Munster Med-Inn

Munster Med-Inn is a Nursing Home in Indiana

Munster Med-Inn is a Nursing Home in Indiana

Munster Med-Inn

MUNSTER, IN 46321 View Map

Munster Med-Inn is a Nursing Home in Indiana

Munster Med-Inn is a Nursing Home in Indiana

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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)

Nurse hours per resident 3.37/day
Overall rating Info Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
1/5
Health Inspection Info Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
1/5
Staffing Info Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
2/5
Quality Measures Info Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
4/5

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 74.9%
Residents per day (avg) 153
Occupancy rate
74.9%
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 home
Other
Home revenue
$20.7M
Surplus of revenue
$2.3M
Voluntary non-profit home Other
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

License Status
Active
Facility Type
NURSING HOME (Skilled Nursing Facility)
License Date
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

Amenities & Lifestyle

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

9 complaints

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

71 total citations

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

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The information below is reported by the Indiana Department of Health, Division of Long Term Care.
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Munster Med-Inn
SNF

Nursing Home 24/7 care needed

AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

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225
No
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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

Health Inspection History

Total Health inspections 8
33% above Indiana average
Indiana average: 6.0

Last Health inspection on Oct 2025

Total Health citations 53
112% above Indiana average
Indiana average: 25.0

6.62 citations per inspection (avg)

Citations origin

Citations can result from standard inspections or complaint-based investigations.

Standard inspections 42 citations
Complaint investigations 18 citations
Breakdown of citations
Critical Health citations 0
100% below Indiana average
Indiana average: 0.2
Serious Health citations 2
233% above Indiana average
Indiana average: 0.6
Moderate Health citations 51

Minor Health citations 0
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

Facility Characteristics

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

Ownership: County Government
Part of: Major Hospital
Resident Census by Payment Source
155 Total Residents
Medicare 21 (13.5%)
Medicaid 123 (79.4%)
Private Pay/Other 11 (7.1%)
Specialized Care Beds
46 Total Specialty Beds
20.4% of Bed Capacity
46
Other Specialized Rehab Beds
20.4%
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
Family Member Group
Family Engagement

Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.

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 7.0
13% better than Indiana average
Indiana average: 8.0
Functional decline score 15.7
8% better than Indiana average
Indiana average: 17.1
Long-Stay Resident Measures
Daily care & independence

Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased 9.5%
21% below Indiana average.

Walking Ability Worsened 10.9%
24% below Indiana average.

Low Risk Long-Stay Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence 26.7%
9% above Indiana average.
Safety & clinical stability

Falls with Major Injury 3.1%
20% below Indiana average.

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers 5.5%
25% above Indiana average.

Urinary Tract Infection 0.4%
69% below Indiana average.
Emotional & behavioral wellbeing

Depressive Symptoms 20.0%
17% below Indiana average.

Antipsychotic Use 14.7%
18% above Indiana average.
Preventive care

Pneumococcal Vaccine 66.8%
29% below Indiana average.

Influenza Vaccine 75.9%
20% below Indiana average.
Nutrition & physical health

Lost Too Much Weight 6.0%
6% above Indiana average.
Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine 50.7%

38% worse than Indiana average
Antipsychotic medication increase 1.7%

27% worse than Indiana average
Influenza Vaccine 72.7%

8% worse than Indiana average

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
This home paid 100% less in fines than the state average.
Indiana average: $27K
Number of Fines 0
This home received 100% fewer fines than the state average.
Indiana average: 1.4
Payment Denials 1
This home had 152% more payment denials than the state average.
Indiana average: 0.4
Penalty History

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

Payment Denial 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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