BRICKYARD HEALTHCARE - MUNCIE CARE CENTER

Brickyard Healthcare - Muncie Care Center is a nursing care facility located at 2701 Lyn-Mar Dr in Muncie, Indiana (ZIP 47304), within Delaware County. The facility operates 117 certified beds and is classified as a for-profit corporation. It participates in both Medicare and Medicaid programs, making it eligible to serve a broad range of residents requiring skilled nursing and long-term care services. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) assigns star ratings to nursing facilities on a scale of 1 to 5, with higher ratings reflecting better performance relative to other facilities. Brickyard Healthcare - Muncie Care Center holds an overall CMS star rating of 2 out of 5, which falls below the national average of 3.0 stars. This overall rating is derived from three component ratings. The health inspection rating stands at 2 stars, reflecting findings from onsite inspections conducted by state survey agencies. The staffing rating is 4 stars, indicating staffing levels that compare favorably to national norms. The quality measure rating is 3 stars, placing the facility at the national average for clinical quality indicators such as rehospitalization rates, medication management, and resident functional outcomes. Regarding payment options, Brickyard Healthcare - Muncie Care Center accepts both Medicare and Medicaid. Medicare typically covers short-term skilled nursing care following a qualifying hospital stay, subject to specific eligibility criteria and duration limits. Medicaid may cover long-term care for residents who meet financial and clinical eligibility requirements in the state of Indiana. Individuals and families seeking information about coverage specifics are advised to consult with the facility's admissions staff or a benefits counselor directly. When compared to national benchmarks, the facility presents a mixed profile. Its staffing rating of 4 stars stands above the national average, suggesting that nurse staffing levels and hours per resident day are a relative strength. However, the overall rating of 2 stars and the health inspection rating of 2 stars indicate areas where the facility falls below national norms. The quality measure rating of 3 stars aligns with the national average. Prospective residents and their families may wish to review the facility's full inspection history and staffing data, which are publicly available through the CMS Care Compare database, to gain a more complete picture of facility performance over time.