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Brookside Care Strategies

505 N Gavin St · Muncie, IN 47303 · 42 certified beds

(765) 289-1915

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About Brookside Care Strategies

Brookside Care Strategies is a nursing home in Muncie, Indiana. Its capacity is 42 beds, below the Delaware County median of 100 for nursing homes. It is run by a for-profit operator. It is Medicare certified. Its public inspection record shows 59 citations, the most recent on May 21, 2026. CMS also lists 1 fine or payment denial against it. Nurse staffing averages 3.55 hours per resident per day. It is one of 11 nursing homes listed in Muncie. Its public records were last updated in October 2026.

Public record

CMS Care Compare, updated October 2026

Special Focus Facility

CMS has placed this nursing home in its Special Focus Facility program, which is for nursing homes with a history of serious quality issues. CMS inspects homes in the program more often. About the program.

Certification

Medicare-certified.

Ratings

CMS has not published a star rating for this nursing home. That usually follows a recent certification or a change of owner.

Inspection history (59)

Records from August 2023 to May 2026.

  • August 22, 2025

    Tag F0745

    Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected August 25, 2025.

  • August 22, 2025

    Tag F0867

    Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected August 25, 2025.

  • February 20, 2025

    Tag F0880

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 7, 2025.

  • February 20, 2025

    Tag F0684

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 7, 2025.

  • January 8, 2025

    Tag F0607

    Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 22, 2025.

  • September 26, 2024

    Tag F0655

    Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 29, 2024.

  • September 26, 2024

    Tag F0742

    Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 29, 2024.

  • September 26, 2024

    Tag F0919

    Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.

    Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 29, 2024.

  • September 26, 2024

    Tag F0865

    Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.

    Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 29, 2024.

  • September 26, 2024

    Tag F0686

    Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 29, 2024.

  • September 26, 2024

    Tag F0917

    Make sure each resident has 1) at least one window to the outside in a room; 2) a room at or above ground level; 3) adequate bedding; 4) furniture that meets the resident's needs; or 5) adequate closet space.

    Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 29, 2024.

  • September 26, 2024

    Tag F0609

    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 29, 2024.

  • September 26, 2024

    Tag F0585

    Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.

    Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 29, 2024.

  • September 26, 2024

    Tag F0610

    Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 29, 2024.

  • September 26, 2024

    Tag F0761

    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.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 29, 2024.

  • September 26, 2024

    Tag F0880

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 29, 2024.

  • September 26, 2024

    Tag F0755

    Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 29, 2024.

  • September 26, 2024

    Tag F0812

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 29, 2024.

  • September 26, 2024

    Tag F0732

    Post nurse staffing information every day.

    Severity C: widespread, no actual harm, potential for minimal harm. Corrected October 29, 2024.

  • September 26, 2024

    Tag F0577

    Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.

    Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 29, 2024.

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Penalties (1)

  • August 9, 2023 · Payment Denial

    CMS recorded a Medicare/Medicaid payment denial for new admissions starting September 8, 2023, lasting 50 days (triggered by inspection on August 9, 2023).

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Staffing

3.55 nurse hours per resident per day in Q2 2026, down from 3.87 in Q4 2025.

From the payroll records nursing homes file with CMS.

Ownership

For profit - Corporation

Typical cost

CareScout Cost of Care Survey, 2025

This provider's prices aren't public. Here is what the same care typically costs in Indiana.

Nursing Homes

Indiana median$8,943/mo

Nearby alternatives

Other licensed providers in Muncie.

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