Worth Considering
4
Facilities graded B or better with zero fines
Best Nursing Homes in Muncie, Indiana
4 of 11 nursing homes in Muncie (36%) meet our strict criteria. The Indiana statewide average is 29%.
4 recommended · 1 caution · 6 avoid · data
City Average
2.5
★
+0.00 vs state
Total Beds
975
across 11 facilities
High Risk Facilities
6
5 Grade F
$70,177 in combined fines
Zero Fines
7
/11
passed all inspections
Nurse Availability
0 min
RN time per resident daily
Below CMS recommendation
Why These 4?
The nursing home market in Muncie, Indiana, is strong, with 36% of the 11 facilities recommended for quality care. Families should note that while the top-rated facility is Westminster Village Muncie Inc, there are six facilities to avoid due to a total of $70,177 in fines.
Exceptional (Grade A, Trust Score 90+)
- 1 WESTMINSTER VILLAGE MUNCIE INC (90) — Top-rated 5★ facility with an A grade and zero federal fines. Westminster Village Muncie excels with a Trust Score of 90/100, reflecting its commitment to quality care and community focus as a non-profit organization.
Strong (Grade B+, Trust Score 80-89)
- 2 WATERS EDGE VILLAGE (80) — Waters Edge Village offers solid care with a 4★ CMS rating and a Trust Score of 80/100. As a for-profit facility, it stands out for maintaining zero federal fines and providing a welcoming environment for its 74 residents.
Qualified (Grade B, Trust Score 70-79)
- 3 BETHEL POINTE HEALTH AND REHAB (75) — Bethel Pointe Health and Rehab combines a 4★ CMS rating with a Trust Score of 75/100. As a non-profit facility, it emphasizes community engagement and maintains zero federal fines, making it a reliable choice for residents.
- 4 ENVIVE OF MUNCIE (70) — Envive of Muncie, while rated 3★ by CMS, has a Trust Score of 70/100. As a for-profit facility, it aims to deliver quality services with zero federal fines, though it may not match the higher-rated options in the area.
The other 7 Muncie facilities didn't qualify — 6 carry Grade D or F ratings and 4 have fines totaling $70K.
Recommended
Top-rated 5★ facility with an A grade and zero federal fines. Westminster Village Muncie excels with a Trust Score of 90/100, reflecting its commitment to quality care and community focus as a non-profit organization.
Waters Edge Village offers solid care with a 4★ CMS rating and a Trust Score of 80/100. As a for-profit facility, it stands out for maintaining zero federal fines and providing a welcoming environment for its 74 residents.
Bethel Pointe Health and Rehab combines a 4★ CMS rating with a Trust Score of 75/100. As a non-profit facility, it emphasizes community engagement and maintains zero federal fines, making it a reliable choice for residents.
Envive of Muncie, while rated 3★ by CMS, has a Trust Score of 70/100. As a for-profit facility, it aims to deliver quality services with zero federal fines, though it may not match the higher-rated options in the area.
Proceed with Caution
These facilities don't meet our recommendation criteria but may still be viable options.
Best Available Alternative
Staffing Comparison
Staffing levels are the strongest predictor of care quality
| Metric | Top Facility | Muncie Avg | CMS Minimum |
|---|---|---|---|
| RN Hours / Resident / Day | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.75 |
| CMS Star Rating | 5 stars | 2.5 stars | — |
| Deficiencies / Inspection | 0 | 0.0 | — |
Facilities to Avoid
These facilities have significant quality concerns.
What Disqualified the Other 7?
Our criteria: Trust Grade B or better (score 70+) AND zero fines in 3 years
- Grade F facilities
- 5 Grade F — critical inspection failures
- Facilities with fines
- 4 Have fines totaling $70,177
- Low-scoring facilities
- 2 Scored below B — Trust Scores under 70
- Caution group
- 1 Had good grades but fines disqualified them
Questions Muncie Families Should Ask
Based on what we found in local inspection data
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1
"What is your current CMS star rating and Trust Score?"
Muncie's city average is 2.5 stars
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2
"Have you received any fines in the past 3 years?"
4 of 11 Muncie facilities have fines
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3
"How many RN hours per resident do you provide daily?"
CMS recommends 45 min; Muncie avg is 0 min
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4
"What were your most recent inspection findings?"
Muncie facilities average 0.0 deficiencies per inspection
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Houston at a Glance
Good News
- 12 facilities meet our strict criteria—20% of the market
- 3 exceptional A-grade facilities with 5-star CMS ratings
- 24 facilities with zero fines in the past 3 years
Be Aware
- 30 facilities carry Grade F—nearly half the market
- $3.2M+ in total fines across 37 facilities
- Worst facility has $448,216 in fines alone
Key Numbers
- Average Trust Score: 48.6 (dragged down by 30 F-grades)
- 82% for-profit, 13% non-profit, 5% government
- 9.4 average deficiencies per facility
Frequently Asked Questions
How many nursing homes in Muncie, IN are recommended?
4 of 11 nursing homes in Muncie (36%) meet our strict criteria of excellent inspection results and a clean record with no fines.
What makes a nursing home in Muncie "recommended"?
A facility earns our recommendation when it achieves a Trust Grade of B or better (score of 70+) AND has zero fines in the past three years. This combination indicates consistent quality care and regulatory compliance.
How should I evaluate nursing homes in Muncie?
Look beyond star ratings. Check for recent fines, abuse citations, staffing levels (especially RN hours), and inspection deficiencies. Visit in person during different times of day to observe care quality firsthand.