BRICKYARD HEALTHCARE - MERRILLVILLE CARE CENTER
8800 VIRGINIA PLACE
MERRILLVILLE IN 46410
Phone: 2197361310
For profit - Corporation
Official CMS provider data, processing date 2026-09-01. Not an endorsement.
- Overall rating vs. the Indiana average: 2.1 star lower (3.1), below average
- Overall rating vs. the national average: 2.0 star lower (3.0), below average
- Overall rating vs. the Merrillville average: level with the average (1.0)
CMS does not record an abuse citation or Special Focus designation for this facility in the current data.
Facility details
Size, ownership, and inspection history as reported to CMS.
| Certified beds | 164 |
| Average residents per day | 151.9 |
| Occupancy | 93% |
| Ownership | For profit - Corporation |
| Chain | BRICKYARD HEALTHCARE (23 facilities) |
| County | Lake |
| Provider type | Medicare and Medicaid |
| First certified for Medicare & Medicaid | 1990-07-06 |
| CMS certification number (CCN) | 155362 |
| Health deficiencies in the latest inspection cycle | 12 |
Staffing and turnover
Staffing hours and turnover are among the most predictive measures CMS publishes.
| Adjusted total nurse staffing hours per resident per day | 3.09 |
| Reported total nurse staffing hours per resident per day | 3.24 |
| Registered nurse turnover | 33.3% |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 48.5% |
| Resident and family council | No |
Fines and penalties
Civil money penalties and payment denials on record, as published by CMS.
| Fines (count) | 0 |
| Fines (total value) | $0 |
| Payment denials | 0 |
| Total penalties | 0 |
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Is BRICKYARD HEALTHCARE - MERRILLVILLE CARE CENTER highly rated?
CMS rates it 1 out of 5 overall, which CMS labels "Much below average". Health inspections rate 1, staffing 2, and quality measures 4.
How many beds does BRICKYARD HEALTHCARE - MERRILLVILLE CARE CENTER have?
CMS certifies 164 beds; the facility reports an average of 151.9 residents per day (about 93% occupancy).
Does BRICKYARD HEALTHCARE - MERRILLVILLE CARE CENTER have any fines or citations?
No federal civil money penalties are recorded for this facility in the current CMS data.
Has BRICKYARD HEALTHCARE - MERRILLVILLE CARE CENTER been cited for abuse?
CMS does not record an abuse citation or Special Focus designation for this facility in the current data.