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BROOKSIDE CARE STRATEGIES

505 N GAVIN ST, MUNCIE, IN 47303
Score: 31 / 100

With a score of 31/100, Brookside 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.

Brookside Care Strategies provides above-average staffing with 4.31 total nurse hours per resident per day. Higher staffing levels are generally associated with better care outcomes and more attentive staff.

Recent CMS inspections identified 57 deficiencies at Brookside Care Strategies, including 2 classified as serious — among the most concerning citation levels. The most notable finding involved: protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody..

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 8 / 40 pts
1 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 5 / 25 pts
1 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 12 / 20 pts
3 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 6 / 15 pts
2 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 4.31 3.8 Above Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.61 0.7 Below Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.58 0.7 Below Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 3.11 2.4 Above Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.98 3.8 Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.36 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

57
Total Deficiencies
Dec 18, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
⚪ 1 Minor 🟠 54 Moderate 🔴 2 Serious
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0600 Severity D
    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
    Dec 18, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation 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.
    Sep 25, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
  • Tag 0725 Severity F
    Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
    Aug 21, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
  • Tag 0727 Severity F
    Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
    Aug 21, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
  • Tag 0568 Severity E
    Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.
    Aug 21, 2025 · Resident Rights 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 2.9% 4.5% Better
Falls with major injury 4.3% 3.0% Worse
On antipsychotic medication 52.6% 14.5% Worse
Urinary tract infections 2.9% 2.5% Worse
ADL decline (daily activities) 18.3% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 8.3% 7.5% Worse
New/worsened incontinence 23.3% 45.0% Better

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of F is based on a score of 31 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: 3★ → 12 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 2★ → 6 pts (max 15)

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

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Certified Beds
42
Provider Type
Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Aug 21, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
13