Cardinal Care Strategies
Muncie, IN · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 155400) · 104 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 1 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: none on current record · 1 payment denial
Phone: (765) 282-1416 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Cardinal Care Strategies has a CMS overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the Indiana state average of 3.14. Its health inspection rating is 1 out of 5 and its staffing rating is 2 out of 5.
Cardinal Care Strategies reports total nurse staffing of 4.27 hours per resident per day, including 0.43 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 2 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 98.7%.
Cardinal Care Strategies has no federal fines on record, but CMS lists 1 payment denial for this facility. CMS also displays its abuse icon for this facility and has designated it an SFF Candidate under the Special Focus program, meaning families should review its inspection record closely.
About this facility
Cardinal Care Strategies is a for-profit nursing home in Muncie, Delaware County, Indiana, certified for 104 beds with an average of 74.8 residents. It has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since August 17, 1989.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility's overall star rating is 1 out of 5, which is below the Indiana state average of 3.14. The health inspection rating is 1 out of 5, the quality measure (QM) rating is 1 out of 5, and the staffing rating is 2 out of 5.
Nurse staffing levels reported to CMS show total nurse hours of 4.27 per resident per day, including 0.43 registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 98.7%.
On penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record (0 fines totaling $0.00), but there is 1 payment denial on file for this facility.
CMS displays its abuse icon for Cardinal Care Strategies, indicating families should review the facility's inspection record directly on Medicare Care Compare. In addition, CMS has designated this facility as an SFF Candidate under its Special Focus program, which is reserved for facilities with a history of persistent poor performance that receive increased CMS oversight and more frequent inspections than standard facilities.
No chain affiliation is listed in the available data, and there has been no change of ownership in the past 12 months. This information is drawn from CMS Care Compare data as provided.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Cardinal Care Strategies has an overall rating of 1 out of 5, below the Indiana state average of 3.14.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 4.27 hours per resident per day, including 0.43 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 2 out of 5; nursing turnover is 98.7%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
CMS records show no federal fines (0 fines, $0.00 total), but 1 payment denial is on file.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
Yes, CMS displays its abuse icon for this facility and has designated it an SFF Candidate under the Special Focus program for persistently underperforming facilities under increased inspection.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 104 beds with an average of 74.8 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation; no chain affiliation is listed in the available data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since August 17, 1989.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measure (QM) performance, each on a 1-to-5 scale; this facility scores 1, 1, 2, and 1 respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service lines; contact the facility at 7652821416 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour specifics; contact the facility at 7652821416 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the current official record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/155400?state=IN.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.