SIGNATURE HEALTHCARE OF MUNCIE – MUNCIE, IN

CMS Verified | 2026-03-01

Signature Healthcare Of Muncie

4301 N WALNUT ST, Muncie, IN 47303
(765) 282-0053
140 beds
All Muncie facilities
2.0*
Overall
1.0*
Health Inspection
5.0*
Quality Care
1.0*
Staffing
71.55
Score /100
#7568
National Rank

#7568
of 14703 facilities
National
48.5% position
#330
of 507 in IN
State Rank
#8
of 13 in Delaware
County Rank
#8
of 11 in Muncie
City Rank
#3
of 5 in ZIP 47303
ZIP Rank






About Signature Healthcare Of MuncieSignature Healthcare Of Muncie is located at 4301 N Walnut St, Muncie, IN, reachable at (765) 282-0053. This For profit – Individual facility operates 140.0 certified beds and serves an average of 117 residents per day. It is part of the Signature Healthcare network (71 facilities nationwide). Medicare and Medicaid services have been provided since 1984-10-01. The facility currently holds a below average (2-star) overall CMS rating — families are encouraged to review inspection reports carefully before making a decision.
Facility

Signature Healthcare Of Muncie

Address

4301 N Walnut St, Muncie, IN 47303

Care Offered
  • Long-Term Care
  • Rehab / Short-Term Care
Medicare & Medicaid
  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
Facility Details
  • 140 Certified Beds
  • Ownership: For profit – Individual
  • Resident Council: Resident
  • Automatic Sprinklers: Yes
  • Network: SIGNATURE HEALTHCARE

Quick Verdict

Overall Quality
⚠️ Below Average (2★) overall rating
Health Inspection
❌ Poor (1★) health inspection
Staffing
❌ Poor (1★) staffing rating
Quality of Care
✅ Excellent (5★) quality of care
Compliance
❌ 11 fine(s) over 5 years
5-Year Trend
Declining over 5 years
71.55
Composite quality score out of 100 – how we calculate this
0 – Poor50 – Average100 – Best

#7568 of 14703 nationally – #330 of 507 in Indiana

Who Is This Facility Best For?

Signature Healthcare Of Muncie may be considered for families with limited options in Muncie, IN, but its lower CMS ratings suggest careful due diligence is warranted. It is particularly well-suited for long-term residents based on its Quality Measure scores. Families should inquire about nurse-to-resident ratios, as the CMS Staffing Rating is currently 1 out of 5.

Overall Rating 2022-2026

Total Nurse Hours/Day 2022-2026

Current Ratings (2026)

Overall Rating

2 / 5
Health Inspection

1 / 5
Staffing Rating

1 / 5
Quality Measures (QM)

5 / 5
Long-Stay QM Rating

5 / 5
Short-Stay QM Rating

2 / 5

5-Year Rating Trends

Overall Rating

Health Inspection Rating

Quality of Care (QM)

Staffing Rating

Average Residents per Day

Occupancy % (Residents / Beds)

Staffing InsightSignature Healthcare Of Muncie currently provides 3 hours 15 minutes of total nurse staffing per resident per day, including 47 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) coverage. The CMS Staffing Rating of 1 out of 5 is below average — a point worth discussing with facility management before admission. Total nursing staff turnover is high at 58.4%, which can affect care continuity.

Current Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)

Total Nurse Staffing3 hours 15 minutes
Nurse Aide Hours1 hour 54 minutes
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hours35 minutes
Registered Nurse (RN) Hours47 minutes
Physical Therapist Hours5 minutes

National average total nurse staffing is approximately 3.5 hours per day

Weekend Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)

Weekend Total Nurse Hours2 hours 49 minutes
Weekend Registered Nurse (RN) Hours31 minutes

Weekend staffing is typically lower than weekday levels. Ask the facility about their weekend nurse-to-resident ratios.

5-Year Staffing Trends

Total Nurse Hours/Day

Registered Nurse (RN) Hours/Day

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hours/Day

Nurse Aide Hours/Day

Total Staff Turnover %

Registered Nurse (RN) Turnover %

Compliance Summary⚠️ CMS has flagged Signature Healthcare Of Muncie with an abuse icon, indicating a history of reported abuse or neglect incidents. Families should review the detailed inspection reports on Medicare.gov before considering this facility. The facility has received 11 fine(s) over the 5-year period, totaling $64,644. 30 substantiated complaints were recorded across the 5-year period — families should request details from the facility or review CMS inspection findings.
Number of Fines (current period) 0
Total Fines Amount $0.0
Payment Denials 0
Total Penalties 0
Abuse Flag on Record Y
Total Weighted Health Survey Score 103.0 (lower = better)

Substantiated Complaints / Year

Fines Issued ($) / Year

Composite Quality Rankings

#7,568
of 14,703
National
Bottom 49%
#330
of 507
IN State
Bottom 35% in IN
#8
of 13
️ Delaware County
#8 of 13
#8
of 11
️ Muncie
#8 of 11
#3
of 5
ZIP 47303
#3 of 5

Nationally, Signature Healthcare Of Muncie ranks 7568th out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 71.5/100), placing it in the below average nationwide. Within IN, it ranks 330th out of 507 nursing homes. In Muncie, it ranks 8th out of 11 facilities. Among facilities sharing its ZIP code, it ranks 3rd of 5. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #11,551 nationally and RN hours rank #3,894 nationally (#125 in IN).

How do we calculate these rankings?

Total Nurse Staffing – Year-by-Year National and State Ranks

Year Hours/Day National Rank IN State Rank Note
2022 3.45 #8,267 / 14,703 #238 / 507 Below average
2023 3.35 #9,113 / 14,703 #272 / 507 Below average
2024 3.38 #9,326 / 14,703 #320 / 507 Below average
2025 3.41 #9,736 / 14,703 #319 / 507 Below average
2026 3.25 #11,551 / 14,703 #421 / 507 ⚠️ Bottom 25%

Registered Nurse (RN) Hours – Year-by-Year National and State Ranks

Year Hours/Day National Rank IN State Rank Note
2022 0.58 #7,281 / 14,703 #265 / 507 Above average
2023 0.64 #5,472 / 14,703 #178 / 507 Above average
2024 0.65 #5,211 / 14,703 #186 / 507 Above average
2025 0.73 #4,338 / 14,703 #152 / 507 Above average
2026 0.78 #3,894 / 14,703 #125 / 507 Above average

Total Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)

Registered Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)

Frequently Asked Questions

Signature Healthcare Of Muncie is certified as a Medicare and Medicaid facility and has been approved to provide these services since 1984-10-01. Medicare covers short-term skilled nursing care (typically up to 100 days after a qualifying hospital stay). Medicaid covers long-term care for residents who meet financial eligibility requirements. Contact the facility at (765) 282-0053 or your local Medicaid office to verify current eligibility.

Signature Healthcare Of Muncie holds an overall CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) rating of 2 out of 5 stars. This is made up of three components: Health Inspection (1★), Staffing (1★), and Quality of Resident Care (5★). Our independent composite quality score — which uses the raw underlying CMS numbers to break ties between similarly-rated facilities — is 71.5/100, placing it #7568 of 14703 facilities nationally and #330 of 507 in Indiana. Star ratings are a useful starting point, but the composite score and individual sub-ratings give a more complete picture for families comparing facilities.

Each resident at Signature Healthcare Of Muncie receives a reported average of 3 hours 15 minutes of total nurse staffing per day. This breaks down as: Registered Nurse (RN) coverage — 47 minutes; Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) — 35 minutes; Nurse Aide — 1 hour 54 minutes. On weekends, total nurse staffing is 2 hours 49 minutes per resident per day. The CMS Staffing Rating for this facility is 1 out of 5. The national average for total nursing hours is approximately 3.5 hrs/day. Total nursing staff turnover is 58.4%. Families are encouraged to ask about current staffing schedules during their facility visit.

⚠️ CMS has flagged Signature Healthcare Of Muncie with an abuse icon, indicating a history of reported abuse or neglect incidents. Families should review the detailed inspection reports on Medicare.gov before considering this facility. The facility has received 11 fine(s) over the 5-year period, totaling $64,644. 30 substantiated complaints were recorded across the 5-year period — families should request details from the facility or review CMS inspection findings. In the most recent CMS reporting period, the facility received 0 fine(s) totaling $0, and 0 Medicare payment denial(s). Total penalties: 0. The Total Weighted Health Survey Score is 103.0 (lower scores are better). IMPORTANT: CMS has flagged this facility with an abuse icon — indicating a reported history of abuse or neglect. Families should review the full inspection report on medicare.gov/care-compare before deciding. Full inspection history and complaint details are available at medicare.gov/care-compare.

Nationally, Signature Healthcare Of Muncie ranks 7568th out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 71.5/100), placing it in the below average nationwide. Within IN, it ranks 330th out of 507 nursing homes. In Muncie, it ranks 8th out of 11 facilities. Among facilities sharing its ZIP code, it ranks 3rd of 5. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #11,551 nationally and RN hours rank #3,894 nationally (#125 in IN). Our composite quality score of 71.5/100 weighs health inspections, quality of resident care, staffing hours, compliance record, and five-year performance trends — giving a more complete picture than CMS star ratings alone, which can place hundreds of facilities in the same 5-star bucket. To browse and compare all nursing homes in Muncie, visit: https://nursinghomesnearme.org/indiana/muncie/

Contact and Location

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Address

4301 N WALNUT ST, Muncie, IN 47303
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Legal Name

JACKSON COUNTY SCHNECK MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

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Facility Details

Number of Certified Beds 140
Average Residents / Day 117 (84% occupancy)
Ownership Type For profit – Individual
Provider Type Medicare and Medicaid
County Delaware County, IN
City Muncie, IN
ZIP Code 47303
Approved Since October 1, 1984
Resident Council ✅ Yes
Automatic Sprinklers ✅ All required areas
Ownership Changed (12 mo.) No
CMS Certification Number 155242
Data Processing Date March 1, 2026
Data Disclaimer: All data on this page is sourced exclusively from the official CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services) Nursing Home Compare dataset, covering reporting periods from 2022 through 2026. This includes facility ratings, staffing hours, inspection scores, fines, complaints, and geographic coordinates. NursingHomesNearMe.org does not independently verify, collect, or alter this data. Composite scores and rankings are calculated by NursingHomesNearMe.org – learn how rankings are calculated. Information may not reflect current facility conditions. Always contact the facility directly and verify at medicare.gov/care-compare before making care decisions.
Data: CMS Nursing Home Compare – Processing Date: 2026-03-01 –
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