BRICKYARD HEALTHCARE - MERRILLVILLE CARE CENTER is a Medicare-certified nursing home located in MERRILLVILLE, IN. CMS overall rating: 1 out of 5 stars. Google rating: 3.8 out of 5 from 38 reviews. Accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.

BRICKYARD HEALTHCARE - MERRILLVILLE CARE CENTER

merrillville, INMedicare Certified

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Medicare Certified

Medicaid Certified

Ownership: For profit - Corporation

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Location & Directions

Address

8800 VIRGINIA PLACE

MERRILLVILLE, IN

Lake County

Service Area

This nursing home is located in Lake County and serves residents in the IN area.

Note on Service Area

Service availability may vary by location. Contact this facility directly to confirm service availability in your specific location.

Industry Benchmark Comparison

Comparison to industry benchmarks for nursing homes

Overall RatingFacility: 1.0 / Industry Avg: 3.0

⚠ Below average

Health Inspection RatingFacility: 1.0 / Industry Avg: 3.0

⚠ Below average

Staffing RatingFacility: 2.0 / Industry Avg: 3.0

⚠ Below average

Chain Affiliation

BRICKYARD HEALTHCARE

Part of a multi-facility healthcare organization

RN Hours per Resident DayFacility: 0.59 / Industry Avg: 0.75

⚠ Below average (higher is better)

All Nursing Staff Hours per Resident DayFacility: 3.28 / Industry Avg: 2.5

✓ Above average (higher is better)

RN Turnover RateFacility: 39.1% / Industry Avg: 20%

⚠ Above average (lower is better)

All Nursing Staff Turnover RateFacility: 43.8% / Industry Avg: 35%

⚠ Above average (lower is better)

Google Reviews

3.8
38 reviews
Kellie Akins

Kellie Akins

The grounds look pretty tidy. However I was ignored with the long walk to the front doors of this facility. I watch a patient take that long walk with multiple stops just to catch his breath and regroup for the pain the he was baring.... I just don't understand why there aren't any benches every couple yards for the patient can retain some dignity.

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bob metzger

bob metzger

We were helping a disabled veteran get into an assisted living at a Veterans Home. Unfortunately, he had to spend about a month at the Brickyard. They almost killed him. The Doctors who gave him his admission examination at the Veterans Home said he fortunate that he did not have to stay there much long because they were obviously not giving him proper treatment and he would not have lasted much longer .

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Melissa M

Melissa M

It's really 0 stars. I wish my sister had never had to be there. Within the first week they put her clothes on other patients. Once I went to see her and she was vomiting. I asked the nurse to help her, to give her medication. She didn't even get up from her seat. It's the worst place that I have seen and I've had family in several different places. My sister fell three times there and the last time sent her to the hospital where she died. My sister died on their watch and they didn't even have enough respect to allow her family to come pack her things. I didn't get a phone call expressing condolences. Nothing. Just my sister's things thrown in a garbage bag and not even a call telling us to pick them up. Brickyard is an awful place and the one good thing is that at least my sister doesn't have to go back. They are incompetent, unprofessional and they don't give a damn about patients. Wow! More proof that this place sucks. I responded to the email and it came up undeliverable. Guess they really don't want to fix this after all. No. They made their money off my sister and they've moved on to the next unfortunate people who end up there.

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Dan S

Dan S

I write this review for the families of veterans who are limited in their choices. It’s easy to leave negative review for a place that has likely found you at one of the saddest moments of your life. The staff here have big, kind hearts and I felt that my dad was cared for in our time of need. A special shout out to the nurses and admin that eased our transition at the beginning (Kaia, Grace, Rachel, Yasmine, Lisa, Tiana, and Jemai). There were many more towards the end that I didn’t get the opportunity to know by name but who were gentle and loving just the same. VA families go with Unity hospice team and get care here.

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Laura Surdyk

Laura Surdyk

My father-in-law was moved here recently. I’d like to thank Jemai for her communication throughout the entire process as she ensured it was a smooth transfer to the facility. When I first met Jemai for a tour of the facility, I shared the concerns I had with moving my father-in-law here (he previously received hospice care within his home) and she was able to resolve those concerns for me. My husband has been to Brickyard daily to check on his dad. He is happy with the care his dad is receiving and says all the nurses have been very kind.

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Contact Tips

Best Time to Call

Contact during business hours for non-urgent inquiries

What to Ask

  • • Admission process and requirements
  • • Insurance coverage and costs
  • • Available amenities and activities
  • • Staff qualifications and experience
  • • Visiting hours and family involvement

Medicare Certified

This nursing home is Medicare certified. Most skilled nursing services are covered by Medicare Part A.

In an Emergency

For medical emergencies, call 911 first. Then contact the provider for coordination of care.