BRICKYARD HEALTHCARE - ELKHART CARE CENTER
1001 W HIVELY AVE, Elkhart, IN 46517
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How BRICKYARD HEALTHCARE - ELKHART CARE CENTER Compares
BRICKYARD HEALTHCARE - ELKHART CARE CENTER is a 175-bed for-profit nursing facility in Elkhart, Indiana. It holds an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Indiana average of 3.2 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures (4 stars), while health inspections (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of short-stay residents returning to the hospital (34.3%) is above the Indiana average of 22.5% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 175 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 68% occupied.
Among the 8 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Elkhart, 3 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 3.1 stars.
By the numbers vs. Indiana average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 16.7% — worse than the Indiana average of 13.6%.
- Falls with major injury: 2.1% — better than the Indiana average of 3.9% (45% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 4.9% — worse than the Indiana average of 3.9% (26% higher).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 34.3% — worse than the Indiana average of 22.5% (52% higher).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Indiana averages across 507 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask BRICKYARD HEALTHCARE - ELKHART CARE CENTER
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing BRICKYARD HEALTHCARE - ELKHART CARE CENTER with other nursing homes in Elkhart.
How is BRICKYARD HEALTHCARE - ELKHART CARE CENTER addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What is BRICKYARD HEALTHCARE - ELKHART CARE CENTER doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 16.7% here versus 13.6% across Indiana. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help BRICKYARD HEALTHCARE - ELKHART CARE CENTER keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 2.1% here versus 3.9% across Indiana. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is BRICKYARD HEALTHCARE - ELKHART CARE CENTER's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 68% occupancy across 175 certified beds. Lower occupancy can mean availability, but families should ask whether renovations, staffing, reputation, or service mix are factors.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at BRICKYARD HEALTHCARE - ELKHART CARE CENTER?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does BRICKYARD HEALTHCARE - ELKHART CARE CENTER lag behind other Elkhart options?
Its 2-star overall rating is below the local average of 3.1 stars across 8 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
The Senior Community Around Elkhart
Elkhart sits in Elkhart County, where adults 65 and older make up about 14.6% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Indiana as a whole (15.7% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 29,989 (14.6%)
- Median age
- 35.6 years
- Median household income
- $58,509
- Median home value
- $149,300
Demographics for Elkhart County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Elkhart.
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