Munster Med-Inn

Nursing Home in Indiana

CMS overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Munster Med-Inn

Nursing Home in Indiana

CMS overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.

Overview of Munster Med-inn

Munster Med Inn is a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility located in Munster, Indiana. It offers personalized nursing care, memory support for Alzheimer’s and dementia, and tailored rehabilitation services. The facility is committed to providing a warm, home-like atmosphere for its residents.

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
1/5 ▼ 2.0 Indiana average: 3.0/5
Health Inspection Info Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
1/5 ▼ 1.7 Indiana average: 2.7/5
Staffing Info Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
2/5 ▼ 0.6 Indiana average: 2.6/5
Quality Measures Info Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
4/5 ■ Avg Indiana average: 4.1/5

Staffing hours breakdown

Info Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.

Hours per resident per day — compared to Indiana state averages

Total nursing care / resident Info This home is ranked 128th out of 275 homes in Indiana.

Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
3h 22m per day
This facility Indiana avg (3h 32m per day)
vs Indiana avg
-5%

Capacity and availability

High-capacity home

May provide extensive amenities, services and programs.

Total beds 225
Avg. Length of Stay
275 days

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly short-term rehab stays

Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.

Might be optimal for
Short stays Recovery Medicare-covered care

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

62% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 2 months

Private pay

12% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 10 - 11 months

Medicaid

27% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 2 years

Finances and operations

Voluntary non-profit community
Home revenue
$20.7M
Surplus of revenue
$2.3M
Voluntary non-profit community
Home revenue
$20.7M
Surplus of revenue
$2.3M
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$7.9M
38.1% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$10.5M
Total costs $18.4M
Bed community size
225-bed community
A large-scale community that may provide a wide range of amenities, services, and structured programs.
Years in operation
1 year in operation
A newer community that may feature more recent facilities and programs.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
65%
In line with Indiana average

Indiana average: 68%

Occupied beds
147 / 225
Average residents 70 per day

License Details

Facility TypeNursing Home (skilled Nursing Facility)
IssuanceJanuary 1, 2025
ExpirationDecember 31, 2025
License Number25-000056-1
CMS Certification Number155131

Ownership & Operating Entity

Munster Med-Inn is legally operated by Major Hospital, and administrated by Shanika Willhite.

Profit StatusOTHER

Type Of Units

SNF (Skilled Nursing)
25 units
SNF/NF (Combined)
200 units
Total beds
225 units

Staffing

Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.

Leadership

Director of NursingCHERIE GILBERT

Therapy & Rehabilitation

2 services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Skilled Nursing
24-Hour Staffing

Contact Information

Fax(219) 836-1814

Amenities & Lifestyle

0 amenities
Specific Programs24-hour skilled nursing, on-site nurse practitioner, in-house dialysis, on-site wound care nurse, total parenteral nutrition (TPN), post-acute care, on-site ancillary services, restorative therapy, respite care, hospice services, physical therapy services, occupational therapy services, speech therapy services, outpatient therapy.

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Inspection History

In Indiana, the Department of Health, Division of Long Term Care is the primary regulatory body that performs onsite inspections and quality of care reviews for all licensed facilities.

Inspection Overview Info Inspections are mandatory, regular evaluations conducted by state health departments or regulatory agencies. They ensure the community provides safe, compliant care, covering areas like resident health, staff and management.

30 total visits · Indiana avg: 19

Ranked 330th of 388 in Indiana

22 Inspections Indiana avg: 13 69% above Indiana avg
12 Visits with Citations Indiana avg: 7 71% above Indiana avg
78 Citations Total Indiana avg: 34 129% above Indiana avg Ranked 358th of 385
18 Visits without Citations Indiana avg: 12 50% above Indiana avg

9 complaints

Formal expressions of dissatisfaction or concern made by residents, or their families regarding various aspects of the care, services, and environment provided.

Indiana average: 5 complaints

Latest inspection

Date February 24, 2025
Complaint Investigation

78 total citations

Citations indicate regulatory violations. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.

Indiana average: 34 citations

73 deficiencies

Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.

Indiana average: 36 deficiencies

Inspection Report Summary for Munster Med-Inn

The most recent inspection on February 24, 2025, found the facility in compliance with no deficiencies cited. Earlier inspections showed a pattern of deficiencies primarily related to resident care, including supervision leading to a resident fall and fracture, pressure ulcer treatment, and issues with food preparation and kitchen sanitation. Complaint investigations were mostly unsubstantiated or corrected, though some prior complaints were substantiated with deficiencies related to care planning, medication management, and environmental cleanliness. No fines, immediate jeopardy findings, or license actions were listed in the available reports. The facility appears to have made improvements recently, with the latest inspections showing compliance following correction of earlier issues.

Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 8

Indiana average 6


Last Health inspection on Oct 2025

Total health citations 53

Indiana average 25

Citations per inspection
6.62

Indiana average 4.12


Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

35 of 53 citations resulted from standard inspections; 11 of 53 resulted from complaint investigations; and 7 of 53 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations More info 0
100% better than Indiana average

Indiana average: 0.2


Serious Health citations More info 2
233% worse than Indiana average

Indiana average: 0.6

0 critical citations More info Indiana average: 0.2

2 serious citations More info Indiana average: 0.6

51 moderate citations More info Indiana average: 23.8

0 minor citations More info Indiana average: 0.4
Citations history (last 3 years)
Infection Control moderate citation Info Issues related to preventing and controlling infections, including hygiene practices and safety protocols. Oct 28, 2025
Corrected

Quality of Care moderate citation Info Issues related to how well residents receive appropriate treatment and support for their medical and daily care needs. Oct 28, 2025
Corrected

Quality of Care moderate citation Info Issues related to how well residents receive appropriate treatment and support for their medical and daily care needs. Oct 28, 2025
Corrected

Care Planning moderate citation Info Issues related to creating and updating personalized care plans for residents based on their needs and conditions. Oct 28, 2025
Corrected

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Munster Med-Inn
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Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

AL

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Aged and Disabled Waiver

Indiana Medicaid A&D Waiver

Age 65+ or disabled
General Indiana resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
IN

Requires level-of-care determination.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Adult day care (~$60/day) Home health services

CHOICE Program

Indiana CHOICE

Age 60+
General Indiana resident, at risk of nursing home.
Income Limits ~$2,000/month varies
Asset Limits $10,000 individual
IN

Limited funding; regional variation.

Benefits
In-home care (3-5 hours/week) Respite (up to 10 days/year) Transportation (~5 trips/month)

Residential Care Assistance Program (RCAP)

Indiana Residential Care Assistance Program

Age 65+
General or blind, or disabled, Indiana resident, in approved facility, low-income or SSI recipient.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,004/month including SSI
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
IN

~50 facilities statewide; per diem rate set by FSSA.

Benefits
Room/board Laundry Minimal care coordination (~$20-$50/day subsidy)

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Indiana Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General Indiana resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
IN

Three tiers; no waitlist.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP) Respite

Indiana NFCSP Respite Care

Age
General Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; Indiana resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).
Income Limits (2025) Prioritizes ~$24,980/year (individual); no strict cap.
Asset Limits Not assessed; need-based.
IN

16 AAAs; prioritizes low-income, rural caregivers.

Benefits
Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year) Adult day care ($60/day) Caregiver training

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Indiana SCSEP

Age 55+
General unemployed, low-income, Indiana resident.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,983/month 125% FPL
Asset Limits Not specified; income-focused.
IN

Priority for veterans, rural residents.

Benefits
Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour) Job placement

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Indiana VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General Indiana resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth limit
IN

High veteran demand statewide.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living)

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Staffing Data (Q2 2025)

This data corresponds to Q2 2025 and is based on CMS Payroll-Based Journal.

Total staff 185
Employees 172
Contractors 13
Staff to resident ratio 1.19:1
1193448% better than Indiana average

Indiana average ratio: 0.00:1

Avg staff/day 79
Average shift 7.9 hours
0% compared with Indiana average

Indiana average: 7.7 hours

Total staff hours (quarter) 56,478
Nursing staff breakdown
Registered Nurse

Manages medical care and health needs.

Total count 21
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 9.2 hours

This role is partially covered by contractors.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Assists with medical care and medications.

Total count 41
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 7.9 hours

No contractors work on this role.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Helps with daily care and mobility.

Total count 81
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 7.9 hours

No contractors work on this role.

Contractor staffing

Total hours from contractors

2.3%

1,280 contractor hours this quarter

Registered Nurse: 10 Occupational Therapy Aide: 1 Medical Director: 1 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1
Staff by category
Certified Nursing Assistant8108126,00791100%7.9
Licensed Practical Nurse4104113,02491100%7.9
Registered Nurse1110213,52891100%9.2
Medication Aide/Technician9092,7048998%7.8
RN Director of Nursing6062,6868796%8.3
Other Dietary Services Staff6062,10191100%7.4
Clinical Nurse Specialist3031,4946470%8
Administrator2028406470%8
Physical Therapy Aide3038017987%6.4
Speech Language Pathologist3037036774%6.4
Dietitian1014766167%7.8
Nurse Practitioner1014645864%8
Physical Therapy Assistant1014536167%7.4
Respiratory Therapy Technician2024486066%7.5
Qualified Activities Professional1014336167%7.1
Occupational Therapy Aide0111291820%7.2
Qualified Social Worker101765662%1.4
Medical Director011643033%2.1
Occupational Therapy Assistant011501213%4.2
81 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days 100%
41 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days 100%
21 Registered Nurse
% of Days 100%
9 Medication Aide/Technician
% of Days 98%
6 RN Director of Nursing
% of Days 96%
6 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days 100%
3 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days 70%
2 Administrator
% of Days 70%
3 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days 87%
3 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days 74%
1 Dietitian
% of Days 67%
1 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days 64%
1 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days 67%
2 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days 66%
1 Qualified Activities Professional
% of Days 67%
1 Occupational Therapy Aide
% of Days 20%
1 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days 62%
1 Medical Director
% of Days 33%
1 Occupational Therapy Assistant
% of Days 13%

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total residents 155
Medicare
21
13.5% of residents
Medicaid
123
79.4% of residents
Private pay or other
11
7.1% of residents
Programs & Services
Residents Group

Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

Family Member Group

Family members meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

Active Family Council

Organized group of family members that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, resident care, and activities.

Active Resident Council

Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.

Quality of care over time

These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.

High-risk clinical events score Info A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline. 7.0
13% better than Indiana average

Indiana average: 8.0

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 15.7
8% better than Indiana average

Indiana average: 17.1

Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 9.5%
21% better than Indiana average

Indiana average: 12.0%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 10.9%
24% better than Indiana average

Indiana average: 14.4%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 26.7%
9% worse than Indiana average

Indiana average: 24.6%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 3.1%
20% better than Indiana average

Indiana average: 3.9%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 5.5%
25% worse than Indiana average

Indiana average: 4.4%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 0.4%
69% better than Indiana average

Indiana average: 1.2%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 6.0%
6% worse than Indiana average

Indiana average: 5.7%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 20.0%
17% better than Indiana average

Indiana average: 24.1%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 14.7%
18% worse than Indiana average

Indiana average: 12.4%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 66.8%
29% worse than Indiana average

Indiana average: 93.7%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 75.9%
20% worse than Indiana average

Indiana average: 95.4%

Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 50.7%
38% worse than Indiana average

Indiana average: 81.7%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 1.7%
27% worse than Indiana average

Indiana average: 1.4%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 72.7%
8% worse than Indiana average

Indiana average: 79.0%

Penalties and fines

Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.

Source: CMS Penalties Database (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total fines amount $0
100% lower than Indiana average

Indiana average: $27K

Number of fines 0
100% fewer fines than Indiana average

Indiana average: 1.4

Payment Denials Info Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed. 1
152% more payment denials than Indiana average

Indiana average: 0.4

Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility $0
Indiana average $27K
Penalty History

Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.

Payment Denial Info Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed. Oct 22, 2024
27 days

Last updated: Jan 2026

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