Cardinal Care Strategies
4600 E Jackson St · Muncie, IN · 47303 · 7652821416
104 certified beds For profit - Corporation
Why this verdict
- Carries CMS’s abuse warning icon.
- Inspectors found immediate jeopardy — danger of serious harm or death — in the most recent cycle (3 citations).
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
Red flags
Special Focus Facility candidate
CMS lists this facility as a candidate for its Special Focus program for persistently poor inspection performance.
CMS abuse warning
CMS flags this facility with its abuse icon: cited for abuse that caused harm in the past year, or potential harm in the past two years.
3 immediate-jeopardy citations in the most recent inspection cycle
Immediate jeopardy is the most serious finding an inspector can make: a situation likely to cause serious injury, harm, or death.
3 abuse-related citations at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
99% of nursing staff left within a year
High turnover disrupts continuity of care; the national median is 45%.
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Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 1 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.27 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.34 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.97 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 99% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (57 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D April 22, 2026 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected May 30, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E April 22, 2026 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from separation (from other residents, his/her room, or confinement to his/her room).
Corrected May 30, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E January 9, 2026
Assure the security of all personal funds of residents deposited with the facility.
Corrected February 4, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 9, 2026
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected February 4, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 9, 2026
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected February 4, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D January 9, 2026
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Corrected February 4, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D January 9, 2026
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected February 4, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D January 9, 2026
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Corrected February 4, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 9, 2026
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected February 4, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 9, 2026
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected February 4, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 9, 2026
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected February 4, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E January 9, 2026
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.
Corrected February 4, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F January 9, 2026
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.
Corrected February 4, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D January 9, 2026
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Corrected February 4, 2026 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D January 9, 2026
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected February 4, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D January 9, 2026
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected February 4, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D January 9, 2026 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.
Corrected February 4, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Immediate jeopardy · J December 12, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected February 4, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Immediate jeopardy · J December 12, 2025 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected December 15, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Immediate jeopardy · J December 12, 2025 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected February 4, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D August 25, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
Corrected September 12, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 27, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected June 9, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E May 27, 2025 · found via complaint
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected June 9, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D May 27, 2025 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected June 9, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D March 21, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected April 11, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 155400 · certified since August 17, 1989. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.