All citations for Brickyard Healthcare - Portage 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

January 12, 2026

Showing 1 to 25 of 49 citations

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 January 12, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 23, 2026).
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 January 12, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 10, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0324, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of January 12, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 10, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0341, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of January 12, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 10, 2026).
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 January 12, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 10, 2026).
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-0500, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of January 12, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 10, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0761, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of January 12, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 10, 2026).
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 January 12, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 10, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0684, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of January 12, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 23, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0842, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of January 12, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 23, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Install proper backup exit lighting.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0281, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of January 12, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 10, 2026).
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 January 12, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 10, 2026).
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 January 12, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 10, 2026).
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 12, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 10, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0353, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of August 23, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 1, 2024).
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 23, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 1, 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 September 22, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 28, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0321, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of September 22, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 28, 2023).
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 September 22, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 7, 2023).
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 September 22, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 28, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0353, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of September 22, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 28, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Health citation F-0684, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of June 29, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.
The home has a plan to correct it (August 3, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Health citation F-0550, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of January 12, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 23, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Health citation F-0685, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of January 12, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 23, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Health citation F-0689, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of January 12, 2026. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 23, 2026).

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.