About Cardinal Care Strategies
Cardinal Care Strategies, located in MUNCIE, IN, is a for-profit organization that accepts Medicare and Medicaid.
Why Families Choose Cardinal Care Strategies
Key Performance Indicators
- CMS Overall Rating 1 Stars
- Nursing Hours 3.27 hrs
- Safety Record Issues
Chain Affiliations & Network
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Nursing Staff Analysis
Staffing levels are a critical indicator of quality care. We analyze the daily hours of care provided by Registered Nurses (RNs), Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), and Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs).
Below Average Staffing
Cardinal Care Strategies provides less care hours than the state average and less than the national average.
Registered Nurses (RN)
Licensed Practical Nurses
Certified Assistants
CMS Quality Ratings
| Category | Rating | Stars |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 1 |
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| Health Inspection | 1 |
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| Quality Measures | 1 |
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| Staffing | 1 |
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Health Inspection History
| Inspection Cycle | Score | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 (Most Recent) | 321 | Jan 09, 2026 |
| Weighted Average | 277 | Combined Score |
Detailed Quality Measures
Rates are from CMS quality measures (claims-based and MDS-based) for the reporting period ending Jun 01, 2026. Some measures may be omitted when CMS does not report a numeric rate for this facility.
Medicare claims-based measures
Typically includes short-stay outcomes, hospitalizations, and ED use from Medicare claims.
| Measure | Rate |
|---|---|
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursi... (QM521) | 37.6% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency depar... (QM522) | 7.5% |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days (QM551) | 3.1% |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resi... (QM552) | 1.7% |
MDS-based measures
Resident assessment data; often used for long-stay care quality.
| Measure | Rate |
|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activit... (QM401) | 30.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight (QM404) | 4.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in t... (QM406) | 2.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (QM407) | 2.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms (QM408) | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained (QM409) | 0.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with ma... (QM410) | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the p... (QM415) | 95.0% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the... (QM430) | 58.5% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic m... (QM434) | 13.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently wo... (QM451) | 28.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnoti... (QM452) | 36.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the s... (QM454) | 97.5% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately g... (QM472) | 56.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (QM479) | 3.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder... (QM480) | 30.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medicati... (QM481) | 49.0% |
Complaints & Deficiencies
Complaint History by Year
This chart shows the number of complaints filed each year.
Summary:
- 2023: 6 complaints
- 2024: 13 complaints
- 2025: 7 complaints
- 2026: 5 complaints
- Total: 31 complaints on record
Recent Complaints (Since Jan 2023)
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| May 30, 2026 | Protect each resident from separation (from other residents, his/her room, or confinement to his/her room). |
| May 30, 2026 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. |
| Feb 04, 2026 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. |
| Feb 04, 2026 | Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made. |
| Feb 04, 2026 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. |
| Dec 15, 2025 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. |
| Sep 12, 2025 | Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services. |
| Jun 09, 2025 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. |
| Jun 09, 2025 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. |
| Jun 09, 2025 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. |
| Apr 11, 2025 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
| Apr 11, 2025 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. |
| Dec 13, 2024 | Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit. |
| Dec 13, 2024 | Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits. |
| Oct 03, 2024 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. |
| Jun 06, 2024 | Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services. |
| Jun 06, 2024 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. |
| Jun 06, 2024 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. |
| Jun 06, 2024 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. |
| Feb 14, 2024 | Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data. |
| Feb 14, 2024 | 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. |
| Feb 14, 2024 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. |
| Feb 14, 2024 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. |
| Feb 14, 2024 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. |
| Feb 14, 2024 | Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. |
| Nov 09, 2023 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. |
| Sep 29, 2023 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. |
| Sep 29, 2023 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. |
| Sep 29, 2023 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. |
| Jul 21, 2023 | 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. |
| Jul 12, 2023 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. |
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Owner & Operator Information
Business Entity
PULASKI MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Ownership Structure
- PULASKI MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Direct: 100%
Management & Direction
- THOMAS BARRY CORPORATE OFFICER
- GREGG MALOTT CORPORATE OFFICER
- CATHY YOUNG CONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEE
Associated Doctors
Local Comparison
| Facility | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Colonial Oaks Health Care Center | N/A | 5 |
| Waters of Hartford City Skilled Nursing Facility | N/A | 5 |
| Parker Health Care and Rehabilitation Center | N/A | 5 |
| Twin City Health Care | N/A | 3 |
| Countryside Manor Health and Living Community | N/A | 5 |
| Bethel Pointe Health and Rehab | N/A | 5 |
| Pineknoll Rehabilitation Centre | N/A | 4 |
| Waters of Chesterfield Skilled Nursing Facility | N/A | 4 |
| Yorktown Manor | N/A | 4 |
| Westminster Village Muncie Inc | N/A | 5 |
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Noted Deficiencies
Detailed history of deficiencies with descriptions and correction dates.
Nursing Hours Analysis
Detailed breakdown of staffing hours per resident by role.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Skilled Nursing Care: 24/7 medical supervision and complex medical treatments
- Long-term Residential Care: Assistance with daily living activities for extended stays
- Short-term Rehabilitation: Recovery services after hospital stays or surgeries
- Memory Care: Specialized programs for residents with dementia and Alzheimer's disease
- Level of care needed (skilled nursing vs. long-term care)
- Room type (private vs. semi-private)
- Insurance coverage (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance)
- Length of stay and specific services required
For current rates and to discuss payment options, contact Cardinal Care Strategies directly at 7652821416. Their admissions team can help determine coverage and out-of-pocket expenses.
Environment & Cleanliness
- Overall cleanliness and odors
- Resident room conditions
- Common area maintenance
- Safety features and accessibility
Staff & Care Quality
- Staff-to-resident ratios
- How staff interact with residents
- Response time to resident needs
- Staff knowledge and professionalism
Ask to speak with current residents and their families, tour at different times of day, and review the facility's most recent inspection reports.