CARDINAL CARE STRATEGIES
4600 E JACKSON ST, Muncie, IN 47303
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How CARDINAL CARE STRATEGIES Compares
CARDINAL CARE STRATEGIES is a 104-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 (49.0%) is above the Indiana average of 13.6% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 104 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 76% 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: 49.0% — worse than the Indiana average of 13.6% (260% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 3.2% — better than the Indiana average of 3.9%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 3.8% — better than the Indiana average of 3.9%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 37.6% — worse than the Indiana average of 22.5% (67% higher).
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 CARDINAL CARE STRATEGIES
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing CARDINAL CARE STRATEGIES with other nursing homes in Muncie.
What incident led to the CMS abuse icon for CARDINAL CARE STRATEGIES, and what changed afterward?
Ask for the citation date, plan of correction, staff retraining steps, and how leadership monitors for repeat issues.
How is CARDINAL CARE STRATEGIES addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 1 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What is CARDINAL CARE STRATEGIES doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 49.0% here versus 13.6% across Indiana. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help CARDINAL CARE STRATEGIES keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 3.2% here versus 3.9% across Indiana. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at CARDINAL CARE STRATEGIES?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does CARDINAL CARE STRATEGIES lag behind other Muncie options?
Its 1-star overall rating is below the local average of 3.0 stars across 11 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
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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