Brickyard Healthcare - Portage Care Center
Portage, IN · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 155187) · 186 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (219) 762-9571 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Brickyard Healthcare - Portage Care Center has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below Indiana's state average of 3.14. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 1 star.
Brickyard Healthcare - Portage Care Center reports 3.38 total nurse hours per resident per day, including just 0.50 RN hours per resident per day, and a nursing staff turnover rate of 45.4%. CMS gives this facility a staffing rating of 1 out of 5 stars.
CMS reports no federal fines on record and no payment denials for Brickyard Healthcare - Portage Care Center. There is no abuse icon or Special Focus status noted in the available CMS data for this facility.
About this facility
Brickyard Healthcare - Portage Care Center is a for-profit nursing home in Portage, Porter County, Indiana, certified for Medicare and Medicaid since July 1979. The facility maintains 186 certified beds with an average daily census of 161 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare data, the facility holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, below the Indiana state average of 3.14. This overall score is built from a health inspection rating of 2, a quality measures rating of 5, and a staffing rating of 1. The strong quality measure score contrasts with lower marks for inspections and staffing, which families should weigh together rather than relying on the overall number alone.
Total nurse staffing time is reported at 3.38 hours per resident per day, with registered nurse time at just 0.50 hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is high, at 45.4%, which CMS factors into the staffing star rating.
On the penalty record, CMS reports zero federal fines on record and no payment denials for this facility.
Brickyard Healthcare - Portage Care Center is part of the Brickyard Healthcare chain, which operates 23 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 2.7 out of 5. There has been no change of ownership reported in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
Data sourced from CMS Medicare Care Compare; figures reflect the most recent reporting period on file with CMS.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
It has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Indiana state average of 3.14.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.38 hours per resident per day, with only 0.50 RN hours per resident per day, and turnover is high at 45.4%; CMS rates staffing at 1 out of 5 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show zero fines 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?
It has 186 certified beds and an average daily census of 161 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 operates 23 facilities with an average rating of 2.7 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since July 1, 1979.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates health inspections, staffing, and quality measures separately, then combines them into an overall rating; this facility scores 2 (health inspection), 1 (staffing), and 5 (quality measures).
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service lines; please contact the facility at 2197629571 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 2197629571 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest ratings and inspection reports at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/155187?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.