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Brickyard Healthcare - Merrillville Care Center
8800 Virginia Place, Merrillville, IN 46410 · Lake County · (219) 736-1310
Fewer inspection deficiencies (12) than 14% of nursing homes in Indiana. Rated #1 of 3 nursing homes in Merrillville by overall CMS stars. Nursing hours per resident day: 3.2 — below the Indiana average of 3.69.
Quality details (CMS data, Oct 2026 release)
| Certified beds | 164 |
| Average residents per day | 151.9 |
| Ownership | For-profit |
| Participation | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Provider chain | BRICKYARD HEALTHCARE |
| Nursing hours per resident per day | 3.24 (Indiana average: 3.69) |
| — of which RN hours | 0.52 |
| — of which nurse aide hours | 2.19 |
| Staff turnover | 48% |
| RN turnover | 33% |
| Most recent health inspection | Aug 08, 2025 |
| Deficiencies cited (latest cycle) | 12 (Indiana average: 7.2) |
| Weighted inspection score (lower is better) | 76 |
| Federal fines in past 3 years | 0 fine(s) totaling $0 |
| Payment denials / penalties | 0 |
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Source: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Provider Information dataset, Oct 2026 release (processing date Sep 1, 2026). Ratings reflect inspection cycles and reported staffing; visit any facility in person before deciding.