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HomeIndianaCardinal Care Strategies

Cardinal Care Strategies

4600 E Jackson St, Muncie, IN 473037652821416WebsiteGoogle Maps
3.2on Google(22 reviews)
1/5Much Below Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
1/5
Staffing
2/5
Quality
1/5
Beds
104
certified
This facility has been flagged for abuse.
Special Focus Facility: SFF Candidate

How Cardinal 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.

CMS overall rating
1/5
IN average
3.1/5
Below state average
Health inspection rating
1/5
IN average
2.8/5
Below state average
Staffing rating
2/5
IN average
2.5/5
Below state average
Nursing hours per resident
4.27 hrs/day
IN average
3.68 hrs/day
Above state average
RN hours per resident
0.43 hrs/day
IN average
0.66 hrs/day
Below state average
Staff turnover
98.7%
IN average
45.9%
Higher than state average

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

What the Data Highlights

Its 1/5 overall CMS rating is below the Indiana average of 3.1/5.
Its 1/5 health inspection rating is below the Indiana average of 2.8/5.
Reported nursing time is 4.27 hours per resident per day, above the state average of 3.68.
Reported RN time is 0.43 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
27
deficiency citations
Inspected Dec 17, 2024
Most recent cycle
23
deficiency citations
Inspected Jan 9, 2026
The most recent cycle recorded 4 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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Cardinal Care Strategies is a 1-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Muncie, Indiana with 104 certified beds. It has been operating since 1989. Its overall CMS rating is 1 out of 5.

Beds
104
Avg Residents/Day
74.8
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Aug 17, 1989
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Delaware
Last Inspection
Jan 9, 2026
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
23
Weighted Score
279.8
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (57)

F0610Potential for Harm

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Survey: May 13, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0684Potential for Harm

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

Survey: May 13, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0603Potential for Harm

Protect each resident from separation (from other residents, his/her room, or confinement to his/her room).

Survey: Apr 22, 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: Apr 22, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0803Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Jan 9, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0570Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jan 9, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0761Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Jan 9, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0559Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.

Survey: Jan 9, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0582Potential for Harm

Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

Survey: Jan 9, 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: Jan 9, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0605Potential for Harm

Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.

Survey: Jan 9, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0610Potential for Harm

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Survey: Jan 9, 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: Jan 9, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0645Potential for Harm

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

Survey: Jan 9, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0657Potential for Harm

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Survey: Jan 9, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0695Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jan 9, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0867Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jan 9, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Jan 9, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0883Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jan 9, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0600Immediate Jeopardy

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

Survey: Dec 12, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0609Immediate Jeopardy

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

Survey: Dec 12, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0610Immediate Jeopardy

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Survey: Dec 12, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0740Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.

Survey: Aug 25, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0607Potential for Harm

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

Survey: May 27, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0600Potential for Harm

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

Survey: May 27, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0610Potential for Harm

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Survey: May 27, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0695Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Mar 21, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Mar 21, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0809Potential for Harm

Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.

Survey: Dec 17, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0744Potential for Harm

Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.

Survey: Dec 17, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2

+ 27 more deficiencies

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

Penalty History

Payment DenialDec 12, 2025
54 days denied

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

Nurse Aide3.14 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN0.70 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.43 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing4.27 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total3.96 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.01 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
98.7%
RN Turnover
100.0%
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 (4)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
PULASKI MEMORIAL HOSPITAL5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization100%Jun 27, 2021
YOUNG, CATHYCONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/AJun 27, 2021
BARRY, THOMASCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJun 27, 2021
MALOTT, GREGGCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJun 27, 2021

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

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

All Indiana facilities
Cardinal Care Strategies
Muncie, INCurrent facilityAbuse flag
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: None
Brookside Care Strategies
Muncie, IN1.7 miAbuse flag
CMS
N/A
Health
N/A
Staffing
N/A
Recorded fines: None
Envive of Muncie
Muncie, IN1.7 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: None
Waters of Muncie, the
Muncie, IN3.2 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: None
Signature Healthcare of Muncie
Muncie, IN3.8 miAbuse flag
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: None
Waters Edge Village
Muncie, IN4.2 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: None
Woodlands the
Muncie, IN5.2 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Cardinal Care Strategies
Muncie, IN · Current facility
—1/51/52/5None recorded
Brookside Care Strategies
Muncie, IN
1.7 miN/AN/AN/ANone recorded
Envive of Muncie
Muncie, IN
1.7 mi2/53/51/5None recorded
Waters of Muncie, the
Muncie, IN
3.2 mi2/52/51/5None recorded
Signature Healthcare of Muncie
Muncie, IN
3.8 mi1/51/51/5None recorded
Waters Edge Village
Muncie, IN
4.2 mi4/53/52/5None recorded
Woodlands the
Muncie, IN
5.2 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

What is the CMS rating for Cardinal Care Strategies?▾
Cardinal Care Strategies has an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 1/5, staffing rating of 2/5, and quality measures rating of 1/5. This facility is rated below average.
How much does Cardinal 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). Cardinal Care Strategies participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Cardinal Care Strategies had any health inspection violations?▾
Cardinal Care Strategies had 23 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Jan 9, 2026). The current CMS dataset records no fines for this facility.
What are the staffing levels at Cardinal Care Strategies?▾
Cardinal Care Strategies provides 4.27 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.43 RN hours, 0.70 LPN hours, and 3.14 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 98.7%.
How many beds does Cardinal Care Strategies have?▾
Cardinal Care Strategies has 104 certified beds with an average of 74.8 residents per day, resulting in approximately 72% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Corporation owned.
Are there other nursing homes near Cardinal 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 Cardinal Care Strategies?▾
On Google Maps, Cardinal Care Strategies has a rating of 3.2 out of 5 based on 22 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 1/5.