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Cardinal Care Strategies
4600 E Jackson St, Muncie, IN 47303
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Cardinal Care Strategies is a For-profit, corporation nursing home in Muncie, Indiana, certified for 104 beds and caring for about 75 residents a day.
CMS gives it 1 of 5 stars overall, below the Indiana median of 3; the health inspection rating is 1, staffing 2 and quality measures 1.
Inspectors recorded 57 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (23, 13, 21 by cycle, most recent first), 3 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 54.8 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 22.9.
CMS lists 1 penalty in the period covered: no fines and 1 payment denial.
Reported nurse staffing is 4.3 hours per resident per day (0.4 RN), close to the Indiana median of 3.6; nursing staff turnover is 98.7%.
CMS flags that the facility carries the CMS abuse icon and is a Special Focus Facility candidate.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Delaware Co. median | Indiana median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 57 | 24 | 19 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 54.8 | 26.7 | 22.9 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 4.3 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.4 | 0.7 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 98.7% | 46.9% | 45.4% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (13 in the county, 507 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Indiana average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 9 Jan 2026, 17 Dec 2024.
Severity mix: J ×3 D ×43 E ×8 F ×2 C ×1
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 May 2026 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Complaint investigation | 20 Jun 2026 |
| 13 May 2026 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 20 Jun 2026 |
| 22 Apr 2026 | F0603 | Protect each resident from separation (from other residents, his/her room, or confinement to his/her room). | E | Complaint investigation | 30 May 2026 |
| 22 Apr 2026 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Complaint investigation | 30 May 2026 |
| 9 Jan 2026 | 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. | F | Standard survey | 4 Feb 2026 |
| 9 Jan 2026 | F0570 | Assure the security of all personal funds of residents deposited with the facility. | E | Standard survey | 4 Feb 2026 |
| 9 Jan 2026 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 4 Feb 2026 |
| 9 Jan 2026 | 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. | D | Complaint investigation | 4 Feb 2026 |
| 9 Jan 2026 | F0582 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | D | Standard survey | 4 Feb 2026 |
| 9 Jan 2026 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Standard survey | 4 Feb 2026 |
| 9 Jan 2026 | F0605 | Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. | D | Standard survey | 4 Feb 2026 |
| 9 Jan 2026 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Standard survey | 4 Feb 2026 |
| 9 Jan 2026 | F0628 | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. | D | Standard survey | 4 Feb 2026 |
| 9 Jan 2026 | F0645 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | D | Standard survey | 4 Feb 2026 |
| 9 Jan 2026 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Standard survey | 4 Feb 2026 |
| 9 Jan 2026 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 4 Feb 2026 |
| 9 Jan 2026 | F0867 | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. | D | Standard survey | 4 Feb 2026 |
| 9 Jan 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 4 Feb 2026 |
| 9 Jan 2026 | F0883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | D | Standard survey | 4 Feb 2026 |
| 12 Dec 2025 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | J | Complaint investigation | 4 Feb 2026 |
| 12 Dec 2025 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | J | Complaint investigation | 15 Dec 2025 |
| 12 Dec 2025 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | J | Complaint investigation | 4 Feb 2026 |
| 25 Aug 2025 | F0740 | Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services. | D | Complaint investigation | 12 Sep 2025 |
| 27 May 2025 | F0607 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | E | Complaint investigation | 9 Jun 2025 |
| 27 May 2025 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Complaint investigation | 9 Jun 2025 |
| 27 May 2025 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Complaint investigation | 9 Jun 2025 |
| 21 Mar 2025 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Complaint investigation | 11 Apr 2025 |
| 21 Mar 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Complaint investigation | 11 Apr 2025 |
| 17 Dec 2024 | F0809 | Ensure 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. | E | Standard survey | 15 Jan 2025 |
| 17 Dec 2024 | F0744 | Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia. | D | Standard survey | 15 Jan 2025 |
| 17 Dec 2024 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 15 Jan 2025 |
| 17 Dec 2024 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 15 Jan 2025 |
| 17 Dec 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | C | Standard survey | 15 Jan 2025 |
| 14 Nov 2024 | F0711 | Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit. | E | Complaint investigation | 13 Dec 2024 |
| 14 Nov 2024 | F0712 | Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits. | E | Complaint investigation | 13 Dec 2024 |
| 20 Sep 2024 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Complaint investigation | 3 Oct 2024 |
| 21 May 2024 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Complaint investigation | 6 Jun 2024 |
| 21 May 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 6 Jun 2024 |
| 3 Apr 2024 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Complaint investigation | 6 Jun 2024 |
| 14 Mar 2024 | F0740 | Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services. | D | Complaint investigation | 6 Jun 2024 |
| 30 Jan 2024 | F0622 | Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged. | E | Standard survey | 14 Feb 2024 |
| 30 Jan 2024 | F0554 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | D | Standard survey | 14 Feb 2024 |
| 30 Jan 2024 | F0561 | Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. | D | Standard survey | 14 Feb 2024 |
| 30 Jan 2024 | F0744 | Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia. | D | Standard survey | 14 Feb 2024 |
| 30 Jan 2024 | F0758 | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. | D | Standard survey | 14 Feb 2024 |
| 30 Jan 2024 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 14 Feb 2024 |
| 30 Jan 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 14 Feb 2024 |
| 3 Jan 2024 | F0602 | Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. | D | Complaint investigation | 14 Feb 2024 |
| 3 Jan 2024 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 14 Feb 2024 |
| 3 Jan 2024 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Complaint investigation | 14 Feb 2024 |
| 6 Dec 2023 | F0851 | Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data. | F | Complaint investigation | 14 Feb 2024 |
| 6 Dec 2023 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Complaint investigation | 14 Feb 2024 |
| 6 Dec 2023 | F0727 | 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. | D | Complaint investigation | 14 Feb 2024 |
| 23 Oct 2023 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Complaint investigation | 9 Nov 2023 |
| 6 Sep 2023 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 29 Sep 2023 |
| 6 Sep 2023 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Complaint investigation | 29 Sep 2023 |
| 6 Sep 2023 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 29 Sep 2023 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Dec 2025 | Payment denial | — | 54 days |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Indiana average. Turnover: nursing staff 98.7%, RNs 100.0%; 1 administrator left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Indiana median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 28.1% | 8.3% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 1.7% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 2.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 2.4% | 3.6% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 12.8% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 24.4% | 9.3% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 5.4% | 3.3% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 55.1% | 11.4% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: for-profit, corporation. Legal business name: Pulaski Memorial Hospital.
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pulaski Memorial Hospital | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 06/27/2021 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Delaware County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bethel Pointe Health and Rehab | Muncie | 114 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 14 | 12.3 | — | 18 Jun 2026 |
| Westminster Village Muncie Inc | Muncie | 76 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 11 | 14.5 | — | 13 May 2026 |
| Morrison Woods Health Campus | Muncie | 68 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 17 | 25.0 | — | 27 Jun 2025 |
| Waters Edge Village | Muncie | 74 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 16 | 21.6 | — | 13 Mar 2026 |
| Yorktown Manor | Yorktown | 100 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 15 | 15.0 | — | 2 Jun 2026 |
| Brickyard Healthcare - Muncie Care Center | Muncie | 117 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 32 | 27.4 | — | 28 Jan 2026 |
| Albany Health Care & Rehabilitation Centerabuse icon | Albany | 102 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 24 | 23.5 | — | 20 Feb 2026 |
| Envive of Muncie | Muncie | 60 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 16 | 26.7 | — | 31 Mar 2026 |
All 13 facilities in Delaware County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Cardinal Care Strategies been cited for?
57 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 3 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Indiana median is 19 per facility.
Has Cardinal Care Strategies been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Cardinal Care Strategies compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 4.3 hours per resident per day against a Indiana median of 3.6 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Cardinal Care Strategies?
Ownership type is for-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Pulaski Memorial Hospital. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Cardinal Care Strategies last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 13 May 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 9 Jan 2026.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.