Skilled nursing · Indianapolis, IN

Brickyard Healthcare - Churchman Care Center

2860 CHURCHMAN AVE, Indianapolis, IN 46203

4 / 5CMS 115 bedsCapacity Apr 2026Inspected

PALMELLE

Below median

Federal · State

Concerns

The Palmelle read

Worth a closer look. Brickyard Healthcare - Churchman Care Center carries a Palmelle Clarity Score of 37 out of 100, derived from federal CMS Care Compare data plus Indiana state records. Health inspection rating sits at 3-star, staffing at 3-star, quality measures at 5-star. Long-stay antipsychotic prescribing is at 34.7 percent versus a 14 percent national median. RN coverage is 0.72 hours per resident per day. Nurse turnover 68 percent.

Generated by Palmelle · updated monthly · sources: federal CMS Care Compare, Indiana DPH

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Services

What they offer.

Levels of care

Skilled nursing

Amenities

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What the data shows

The record, by the numbers.

Going right

5-star health inspection

Top federal score on the most recent inspection.

RN hours per resident, daily

This

0.72

National

0.78

Annual nurse turnover

This

68%

National

53%

No federal fines

Zero fines on record in the last 36 months.

Worth asking about

Antipsychotic, long-stay

This

34.7%

National

14%

Ask what behaviors the medication targets and what non-medication options were tried first.

Federal CMS + Indiana state data

The full record.

Federal CMS ratings

Overall★★★★★4 / 5

Health inspection★★★★★3 / 5

Staffing★★★★★3 / 5

Quality measures★★★★★5 / 5

Staffing

RN hours per resident, daily

This

0.72

Nat

0.78

Total nurse hours / resident, daily

This

3.72

Nat

3.62

Annual nurse turnover

This

68%

Nat

53%

Annual RN turnover

This

40%

Nat

47%

Quality measures · long-stay residents

Antipsychotic

This

34.7%

Nat

14%

Sedative / sleep med

This

33.6%

Nat

15%

Physical restraint

This

0.0%

Nat

1.1%

Falls with major injury

This

0.0%

Nat

1.6%

Penalties & status

No abuse iconNot special focusInspection current$25,298 in fines (2)

Identity & licensing

CMS ID155138

OwnershipFor profit - Corporation

ChainIndependent

Beds115

Avg residents74

Citations · last 36 months

Flagged by CMS data
This facility has received 2 federal fine(s) but still shows a 4.0-star overall rating. Federal penalties are serious — they indicate violations found during inspections. A high rating alongside recent penalties warrants extra scrutiny.
From the latest CMS Care Compare reconcile
Flagged by CMS data
Long-stay antipsychotic rate is 35% — above the national median of about 14%. CMS already excludes residents with primary psychotic diagnoses from this measure. Worth asking what specific behaviors the medication is targeting and what non-medication options were tried first.
From the latest CMS Care Compare reconcile
Flagged by CMS data
Long-stay antianxiety / sleep medication rate is 34%. This category often shifts up when antipsychotic prescribing is restricted — different drug class, same effect on the resident. Worth asking the facility's prescribing rate for both classes side by side.
From the latest CMS Care Compare reconcile

Sources: federal CMS Care Compare, Indiana DPH · Last reconciled May 5, 2026

Questions families ask

Common questions.

What is the CMS rating for Brickyard Healthcare - Churchman Care Center?

Brickyard Healthcare - Churchman Care Center has an overall CMS Care Compare rating of 4 out of 5 stars. It scores 3 of 5 on health inspection, 3 of 5 on staffing, and 5 of 5 on quality measures. The overall rating averages these subscores with health inspection weighted more heavily.

Has Brickyard Healthcare - Churchman Care Center been cited for resident harm?

It has $25,298 in federal fines across 2 penalties on record in the last 36 months. CMS data flagged 3 concerns on the latest reconcile. The full record for Brickyard Healthcare - Churchman Care Center appears in the record section above.

Does Brickyard Healthcare - Churchman Care Center use antipsychotic medications?

34.7 percent of long-stay residents at Brickyard Healthcare - Churchman Care Center are on antipsychotic medications, above the 14 percent national median (CMS measure 481). Sedative and sleep-medication use is also elevated at 33.6 percent. Medications can be appropriate, but they are also commonly used to manage dementia-related behaviors instead of staffing or non-medication approaches. Worth asking on a tour: what behaviors the medication targets and what non-medication options were tried first.

What is Brickyard Healthcare - Churchman Care Center's Palmelle Clarity Score?

Brickyard Healthcare - Churchman Care Center has a Palmelle Clarity Score of 37 out of 100, putting it below the national median. The score is a composite of federal CMS and Indiana state inspection data. Higher is better.

How can I tour or contact Brickyard Healthcare - Churchman Care Center?

Brickyard Healthcare - Churchman Care Center is located at 2860 CHURCHMAN AVE, Indianapolis, IN 46203. Phone: (317) 787-3451. Website: contact facility. Tour hours: contact facility for current schedule. If you would like a Palmelle senior placement advisor to compare this facility with two others on your shortlist and call them on your behalf, use Help Me Choose.

Is Brickyard Healthcare - Churchman Care Center a special focus facility?

Brickyard Healthcare - Churchman Care Center is not on the federal Special Focus Facility list, but it does have $25,298 in federal fines on record. See the penalties and status section above.

What does F-689 mean on Brickyard Healthcare - Churchman Care Center's record?

F-689 is a federal CMS deficiency code for inadequate supervision resulting in actual resident harm. If Brickyard Healthcare - Churchman Care Center has any active citations or CMS conflict flags, they appear with their details in the record section above, along with any operator response.

How does Brickyard Healthcare - Churchman Care Center compare to other Indianapolis skilled nursing facilities?

Brickyard Healthcare - Churchman Care Center holds a Palmelle Clarity Score of 37. The full Indianapolis directory shows nearby facilities ranked by score, antipsychotic prescribing, staffing, and citation history. Browse the full Indianapolis directory to compare more facilities by score, staffing, and inspection record.

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