BRICKYARD HEALTHCARE - KNOX CARE CENTER
Within standard 12-15 month inspection cycle. Federal law requires annual inspections.
Brickyard Healthcare - Knox Care Center in Knox, Indiana, has an excellent Trust Grade of A, indicating it is highly recommended and performs well compared to other facilities. It ranks #14 out of 505 in Indiana, placing it in the top half of state facilities, and is the only option in Starke County. However, the facility is currently facing a concerning trend, as the number of issues identified has increased from 3 in 2024 to 6 in 2025. Staffing is a mixed bag, with a below-average rating of 2 out of 5 stars, but a turnover rate of 42% is still better than the state average of 47%. While there have been no fines recorded, the facility has had some serious concerns, including failure to ensure proper care plans for residents and not monitoring a resident's sleep patterns, which could lead to further health issues.
- Trust Score
- A
- In Indiana
- #14/505
- Safety Record
- Low Risk
- Inspections
- Getting Worse
- Staff Stability ○ Average
- 42% turnover. Near Indiana's 48% average. Typical for the industry.
- Penalties ✓ Good
- No fines on record. Clean compliance history, better than most Indiana facilities.
- Skilled Nurses ○ Average
- Each resident gets 33 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) attention daily — about average for Indiana. RNs are the most trained staff who monitor for health changes.
- Violations ○ Average
- 10 deficiencies on record. Average for a facility this size. Mostly minor or procedural issues.
The Good
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5-Star Quality Measures · Strong clinical quality outcomes
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Full Sprinkler Coverage · Fire safety systems throughout facility
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No fines on record
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Staff turnover below average (42%)
6 points below Indiana average of 48%
Facility shows strength in quality measures, fire safety.
The Bad
Near Indiana avg (46%)
Typical for the industry
Part of a multi-facility chain
Ask about local staffing decisions and management
The Ugly 10 deficiencies on record
Apr 2025
6 deficiencies
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0657
(Tag F0657)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observation, record review, and interview, the facility failed to ensure care plans were implemented and/or updated for 1 of 15 resident care plans reviewed. (Resident 43)
Finding includes:
O...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Quality of Care
(Tag F0684)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure residents received necessary care and services, related to lack of monitoring of sleep patterns per the care plan for 1 of 1 residen...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Incontinence Care
(Tag F0690)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure indwelling Foley (urinary) catheter tubing was kept off of the floor for a resident with a history of urinary tract in...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0692
(Tag F0692)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure timely follow up on dietary recommendations was completed fo...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Medical Records
(Tag F0842)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on record review and interview, the facility failed to maintain clinical records that were complete and accurately documented related to the lack of documentation prior to a urinalysis being com...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Infection Control
(Tag F0880)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observation, record review, and interview, the facility failed to ensure infection control guidelines were in place and implemented related to not changing gloves and performing hand hygiene ...
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Jun 2024
3 deficiencies
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Comprehensive Care Plan
(Tag F0656)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
2. Resident 20's record was reviewed on 6/25/24 at 1:59 p.m. Diagnoses included, but were not limited to, dementia and renal cancer.
The Quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment, dated 4/18/24, in...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0657
(Tag F0657)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** 3. Resident 32's record was reviewed on 6/26/24 at 10:15 a.m. Diagnoses included, but were not limited to, dementia and insomnia...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0679
(Tag F0679)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observation, record review, and interview, the facility failed to ensure activities were implemented for a cognitively impaired dependent resident for 1 of 1 residents reviewed for activities...
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Sept 2023
1 deficiency
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0694
(Tag F0694)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observation, record review, and interview, the facility failed to care for a PICC line (peripherally inserted central catheter, intravenous catheter placed into the peripheral veins of the up...
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Understanding Severity Codes (click to expand)
Questions to Ask on Your Visit
- "Can I speak with families of current residents?"
- "What's your RN coverage like on weekends and overnight?"
Our Honest Assessment
- • Grade A (90/100). Above average facility, better than most options in Indiana.
- • No major safety red flags. No abuse findings, life-threatening violations, or SFF status.
- • No fines on record. Clean compliance history, better than most Indiana facilities.
- • 42% turnover. Below Indiana's 48% average. Good staff retention means consistent care.
- • No significant concerns identified. This facility shows no red flags across CMS ratings, staff turnover, or federal penalties.
About This Facility
What is Brickyard Healthcare - Knox's CMS Rating?
CMS assigns BRICKYARD HEALTHCARE - KNOX CARE CENTER an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, which is considered much above average nationally. Within Indiana, this rating places the facility higher than 99% of the state's 100 nursing homes. This rating reflects solid performance across the metrics CMS uses to evaluate nursing home quality.
How is Brickyard Healthcare - Knox Staffed?
CMS rates BRICKYARD HEALTHCARE - KNOX CARE CENTER's staffing level at 2 out of 5 stars, which is below average compared to other nursing homes. Staff turnover is 42%, compared to the Indiana average of 46%. This relatively stable workforce can support continuity of care. RN turnover specifically is 60%, which is notably high. RNs provide skilled clinical oversight, so turnover in this role can affect medical care quality.
What Have Inspectors Found at Brickyard Healthcare - Knox?
State health inspectors documented 10 deficiencies at BRICKYARD HEALTHCARE - KNOX CARE CENTER during 2023 to 2025. These included: 10 with potential for harm.
Who Owns and Operates Brickyard Healthcare - Knox?
BRICKYARD HEALTHCARE - KNOX CARE CENTER is owned by a for-profit company. For-profit facilities operate as businesses with obligations to shareholders or private owners. The facility is operated by BRICKYARD HEALTHCARE, a chain that manages multiple nursing homes. With 57 certified beds and approximately 46 residents (about 81% occupancy), it is a smaller facility located in KNOX, Indiana.
How Does Brickyard Healthcare - Knox Compare to Other Indiana Nursing Homes?
Compared to the 100 nursing homes in Indiana, BRICKYARD HEALTHCARE - KNOX CARE CENTER's overall rating (5 stars) is above the state average of 3.1, staff turnover (42%) is near the state average of 46%, and health inspection rating (4 stars) is above the national benchmark.
What Should Families Ask When Visiting Brickyard Healthcare - Knox?
Based on this facility's data, families visiting should ask: "Can you walk me through typical staffing levels on day, evening, and night shifts?" "Can I visit during a mealtime to observe dining assistance and food quality?" "How do you handle medical emergencies, and what is your hospital transfer rate?" "Can I speak with family members of current residents about their experience?" These questions are particularly relevant given the below-average staffing rating.
Is Brickyard Healthcare - Knox Safe?
Based on CMS inspection data, BRICKYARD HEALTHCARE - KNOX CARE CENTER has a clean safety record: no substantiated abuse findings (meaning no confirmed cases of resident harm), no Immediate Jeopardy citations (the most serious violation level indicating risk of serious injury or death), and is not on the Special Focus Facility watch list (a federal program monitoring the lowest-performing 1% of nursing homes). The facility has a 5-star overall rating and ranks #1 of 100 nursing homes in Indiana. While no facility is perfect, families should still ask about staff-to-resident ratios and recent inspection results during their visit.
Do Nurses at Brickyard Healthcare - Knox Stick Around?
BRICKYARD HEALTHCARE - KNOX CARE CENTER has a staff turnover rate of 42%, which is about average for Indiana nursing homes (state average: 46%). Moderate turnover is common in nursing homes, but families should still ask about staff tenure and how the facility maintains care continuity when employees leave.
Was Brickyard Healthcare - Knox Ever Fined?
BRICKYARD HEALTHCARE - KNOX CARE CENTER has no federal fines on record. CMS issues fines when nursing homes fail to meet care standards or don't correct problems found during inspections. The absence of fines suggests the facility has either maintained compliance or corrected any issues before penalties were assessed. This is a positive indicator, though families should still review recent inspection reports for the full picture.
Is Brickyard Healthcare - Knox on Any Federal Watch List?
BRICKYARD HEALTHCARE - KNOX CARE CENTER is not on any federal watch list. The most significant is the Special Focus Facility (SFF) program, which identifies the bottom 1% of nursing homes nationally based on persistent, serious quality problems. Not being on this list means the facility has avoided the pattern of deficiencies that triggers enhanced federal oversight. This is a positive indicator, though families should still review the facility's inspection history directly.