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Brickyard Healthcare - Brandywine Care Center

Below-average Medicare ratings — review the inspection history and ask the administrator about recent corrections before visiting.

745 N Swope St, Greenfield, IN 46140128 bedsLicensed & Active
2/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
Google rating
4.0/5

based on 37 Google reviews

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8/ 10
critical Risk

Quality Concerns Identified

Medicare inspection and quality data reveal areas that families should carefully evaluate before choosing this facility.

  • Abuse citation on record
  • Low overall rating (1/5 stars)
  • Low staffing rating (2/5 stars)
  • Above-median deficiencies (27 vs median 6)
  • High staff turnover (62%)
  • High RN turnover (67%)

Bottom 25% in IN · Below recommended RN staffing · Above average staffing · Worst in BRICKYARD HEALTHCARE chain · No penalties on record · Abuse citation

Source: Medicare data

What this means for your family

This facility's rehab therapy team is frequently praised, making it a potential option for short-term recovery. However, families should be aware of serious reports regarding medication management and communication gaps; we strongly recommend frequent, unannounced visits to monitor your loved one's care.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

37 reviews on Google
Brickyard Healthcare - Brandywine Care Center receives highly polarized feedback, with many five-star reviews praising the staff's warmth and the quality of rehab services. However, several families report serious concerns regarding neglect, poor communication, and organizational failures that hindered essential care for their loved ones.

Quality Themes

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Food9.0Staff6.0Clean7.0ActivitiesN/AMeds2.0MemoryN/AComms2.0ValueN/A

Strengths

  • Warm, friendly nursing staff
  • Effective rehab therapy team
  • Clean and welcoming facility environment
  • Good meal quality

Concerns

  • Neglect and lack of responsiveness to resident needs (mentioned by 3 reviewers)
  • Poor communication and difficulty reaching staff by phone (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
  • Lack of proactive care and medication management (mentioned by 2 reviewers)

Rating Trends

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2343.82023(8)4.02024(16)3.62025(7)4.62026(9)

Distribution · 40 analyzed

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28
4
2
3
1
2
0
1
9

How They Respond to Reviews

93%response rate

This facility actively engages with reviewer feedback.

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1I noticed the management is very active in responding to feedback online; how does the facility use resident and family input to improve daily care?
  • 2What specific protocols are in place to ensure medication management is handled accurately and proactively for every resident?
  • 3How does the nursing team ensure that resident needs are addressed promptly, especially during shift changes or overnight hours?
  • 4What is the best way for family members to maintain consistent, clear communication with the nursing staff regarding updates on a loved one?
  • 5Can you tell us more about the daily activities and social programs available to help residents stay engaged with the community?
  • 6In the event of a medical emergency, what is the immediate process for notifying both the medical team and the family members?

Personalized based on this facility's data


Key Review Excerpts

Our family had to be in constant micro-manage mode to ensure our loved one got the medications she was prescribed, checked on regularly, and that her test and lab results were followed up on in a timely manner.

Long-term resident's family · 2023☆☆☆☆

The healthcare team at this facility is Bar None above board! The heart they have for their residents and the families Shines on a daily.

Hospice partner · 2024★★★★★

This place is disgusting, absolutely not at all clean, smells of urine. We witnessed 2 people being completely ignored when we were there.

Visitor · 2025☆☆☆☆
Source: 37 Google reviews

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
0.68hrs
91%
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
3.83hrs
93%
All nurses + aides combined
Staff Turnover
61%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)
RN Turnover
70%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)

Both RN and total nursing hours are below national benchmarks. This can mean less clinical attention per resident, so ask about their staffing plan.

Quality Measures

Quality Measures

Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures

Medicare Rating
4/ 5
Better Than Avg

6

measures

Worse Than Avg

7

measures

Mixed Results

4

measures

Long-Stay Residents
💉

Residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility82.8%
Worse than Avg
Here
82.8%
US
95.5%
IN
95.4%
Hancock
97.6%
😔

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility16.1%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
16.1%
US
12.1%
IN
24.8%
Hancock
11.1%

Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.

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Residents on antipsychotic medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility9.0%
Better than Avg
Here
9.0%
US
15.5%
IN
13.6%
Hancock
15.1%
💉

Residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility90.4%
Worse than Avg
Here
90.4%
US
93.4%
IN
93.6%
Hancock
96.7%
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Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility25.1%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
25.1%
US
19.5%
IN
23.5%
Hancock
25.6%
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Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility24.8%
Worse than Avg
Here
24.8%
US
19.4%
IN
23.8%
Hancock
24.1%
Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
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Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility54.2%
Worse than Avg
Here
54.2%
US
81.8%
IN
81.5%
Hancock
83.5%
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility52.9%
Worse than Avg
Here
52.9%
US
79.8%
IN
79.0%
Hancock
81.0%
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Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better
This Facility3.2%
Worse than Avg
Here
3.2%
US
1.6%
IN
1.3%
Hancock
1.9%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

8deficiencies
Above state avg (7.6)
22 complaint-triggered

This facility has serious ongoing problems with families filing multiple complaints about resident protection from abuse and neglect, medication management, and pain management issues. With 86 deficiencies across 11 surveys and 21 complaint-triggered violations, the facility shows persistent patterns of care problems, fire safety violations, and resident rights issues that continue to recur despite reported corrections.

Mar 16, 2026Complaint
2
0585Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor 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.

0684Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Mar 16, 2026Routine
6
0222Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

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.

0271Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Have exits that are accessible at all times.

0293Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

0321Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

0353Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

0920Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Nov 13, 2025Complaint
3
0744Actual harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.

0600Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

0695Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Jun 26, 2025Complaint
3
0580Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

0697Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

0755Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Mar 25, 2025Routine
29
0353Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

0921Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.

0657Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

0226Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Have horizontal exits used in accordance with safety requirements.

0325Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub.

0351Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

0355Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

0363Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

0781Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.

0695Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

0697Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

0550Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

0552Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

0585Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor 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.

0641Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

0656Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

0684Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

0686Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

0688Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

0689Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

0692Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

0757Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

0791Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.

0807Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides drinks consistent with resident needs and preferences and sufficient to maintain resident hydration.

0880Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0887Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Educate 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.

0920Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

0341Minimal · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.

0712Minimal · WidespreadCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Mar 25, 2025Complaint
3
0677Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

0740Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.

0745Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Brickyard Healthcare - Brandywine Care Center

Organization Type

for profit

Chain Affiliation

Chain Name

Brickyard Healthcare

Chain Size

23 facilities nationwide

Chain avg rating: 2.5/5 · Rank 23 of 23 (Worst)

Ownership & Management

Key personnel

Mccreary, ColleenContracted Managing EmployeeEngels, ErinOfficer / DirectorGentry, MarkOfficer / DirectorStarkey, TylerOfficer / DirectorWaite, JohnOfficer / Director
Source: Medicare provider data

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