Nursing Home

Munster Med-Inn

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 Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
1/5
Indiana average: 3.0/5
Health Inspection Info Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
1/5
Indiana average: 2.7/5
Staffing Info Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
2/5
Indiana average: 2.6/5
Quality Measures Info Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
4/5
Indiana average: 4.0/5

Nursing care per resident

Info Average daily nursing hours per resident (adjusted for acuity). Higher values indicate more nursing time per resident.
3h 22m per day

This home provides 5% less nursing time per resident than the Indiana average.

Indiana average: 3h 32m per day

Capacity and availability

High-capacity home

May provide extensive amenities, services and programs.

Total beds 225

This home usually has availability

Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.

Lower demand than the Indiana average
Occupancy rate 65.3%
Residents per day (avg) 153
Occupancy rate
65.3%
Residents per day (avg)
153

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
$20,736,320.00
Surplus of revenue
$2,299,157.00
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%
5% lower than Indiana average

Indiana average: 69%

Occupied beds
147 / 225
Average residents 70 per day

License details

Facility type
Nursing Home (skilled Nursing Facility)
Status Active
Issuance January 1, 2025

Additional licensing details

License number: 25-000056-1
CMS Certification Number: 155131

Ownership & operating entity

Munster Med-Inn is administrated by SHANIKA WILLHITE.

Profit status: OTHER

Staffing

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

Leadership

Director of Nursing: CHERIE GILBERT

Care Services

Nursing Services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Memory Care
Independent Living
Skilled Nursing
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing

Contact Information

Fax: (219) 836-1814

Programs & Activities

Specific Programs
24-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.

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.

12 visits/inspections

Results

3 with citations

0 without citations

Indiana average: 8 complaint visits

Indiana average: 3 inspections with citations

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: 4 complaints

Latest inspection

Date:February 24, 2025
Type:Complaint Investigation

71 total citations

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

Indiana average: 26 citations

73 deficiencies

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

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
Citations per inspection
6.62

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 Oct 28, 2025
Corrected

Quality of Care moderate citation Oct 28, 2025
Corrected

Quality of Care moderate citation Oct 28, 2025
Corrected

Care Planning moderate citation Oct 28, 2025
Corrected

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Nursing Home 24/7 care needed

AL

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Address 1.4 miles from city center

Address MUNSTER, IN 46321

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Staffing Data

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)

185
Total Staff
172
Employees
13
Contractors
56,478
Total Hours (Quarter)
79
Avg Staff/Day
7.9
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
Role Count Avg Shift (hrs) Uses Contractors?
Registered Nurse219.2 Yes
Licensed Practical Nurse417.9 No
Certified Nursing Assistant817.9 No
Staff by Category
Administration
3 staff
6.7hs shift avg
Nursing Staff
158 staff
8hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners
4 staff
8hs shift avg
Therapy Services
11 staff
6.7hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation
1 staff
7.1hs shift avg
Social Services
1 staff
1.4hs shift avg
Dietary Services
7 staff
7.5hs shift avg
Other Services
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
2.3%
of total hours from contractors
1,280 contractor hours this quarter
Registered Nurse: 10 Occupational Therapy Aide: 1 Medical Director: 1 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1
Role Employees Contractors Total Staff Total Hours Days Worked % of Days Avg Shift (hrs)
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

Facility Characteristics

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

Total census
155 residents
Residents by payment source
Medicare
21 residents (13.5%)
Medicaid
123 residents (79.4%)
Private pay or other
11 residents (7.1%)
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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Aged and Disabled Waiver

Indiana Medicaid A&D Waiver

Age 65+ or disabled, Indiana resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.

~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

Requires level-of-care determination.

CHOICE Program

Indiana CHOICE

Age 60+, Indiana resident, at risk of nursing home.

~$2,000/month (varies).

$10,000 (individual).

Limited funding; regional variation.

Residential Care Assistance Program (RCAP)

Indiana Residential Care Assistance Program

Age 65+, or blind, or disabled, Indiana resident, in approved facility, low-income or SSI recipient.

~$1,004/month (including SSI).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

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

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Indiana Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled, Indiana resident, Medicare Part A/B.

~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.

$9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).

Three tiers; no waitlist.

National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP) Respite

Indiana NFCSP Respite Care

Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; Indiana resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).

Prioritizes ~$24,980/year (individual); no strict cap.

Not assessed; need-based.

16 AAAs; prioritizes low-income, rural caregivers.

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Indiana SCSEP

Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Indiana resident.

~$1,983/month (125% FPL).

Not specified; income-focused.

Priority for veterans, rural residents.

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

Indiana VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, Indiana resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.

Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.

~$155,356 (net worth limit).

High veteran demand statewide.

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