Brickyard Healthcare - Portage Care Center, Portage
3175 Lancer St, Portage, IN 46368 · 0.5 mi
- Inspections2/5
- Staffing1/5
- Quality5/5
- 186 beds
- For-profit
Nursing Home in Portage, IN · CMS Data August 2026
Miller's Merry Manor is a 66-bed for-profit nursing home in Portage, IN. CMS rates it 2 out of 5 stars overall (August 2026), with 2 for health inspections, 3 for staffing and 3 for quality measures. Residents got an average of 4.0 hours of nursing care per resident per day, against a national median of 3.7 hours. Its last standard health inspection, on March 6, 2026, cited 8 health deficiencies.
5909 Lute Rd
Portage, IN 46368
From CMS Care Compare, data processed August 1, 2026. A listing is not an endorsement, and no home pays to appear.
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| Rating | Stars | CMS label |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 2 of 5 | Below average |
| Health inspections | 2 of 5 | Below average |
| Staffing | 3 of 5 | Average |
| Quality measures | 3 of 5 | Average |
| Quality for long-stay residents | 5 of 5 | Much above average |
| Quality for short-stay residents | 1 of 5 | Much below average |
CMS compares each home with others in its state for the inspection rating. See how CMS star ratings work.
| Measure | This home | National median |
|---|---|---|
| Total nursing hours per resident per day | 4.0 hours | 3.7 hours |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day | 0.8 hours | 0.6 hours |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day | 2.1 hours | 2.2 hours |
| Total nursing hours per resident on weekends | 3.3 hours | 3.3 hours |
| Nursing staff turnover (past year) | 59% | 45% |
| Registered nurse turnover (past year) | 63% | 42% |
Hours are reported by the home through CMS's payroll-based staffing data. Turnover is the share of nursing staff who left over the year. Why staffing matters.
| Last standard health inspection | March 6, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Health deficiencies cited at that inspection | 8 |
| Deficiencies from complaint inspections (same rating cycle) | 2 |
| Fines in the past 3 years | None |
| Payment denials in the past 3 years | 0 |
The full inspection reports, with each deficiency described, are on the home's Medicare Care Compare page.
The share of residents in long-term care (101 days or more) at Miller's Merry Manor who, according to CMS's resident assessments (2025Q2 to 2026Q1):
| Residents who | This home | National median | Compared |
|---|---|---|---|
| Received an antipsychotic medication | 0.8% | 13% | Lower than the national median |
| Received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 3.5% | 18% | Lower than the national median |
| Had a fall with major injury | 0.7% | 2.8% | Lower than the national median |
| Have pressure ulcers | 2.7% | 4.2% | Lower than the national median |
| Lost too much weight | 26% | 4.7% | Higher than the national median |
| Were physically restrained | 0.0% | 0.0% | At the national median |
| Have depressive symptoms | 18% | 3.6% | Higher than the national median |
| Needed more help with daily activities over time | 8.5% | 13% | Lower than the national median |
Lower is better for each measure. Antipsychotic use matters most for residents with dementia: what families should know.
| Certified beds | 66 |
|---|---|
| Average residents per day | 52 |
| Ownership | For profit - Corporation |
| Legal business name | JOHNSON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL |
| Chain or affiliated group | MILLER'S MERRY MANOR (14 homes) |
| Certified for | Medicare and Medicaid |
| First certified | June 1987 |
| Councils | Resident council |
Before you choose, visit at different times of day and ask about openings, costs and Medicaid beds. How to choose a nursing home has CMS's checklist, and Indiana's Indiana Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program (800-622-4484) can answer questions about residents' rights. See all nursing homes and senior care in Indiana.
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