Signature Healthcare of Muncie
4301 N Walnut St · Muncie, IN · 47303 · 7652820053
140 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Signature Healthcare
Why this verdict
- Carries CMS’s abuse warning icon.
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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Red flags
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.
Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule
Cited 5 times under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.
68% 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: 2 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.58 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.72 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.07 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 68% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (59 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D March 20, 2026
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected April 13, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 20, 2026
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Corrected April 13, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E March 20, 2026
Protect each resident from separation (from other residents, his/her room, or confinement to his/her room).
Corrected April 13, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D March 20, 2026
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Corrected April 13, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 20, 2026
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected April 13, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 20, 2026
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Corrected April 13, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 20, 2026
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected April 13, 2026 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · F March 20, 2026
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected April 13, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D March 20, 2026
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Corrected April 13, 2026 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D March 20, 2026
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected April 13, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · F February 24, 2026 · found via complaint
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected April 13, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D November 18, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected November 29, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 24, 2025 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected November 29, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D October 24, 2025 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected November 29, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D October 1, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected November 29, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 17, 2025 · found via complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected October 16, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 17, 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 August 24, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D July 3, 2025 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected July 31, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D July 3, 2025 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected July 31, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D July 3, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected July 31, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D June 3, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.
Corrected July 21, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 23, 2025
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected February 21, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 23, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected February 21, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 23, 2025
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected February 21, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 23, 2025
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 21, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 155242 · certified since October 1, 1984. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.