About Brookside Care Strategies
Brookside Care Strategies, located in MUNCIE, IN, is a for-profit organization that accepts Medicaid.
Why Families Choose Brookside Care Strategies
- More Nursing Time: Staff spends 3.87 hours per resident daily (National Avg: 3.87).
Key Performance Indicators
- CMS Overall Rating Stars
- Nursing Hours 3.87 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).
Above Average Staffing
Brookside Care Strategies provides more care hours than the state average and more than the national average.
Registered Nurses (RN)
Licensed Practical Nurses
Certified Assistants
CMS Quality Ratings
| Category | Rating | Stars |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | Not Rated | |
| Health Inspection | Not Rated | |
| Quality Measures | Not Rated | |
| Staffing | Not Rated |
Health Inspection History
| Inspection Cycle | Score | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 (Most Recent) | 92 | Aug 22, 2025 |
| Weighted Average | 149 | 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) | N/A |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency depar... (QM522) | N/A |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days (QM551) | 2.6% |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resi... (QM552) | 1.3% |
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) | 25.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight (QM404) | 7.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in t... (QM406) | 3.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (QM407) | 0.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms (QM408) | 18.6% |
| 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) | 5.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the p... (QM415) | 88.7% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the... (QM430) | 52.2% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic m... (QM434) | N/A |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently wo... (QM451) | 25.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnoti... (QM452) | 31.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the s... (QM454) | 86.1% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately g... (QM472) | N/A |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (QM479) | 2.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder... (QM480) | 27.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medicati... (QM481) | 55.4% |
Complaints & Deficiencies
Complaint History by Year
This chart shows the number of complaints filed each year.
Summary:
- 2023: 7 complaints
- 2024: 9 complaints
- 2025: 8 complaints
- 2026: 3 complaints
- Total: 27 complaints on record
Recent Complaints (Since Jan 2023)
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Mar 18, 2026 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. |
| Jan 15, 2026 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. |
| Oct 07, 2025 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. |
| Aug 25, 2025 | Assure the security of all personal funds of residents deposited with the facility. |
| Aug 25, 2025 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. |
| Aug 25, 2025 | Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life. |
| Aug 25, 2025 | Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home. |
| Mar 07, 2025 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. |
| Mar 07, 2025 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
| Jan 22, 2025 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. |
| Oct 29, 2024 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. |
| Oct 29, 2024 | 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. |
| Oct 29, 2024 | Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy. |
| Oct 29, 2024 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. |
| Oct 29, 2024 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. |
| Jul 31, 2024 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. |
| Mar 15, 2024 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. |
| Mar 15, 2024 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. |
| Mar 15, 2024 | Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia. |
| Dec 28, 2023 | Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. |
| Dec 28, 2023 | Keep all essential equipment working safely. |
| Oct 27, 2023 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. |
| Oct 27, 2023 | Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation. |
| Oct 27, 2023 | Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services. |
| Oct 27, 2023 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. |
| Sep 03, 2023 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. |
| Jul 04, 2026 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. |
Nearby Hospitals
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INDIANA UNIVERSITY HEALTH JAY, INC.
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ASCENSION ST VINCENT RANDOLPH
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Owner & Operator Information
Business Entity
Legal Business Name Not Available
Management & Direction
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 Brookside Care Strategies directly at 7652891915. 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.