ElderGrade
D

48/100

Below average

Signature Healthcare Of Muncie

4301 N Walnut St, Muncie, IN 47303

CMS 1/5 stars #11 of 13 in Delaware County (765) 282-0053
Certified beds
140
Occupancy
82%
Ownership
For-profit
Accepts
Medicare + Medicaid

What to ask about before you visit

These are findings in the public CMS record for this home. They are not our opinion — each one comes straight from a federal inspection or enforcement file.

  • Abuse icon on record

    CMS flags this facility for citations of abuse that caused harm, or potential for harm, to residents.

  • 1 citation(s) involving actual harm or immediate jeopardy

    Inspectors found violations at scope/severity G or above, meaning residents were harmed or placed in immediate jeopardy.

  • Nursing staff turnover of 70%

    High turnover means residents rarely see the same caregiver twice. The national average is about 50%.

How this grade was calculated

Every point is shown. Nothing is weighted behind the scenes — the full formula is on How we grade.

Inspection safety

16/30

Citations from state health inspections over the last three surveys, weighted by how much harm CMS says they caused.

  • -4 for 1 actual-harm citation(s) in the last 3 years
  • -10 for 59 total citations against a national median of 17

Staffing

10/30

Nursing hours per resident per day, adjusted for how sick the residents are, plus RN cover and weekend consistency.

  • 2.89 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 0.74 RN hours per resident per day
  • Weekend staffing drops 15% against weekdays

Staff stability

0/15

How much of the nursing team leaves in a year. High turnover means a resident rarely sees the same face twice.

  • 70% of nursing staff left in the last year
  • -2 for 2 administrator departures

Resident outcomes

12/15

The CMS quality-measure rating, built from resident outcomes like falls, pressure ulcers, infections and antipsychotic use.

  • 4 of 5 stars on the CMS quality-measure rating

Enforcement history

10/10

Fines and payment denials CMS has imposed. A denial of payment means CMS stopped paying for new admissions.

  • No federal fines on record

Grade ceiling applied

  • Capped at 64 (grade C) — CMS abuse icon on record

Staffing, against the national average

Full detail

Hours of nursing care each resident receives per day. The marker on each bar is the national average.

Total nurse hours per resident per day 3.80 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Below average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 0.74 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Better than average

RNs are the licence level most likely to catch a resident deteriorating.

Weekend nurse hours 3.23 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Below average

The shift most families visit, and the one thinned first.

Nursing staff turnover 70.30%
National average 45.80% Below average

The share of nursing staff who left over the last year.

Recent inspection findings

All 59 citations

Last standard health inspection: March 20, 2026 (5 months ago).

F Mar 20, 2026 F0812

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Mar 20, 2026 F0603

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Protect each resident from separation (from other residents, his/her room, or confinement to his/her room).

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Mar 20, 2026 F0554

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Mar 20, 2026 F0561

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Mar 20, 2026 F0628

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Mar 20, 2026 F0655

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Mar 20, 2026 F0693

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Mar 20, 2026 F0732

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Post nurse staffing information every day.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

Who owns this home

Full record

Part of SIGNATURE HEALTHCARE, which operates 68 homes. Staffing budgets are usually set at chain level, not in the building.

Owner Type Role Since
MIDCAP FINCO LLC Organization 5% OR GREATER SECURITY INTEREST
BEVERS, SUSAN Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
FISH, ERIC Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
GILLILAND, TERRENCE Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
HARPE, BRANDON Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
KLEBER, COURTNEY Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
MANN, DEBORAH Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
MARKEL, ANDREW Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
MCCORY, JACK Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
REEDY, MATTHEW Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
SMITH, RICK Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
STOREY, MARC Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY

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Common questions about Signature Healthcare Of Muncie

What is the ElderGrade for Signature Healthcare Of Muncie? +

Signature Healthcare Of Muncie holds an ElderGrade of D (48 out of 100), which we describe as "below average". The grade combines its inspection citations, nurse staffing levels, staff turnover, resident outcomes and enforcement history from the federal CMS record.

How many nursing hours does each resident get at Signature Healthcare Of Muncie? +

Residents receive an average of 3.80 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has Signature Healthcare Of Muncie been cited for harming residents? +

Yes. 1 of the 59 citations on record were scored at scope and severity G or above, meaning inspectors found actual harm to a resident or immediate jeopardy to resident safety.

Does Signature Healthcare Of Muncie accept Medicaid? +

Yes, Signature Healthcare Of Muncie is certified to accept Medicaid, which is the programme that pays for long-term custodial care once a resident meets their state's income and asset limits.