SIGNATURE HEALTHCARE OF MUNCIE

Signature Healthcare of Muncie is a long-term care facility located at 4301 N Walnut St in Muncie, Indiana, within Delaware County. The facility operates 140 certified beds and is classified as a for-profit, individually owned organization. It is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid patients. The facility holds an overall CMS star rating of 2 out of 5, which falls below the national average of 3.0 stars. CMS star ratings are derived from three component categories: health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Signature Healthcare of Muncie received a 1-star rating in both the health inspection and staffing categories, indicating performance that ranks among the lower tiers nationally in those areas. Health inspection ratings reflect findings from standard state surveys and complaint investigations conducted over a three-year period. The staffing rating reflects the number of nursing hours provided per resident per day, adjusted for the acuity of the resident population. In contrast, the facility received a 5-star rating in the quality measures category, the highest possible score in that domain. Quality measures assess clinical outcomes and care processes drawn from resident assessment data, covering areas such as mobility, medication use, and symptom management. Signature Healthcare of Muncie is certified to participate in both the Medicare and Medicaid programs. Medicare typically covers short-term skilled nursing facility stays following a qualifying hospital admission, subject to specific eligibility conditions and duration limits. Medicaid may cover longer-term custodial care for residents who meet financial and functional eligibility criteria. Prospective residents and their families are encouraged to contact the facility directly or consult with a benefits counselor to confirm current insurance acceptance and coverage details. The facility's phone number is (765) 282-0053. When compared to the national average CMS overall rating of 3.0 stars, Signature Healthcare of Muncie's overall 2-star rating indicates below-average performance on the composite measure. The divergence between its component scores is notable. The 1-star ratings in health inspections and staffing contrast significantly with the 5-star quality measures rating, reflecting varied performance across the different dimensions that CMS evaluates. Individuals researching long-term care options in Muncie, Indiana may wish to review the full CMS Care Compare report for this facility to examine specific inspection findings, staffing hours, and individual quality measure scores in greater detail.