BROOKSIDE CARE STRATEGIES
505 N GAVIN ST, Muncie, IN 47303
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How BROOKSIDE CARE STRATEGIES Compares
BROOKSIDE CARE STRATEGIES is a 42-bed for-profit nursing facility in Muncie, Indiana. CMS has not issued an overall star rating for this facility, which can happen for newer or recently re-certified homes. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (55.4%) is above the Indiana average of 13.6% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 42 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 93% occupied.
Among the 11 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Muncie, 2 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 3.0 stars.
By the numbers vs. Indiana average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 55.4% — worse than the Indiana average of 13.6% (307% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 5.6% — worse than the Indiana average of 3.9% (46% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 2.4% — better than the Indiana average of 3.9% (38% lower).
CMS has flagged this facility with an abuse icon, indicating a recent citation involving abuse, neglect, or misappropriation of resident property. This is an important point to raise directly during any tour or call.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Indiana averages across 507 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask BROOKSIDE CARE STRATEGIES
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing BROOKSIDE CARE STRATEGIES with other nursing homes in Muncie.
What incident led to the CMS abuse icon for BROOKSIDE CARE STRATEGIES, and what changed afterward?
Ask for the citation date, plan of correction, staff retraining steps, and how leadership monitors for repeat issues.
What is BROOKSIDE CARE STRATEGIES doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 55.4% here versus 13.6% across Indiana. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is BROOKSIDE CARE STRATEGIES doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 5.6% here versus 3.9% across Indiana. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does BROOKSIDE CARE STRATEGIES maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 93% occupancy across 42 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at BROOKSIDE CARE STRATEGIES?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at BROOKSIDE CARE STRATEGIES?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Muncie
Muncie sits in Delaware County, where adults 65 and older make up about 17.1% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Indiana as a whole (15.7% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.
- Residents 65+
- 19,584 (17.1%)
- Median age
- 35.7 years
- Median household income
- $45,910
- Median home value
- $96,600
Demographics for Delaware County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Muncie.
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