Munster Med-Inn
7935 Calumet Ave · Munster, IN · 46321 · 2198368300
225 certified beds Government - County Chain: Casa Consulting
Why this verdict
- Carries CMS’s abuse warning icon.
- Inspectors found immediate jeopardy — danger of serious harm or death — in the most recent cycle (2 citations).
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- 3 citations involved actual harm to residents.
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.
2 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.
2 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.
Medicare/Medicaid payments were denied
CMS refused payment for new admissions for a period — one of its strongest enforcement tools.
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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: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.65 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.42 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.03 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | — | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (60 in the current record)
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Immediate jeopardy · J January 28, 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 December 29, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Immediate jeopardy · J January 28, 2026 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected December 29, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Actual harm · G January 28, 2026
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Corrected February 24, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E January 28, 2026
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected February 24, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 28, 2026
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Corrected February 24, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 28, 2026
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Corrected February 24, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D January 28, 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 24, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 28, 2026
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected February 24, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E January 28, 2026
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected February 24, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 28, 2026
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected February 24, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 28, 2026
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected February 24, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 28, 2026
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected February 24, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 28, 2026
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected February 24, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E January 28, 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 24, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D January 28, 2026
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Corrected February 24, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E January 28, 2026
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected February 24, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D January 28, 2026
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected February 24, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · F January 28, 2026
Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
Corrected December 18, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · E January 28, 2026
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected February 24, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E January 28, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected February 24, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 28, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected February 24, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 28, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected February 24, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 28, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected November 19, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 28, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected November 19, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 28, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected November 19, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| October 22, 2024 | Payment Denial | 27 days |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 155131 · certified since September 7, 1972. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.