Brickyard Healthcare - Churchman Care Center
Strong Medicare quality ratings; families often praise efficient admissions process. Still worth an in-person visit.
based on 40 Google reviews

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What this means for your family
While some families report positive experiences with the therapy and admissions teams, the recurring reports of neglect and hygiene issues are concerning. We strongly recommend visiting the facility unannounced during evening or weekend hours to observe the actual staff conduct and cleanliness of the environment before making a decision.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
40 reviews on Google“Brickyard Healthcare - Churchman Care Center receives highly polarized feedback, with many reviewers praising the staff's dedication while others report severe neglect and unprofessionalism. Common criticisms include poor hygiene, inadequate medication management, and staff behavior that disrupts the environment. Families considering this facility should be aware of significant inconsistencies in the quality of care provided.”
Quality Themes
Tap a score for detailsStrengths
- Efficient admissions process
- Dedicated physical and occupational therapy team
- Compassionate end-of-life care
Concerns
- Unsanitary facility conditions and unpleasant odors (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
- Neglect and lack of responsiveness to patient needs (mentioned by 5 reviewers)
- Medication management and supply shortages (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
- Unprofessional staff behavior and noise disturbances (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
Rating Trends
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Distribution · 41 analyzed
How They Respond to Reviews
This facility actively engages with reviewer feedback.
Questions for Your Tour
- 1It is great to see how responsive the management is to feedback; how does the team work with families to address any concerns regarding facility cleanliness or odors?
- 2We are very interested in the physical and occupational therapy programs; how often do residents participate in these sessions?
- 3How does the nursing team manage medication schedules and ensure that all necessary medical supplies are always in stock?
- 4What is the process for communicating important updates or changes in a resident's condition to the family members?
- 5Could you tell us more about the dining experience and how the meal service is organized for the residents?
- 6What kind of daily activities or social events are planned to keep the residents engaged and help reduce noise levels in the hallways?
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Key Review Excerpts
“I've been in many nursing facilities and this one tops them all when you walk in the door it REEKS of ROTTEN URINE!!!”
“This place is very terrible needs a no star if possible my wound vac was off for days because they don’t have supplies I wasn’t giving all my antibiotics for a few”
“Compassionate, clean,caring,always available with concerns or questions. Forever grateful for the care they have given my son during his terminal illness.”
Staffing
Staffing Hours
per resident/day · Medicare 2026Both 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
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Residents with depression symptoms
Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.
Residents vaccinated for the flu
Residents on antipsychotic medication
Residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication
Residents needing more daily help over time
Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu
Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics
US average from Medicare published data
Inspection History
Medicare Inspection History
3-year lookback · Medicare 2026
Families have filed complaints leading to serious deficiencies including resident abuse and neglect, safety hazards, and inadequate behavioral health care. The facility shows recurring problems with fire safety systems, medication management, and care planning across multiple surveys. While some past violations have been corrected, recent surveys reveal ongoing issues with similar safety and care concerns, suggesting persistent operational challenges.
Nov 21, 2025Routine9
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
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.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures.
Feb 10, 2025Complaint1
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Nov 21, 2024Complaint1
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.
Oct 22, 2024Routine19
Construction Deficiencies
Use approved construction type or materials.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
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.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Smoke Deficiencies
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
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.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure 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.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Environmental Deficiencies
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Smoke Deficiencies
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Jan 31, 2024Complaint1
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.
Dec 1, 2023Routine13
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Implement emergency and standby power systems.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have proper fire barriers, ventilation and signs for the transfilling of oxygen.
Construction Deficiencies
Meet other general requirements.
Egress Deficiencies
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Egress Deficiencies
Have corridors or aisles that are unobstructed and are at least 8 feet in width.
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Federal Penalties
Fine
Aug 24, 2023
$12,649
Fine
Aug 24, 2023
$12,649
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
Brickyard Healthcare - Churchman Care Center
for profit
Chain Affiliation
Brickyard Healthcare
23 facilities nationwide
Chain avg rating: 2.5/5 · Rank 2 of 23
Ownership & Management
Key personnel
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