Munster Med-Inn
Munster, IN · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 155131) · 225 certified beds
Health inspection: — · Quality measures: — · Staffing: —
Federal fines: none on current record · 1 payment denial
Phone: (219) 836-8300 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published an overall star rating for Munster Med-Inn, and it also has not published health inspection or staffing star ratings for this facility; the Indiana state average overall rating is 3.14 stars for comparison.
Munster Med-Inn reports total nurse staffing of about 3.43 hours per resident per day, including 0.41 RN hours per resident per day; CMS has not reported a staffing star rating or nursing turnover percentage for this facility.
Munster Med-Inn has no federal fines on record but has 1 payment denial; CMS also displays its abuse warning icon for this facility and has designated it a Special Focus Facility due to a history of persistently poor performance under increased inspection.
About this facility
Munster Med-Inn is a government (Lake County)-owned nursing home in Munster, Indiana, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since September 1972. The facility is certified for 225 beds and reports an average daily census of 168.2 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, this facility's overall CMS star rating is listed as "not rated" relative to the Indiana state average overall rating of 3.14 stars. CMS does not provide health inspection, quality measure, or staffing star ratings in the data on file for this facility.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse staffing of 3.43 hours per resident per day, including 0.41 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover figures were not provided in the available data.
On penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record (0 fines totaling $0.00), but the facility does have 1 payment denial on record. Importantly, CMS displays its abuse warning icon for this facility, and it is currently designated as a Special Focus Facility (SFF) — CMS's designation for nursing homes with a pattern of persistent poor performance that places them under a program of increased inspections. Families should review the full inspection record on Care Compare before making decisions.
Munster Med-Inn is part of the Casa Consulting chain, which operates 7 facilities with a chain-wide average rating of 1.0 stars. Ownership has not changed in the last 12 months.
Data source: CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
CMS lists Munster Med-Inn's overall rating as not rated; the Indiana state average overall rating is 3.14 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Munster Med-Inn is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.43 hours per resident per day, including 0.41 RN hours per resident per day; CMS has not reported turnover or a staffing star rating.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
There are no federal fines on record (0 fines, $0.00), but there is 1 payment denial on record.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
Yes — CMS displays its abuse warning icon for this facility and it is designated a Special Focus Facility (SFF), meaning it has a documented history of persistent poor performance and is subject to increased inspections.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 225 beds with an average daily census of 168.2 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by Lake County government and is part of the Casa Consulting chain, which operates 7 facilities with a chain-wide average rating of 1.0 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on September 7, 1972.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures, but these individual ratings are not available for Munster Med-Inn in the current data.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not in the available CMS data; contact the facility at 2198363800 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This is not addressed in the CMS data; contact the facility at 2198368300 to arrange a visit and review conditions firsthand.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the most current details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/155131?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.