Nursing home · SNF / NF

Brickyard Healthcare - Portage Care Center

Federal · CMSActive CMS certificationCCN 155187For profit CMS overall

3175 Lancer St, Portage, IN 46368 · Operated by Hendricks County Hospital · Chain Brickyard Healthcare

Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, release Oct 1, 2026 · provenance

$25 Full Intelligence Report

Certified beds

186

Avg residents / day

156

Inspections

Citations

Harm-level

Fines

Facility type: Nursing home · SNF / NF
CMS provider type: Medicare and Medicaid
Certified beds: 186 CMS-certified beds (not state-licensed beds)
Licensed beds: State licensure is issued by the state survey agency. State license records are not yet ingested for this facility; the federal CMS certification is shown instead.
Average residents per day: 155.8 CMS, MDS-derived
CMS Certification Number: 155187
Certification status: Active CMS certification Verified
First approved (Medicare/Medicaid): Jul 1, 1979
Ownership type: For profit - Corporation
Operator (legal business name): Hendricks County Hospital
CMS chain: Brickyard Healthcare 23 facilities
Phone: (219) 762-9571
Resident & family council: Resident
Sprinklers in all required areas: Yes
Official profile: Medicare Care Compare ↗

Inspection record · CMS window

Verified

Inspections

latest Jun 29, 2026

Citations

29 health · 20 fire

Harm or worse

no immediate jeopardy

Severity	Isolated	Pattern	Widespread
Immediate jeopardy	J·	K·	L·
Actual harm	G·	H·	I·
Potential harm	D28	E13	F8
Minimal	A·	B·	C·

CMS publishes about the three most recent standard surveys plus complaint and infection-control inspections from the prior three years. Older findings leave the dataset; their absence is not evidence they never happened.

CMS Five-Star ratings

Federal · CMS

Overall

Health inspections

Staffing

Quality measures

Penalties · about the last 3 years

Fines

Payment denials

Latest

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Date	Domain	Survey types	Citations	Most severe	Open
Jun 29, 2026	Health	Health Complaint	1	Potential harm	—	Open →
Jan 12, 2026	Fire safety	Fire Safety Standard	11	Potential harm	—	Open →
Jan 12, 2026	Health	Health Complaint, Health Standard	11	Potential harm	—	Open →
Oct 30, 2025	Health	Health Complaint	1	Potential harm	—	Open →
Oct 31, 2024	Health	Infection Control	0	No citations	—	Open →
Aug 23, 2024	Fire safety	Fire Safety Standard	3	Potential harm	—	Open →
Aug 23, 2024	Health	Health Complaint, Health Standard	6	Potential harm	—	Open →
Mar 7, 2024	Health	Infection Control	0	No citations	—	Open →
Jan 18, 2024	Health	Health Complaint	2	Potential harm	—	Open →
Sep 22, 2023	Fire safety	Fire Safety Standard	6	Potential harm	—	Open →
Sep 22, 2023	Health	Health Standard	8	Potential harm	—	Open →

Enforcement

Penalties

Civil money penalties and denials of payment for new admissions, as published by CMS (about the last three years). Amounts may change on appeal.

No fines or payment denials in the CMS Penalties file for this CCN.

Scope × severity

Severity	Isolated	Pattern	Widespread
Immediate jeopardy	J·	K·	L·
Actual harm	G·	H·	I·
Potential harm	D28	E13	F8
Minimal	A·	B·	C·

By concept

Date	Tag	Deficiency	Scope / severity	Correction	Flags
Jun 29, 2026	F-0684	Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Clinical care	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Aug 3, 2026	Complaint
Jan 12, 2026	E-0041	Implement emergency and standby power systems. Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Emergency preparedness	F · Potential harm Widespread	Corrected Apr 10, 2026
Jan 12, 2026	K-0281	Install proper backup exit lighting. Egress Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	E · Potential harm Pattern	Corrected Apr 10, 2026
Jan 12, 2026	K-0324	Provide properly protected cooking facilities. Smoke Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	F · Potential harm Widespread	Corrected Apr 10, 2026
Jan 12, 2026	K-0341	Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility. Smoke Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	F · Potential harm Widespread	Corrected Apr 10, 2026
Jan 12, 2026	K-0351	Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. Smoke Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	E · Potential harm Pattern	Corrected Apr 10, 2026
Jan 12, 2026	K-0353	Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	F · Potential harm Widespread	Corrected Apr 10, 2026
Jan 12, 2026	K-0372	Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. Smoke Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	E · Potential harm Pattern	Corrected Apr 10, 2026
Jan 12, 2026	K-0500	Meet other general requirements that are deficient. Services Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	F · Potential harm Widespread	Corrected Apr 10, 2026
Jan 12, 2026	K-0511	Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. Services Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	E · Potential harm Pattern	Corrected Apr 10, 2026
Jan 12, 2026	K-0761	To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	F · Potential harm Widespread	Corrected Apr 10, 2026
Jan 12, 2026	K-0918	Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	F · Potential harm Widespread	Corrected Apr 10, 2026
Jan 12, 2026	F-0550	Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Resident rights & abuse/neglect	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Feb 23, 2026
Jan 12, 2026	F-0684	Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Clinical care	E · Potential harm Pattern	Corrected Feb 23, 2026
Jan 12, 2026	F-0685	Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Clinical care	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Feb 23, 2026
Jan 12, 2026	F-0689	Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Clinical care	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Feb 23, 2026	Complaint
Jan 12, 2026	F-0693	Ensure 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. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Clinical care	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Feb 23, 2026
Jan 12, 2026	F-0694	Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Clinical care	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Feb 23, 2026
Jan 12, 2026	F-0695	Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Clinical care	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Feb 23, 2026
Jan 12, 2026	F-0745	Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Clinical care	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Feb 23, 2026	Complaint
Jan 12, 2026	F-0757	Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Medication management	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Feb 23, 2026
Jan 12, 2026	F-0812	Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Food, nutrition & hydration	F · Potential harm Widespread	Corrected Feb 23, 2026
Jan 12, 2026	F-0842	Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Clinical care	E · Potential harm Pattern	Corrected Feb 23, 2026
Oct 30, 2025	F-0755	Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Medication management	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Nov 28, 2025	Complaint
Aug 23, 2024	K-0353	Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	E · Potential harm Pattern	Corrected Oct 1, 2024
Aug 23, 2024	K-0920	Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Oct 1, 2024
Aug 23, 2024	K-0927	Have proper fire barriers, ventilation and signs for the transfilling of oxygen. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	E · Potential harm Pattern	Corrected Oct 1, 2024
Aug 23, 2024	F-0684	Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Clinical care	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Sep 18, 2024	Complaint
Aug 23, 2024	F-0686	Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Clinical care	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Sep 18, 2024
Aug 23, 2024	F-0689	Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Clinical care	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Sep 18, 2024	Complaint
Aug 23, 2024	F-0690	Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Clinical care	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Sep 18, 2024
Aug 23, 2024	F-0695	Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Clinical care	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Sep 18, 2024
Aug 23, 2024	F-0880	Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Infection prevention	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Sep 18, 2024
Jan 18, 2024	F-0842	Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Clinical care	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Feb 16, 2024	Complaint
Jan 18, 2024	F-0880	Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Infection prevention	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Feb 16, 2024	Complaint
Sep 22, 2023	K-0222	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. Egress Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	E · Potential harm Pattern	Corrected Nov 28, 2023
Sep 22, 2023	K-0321	Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. Smoke Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	E · Potential harm Pattern	Corrected Nov 28, 2023
Sep 22, 2023	K-0324	Provide properly protected cooking facilities. Smoke Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	E · Potential harm Pattern	Corrected Dec 7, 2023
Sep 22, 2023	K-0351	Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. Smoke Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	E · Potential harm Pattern	Corrected Nov 28, 2023
Sep 22, 2023	K-0353	Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	E · Potential harm Pattern	Corrected Nov 28, 2023
Sep 22, 2023	K-0363	Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. Smoke Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Nov 28, 2023
Sep 22, 2023	F-0554	Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Resident rights & abuse/neglect	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Oct 24, 2023
Sep 22, 2023	F-0677	Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Clinical care	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Oct 24, 2023
Sep 22, 2023	F-0688	Provide 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. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Clinical care	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Oct 24, 2023
Sep 22, 2023	F-0690	Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Clinical care	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Oct 24, 2023
Sep 22, 2023	F-0692	Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Clinical care	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Oct 24, 2023
Sep 22, 2023	F-0693	Ensure 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. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Clinical care	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Oct 24, 2023
Sep 22, 2023	F-0695	Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Clinical care	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Oct 24, 2023
Sep 22, 2023	F-0921	Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. Environmental Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Oct 24, 2023

“Corrected” does not erase a citation: the historical finding stays listed with its disposition. Narrative statements of deficiencies are not part of the CMS dataset; see Care Compare for the official inspection report.

Operating entity

Hendricks County Hospital

CMS legal business name of the certified provider. Operates 45 facilities.

VerifiedLinked by exact legal name

CMS chain

Brickyard Healthcare

23 facilities in 1 states. CMS chain ID 90.

VerifiedAssigned by CMS

Chain average overall rating (CMS): 2.7

Ownership disclosures

Disclosures

Organizations

Individuals

CMS Ownership file

All disclosed roles

Operator, owners, managers, officers and lenders are distinct roles and are never flattened into one entity. Organizations link across facilities by exact normalized legal name; individuals are listed per facility only.

Name	Type	Role (Carefield group)	CMS role text	Share	Since
Fountainview Portage Operating LLC	Organization	Operational / managerial control	OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL	not provided	Sep 1, 2012
Erin Engels	Individual	Corporate officer / director	CORPORATE DIRECTOR	not provided	Nov 1, 2014
Mark Gentry	Individual	Corporate officer / director	CORPORATE DIRECTOR	not provided	Jan 12, 2022
Tyler Starkey	Individual	Corporate officer / director	CORPORATE DIRECTOR	not provided	Aug 1, 2020
John Waite	Individual	Corporate officer / director	CORPORATE DIRECTOR	not provided	Aug 1, 2020
Timothy Whicker	Individual	Corporate officer / director	CORPORATE DIRECTOR	not provided	Jan 12, 2022
Deanna Fenoughty	Individual	Corporate officer / director	CORPORATE OFFICER	not provided	Jul 10, 2023
Jacqueline Carpenter-Heard	Individual	Managing employee	CONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEE	not provided	Oct 31, 2022

Other facilities operated by Hendricks County Hospital

All 44 →

Facility	Beds	Last inspection	Citations (window)	Fines
Brickyard Healthcare - Laporte Care Center 1700 I Street, La Porte, IN 46350 CCN 155062	87	May 15, 2026	54	—
Green Valley Care Center 3118 Green Valley Rd, New Albany, IN 47150 CCN 155070	141	Jan 9, 2026	61	—
Brickyard Healthcare - Brookview Care Center 7145 E 21st Street, Indianapolis, IN 46219 CCN 155076	136	Jan 28, 2026	431 IJ	$8,281
Brickyard Healthcare - Twelfth Street Care Center 811 E 12th Street, Mishawaka, IN 46544 CCN 155109	87	Sep 12, 2025	60	—
Brickyard Healthcare - Brandywine Care Center 745 N Swope St, Greenfield, IN 46140 CCN 155120	128	Mar 16, 2026	642 harm	—
Brickyard Healthcare - Terrace Care Center 1900 Andrew Ave, La Porte, IN 46350 CCN 155136	176	Aug 24, 2026	582 open	—
Brickyard Healthcare - Valparaiso Care Center 251 Sturdy Rd, Valparaiso, IN 46383 CCN 155137	85	Jul 25, 2025	17	—
Brickyard Healthcare - Churchman Care Center 2860 Churchman Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46203 CCN 155138	115	Nov 21, 2025	44	—

Same chain in Indiana

All 22 in chain →

Facility	Beds	Last inspection	Citations (window)	Fines
Brickyard Healthcare - Laporte Care Center 1700 I Street, La Porte, IN 46350 CCN 155062	87	May 15, 2026	54	—
Brickyard Healthcare - Brookview Care Center 7145 E 21st Street, Indianapolis, IN 46219 CCN 155076	136	Jan 28, 2026	431 IJ	$8,281
Brickyard Healthcare - Twelfth Street Care Center 811 E 12th Street, Mishawaka, IN 46544 CCN 155109	87	Sep 12, 2025	60	—
Brickyard Healthcare - Brandywine Care Center 745 N Swope St, Greenfield, IN 46140 CCN 155120	128	Mar 16, 2026	642 harm	—
Brickyard Healthcare - Terrace Care Center 1900 Andrew Ave, La Porte, IN 46350 CCN 155136	176	Aug 24, 2026	582 open	—
Brickyard Healthcare - Valparaiso Care Center 251 Sturdy Rd, Valparaiso, IN 46383 CCN 155137	85	Jul 25, 2025	17	—
Brickyard Healthcare - Churchman Care Center 2860 Churchman Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46203 CCN 155138	115	Nov 21, 2025	44	—
Brickyard Healthcare - Richmond Care Center 1042 Oak Dr, Richmond, IN 47374 CCN 155157Abuse icon	87	Dec 8, 2025	791 IJ4 harm	$25k

Coordinates as published by CMS.

Address: 3175 Lancer St, Portage, IN 46368
ZIP: 46368
County: Porter County FIPS 18127
State: Indiana
Urban / rural (CMS): Urban

Within ~25 km

Nearby nursing homes

Facility	Distance	Beds	Last inspection	Citations (window)	Fines
Miller's Merry Manor 5909 Lute Rd, Portage, IN 46368 CCN 155299	0.8 km	66	Mar 6, 2026	411 harm	—
The Waters of Hobart Skilled Nursing Facility 2901 W 37th Ave, Hobart, IN 46342 CCN 155251	9 km	110	Jul 23, 2026	68	—
Casa of Hobart 4410 W 49th Ave, Hobart, IN 46342 CCN 155469	11.5 km	138	Jul 23, 2026	1092 IJ1 harm	$14k
Chesterton Manor 110 Beverly Dr, Chesterton, IN 46304 CCN 155246	11.5 km	100	Mar 6, 2025	41	—
Ignite Medical Resort Chesterton 2775 Village Point, Chesterton, IN 46304 CCN 155844	11.6 km	70	Jul 28, 2026	863 open	—
Life Care Center of Valparaiso 3405 N Campbell Rd, Valparaiso, IN 46385 CCN 155331	11.7 km	110	Jan 6, 2026	30	—
Addison Pointe Health & Rehabilitation Center 780 Dickinson Road, Chesterton, IN 46304 CCN 155805	12.4 km	100	May 7, 2026	391 harm	—
Valparaiso Care & Rehabilitation 606 Wall Street, Valparaiso, IN 46383 CCN 155166	13.2 km	164	Aug 13, 2026	52	—

Source	Record	Facts	Evidence	Source release	Retrieved
CMS Provider Information US-CMS	155187	name, address, phone, certification, certified_beds, ownership_type, legal_business_name, chain	Verified	Oct 1, 2026	Nov 7, 2026
CMS Provider Information US-CMS	155187	ratings, staffing, health_survey_score Five-Star ratings and PBJ staffing apply to the CMS-certified universe only.	Verified	Oct 1, 2026	Nov 7, 2026

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Brickyard Healthcare - Portage Care Center

Federal certification

State license

Penalties

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Other facilities operated by Hendricks County Hospital

Same chain in Indiana

Nearby nursing homes

Brickyard Healthcare - Portage Care Center

Federal certification

State license

Penalties

All disclosed roles

Other facilities operated by Hendricks County Hospital

Same chain in Indiana

Nearby nursing homes