Brickyard Healthcare - Lincoln Hills Care CenterCMS ratings, inspections and fines
- Address
- 402 19th Street, Tell City, IN 47586
- CCN
- 155384
- Ownership type
- For-profit, corporation
- Certified beds
- 86
- Chain
- Brickyard Healthcare
- Residents per day
- 61
- CMS flags
- None in the CMS record
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CMS gives Brickyard Healthcare - Lincoln Hills Care Center an overall rating of 4 of 5 stars. The last standard survey was on 16 Apr 2026. The latest survey cycle has 5 health citations. The median for nursing homes in Indiana is 6. CMS lists no fines for this home in its penalties file.
Facilities may see a change in their overall rating for a number of reasons. Since the overall rating is based on three individual domains, a change in any one of the domains can affect the overall rating. Any new data for a nursing home could potentially change a star rating domain.
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Five-Star Quality Rating System: Technical Users' Guide, July 2026. CMS processed this record on .
Since the last CMS update
The site has no recorded change for this home. In each CMS update, the site compares the ratings, the penalties and the citations of each home.
Ratings
CMS gives each home 1 to 5 stars for health inspections, for staffing and for quality measures, and one overall rating.
| Rating (1 to 5 stars) | This home | Perry County median | Indiana median | US average (CMS) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4 | 4.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Health inspection rating | 3 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 2.8 |
| Staffing rating | 3 | 4.0 | 2.0 | 2.9 |
| Quality measure rating | 5 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 3.6 |
A median is the middle value of the homes in the group: 2 homes in the county, 507 homes in the state. What the CMS star ratings measure
Citations by survey cycle
CMS keeps the last three cycles, and cycle 1 is the latest. A cycle has one standard survey. Citations from complaint and infection control inspections go into cycles of 12 months.
| Survey cycle | Standard survey | Citations | Indiana median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 (latest) | 16 Apr 2026 | 5 | 6 |
| Cycle 2 | 21 Feb 2025 | 6 | 6 |
| Cycle 3 | No date | 15 | 7 |
Health citations
The record of one deficiency in an inspection. One inspection can give many citations.
Scope and severity. A letter from A to L on each citation. Scope is the number of residents that the deficiency affected. Severity is the level of harm.
| Severity | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J0 | K0 | L0 |
| Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy | G0 | H0 | I0 |
| No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | |||
| No actual harm, potential for minimal harm | A0 | B0 |
Survey cycle 1 (latest): 5 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Apr 2026 | F0554 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | D | Standard survey | 16 May 2026 |
| 16 Apr 2026 | F0583 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | E | Standard survey | 16 May 2026 |
| 16 Apr 2026 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | E | Standard survey | 16 May 2026 |
| 16 Apr 2026 | F0679 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | E | Standard survey | 16 May 2026 |
| 16 Apr 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 16 May 2026 |
Survey cycle 2: 6 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Feb 2025 | F0557 | Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions. | D | Standard survey | 4 Apr 2025 |
| 21 Feb 2025 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 4 Apr 2025 |
| 21 Feb 2025 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Standard survey | 4 Apr 2025 |
| 21 Feb 2025 | F0727 | Have 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. | E | Standard survey | 4 Apr 2025 |
| 21 Feb 2025 | F0882 | Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home. | F | Standard survey | 4 Apr 2025 |
| 28 Jan 2025 | F0678 | Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives. | D | Complaint investigation | 28 Feb 2025 |
Survey cycle 3: 15 citations
The CMS provider file has no standard survey date for this cycle.
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Apr 2024 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 22 May 2024 |
| 22 Apr 2024 | F0623 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | D | Standard survey | 22 May 2024 |
| 22 Apr 2024 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | E | Standard survey | 22 May 2024 |
| 22 Apr 2024 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 22 May 2024 |
| 22 Apr 2024 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Standard survey | 22 May 2024 |
| 22 Apr 2024 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 22 May 2024 |
| 22 Apr 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 22 May 2024 |
| 22 Apr 2024 | F0732 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | C | Standard survey | 22 May 2024 |
| 22 Apr 2024 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | E | Standard survey | 22 May 2024 |
| 22 Apr 2024 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 22 May 2024 |
| 22 Apr 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 22 May 2024 |
| 22 Apr 2024 | F0919 | Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. | D | Standard survey | 22 May 2024 |
| 22 Apr 2024 | F0921 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | D | Standard survey | 22 May 2024 |
| 5 Mar 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Complaint investigation | 5 Apr 2024 |
| 27 Dec 2023 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Complaint investigation | 27 Jan 2024 |
The requirement text is the CMS summary of the F-tag. It is not the report of the surveyor. How to read an inspection report
Penalties
A fine, or a payment denial: a period in which Medicare or Medicaid does not pay for new admissions. The CMS penalties file holds three years.
CMS lists no fine and no payment denial for this home in its penalties file.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day. The nurse hours for one resident on an average day. CMS calculates the figure from the hours that the home reports for a quarter.
| Staff | This home | Indiana median | Indiana average (CMS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nurse staff | 3.51 | 3.60 | 3.68 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.88 | 0.60 | 0.67 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.94 | 0.78 | |
| Nurse aides | 1.70 | 2.23 | |
| All nurse staff, weekends | 3.00 | 3.10 | 3.24 |
- Nurse staff turnover in a year
- 37.9%
- Nurse staff turnover, Indiana median
- 45.4%
- RN turnover in a year
- 25.0%
- Administrators who left in a year
- 0
Homes report the hours to CMS in the Payroll-Based Journal.
Quality measures
A figure that CMS calculates from the assessments of residents. One example is the percentage of long-stay residents with a fall and a major injury.
| Measure (CMS text) | Residents | This home | Indiana median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 5.1% | 8.3% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 2.9% | 3.6% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.0% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 12.6% | 9.3% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 1.0% | 3.3% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 19.0% | 11.4% | 13.4% |
For each measure in this table, CMS gives more points in the quality measure rating for a lower percentage. The site calculates the medians from the CMS file. What the CMS star ratings measure
Ownership
An organisation in the CMS ownership file. CMS records its role, for example an ownership interest, operational or managerial control, or a mortgage interest.
- Ownership type
- For-profit, corporation
- Legal business name
- Hendricks County Hospital
- Chain
- Brickyard Healthcare (23 homes in the CMS chain file)
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| GGNSC Tell City LLC | Operational/managerial control | 1 Sep 2012 |
The site shows organisations only. It does not show the names of persons.
Other homes in Perry County
| Nursing home | City | Overall rating | Citations, latest cycle | Fines | Last standard survey | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakwood Health Campus | Tell City | 4 of 5 | 4 | $0 | 20 Aug 2025 |
Official channels
- Care Compare record of this nursing homeMedicare.gov. The official CMS record of this home.
- Contact information for State Survey AgenciesCMS. The web address and the telephone number of the State Survey Agency of each state. These agencies investigate complaints about nursing homes.
- Filing a complaintMedicare.gov. The page names the State Survey Agency as the place for a complaint about nursing home care or facility conditions.
- Eldercare LocatorAdministration for Community Living. A public service that connects older adults and their families to local services. Telephone: 1-800-677-1116.
Cite this page
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare. Record of Brickyard Healthcare - Lincoln Hills Care Center (CCN 155384). Data processed 1 Aug 2026. Elder Care Record, https://eldercarerecord.com/facility/brickyard-healthcare-lincoln-hills-care-center-tell-city-in-155384/
Provenance
- Licence
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- CMS processed the data on
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Questions
- When was Brickyard Healthcare - Lincoln Hills Care Center last inspected?
- The latest inspection with a citation in the CMS record was on 16 Apr 2026. It was a standard survey. It gave 5 citations. The standard survey before the last one was on 21 Feb 2025.
- Who operates Brickyard Healthcare - Lincoln Hills Care Center?
- The CMS record gives the ownership type as for-profit, corporation. CMS lists the home in the chain Brickyard Healthcare. The CMS ownership file names GGNSC Tell City LLC for operational or managerial control. This site does not show the names of persons.
- Is Brickyard Healthcare - Lincoln Hills Care Center a Special Focus Facility?
- No. The CMS provider file lists no Special Focus status for this home. CMS lists 3 homes in Indiana as Special Focus Facilities and 15 as candidates.
- Where does the data on this page come from?
- The data comes from the CMS Care Compare files for nursing homes. CMS processed the files on 1 Aug 2026. The Care Compare record on Medicare.gov is the official record of the home.