Westminster Village Muncie Inc
5801 W Bethel Ave, Muncie, IN 47304 · Delaware County · (765) 288-2155
76 certified beds, about 59 residents a day · Non profit - Corporation · Medicare and Medicaid since 1975
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 155170 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on May 13, 2026, inspectors cited 2 health deficiencies (the Indiana average is 7.2, the national average 9.2).
None of its 11 health citations since March 2024 was rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy.
CMS lists no fines against this home in the last three years.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 4.35 hours per resident per day, against 3.69 across Indiana and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.90 of those hours.
34.2% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (Indiana average 45.9%).
Health inspections
Federal rules call for a standard inspection at least every 15 months, plus a visit whenever a complaint is filed. Each mark below is one citation, colored by how serious inspectors rated it. How to read a citation.
Under each citation, the quoted text is the inspector's own summary from the federal statement of deficiencies (CMS form 2567), word for word apart from a privacy scrub; CMS removes residents' and staff names before it publishes the text. The full notes are on Medicare.gov.
Where its citations fall on CMS's grid
CMS rates every citation by how much harm it caused (rows) and how many residents it touched (columns). The count in each box is this home's, across all 11 health citations on file.
May 13, 2026Standard inspection · 2 citations
- F Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure food was served in a method to prevent possible cross contamination and/or foodborne illness for 56 of 56 residents who ate meals served in the skilled unit facility kitchen.
- D Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteA. Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to follow enhanced barrier precautions (EBP) and utilize proper hand hygiene during suprapubic catheter (urinary catheter inserted into the bladder via the abdomen) care for 1 of 2 residents reviewed for urinary catheters. (Resident 17)B. Based on observation and interview, the facility failed to properly handle medications utilizing infection prevention and control measures during medication administration for 2 of 4 residents reviewed for medication administration. (Resident 37 and Resident 40)
June 18, 2025Standard inspection · 6 citations
- E Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview, the facility failed to have a system in place to respond to and promptly resolve resident council concerns.
- D Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview, the facility failed to provide bed hold policy and transfer/discharge notifications to the resident/representative for 2 of 2 residents reviewed for hospitalizations. (Residents 1 & 17)
- D Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure staff competency regarding narcotic administration and reconciliation for 2 of 3 residents reviewed for narcotic use. The deficiency had potential to impact 11 residents who received narcotic pain medication from the unit medication cart. (Resident 5 and Resident 263)
- D Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure shift to shift narcotic reconciliations were completed to account for controlled medications for 2 of 5 medication carts reviewed for medication storage. ([NAME] Court Unit and Bristol Court Unit) This deficient practice had the potential to affect 21 out of 57 residents who resided in the facility and received controlled medications from [NAME] Court Unit and Bristol Court Unit medication carts.
- D Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to follow enhanced barrier precautions (EBP) during catheter care for 1 of 3 residents reviewed for EBP. (Resident 255)
- C The resident has the right to receive notices in a format and a language he or she understands.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation and interview, the facility failed to ensure the name and contact information for the State Long Term Care Ombudsman was posted and readily available for the resident and visitors. This deficiency had the potential to affect 57 of 57 residents in the facility.
May 28, 2024Standard inspection · 2 citations
- D 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to provide safe and secure storage of medications for 17 of 17 residents on the Bristol Unit and to label a multi-use medication vial with an open date for 1 of 4 residents reviewed for medication storage. (Resident 14) During an observation on 5/22/24 at 2:31 p.m., a medication cart was unattended and unlocked in a common area of the unit. At 2:34 p.m., RN 5 approached the cart and confirmed the cart was unlocked. RN 5 indicated it should be locked and contained medications for the residents on the unit only. During a medication administration observation for Resident 14, on 5/23/24 at 9:58 a.m., QMA 6 indicated an open vial of prescription eye drops, Latanoprost 0.005% solution (for glaucoma), did not have an open date on it, but should be dated. [...]
- D Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview, the facility failed to implement the facility's pneumococcal vaccines policy utilizing the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines and failed to offer appropriate pneumococcal vaccinations for 1 of 5 residents reviewed for vaccinations. (Resident 49)
March 6, 2024Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- D Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure employees were trained in and knowledgeable of the facility elopement policy and protocol, resulting in a cognitively impaired resident being unsupervised outdoors for 17 minutes (QMA 16).
Fire safety inspections
15 fire safety citations on file: 8 on May 13, 2026, 4 on June 18, 2025, 3 on May 28, 2024.
Every fire safety citation15 citations
- F Establish staff and initial training requirements.
- F To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
- E Meet requirements for sections of health care facilities separated by fire resistive construction.
- E Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
- E 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.
- E Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
- E Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
- E Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.
- F 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.
- F Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
- E Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
- E Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
- E Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
- E 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.
- E Have proper fire barriers, ventilation and signs for the transfilling of oxygen.
Fines and payment denials
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against this home in the last three years. The national average is 0.9 fines per home.
Staffing
Hours of care per resident per day, from the payroll records every home sends CMS. Higher means more staff time with each resident.
| Measure | This home | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nursing staff (RN, LPN and aides) | 4.35 | 3.69 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.90 | 0.67 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 3.99 | 3.25 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 2.49 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 0.96 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 34.2% | 45.9% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 9.1% | 40.3% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 0 |
CMS expects 3.57 hours a day for residents as sick as this home's (its case-mix figure). The staffing star compares the two.
Staffing by quarter, from daily payroll records
Every nursing home sends CMS its staff hours for each day (the Payroll Based Journal). Here they are added up by quarter. The latest quarter is the one behind the figures above. In January to March 2026, nursing staff hours per resident were 4.49 on weekdays and 3.99 on weekends, 11% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 0.0% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 4.46 in April to June 2025 to 4.35 in January to March 2026.
| Quarter | All nursing staff | Registered nurses | Weekdays | Weekends | Contract staff share | Days with no RN hours | Residents a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan to Mar 2026 | 4.35 | 0.90 | 4.49 | 3.99 | 0.0% | 0 of 90 | 59 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 4.32 | 0.91 | 4.52 | 3.83 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 57 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 4.41 | 0.93 | 4.66 | 3.78 | 0.0% | 1 of 92 | 55 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 4.46 | 0.97 | 4.75 | 3.75 | 0.0% | 0 of 91 | 55 |
| United States, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.75 | 0.62 | 3.92 | 3.33 | 5.3% | 0.5% of days | |
| Indiana, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.63 | 0.62 | 3.80 | 3.19 | 3.4% | 0.4% of days |
Hours per resident per day: staff hours in the quarter divided by resident days (the daily census CMS derives from resident assessments). Registered nurses include the director of nursing and RNs with administrative duties; aides include nurse aides in training and medication aides, as in CMS's own staffing measure. How these are calculated.
Staff pay reports
Staff pay at this home
No staff pay figure for this home has passed review yet. A figure appears only after at least 5 reports from at least 3 different people, sent over at least 60 days, have passed review.
Official wage estimates for Indiana
| Job | Median | Middle half | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana, all employers | |||
| CNAs (nursing assistants) | $18.43 | $17.80 to $21.36 | 33,640 |
| LPNs and LVNs | $31.60 | $29.35 to $35.30 | 14,480 |
| Registered nurses | $40.14 | $37.86 to $48.28 | 68,980 |
| United States, nursing care facilities | |||
| CNAs (nursing assistants) | $20.67 | $17.91 to $22.55 | 534,270 |
| LPNs and LVNs | $33.86 | $30.05 to $37.40 | 188,210 |
| Registered nurses | $41.11 | $37.85 to $47.68 | 142,270 |
Hourly wages; the middle half runs from the 25th to the 75th percentile. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. BLS has no separate estimate for medication aides. These are survey estimates for whole occupations, not figures for any one home.
Quality measures
The measures CMS uses for the quality star. Lower is better for every one of them.
| Measure | This home | Indiana | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 27.0 | 11.0 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 6.8 | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.6 | 1.1 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 5.9 | 3.9 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 2.1 | 1.2 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 27.0 | 11.9 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 4.9 | 3.6 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 7.0 | 13.6 | 15.4 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 17.6 | 22.2 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 7.0 | 10.8 | 12.0 |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 0.8 | 1.6 | 1.9 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 0.5 | 1.4 | 1.8 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: WESTMINSTER VILLAGE MUNCIE INC.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Merchants Bank | 5% or greater mortgage interest | Organization | 02/01/2016 | |
| Abbs, Jan | Corporate director | Individual | 07/01/2024 | |
| Childs, Jerald | Corporate director | Individual | 07/01/2024 | |
| Craig, Janice | Corporate director | Individual | 07/01/2024 | |
| Dawson, Andrew | Corporate director | Individual | 07/01/2024 | |
| Ervin, Mark | Corporate director | Individual | 07/01/2024 | |
| Farquher, Ronald | Corporate director | Individual | 07/01/2024 | |
| Feick, Debbie | Corporate director | Individual | 07/01/2024 | |
| Galliher, Michael | Corporate director | Individual | 07/01/2024 | |
| Kirkpatrick-Sikora, Magi | Corporate director | Individual | 07/01/2024 | |
| Littler, John | Corporate director | Individual | 07/01/2024 | |
| Matchett, Loren | Corporate director | Individual | 07/01/2024 | |
| Scherrer, Eric | Corporate director | Individual | 07/01/2024 | |
| Crutcher, Mary | Corporate officer | Individual | 07/01/2024 | |
| Jones, Dustin | Corporate officer | Individual | 07/01/2024 | |
| Forvis Mazars LLP | Operational/managerial control | Organization | 06/01/2023 | |
| Crutcher, Mary | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 12/31/2021 | |
| Barnes, Dennig & Co., Ltd | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 01/01/2025 | |
| First Merchants Bank | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 02/01/2016 | |
| Forvis Mazars LLP | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 06/01/2023 | |
| Paragon Outpatient Rehabilitation Services LLC | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 07/01/2024 | |
| Hiltz, Jeffrey | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 07/01/2024 |
As listed in the CMS ownership file, which names owners with a 5% or greater stake and the people and companies with operational or managerial control.
Questions to ask on a visit
Chosen from this home's own inspection record.
- What changed in infection control since the last inspection, and who on staff is the infection preventionist?Inspectors cited 3 problems in this area, most recently on May 13, 2026: "Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program."
- How do residents and families raise a complaint or grievance, and how fast is it answered?Inspectors cited 3 problems in this area, most recently on June 18, 2025: "Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility."
- How many nurses and aides work each shift, nights and weekends included?Inspectors cited 2 problems in this area, most recently on June 18, 2025: "Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being."
- How are medications reviewed, and how often are antipsychotic or sedating drugs used?Inspectors cited 2 problems in this area, most recently on June 18, 2025: "Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist."
Other nursing homes nearby
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- Brickyard Healthcare - Muncie Care Center Muncie, 1.4 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 30 citations
- Bethel Pointe Health and Rehab Muncie, 1.5 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 17 citations
- Woodlands the Muncie, 2.6 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 27 citations
- Signature Healthcare of Muncie Muncie, 3.5 mi · 1 of 5 stars · 59 citations
- Waters Edge Village Muncie, 3.6 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 16 citations
- Waters of Muncie, the Muncie, 3.6 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 31 citations
- Yorktown Manor Yorktown, 3.7 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 15 citations
Indiana contacts for a concern about a nursing home
These are the official offices in Indiana. NursingHomeClear cannot take or act on complaints.
- Inspections and complaints: Indiana Department of Health, Division of Long-Term Care, the state agency that inspects nursing homes for CMS and takes complaints about care.
- Resident advocate: Indiana Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program, 800-622-4484. The long-term care ombudsman is a free, confidential advocate for residents and families, set up under the federal Older Americans Act.
- State inspection reports: Indiana Department of Health, Nursing Home Report Cards, where Indiana publishes its own records on licensed homes.
Common questions
- What is Westminster Village Muncie Inc's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Westminster Village Muncie Inc 5 out of 5 stars overall, with 4 for health inspections, 5 for staffing and 4 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Westminster Village Muncie Inc get at its last inspection?
- 2 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on May 13, 2026. The Indiana average is 7.2.
- Has Westminster Village Muncie Inc been fined?
- CMS lists no fines in the last three years.
- Does Westminster Village Muncie Inc accept Medicaid?
- It is certified to take Medicaid (CMS lists it as "Medicare and Medicaid"). Certification does not mean a Medicaid bed is open: ask the admissions office.
- Who owns Westminster Village Muncie Inc?
- CMS lists 22 owners and managers. Legal business name: WESTMINSTER VILLAGE MUNCIE INC.
Sources
- Ratings, staffing and fines: CMS Provider Information, released September 30, 2026, data as of September 1, 2026.
- Citations: CMS Health Deficiencies and Fire Safety Deficiencies.
- Owners: CMS Ownership. Penalties: CMS Penalties.
- Staffing by quarter: CMS Payroll Based Journal Daily Nurse Staffing, April 2025 to March 2026, summed by NursingHomeClear.
- Inspector summaries: CMS Full Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567 text), data as of September 1, 2026. Each quote is the part of the statement before the detailed findings.
- Inspection reports with the inspectors' full notes are on this home's Medicare.gov page.
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