All citations for Brickyard Healthcare - Merrillville 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 8, 2025

Showing 1 to 25 of 52 citations

  1. Harm to a resident

    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level G.

    Health citation F-0600, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of January 3, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 24, 2025).

  2. 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 8, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 12, 2025).

  3. 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 June 14, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 12, 2024).

  4. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Meet other general requirements that are deficient.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0300, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of June 14, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 29, 2024).

  5. 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 January 22, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 23, 2024).

  6. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0291, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of August 11, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 21, 2023).

  7. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0584, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of January 15, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 9, 2026).

  8. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0921, Environmental Deficiencies. Inspection of August 8, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 12, 2025).

  9. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0920, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of August 8, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 3, 2025).

  10. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have proper fire barriers, ventilation and signs for the transfilling of oxygen.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0927, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of August 8, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 3, 2025).

  11. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0921, Environmental Deficiencies. Inspection of June 14, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 12, 2024).

  12. 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 June 14, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 29, 2024).

  13. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0363, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of June 14, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 29, 2024).

  14. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0511, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of June 14, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 29, 2024).

  15. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0920, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of June 14, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 29, 2024).

  16. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have proper fire barriers, ventilation and signs for the transfilling of oxygen.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0927, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of June 14, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 29, 2024).

  17. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0511, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of January 22, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 23, 2024).

  18. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0880, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of August 11, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 30, 2023).

  19. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Meet other general requirements.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0100, Construction Deficiencies. Inspection of August 11, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 21, 2023).

  20. 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 11, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 21, 2023).

  21. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0351, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of August 11, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 21, 2023).

  22. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0363, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of August 11, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 21, 2023).

  23. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0920, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of August 11, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 21, 2023).

  24. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0759, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of February 24, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 23, 2026).

  25. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0605, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of August 8, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 12, 2025).

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.