Sam Schultz
Jul 2026
This place is absolutely disgusting, they serve those people MOLDED & expired foods. I wonder what would happen if the board of health randomly decided to make a visit 🤔 let’s see
Brickyard Healthcare - Merrillville Care Center
8800 Virginia Place3.9(45 ratings)· Merrillville average: 4.4
1 / 4Quick Facts
- Total units
- 164
- Medicare rating
- 1 of 5
- Ownership
- For profit, Corporation
- Certified beds
- 164
- Inspections
- View history (52 citations)
- Hospital adjacency
- Located near Methodist Hospital Southlake
- Veteran hospice option
- VA families can use Unity hospice team
CMS Care Compare
What Families Think
Reviews for Brickyard Healthcare - Merrillville Care Center are mixed, with several families praising attentive, kind staff and a clean, welcoming environment, while one family described a serious lapse in care and communication surrounding a resident's death. The community appears to be a common choice for veteran families receiving hospice support.
The Good
- Staff described as friendly, caring, and consistent
- Specific staff members praised by name for support
- Facility noted as clean with natural light
- Residents kept engaged in activities
- Special effort made for resident birthday celebration
- Positive experience reported by veteran families using hospice care
The Bad
- One report of a resident falling multiple times, with a fatal outcome
- One report of slow response to a resident's medical distress
- One report of poor communication with family after a resident's death
- One reviewer noted no seating along the long walk to the entrance for those in pain
AI-generated from reviews and community data.
Brickyard Healthcare - Merrillville Care Center is a senior living community in Merrillville, Indiana offering Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care. Amenities include Restaurant style Dining Room, Gathering / Activity Spaces and Social Activities. Families rate it 3.9 out of 5 across 45 reviews.
About Brickyard Healthcare - Merrillville Care Center
Brickyard Healthcare – Merrillville Care Center is a 164-bed skilled nursing and long-term care facility in Merrillville, Indiana. The community serves patients recovering from acute care or managing chronic conditions, including those transitioning through short-term rehabilitation stays covered by Medicare.
Family experiences at Brickyard are sharply divided. Several families praise specific staff members, particularly an employee named Jemai, for compassionate communication and smooth transitions into care. These families describe feeling their loved ones were safe and cared for with attentiveness to concerns. However, other families report serious lapses: delayed response to call buttons, poor hygiene practices (soiled diapers left unchanged for hours, inadequate bathroom cleaning before admission), insufficient wound care, and unresponsive nursing staff. One family noted the facility "reeks like pee," while another observed that some employees lack proper training. A few families acknowledged staffing challenges and inconsistency, suggesting that care quality may depend heavily on which shift or individual staff member is present.
The facility holds a 3.9 out of 5 Google rating based on 45 reviews. The rating reflects genuine variation: several five-star reviews emphasize kind, patient care during vulnerable moments, while multiple one- and two-star reviews describe neglect and safety concerns that prompted immediate transfers to other facilities. Families considering Brickyard should recognize that experiences vary considerably and ask detailed questions about direct care protocols and staffing during the shifts when their loved one would receive care.
Types of Care at Brickyard Healthcare - Merrillville Care Center
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Amenities
Room Amenities
- Cable or Satellite TV
- Emergency Call System
- Private Bathroom
- Private Rooms
- Wheelchair Accessible
Meals & Dining
- Dietary Accommodations (Gluten-Free, Low / No Sodium, No Sugar, Vegan)
- Restaurant style Dining Room
Community Amenities
- 24-Hour Staff
- Gathering / Activity Spaces
- Housekeeping
- Laundry Service
- Medication Management
- On-Site Nurse (RN)
- Security
Activities
- Social Activities (Happy Hour, Wine Tasting, Dances, Karaoke)
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Help Me ChooseReviews of Brickyard Healthcare - Merrillville Care Center
3.9overall · 45 ratings combined
3.9★ on Google (45)
R St
Jul 2026
My experience was pretty good in the beginning with BrickYard until lately. I don't know if they've had a change of staff or not but they are quickly losing a good reputation, especially with the midnight workers. It seems that they just want to show up for the pay & not do any work & midnights are known for being the easy shift, my fiance is a Healthcare worker at other spots so I've heard stories, good & bad. I was talking to my loved one a resident at BrickYard before 6am on July 17, 2026 they told me that they were feeling sick & in pain and pressed the alert button a lil after 4am & going on 2 hours no responses or contacts were made by any of the employees. One time I was visiting & I pressed the alert button for their roommate that was having issues & no one came to check on her while I was there. There's One employee, I believe her name is Cheryl, if you have an love one there just pray that they have Cheryl on schedule because she is spot on & attentive, they need more people to be like her or give her a supervision position & a raise, because she's been the best so far. Cheryl & Rose but Rose no longer works there. Long term residency needs some serious help or supervision over them because it's reputation is failing quickly. I'm trying my best not to pop up there myself during the times of of pain & suffering because I'm not easily angered but when I do get angry it's hard for me to calm down. Someone needs to get this place back in order. Weed out the people that don't want to work because there's plenty of people looking for a job. Plus there's alot of lazy workers stealing supplies from patients to use on other patients just to save a few steps from going & getting their own provided supplies.
Lisa81
Jun 2026
My mom got great care and the staff was always responsible. Thank you!
Barbara Schipper
Jun 2026
You took care of my husband
Fredi Koltes
Feb 2026
Finding a long-term care facility for my mother was a challenging journey, until I came to Brickyard Healthcare. Jemai was helpful from the first moment we met. The staff have been friendly, caring and consistent. What is most remarkable is that I had heard things about Brickyard that made me hesitant to consider it as an option. But every, and I mean every, encounter has been positive for me. The facility is clean and has lots of natural light. My mom is clean, well fed, and a participant in activities. The staff went out of their way to help make my mom’s birthday celebration special. I know no place is perfect but my family and I feel fortunate to have found Brickyard. If your loved one needs long-term care, I encourage you to take a tour and learn more about this facility.
Government Inspection History
10 inspection visits in the last three years, 52 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
Feb 24, 2026Health Complaint1 citation
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Mar 23, 2026
Jan 15, 2026Health Complaint1 citation
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Feb 9, 2026
Aug 8, 2025Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard12 citations
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Sep 12, 2025
Have proper fire barriers, ventilation and signs for the transfilling of oxygen.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Oct 3, 2025
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Sep 12, 2025
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Oct 3, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 12, 2025
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 12, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 12, 2025
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 12, 2025
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 12, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 12, 2025
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 12, 2025
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 12, 2025
Jan 3, 2025Health Complaint1 citation
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Severity G of L: actual harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jan 24, 2025
Aug 2, 2024Health Complaint2 citations
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Aug 30, 2024
Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jul 31, 2024
Jun 14, 2024Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard16 citations
Meet other general requirements that are deficient.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jul 29, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jul 12, 2024
Have proper fire barriers, ventilation and signs for the transfilling of oxygen.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jul 29, 2024
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jul 29, 2024
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jul 29, 2024
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jul 29, 2024
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.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jul 29, 2024
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jul 12, 2024
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jul 12, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jul 12, 2024
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jul 12, 2024
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.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jul 12, 2024
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jul 12, 2024
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jul 12, 2024
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jul 12, 2024
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jul 12, 2024
Mar 4, 2024Health Complaint2 citations
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Mar 28, 2024
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Mar 28, 2024
Feb 1, 2024Health Complaint2 citations
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Feb 23, 2024
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Feb 23, 2024
Jan 22, 2024Fire Safety Complaint2 citations
Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Feb 23, 2024
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Feb 23, 2024
Aug 11, 2023Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard13 citations
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Sep 21, 2023
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Sep 21, 2023
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Aug 30, 2023
Meet other general requirements.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Sep 21, 2023
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.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Sep 21, 2023
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Sep 21, 2023
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Sep 21, 2023
Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 30, 2023
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 30, 2023
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 30, 2023
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 30, 2023
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 30, 2023
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 30, 2023
Source: CMS Care Compare, public federal data covering certified nursing facilities, refreshed monthly. Citations range from A (least serious) to L (most serious) on the federal scope and severity scale. Most citations are corrected quickly; review the details and ask the community about anything that concerns you.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of care does Brickyard Healthcare - Merrillville Care Center offer?
Brickyard Healthcare - Merrillville Care Center offers Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.
Where is Brickyard Healthcare - Merrillville Care Center located?
Brickyard Healthcare - Merrillville Care Center is located at 8800 Virginia Place in Merrillville, Indiana.
What do families say about Brickyard Healthcare - Merrillville Care Center?
Reviews for Brickyard Healthcare - Merrillville Care Center are mixed, with several families praising attentive, kind staff and a clean, welcoming environment, while one family described a serious lapse in care and communication surrounding a resident's death. The community appears to be a common choice for veteran families receiving hospice support.
How did Brickyard Healthcare - Merrillville Care Center do on recent health and safety inspections?
Brickyard Healthcare - Merrillville Care Center had 10 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 52 citations on file according to CMS Care Compare data. The full history, including what each citation was for and whether it was corrected, is in the inspection section on this page.
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