All citations for Brickyard Healthcare - Elkhart Care Center

State inspectors check nursing homes that take Medicare or Medicaid against federal rules, usually about once a year, and also look into complaints. Each rule a home did not meet is a citation.

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Last standard health inspection on record

August 12, 2025

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Harm to a resident
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level G.
Health citation F-0804, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of May 1, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 12, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have exits that are accessible at all times.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0271, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of August 12, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 15, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Install proper backup exit lighting.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0281, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of August 12, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 15, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0353, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of August 12, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 15, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0354, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of August 12, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 15, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0712, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of August 12, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 15, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0923, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of August 12, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 15, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have proper fire barriers, ventilation and signs for the transfilling of oxygen.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0927, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of August 12, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 15, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Health citation F-0804, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of October 4, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 21, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Health citation F-0812, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of August 5, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 4, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide primary/alternate means for communication.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Emergency preparedness citation E-0032, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of August 5, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 13, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0353, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of August 5, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 13, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0741, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of August 5, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 13, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have proper fire barriers, ventilation and signs for the transfilling of oxygen.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0927, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of August 5, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 13, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Implement emergency and standby power systems.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Emergency preparedness citation E-0041, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of July 27, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 15, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0712, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of July 27, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 15, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0918, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of July 27, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 15, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0812, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of August 12, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 1, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0324, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of August 12, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 15, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0372, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of August 12, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 15, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0567, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of August 5, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 4, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Assure the security of all personal funds of residents deposited with the facility.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0570, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of August 5, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 4, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0655, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of August 5, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 4, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0656, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of August 5, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 4, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0222, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of August 5, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 13, 2024).

Source: CMS Provider Information, Fire Safety Deficiencies, Health Deficiencies, Citation Code Look-up, data as of September 30, 2026. Inspection results describe the home at the time of each inspection.