Nursing Homes · Muncie, IN
Nursing Homes · Medicare certified
Cardinal Care Strategies
4600 E Jackson St · Muncie, IN 47303 · 104 certified beds
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
1.0Staffing
2.0Quality measures
2.0CMS Care Compare, October 2026.
Inspection history (59)
Records from June 2023 to May 2026.
December 12, 2025
Tag F0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Severity J: isolated, immediate jeopardy. Corrected February 4, 2026.
December 12, 2025
Tag F0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Severity J: isolated, immediate jeopardy. Corrected December 15, 2025.
August 25, 2025
Tag F0740Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected September 12, 2025.
May 27, 2025
Tag F0610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 9, 2025.
May 27, 2025
Tag F0600Protect 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 June 9, 2025.
May 27, 2025
Tag F0607Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 9, 2025.
March 21, 2025
Tag F0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 11, 2025.
March 21, 2025
Tag F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 11, 2025.
December 17, 2024
Tag F0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity C: widespread, no actual harm, potential for minimal harm. Corrected January 15, 2025.
December 17, 2024
Tag F0803Ensure 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 D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 15, 2025.
December 17, 2024
Tag F0809Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 15, 2025.
December 17, 2024
Tag F0744Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 15, 2025.
December 17, 2024
Tag F0761Ensure 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 January 15, 2025.
November 14, 2024
Tag F0712Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 13, 2024.
November 14, 2024
Tag F0711Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 13, 2024.
September 20, 2024
Tag F0610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 3, 2024.
May 21, 2024
Tag F0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 6, 2024.
May 21, 2024
Tag F0684Provide 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 6, 2024.
April 3, 2024
Tag F0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 6, 2024.
March 14, 2024
Tag F0740Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 6, 2024.
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).
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.
Nearby alternatives
Other licensed providers in Muncie.
Nursing Homes · Muncie, IN
Brickyard Healthcare - Muncie Care Center
Nursing Homes · Muncie, IN
Brookside Care Strategies
Deciding between options? Nursing Homes Guide: Skilled Nursing & Long-Term Care
Advertisement
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.
Sponsored
Talk to an advisor at no cost