BRICKYARD HEALTHCARE - KNOX CARE CENTER in Knox, IN has a 5-star overall rating, with strong quality measures and a 4-star health inspection rating, but a lower 3-star staffing rating. Reported nurse staffing is 3.36 hours per resident per day versus the federal benchmark of 4.1, and there were no fines in the last 24 months.
Last inspection: April 2, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.3555.
Staffing detail
Registered nurses
0.76
Licensed practical nurses
0.44
Nurse aides
2.16
Weekend nursing
2.92
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 33%
Registered nurse turnover: 38%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Last yrNowTrend
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
5.9%6.1%No change
Residents with a fall causing major injury
0%2.4%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
2.9%0%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%0%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
4.8%2.6%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
12.2%12.8%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
—6.1%—
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
7%10%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0%0%No change
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
10.6%18.7%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
21.1%46.2%Worsening
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Last yrNowTrend
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—97.8%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%100%No change
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—83.6%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
88.5%82.8%Worsening
What the inspectors found
The home failed to complete and keep the resident’s care plan properly prepared, reviewed, and updated by the right health professionals. Cited April 2025 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 657 — 42 CFR §483.21(b)(2) — S/S: D
The nursing home failed to provide appropriate treatment and care according to residents' orders, preferences, and goals. Cited April 2025 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 684 — 42 CFR §483.25 — S/S: D
The home failed to provide proper bladder and bowel care, including catheter care and steps to prevent urinary tract infections. Cited April 2025 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 690 — 42 CFR §483.25(e) — S/S: D
The home failed to provide enough food and fluids to keep residents healthy. Cited April 2025 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 692 — 42 CFR §483.25(g) — S/S: D
The home failed to safeguard residents’ private information and keep each resident’s medical records properly maintained. Cited April 2025 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 842 — 42 CFR §483.70 — S/S: D
Recent history
STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 6 health deficiencies.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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Operator & ownership
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Chain
Part of BRICKYARD HEALTHCARE · 23 homes · 2.6 stars avg
Occupancy
49.1 residents on an average day (86% of 57 beds)
Resident voice
Resident council
Medicare history
Certified for 25 years
Things at a nursing home change — inspections, staffing, ownership, news.
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.