Skip to content
ElderCareCosts

Nursing Homes · Medicare certified

Cardinal Care Strategies

4600 E Jackson St · Muncie, IN 47303 · 104 certified beds

(765) 282-1416

NPI 1740466770 (opens in a new tab)

Are you the operator? Claim this profile.

About Cardinal Care Strategies

Cardinal Care Strategies is a nursing home in Muncie, Indiana. Its capacity is 104 beds, above the Delaware County median of 100 for nursing homes. It is run by a for-profit operator and is part of Pulaski Memorial Hospital. It is Medicare certified. Its public inspection record shows 59 citations, the most recent on May 13, 2026. CMS also lists 1 fine or payment denial against it. Nurse staffing averages 4.94 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 candidate

CMS lists this nursing home as a candidate for its Special Focus Facility program, which is for nursing homes with a history of serious quality issues. About the program.

Certification

Medicare-certified.

Ratings

Overall

1.0

Staffing

2.0

Quality measures

2.0

CMS Care Compare, October 2026.

Inspection history (59)

Records from June 2023 to May 2026.

  • May 13, 2026

    Tag F0610

    Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 20, 2026.

  • May 13, 2026

    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 June 20, 2026.

  • April 22, 2026

    Tag F0600

    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 30, 2026.

  • April 22, 2026

    Tag F0603

    Protect each resident from separation (from other residents, his/her room, or confinement to his/her room).

    Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 30, 2026.

  • January 9, 2026

    Tag F0605

    Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 4, 2026.

  • January 9, 2026

    Tag F0600

    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 4, 2026.

  • January 9, 2026

    Tag F0610

    Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 4, 2026.

  • January 9, 2026

    Tag F0803

    Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.

    Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 4, 2026.

  • January 9, 2026

    Tag F0657

    Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 4, 2026.

  • January 9, 2026

    Tag F0880

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 4, 2026.

  • January 9, 2026

    Tag F0570

    Assure the security of all personal funds of residents deposited with the facility.

    Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 4, 2026.

  • January 9, 2026

    Tag F0628

    Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 4, 2026.

  • January 9, 2026

    Tag F0883

    Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 4, 2026.

  • January 9, 2026

    Tag F0559

    Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 4, 2026.

  • January 9, 2026

    Tag F0695

    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 4, 2026.

  • January 9, 2026

    Tag F0645

    PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 4, 2026.

  • January 9, 2026

    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 February 4, 2026.

  • January 9, 2026

    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 E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 4, 2026.

  • January 9, 2026

    Tag F0582

    Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 4, 2026.

  • December 12, 2025

    Tag F0610

    Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

    Severity J: isolated, immediate jeopardy. Corrected February 4, 2026.

See the source data on data.cms.gov (opens in a new tab)

Penalties (1)

  • December 12, 2025 · Payment Denial

    CMS recorded a Medicare/Medicaid payment denial for new admissions starting December 12, 2025, lasting 54 days (triggered by inspection on December 12, 2025).

See the source data on data.cms.gov (opens in a new tab)

Staffing

4.94 nurse hours per resident per day in Q2 2026, up from 3.27 in Q4 2025.

From the payroll records nursing homes file with CMS.

Ownership

For profit - Corporation

  • Parent company: Pulaski Memorial Hospital

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.

Deciding between options? Nursing Homes Guide: Skilled Nursing & Long-Term Care

Advertisement

A Place for Mom advertisement for its senior living advisor service

Check availability and pricing at Cardinal Care Strategies

We'll email you Cardinal Care Strategies and similar options nearby, with local costs. You can also ask them to contact you, or call (765) 282-1416.

Check availability and pricing