Nursing homeFAID #3787
Cardinal Care Strategies
4600 E JACKSON ST, MUNCIE, IN, 47303
(765) 282-1416
104 licensed beds
★★★★★1/5CMS Five-Star overall1/5 health inspections2/5 staffing1/5 quality measuresSource: CMS Care Compare
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Public record summary
What we can show you for free.
Bed capacity
104
CMS facility ID
155400
Care type
Nursing home
County
Delaware
Facility name
Cardinal Care Strategies
Street address
4600 E JACKSON ST
City / state / ZIP
Muncie, IN 47303
Phone
(765) 282-1416
About this facility — Cardinal Care Strategies
Cardinal Care Strategies is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Muncie, Indiana. It is licensed for 104 beds — close to the median for skilled nursing facilities in Indiana (92 beds).
It is one of 20 senior care facilities in Muncie and 507 skilled nursing facilities across Indiana. Families comparing options should weigh inspection history, ownership record, and litigation — not just the tour — before deciding.
Federal inspectors have cited Cardinal Care Strategies 78 times across 22 inspections in the last three years, including 4 food-safety citations; no federal fines are on record. Every citation is listed, dated, and graded in the inspection record below.
This listing draws on federal CMS Nursing Home Compare records, and was last updated on August 31, 2026. Background reports are compiled from primary sources — state inspection files, federal CMS data, corporate registrations, and court records — at the time of order.
Facility background
What the public record shows.
Ownership & operator
Ownership type
For profit - Corporation
Registered owners & officers
Pulaski Memorial Hospital
Direct owner — 100% stake — since 2021
Barry, Thomas
Officer — since 2021
Malott, Gregg
Officer — since 2021
Young, Cathy
Managing employee — since 2021
Regulatory standing
Licensed / certified since
1989-08-17
CMS overall rating
1 of 5 stars
Health deficiencies
23 at the last standard inspection
Federal fines
None on record
Last standard inspection
2026-01-09
Nurse staffing
4.3 hours per resident per day
Cost & payer profile (FY2023 cost report)
Average billed charges
$342 per day (≈ $10,400/month). Private-pay prices typically track billed charges; Medicare and Medicaid pay set rates.
Payer mix (resident days)
87% Medicaid · 6% Medicare · 8% private/other
Occupancy
51% (fiscal year 2023)
Vs. state median
8% below the IN median of $373/day — full state cost breakdown
Services & coverage
Licensed beds
104
Medicare
Accepted
Medicaid
Accepted
Wheelchair accessible
entrance and parking
Visiting hours
Daily Open 24 hours
Compiled from CMS Nursing Home Compare; owners/officers from the CMS Ownership dataset; cost & occupancy from the facility's own CMS cost report; hours/accessibility via Google · last verified 2026-08-31. Facilities can submit a correction.
Inspection record
Every citation, dated and graded.
Kitchen & food safety
Federal surveyors inspect the kitchen at every standard visit. This facility has 4 food-safety citations on its three-year record — flagged below among the inspections.
2026-05-13Health inspectionComplaint-triggered2 citations
F-0610
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2026-06-20
F-0684
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2026-06-20
2026-04-22Health inspectionComplaint-triggered2 citations
F-0600
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2026-05-30
F-0603
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Protect each resident from separation (from other residents, his/her room, or confinement to his/her room).
Corrected 2026-05-30
19 earlier / fire-safety inspections (74 citations)
2026-01-09Health inspectionComplaint-triggered15 citations
F-0559
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.
Corrected 2026-02-04
F-0570
E · No harm found
Assure the security of all personal funds of residents deposited with the facility.
Corrected 2026-02-04
F-0582
D · No harm found
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected 2026-02-04
F-0600
D · No harm found
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2026-02-04
F-0605
D · No harm found
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Corrected 2026-02-04
F-0610
D · No harm found
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2026-02-04
F-0628
D · No harm found
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Corrected 2026-02-04
F-0645
D · No harm found
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected 2026-02-04
F-0657
D · No harm found
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2026-02-04
F-0695
D · No harm found
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2026-02-04
F-0761
E · No harm found
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.
Corrected 2026-02-04
F-0803
F · No harm foundFood safety
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.
Corrected 2026-02-04
F-0867
D · No harm found
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Corrected 2026-02-04
F-0880
D · No harm found
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2026-02-04
F-0883
D · No harm found
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected 2026-02-04
2025-12-12Health inspectionComplaint-triggered3 citations
F-0600
J · Immediate jeopardyFrom a complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2026-02-04
F-0609
J · Immediate jeopardyFrom a complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2025-12-15
F-0610
J · Immediate jeopardyFrom a complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2026-02-04
2025-08-25Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0740
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
Corrected 2025-09-12
2025-05-27Health inspectionComplaint-triggered3 citations
F-0600
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2025-06-09
F-0607
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected 2025-06-09
F-0610
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2025-06-09
2025-03-21Health inspectionComplaint-triggered2 citations
F-0695
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2025-04-11
F-0880
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2025-04-11
2024-12-17Health inspection5 citations
F-0744
D · No harm found
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
Corrected 2025-01-15
F-0761
D · No harm found
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.
Corrected 2025-01-15
F-0803
D · No harm foundFood safety
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.
Corrected 2025-01-15
F-0809
E · No harm foundFood safety
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.
Corrected 2025-01-15
F-0812
C · No harm foundFood safety
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2025-01-15
2024-11-14Health inspectionComplaint-triggered2 citations
F-0711
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.
Corrected 2024-12-13
F-0712
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.
Corrected 2024-12-13
2024-09-20Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0610
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2024-10-03
2024-05-21Health inspectionComplaint-triggered2 citations
F-0550
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2024-06-06
F-0684
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2024-06-06
2024-04-03Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0658
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2024-06-06
2024-03-14Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0740
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
Corrected 2024-06-06
2024-01-30Health inspection7 citations
F-0554
D · No harm found
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected 2024-02-14
F-0561
D · No harm found
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Corrected 2024-02-14
F-0622
E · No harm found
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.
Corrected 2024-02-14
F-0744
D · No harm found
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
Corrected 2024-02-14
F-0758
D · No harm found
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.
Corrected 2024-02-14
F-0761
D · No harm found
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.
Corrected 2024-02-14
F-0880
D · No harm found
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-02-14
2024-01-03Health inspectionComplaint-triggered3 citations
F-0602
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Corrected 2024-02-14
F-0609
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2024-02-14
F-0610
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2024-02-14
2023-12-06Health inspectionComplaint-triggered3 citations
F-0658
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2024-02-14
F-0727
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
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.
Corrected 2024-02-14
F-0851
F · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
Corrected 2024-02-14
2023-10-23Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0580
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected 2023-11-09
2023-09-06Health inspectionComplaint-triggered3 citations
F-0609
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2023-09-29
F-0610
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2023-09-29
F-0689
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2023-09-29
2026-01-09Fire-safety inspection7 citations
E-0039
F · No harm found
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Corrected 2026-02-13
K-0291
F · No harm found
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Corrected 2026-02-06
K-0324
E · No harm found
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2026-02-11
K-0353
D · No harm found
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2026-02-04
K-0374
E · No harm found
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Corrected 2026-02-06
K-0712
F · No harm found
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2026-02-06
K-0754
E · No harm found
Provide properly sized and located linen or trash receptacles.
Corrected 2026-02-19
2024-12-17Fire-safety inspection5 citations
E-0041
F · No harm found
Implement emergency and standby power systems.
Corrected 2025-01-16
K-0321
E · No harm found
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Corrected 2025-01-24
K-0355
D · No harm found
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Corrected 2025-01-27
K-0761
E · No harm found
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Corrected 2025-01-16
K-0918
F · No harm found
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2025-01-20
2024-01-30Fire-safety inspection9 citations
E-0006
E · No harm found
Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.
Corrected 2024-03-19
E-0041
F · No harm found
Implement emergency and standby power systems.
Corrected 2024-03-19
K-0222
F · No harm found
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
Corrected 2024-03-19
K-0232
E · No harm found
Have corridors or aisles that are unobstructed and are at least 8 feet in width.
Corrected 2024-03-19
K-0321
E · No harm found
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Corrected 2024-03-19
K-0353
F · No harm found
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2024-03-19
K-0511
E · No harm found
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Corrected 2024-03-19
K-0918
F · No harm found
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2024-03-19
K-0920
E · No harm found
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2024-03-19
Federal penalties
2025-12-12Medicare payment denial — 54 days
Citations and penalties from the CMS Provider Data Catalog (three-year survey window, refreshed monthly). Severity codes follow the federal scope/severity grid; “Immediate jeopardy” is the most serious grade CMS issues. CCN 155400.
Visitor reviews
What people say on Google.
3.7★★★★★27 ratings on Google
★★★★★Jessica Braithwaite · 2026-04-29 · via Google“Great facility! Staff are very friendly and welcoming!”
★Destany Bruton · 2023-10-17 · via Google“Just horrible is all I can say, if you care about your loved ones being clean not the place. Spent time after time asking why we were going OVER a week without a shower and Karen simply said because they were understaff. I work in this field myself and that is NEVER an excuse. Staff was always taking things from residents and keeping for themselves and I can confirm this because an aide was wearin…”
★★★★★Susie Robinson · 2026-06-03 · via Google“The staff care so much for their residents. They are a big family!”
Ratings and reviews are from Google and reflect visitor opinions, not our verification. See all reviews on Google
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Original records
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CMS Nursing Home Compare
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Last verified 2026-08-31
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