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Munster Med-Inn
7935 Calumet Ave, Munster, IN 46321
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.
Munster Med-Inn, in Munster, Indiana, is certified for 225 beds under government, county ownership.
CMS gives it no overall rating; the health inspection rating is —, staffing — and quality measures —.
Inspectors recorded 57 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (26, 14, 17 by cycle, most recent first), 5 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 25.3 per 100 beds, about the same as the state median of 22.9.
CMS lists 1 penalty in the period covered: no fines and 1 payment denial.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.4 hours per resident per day (0.4 RN), close to the Indiana median of 3.6.
CMS flags that the facility carries the CMS abuse icon and is a Special Focus Facility.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Lake Co. median | Indiana median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | — | 1 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 57 | 54 | 19 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 25.3 | 54.0 | 22.9 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.4 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.4 | 0.5 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | — | 48.5% | 45.4% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (20 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: 28 Jan 2026, 22 Oct 2024.
Severity mix: J ×2 G ×3 D ×36 E ×13 F ×3
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Jan 2026 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | J | Complaint investigation | 29 Dec 2025 |
| 28 Jan 2026 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | J | Complaint investigation | 29 Dec 2025 |
| 28 Jan 2026 | F0688 | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. | G | Standard survey | 24 Feb 2026 |
| 28 Jan 2026 | F0851 | Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data. | F | Standard survey | 18 Dec 2025 |
| 28 Jan 2026 | F0554 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | E | Standard survey | 24 Feb 2026 |
| 28 Jan 2026 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | E | Standard survey | 24 Feb 2026 |
| 28 Jan 2026 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | E | Complaint investigation | 24 Feb 2026 |
| 28 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 | 24 Feb 2026 |
| 28 Jan 2026 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 24 Feb 2026 |
| 28 Jan 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 24 Feb 2026 |
| 28 Jan 2026 | 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 | 24 Feb 2026 |
| 28 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 | 24 Feb 2026 |
| 28 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 | 24 Feb 2026 |
| 28 Jan 2026 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard survey | 24 Feb 2026 |
| 28 Jan 2026 | F0679 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | D | Standard survey | 24 Feb 2026 |
| 28 Jan 2026 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Complaint investigation | 24 Feb 2026 |
| 28 Jan 2026 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 24 Feb 2026 |
| 28 Jan 2026 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Standard survey | 24 Feb 2026 |
| 28 Jan 2026 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 24 Feb 2026 |
| 28 Jan 2026 | F0697 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | D | Complaint investigation | 24 Feb 2026 |
| 28 Jan 2026 | F0791 | Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. | D | Standard survey | 24 Feb 2026 |
| 28 Jan 2026 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 24 Feb 2026 |
| 28 Oct 2025 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Complaint investigation | 19 Nov 2025 |
| 28 Oct 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 19 Nov 2025 |
| 28 Oct 2025 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Complaint investigation | 19 Nov 2025 |
| 28 Oct 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Complaint investigation | 19 Nov 2025 |
| 5 Dec 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Complaint investigation | 13 Dec 2024 |
| 22 Oct 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Complaint investigation | 13 Dec 2024 |
| 22 Oct 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 13 Dec 2024 |
| 22 Oct 2024 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | E | Standard survey | 5 Dec 2024 |
| 22 Oct 2024 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | E | Standard survey | 8 Nov 2024 |
| 22 Oct 2024 | F0805 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. | E | Standard survey | 13 Dec 2024 |
| 22 Oct 2024 | F0921 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | E | Complaint investigation | 13 Dec 2024 |
| 22 Oct 2024 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 8 Nov 2024 |
| 22 Oct 2024 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 8 Nov 2024 |
| 22 Oct 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 8 Nov 2024 |
| 22 Oct 2024 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 8 Nov 2024 |
| 22 Oct 2024 | F0693 | Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. | D | Standard survey | 8 Nov 2024 |
| 22 Oct 2024 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 8 Nov 2024 |
| 22 Oct 2024 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 8 Nov 2024 |
| 3 Jul 2024 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Complaint investigation | 17 Jul 2024 |
| 3 Jul 2024 | F0693 | Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. | D | Complaint investigation | 17 Jul 2024 |
| 29 Feb 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Complaint investigation | 7 Mar 2024 |
| 20 Nov 2023 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 4 Dec 2023 |
| 20 Nov 2023 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | E | Complaint investigation | 4 Dec 2023 |
| 20 Nov 2023 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | E | Complaint investigation | 4 Dec 2023 |
| 20 Nov 2023 | F0921 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | E | Complaint investigation | 4 Dec 2023 |
| 20 Nov 2023 | F0554 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | D | Standard survey | 4 Dec 2023 |
| 20 Nov 2023 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 4 Dec 2023 |
| 20 Nov 2023 | F0685 | Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. | D | Standard survey | 4 Dec 2023 |
| 20 Nov 2023 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Complaint investigation | 4 Dec 2023 |
| 20 Nov 2023 | F0687 | Provide appropriate foot care. | D | Complaint investigation | 4 Dec 2023 |
| 20 Nov 2023 | F0690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | Standard survey | 4 Dec 2023 |
| 20 Nov 2023 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 4 Dec 2023 |
| 20 Nov 2023 | F0698 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 4 Dec 2023 |
| 20 Nov 2023 | F0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Standard survey | 4 Dec 2023 |
| 20 Nov 2023 | 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 | 4 Dec 2023 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Oct 2024 | Payment denial | — | 27 days |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Indiana average. Turnover: nursing staff —, RNs —; — administrators 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 | 4.3% | 8.3% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 2.3% | 3.6% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.0% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 3.9% | 9.3% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 5.7% | 3.3% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 19.5% | 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: government, county. CMS groups this facility with 7 facilities under an individual owner's name; this site does not publish people's names, so no chain page is linked. Legal business name: Major Hospital.
No organisations are listed in the CMS ownership record for this facility.
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 Lake County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lowell Healthcare | Lowell | 86 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 12 | 14.0 | — | 13 Feb 2026 |
| Cedar Creek Health Campus | Lowell | 58 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 25 | 43.1 | $8K | 18 May 2026 |
| Rehabilitation Center At Hartsfield Village | Munster | 112 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 34 | 30.4 | — | 18 Aug 2025 |
| Colonial Nursing Home | Crown Point | 55 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 35 | 63.6 | — | 2 Jun 2025 |
| Great Lakes Healthcare CenterSFF Candidate | Dyer | 134 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 92 | 68.7 | — | 17 Jun 2026 |
| Ignite Medical Resort Crown Point LLC | Crown Point | 70 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 44 | 62.9 | — | 2 Apr 2026 |
| Aperion Care Tolleston Park | Gary | 178 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 53 | 29.8 | — | 11 Jun 2026 |
| Brickyard Healthcare - Merrillville Care Center | Merrillville | 164 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 36 | 22.0 | — | 24 Feb 2026 |
All 20 facilities in Lake County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Munster Med-Inn been cited for?
57 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 5 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Indiana median is 19 per facility.
Has Munster Med-Inn been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Munster Med-Inn compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.4 hours per resident per day against a Indiana median of 3.6 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Munster Med-Inn?
CMS groups it with other facilities under an individual owner, whose name this site does not publish. Ownership type is government, county. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Munster Med-Inn last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 28 Jan 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 28 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.