CARDINAL CARE STRATEGIES — Nursing Home in MUNCIE, IN
CMS Five-Star Rating
Based on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures
Facility Overview
| Certified Beds | 104 |
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| Average Residents/Day | 73.2 |
| CMS Certification Number | 155400 |
Staffing Levels
Hours Per Resident Day (HPRD)
| Total Nurse Staffing | 3.93 HPRD |
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| RN Staffing | 0.30 HPRD |
Health Inspection Findings & Deficiencies
CARDINAL CARE STRATEGIES had 15 health inspection deficiencies on its most recent inspection (January 9, 2026).
Inspection Findings — January 9, 2026
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Assure the security of all personal funds of residents deposited with the facility. (Level E)Corrected — February 4, 2026
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Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. (Level D)Corrected — February 4, 2026
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Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. (Level D)Corrected — February 4, 2026
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Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. (Level D)Corrected — February 4, 2026
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Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. (Level D)Corrected — February 4, 2026
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Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. (Level D)Corrected — February 4, 2026
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PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities (Level D)Corrected — February 4, 2026
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Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. (Level D)Corrected — February 4, 2026
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Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. (Level D)Corrected — February 4, 2026
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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. (Level E)Corrected — February 4, 2026
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Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. (Level F)Corrected — February 4, 2026
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Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. (Level D)Corrected — February 4, 2026
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Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (Level D)Corrected — February 4, 2026
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Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. (Level D)Corrected — February 4, 2026
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Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made. (Level D)Corrected — February 4, 2026
Cardinal Care Strategies is a 104-bed nursing home in Muncie, Indiana. It holds a 1-star CMS overall rating. Total nurse staffing is 3.9 hours per resident day, above the Indiana average of 3.7. Its most recent inspection, in January 2026, cited 15 deficiencies, none of them severe. CMS has flagged this facility with an abuse icon.
Staffing levels are stronger than the state average, which can help with routine care. A notable concern is the abuse icon and multiple recent citations related to preventing abuse, supervision, and responding to alleged violations — a key question is what specific corrective actions and increased oversight the facility has implemented to address those issues.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is CARDINAL CARE STRATEGIES Medicare and Medicaid certified?
CARDINAL CARE STRATEGIES is Medicare certified and Medicaid certified according to CMS data.
What is CARDINAL CARE STRATEGIES's CMS star rating?
CARDINAL CARE STRATEGIES has an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars.
How is staffing at CARDINAL CARE STRATEGIES?
CARDINAL CARE STRATEGIES reports 3.92741 total nurse hours per resident day.
Has CARDINAL CARE STRATEGIES had health inspection deficiencies?
On its most recent inspection, CARDINAL CARE STRATEGIES had 15 total deficiencies, including 0 classified as severe.
How many beds does CARDINAL CARE STRATEGIES have?
CARDINAL CARE STRATEGIES has 104 certified beds.
Nearby Nursing Homes
- BROOKSIDE CARE STRATEGIES — 1/5 — 1.7 mi
- ENVIVE OF MUNCIE — 3/5 — 1.7 mi
- WATERS OF MUNCIE, THE — 2/5 — 3.2 mi
- SIGNATURE HEALTHCARE OF MUNCIE — 2/5 — 3.8 mi
- WATERS EDGE VILLAGE — 4/5 — 4.2 mi
- WOODLANDS THE — 2/5 — 5.2 mi
Data Source
This information is sourced from official CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) public datasets.
CMS Provider Information updated May 1, 2026.
CMS Survey Summary updated May 1, 2026.
CMS Health Deficiencies updated May 1, 2026.
CareQED last updated June 22, 2026.