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HomeIndianaBrookside Care Strategies

Brookside Care Strategies

505 N Gavin St, Muncie, IN 473037652891915WebsiteGoogle Maps
2.8on Google(8 reviews)
Not RatedNot Rated
Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
Not Rated
N/A
Staffing
Not Rated
N/A
Quality
Not Rated
N/A
Beds
42
certified
This facility has been flagged for abuse.
Special Focus Facility: SFF

How Brookside Care Strategies Compares in Indiana

Facility results compared with averages for CMS-certified nursing homes in Indiana. Ratings, staffing and turnover measure different parts of care and should be reviewed together.

Nursing hours per resident
2.69 hrs/day
IN average
3.68 hrs/day
Below state average
RN hours per resident
0.36 hrs/day
IN average
0.66 hrs/day
Below state average

Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.

What the Data Highlights

Reported nursing time is 2.69 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 3.68.
Reported RN time is 0.36 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 0.66.

Health Inspection Trend

A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.

Previous cycle
30
deficiency citations
Inspected Aug 22, 2025
Most recent cycle
11
deficiency citations
Inspected May 21, 2026
The most recent cycle recorded 19 fewer deficiency citations than the previous cycle.

Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.

Cost & Demographics

Semi-Private Room
$7,665/mo
Indiana median
Private Room
$8,669/mo
Indiana median
Delaware County 65+
19,401
17.3% of county
County Population
112,156
Delaware County

Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).

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Brookside Care Strategies is a not yet rated Medicaid certified nursing home in Muncie, Indiana with 42 certified beds. It has been operating since 1974.

Beds
42
Avg Residents/Day
38.7
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Nov 1, 1974
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Delaware
Last Inspection
May 21, 2026
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
11
Weighted Score
113.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (54)

F0600Actual Harm

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

Survey: May 21, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0609Potential for Harm

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Survey: May 21, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0610Potential for Harm

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Survey: May 21, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0628Potential for Harm

Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

Survey: May 21, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: May 21, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0577Minimal Harm

Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.

Survey: May 21, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0732Minimal Harm

Post nurse staffing information every day.

Survey: May 21, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0550Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Mar 31, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0609Potential for Harm

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Survey: Feb 20, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0600Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Dec 19, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0600Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Sep 26, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0725Potential for Harm

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

Survey: Aug 22, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0727Potential for Harm

Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.

Survey: Aug 22, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0568Potential for Harm

Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.

Survey: Aug 22, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0570Potential for Harm

Assure the security of all personal funds of residents deposited with the facility.

Survey: Aug 22, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0580Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Aug 22, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0695Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Aug 22, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0732Potential for Harm

Post nurse staffing information every day.

Survey: Aug 22, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0745Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Aug 22, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0867Potential for Harm

Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

Survey: Aug 22, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0883Potential for Harm

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

Survey: Aug 22, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0887Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Aug 22, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Feb 20, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0684Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Feb 20, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0607Potential for Harm

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

Survey: Jan 8, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0622Immediate Jeopardy

Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.

Survey: Aug 23, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0626Immediate Jeopardy

Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy.

Survey: Aug 23, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0600Actual Harm

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

Survey: Aug 23, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0755Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jul 24, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: Sep 26, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3

+ 24 more deficiencies

Total Fines
$0
Number of Fines
0
Payment Denials
1
Total Penalties
1

Penalty History

Payment DenialAug 9, 2023
50 days denied

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide1.76 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN0.58 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.36 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing2.69 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total2.90 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.01 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
0.0%
RN Turnover
0.0%
Administrators Left
1

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
For profit - Corporation
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (1)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
Ownership Data Not AvailableN/AN/A

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Brookside Care Strategies and nearby alternatives.

All Indiana facilities
Brookside Care Strategies
Muncie, INCurrent facilityAbuse flag
CMS
N/A
Health
N/A
Staffing
N/A
Recorded fines: None
Cardinal Care Strategies
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CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: None
Waters of Muncie, the
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CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: None
Signature Healthcare of Muncie
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CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: None
Waters Edge Village
Muncie, IN2.7 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: None
Envive of Muncie
Muncie, IN3.4 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: None
Woodlands the
Muncie, IN3.6 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Brookside Care Strategies
Muncie, IN · Current facility
—N/AN/AN/ANone recorded
Cardinal Care Strategies
Muncie, IN
1.7 mi1/51/52/5None recorded
Waters of Muncie, the
Muncie, IN
1.7 mi2/52/51/5None recorded
Signature Healthcare of Muncie
Muncie, IN
2.4 mi1/51/51/5None recorded
Waters Edge Village
Muncie, IN
2.7 mi4/53/52/5None recorded
Envive of Muncie
Muncie, IN
3.4 mi2/53/51/5None recorded
Woodlands the
Muncie, IN
3.6 mi2/52/53/5None recorded

Distance is approximate. Ratings and enforcement data use the current CMS snapshot; recorded fines are not a complete measure of care quality. How nearby facilities are selected.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Brookside Care Strategies cost per month?▾
While individual facility pricing is not publicly available, the median nursing home cost in Indiana is $7,665/month for a semi-private room and $8,669/month for a private room (Genworth/CareScout 2024). Brookside Care Strategies participates in Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Brookside Care Strategies had any health inspection violations?▾
Brookside Care Strategies had 11 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (May 21, 2026). The current CMS dataset records no fines for this facility.
What are the staffing levels at Brookside Care Strategies?▾
Brookside Care Strategies provides 2.69 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.36 RN hours, 0.58 LPN hours, and 1.76 nurse aide hours.
How many beds does Brookside Care Strategies have?▾
Brookside Care Strategies has 42 certified beds with an average of 38.7 residents per day, resulting in approximately 92% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Corporation owned.
Are there other nursing homes near Brookside Care Strategies?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in Indiana, including 6 in Muncie. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about Brookside Care Strategies?▾
On Google Maps, Brookside Care Strategies has a rating of 2.8 out of 5 based on 8 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of N/A/5.