 2197361310 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/155362?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.