F

CARDINAL CARE STRATEGIES

4600 E JACKSON ST, MUNCIE, IN 47303
Score: 20 / 100
⚠️ SFF Candidate

With a score of 20/100, Cardinal Care Strategies ranks in the bottom tier of Indiana nursing facilities, earning an F grade. CMS data highlights significant concerns that prospective residents and families should thoroughly evaluate.

Staffing at Cardinal Care Strategies is near the national average, with 3.93 total nursing hours per resident per day (national average: 3.8 hours).

Recent CMS inspections identified 56 deficiencies at Cardinal Care Strategies, including 4 classified as serious — among the most concerning citation levels. The most notable finding involved: ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the nee.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 8 / 40 pts
1 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 5 / 25 pts
1 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 4 / 20 pts
1 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 3 / 15 pts
1 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 3.93 3.8 Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.36 0.7 Below Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.78 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.79 2.4 Above Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.50 3.8 Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.25 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

56
Total Deficiencies
Jan 8, 2026
Most Recent Inspection
⚪ 1 Minor 🟠 51 Moderate 🔴 4 Serious
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0803 Severity F
    Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the nee
    Jan 8, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
  • Tag 0570 Severity E
    Assure the security of all personal funds of residents deposited with the facility.
    Jan 8, 2026 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0761 Severity E
    Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologi
    Jan 8, 2026 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
  • Tag 0582 Severity D
    Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
    Jan 8, 2026 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0600 Severity D
    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
    Jan 8, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 2.5% 4.5% Better
Falls with major injury 6.4% 3.0% Worse
On antipsychotic medication 40.2% 14.5% Worse
Urinary tract infections 2.9% 2.5% Worse
ADL decline (daily activities) 29.9% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 5.3% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 29.6% 45.0% Better

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of F is based on a score of 20 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 1★ → 8 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 1★ → 5 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 1★ → 4 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 1★ → 3 pts (max 15)

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Certified Beds
104
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Jan 8, 2026
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
24