Nursing homeActive
Brickyard Healthcare - Portage Care Center
3175 Lancer St, Portage, IN 463682197629571186 certified beds · 161 residentsFor profit - CorporationMedicare and Medicaid
Surveys on file
6
since 2023
Deficiencies
29
● 0● 29● 0
Penalties · 3 yrs
—
none on file
Last survey
2026-06-29
Complaint
CMS overall
2 / 5
stars as published by CMS
CMS overall 2/5
Health 2
Staffing 1
Quality 5
Star ratings as published by CMS · CMS’s caveats
Survey history
Source: CMS · Indiana Department of Health · data as of 2026-08-01| Date | Kind | Deficiencies | Official record | Archived PDF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-29 | Complaint | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2026-01-12 | Standard | 0110 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-10-30 | Complaint | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-08-23 | Standard | 060 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-01-18 | Complaint | 020 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2023-09-22 | Standard | 080 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
Counts by class: paperwork · standard · harm.
Deficiencies
CMS · Indiana Department of Health publishes each citation’s tag, official description and scope/severity letter. The surveyor’s written findings are in the Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567) for each survey, linked above.
F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-08-03Record 155187-20260629-F684
F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-02-23Record 155187-20260112-F550
F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planning
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-02-23Record 155187-20260112-F684
F685Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-02-23Record 155187-20260112-F685
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningFalls
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-02-23Record 155187-20260112-F689
F693Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-02-23Record 155187-20260112-F693
F694Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-02-23Record 155187-20260112-F694
F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-02-23Record 155187-20260112-F695
F745Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-02-23Record 155187-20260112-F745
F757Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-02-23Record 155187-20260112-F757
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Scope/severity FStandard
Food & nutrition
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-02-23Record 155187-20260112-F812
F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planningRecords
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-02-23Record 155187-20260112-F842
F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-11-28Record 155187-20251030-F755
F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-09-18Record 155187-20240823-F684
F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-09-18Record 155187-20240823-F686
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningFalls
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-09-18Record 155187-20240823-F689
F690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-09-18Record 155187-20240823-F690
F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-09-18Record 155187-20240823-F695
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity DStandard
Infection control
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-09-18Record 155187-20240823-F880
F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-02-16Record 155187-20240118-F842
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity DStandard
Infection control
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-02-16Record 155187-20240118-F880
F554Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-10-24Record 155187-20230922-F554
F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-10-24Record 155187-20230922-F677
F688Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-10-24Record 155187-20230922-F688
F690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-10-24Record 155187-20230922-F690
F692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-10-24Record 155187-20230922-F692
F693Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-10-24Record 155187-20230922-F693
F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-10-24Record 155187-20230922-F695
F921Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.Scope/severity DStandard
Environment
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-10-24Record 155187-20230922-F921
Staffing
CMS Payroll-Based Journal · PBJ, as published Aug 2026 · explainerRN hours per resident day0.50
Facility
Indiana
National
Indiana 0.67 · National 0.69
Total nurse hours per resident day3.38
Facility
Indiana
National
Indiana 3.68 · National 3.86
Weekend total nurse hours2.93
Facility
Indiana
National
Indiana 3.24 · National 3.42
Total nursing staff turnover45%
Facility
Indiana
National
Indiana 46% · National 46%
Registered nurse turnover41%
Facility
Indiana
National
Indiana 40% · National 43%
Quality measures
CMS MDS quality measures · 2025Q2-2026Q1 · definitions| Measure | Facility | Indiana | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers lower is better | 2.1% | 3.6% | 4.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury lower is better | 3.3% | 3.9% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication lower is better | 7.6% | 13.6% | 15.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection lower is better | 0.0% | 1.1% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained lower is better | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased lower is better | 12.0% | 11.0% | 13.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight lower is better | 7.1% | 5.5% | 5.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication lower is better | 15.6% | 23.5% | 19.5% |
Figures verbatim from CMS, with the state and national figures from the same release. The direction that counts as better is CMS’s own and is stated on every row.
Ownership
As reported to CMS (Provider Enrollment)| Entity | Role | Interest | Since | Registry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fountainview Portage Operating LLC Organization | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Carpenter-Heard, Jacqueline Individual | CONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEE | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Engels, Erin Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Fenoughty, Deanna Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Gentry, Mark Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Starkey, Tyler Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Waite, John Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Whicker, Timothy Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
Part of a chain
Brickyard Healthcare — 23 facilities
Ownership as reported to CMS/state. CMS ownership data has known gaps; merges between entities are published only after human review.
Cost context
County figures from public surveys. Not this facility’s price. Nursing-home rates are not published by CMS or Indiana.
No county cost figures on file for Porter.
Nearby nursing homes
| Facility | Distance | Last survey | Deficiencies · 3 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miller's Merry Manor Portage | 0.5 mi | 2026-03-06 | 1221 |
| Waters Of Hobart Skilled Nursing Facility, The Hobart | 5.6 mi | 2025-06-17 | 1330 |
| Life Care Center Of Valparaiso Valparaiso | 7.2 mi | 2026-01-06 | 1160 |
| Chesterton Manor Chesterton | 7.2 mi | 2025-03-06 | 0230 |
| Casa Of Hobart Hobart | 7.1 mi | 2026-04-07 | 1742 |
Watch this facility
One email when a new survey, harm-class deficiency, penalty, Special Focus change or ownership change is recorded. Nothing else, ever.
Sources & provenance
| Section | Agency · dataset | Retrieved |
|---|---|---|
| Facility, ratings | CMS Provider Data · Nursing Home Provider Information | 2026-08-01 |
| Surveys | CMS · Survey Summary | 2026-08-01 |
| Deficiencies | CMS · Health Deficiencies (CMS-2567 findings via Care Compare) | 2026-08-01 |
| Penalties | CMS · Penalties | 2026-08-01 |
| Staffing | CMS · Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ, as published Aug 2026) | 2026-08-01 |
| Quality measures | CMS · MDS Quality Measures | 2026-08-01 |
| Ownership | CMS · Ownership | 2026-08-01 |