BROOKSIDE CARE STRATEGIES

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How BROOKSIDE CARE STRATEGIES Compares

BROOKSIDE CARE STRATEGIES is a 42-bed for-profit nursing facility in Muncie, Indiana. It holds an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Indiana average of 3.2 stars. Its lowest sub-rating is health inspections at 1 star. 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 2.8 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 May 4, 2026) measured against Indiana averages across 507 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.

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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