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609 W Tanglewood Ln Mishawaka, IN 46545 · St. Joseph County
All 3 nursing homes in Mishawaka, IN (3 take Medicaid)
CMS certification number 155178 · See this home on Medicare Care Compare
Is Brickyard Healthcare - Fountainview Care Center a good nursing home? Reviews, ratings and inspection record
There are no official resident reviews of nursing homes: Medicare's Care Compare publishes inspections, staffing and quality data instead. Here is what that record shows for Brickyard Healthcare - Fountainview Care Center as of October 2026.
CMS rates it 2 out of 5 stars overall, below the Indiana average of 3.2.
Online reviews from families and residents are on Google Maps and other sites; they reflect individual experiences and aren't checked by CMS. The full inspection reports, including what inspectors observed, are on Medicare Care Compare.
Staffing
Nursing staff spend about 3.26 hours per resident per day at Brickyard Healthcare - Fountainview Care Center, below the Indiana median of 3.60 (US median: 3.72). About 0.51 of those hours are from registered nurses. On weekends it falls to 2.82 hours, 13% below its all-week average. 32.4% of nursing staff left within a year (Indiana median 45.5%). That is lower than most homes in Indiana, a sign of a steadier team.
About this nursing home
Paying for care at Brickyard Healthcare - Fountainview Care Center: Medicare and Medicaid
Brickyard Healthcare - Fountainview Care Center is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. Medicare Part A can cover a short skilled-nursing or rehab stay here after a qualifying hospital stay of at least three inpatient days (observation days don't count), for up to 100 days per benefit period. Medicaid can pay for long-term care for residents who meet Indiana's income and asset rules. Being certified doesn't guarantee a Medicaid bed is open, so ask whether the home accepts residents whose Medicaid application is still pending.
In 2026 Medicare covers days 1–20 in full after the Part A deductible ($1,736 per benefit period); for days 21–100 you pay $217 a day; after day 100 you pay all costs. Medicare doesn't pay for long-term custodial care. Medicare's coverage rules.
Health inspections
The most recent standard inspection was on May 27, 2025 and found 9 deficiencies, plus 3 from complaint inspections in the same period. In total, inspectors issued 45 citations in the last three years.
Each citation has a scope and severity letter from A to L. A–C: potential for minimal harm. D–F: potential for more than minimal harm. G–I: actual harm. J–L: immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.
What the inspections found
Over the last three years, inspectors issued 45 citations at Brickyard Healthcare - Fountainview Care Center across 7 inspection dates, 6 of them from complaint investigations. None were at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy levels; 45 were "potential for more than minimal harm" (D–F) and 0 were minimal (A–C). The most common areas cited were quality of life and care (15) and resident rights (11). The most serious was cited under the CMS rule to "provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies" (tag F0628, level E, May 27, 2025). 2 citations were under CMS's abuse, neglect and exploitation rules.
February 23, 2026 · 2 citations · includes complaint inspection
DEnsure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
DEnsure each resident receives and the facility provides drinks consistent with resident needs and preferences and sufficient to maintain resident hydration.
December 31, 2025 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection
DProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
May 27, 2025 · 9 citations
EProvide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
EMake sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
DImmediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
DGive residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
DDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
DDevelop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
DProvide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
DProvide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
DProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
July 12, 2024 · 14 citations
EHonor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
EProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
EHave the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
DNotify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
DProvide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
DProvide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
DEnsure 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.
DProvide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
DProvide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
DEnsure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
DProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
DProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
DEducate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.
DMake sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
April 4, 2024 · 2 citations · includes complaint inspection
DImmediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
DProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
December 1, 2023 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection
DEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
June 30, 2023 · 16 citations
EProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
DHonor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
DHonor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
DAssure the security of all personal funds of residents deposited with the facility.
DImmediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
DTimely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
DRespond appropriately to all alleged violations.
DDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
DDevelop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
DProvide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
DProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
DProvide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
DProvide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
DProvide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
DHave a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
DEnsure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Questions to ask on a tour of Brickyard Healthcare - Fountainview Care Center
- CMS cited the home under its abuse and neglect rules on June 30, 2023. How are staff trained, and how are concerns reported?
- CMS rates staffing 2 out of 5. How many residents does each nurse aide care for on day, evening and night shifts?
- CMS rates short-stay quality 2 out of 5. How often do rehab patients go back to the hospital, and how many therapy sessions a week are typical?
- Do you have a Medicaid bed open now, and will you admit someone whose Medicaid application is still pending?
- When is the first care-plan meeting, and can family attend?
Questions come from this home's CMS data: its inspections, staffing and ownership record.
Fines and payment denials
CMS reports no fines or payment denials for this home in the last three years.
Rating history
| CMS month | Overall | Inspection | Staffing | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | 2/5 | 2/5 | 2/5 | 3/5 |
| August 2026 | 2/5 | 2/5 | 2/5 | 3/5 |
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Hospitals near Brickyard Healthcare - Fountainview Care Center
The Medicare-certified hospitals closest to this nursing home, with their CMS data. Ask the home which hospital it usually sends residents to.
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Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center MishawakaEmergency room ★★☆☆☆ Medicare overall 2 of 5Median ER visit 3h 15m for patients treated and sent home
- 2.5 mi
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Source: CMS Care Compare. Distances are approximate.
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Affiliation comes from CMS's affiliated-entity data, October 2026. All 23 Brickyard Healthcare nursing homes ›
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