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Brookside Haven Care Center

505 N Gavin St

3.2(10 ratings)· Muncie average: 4.4

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Quick Facts

Total units
42
Ownership
For profit, Limited Liability company
Certified beds
42
Specialization
Cares for residents with severe dementia behaviors
Focus population
Serves residents affected by mental illness

What Families Think

Reviews of Brookside Haven are sharply divided: several families describe warm, patient care for residents with dementia or mental illness, while others report serious neglect and lack of oversight. With only 10 Google reviews and a 3.2 rating, experiences here vary widely depending on who you ask.

The Good

  • Praised for care of residents with dementia
  • Administrator and Director of Nursing seen as involved
  • Willing to care for residents other facilities rejected
  • Noted focus on residents with mental illness

The Bad

  • Multiple reports allege neglect of elderly residents
  • One report of inadequate monitoring, called life-threatening
  • One report of no ledger kept for resident funds
  • Reviews are sharply polarized between 1-star and 5-star

AI-generated from reviews and community data.

Brookside Haven Care Center is a senior living community in Muncie, Indiana offering Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care. Amenities include Restaurant style Dining Room, Gathering / Activity Spaces and Social Activities. Families rate it 3.2 out of 5 across 10 reviews.

About Brookside Haven Care Center

Brookside Haven Care Center is a skilled nursing / long term care community in Muncie, Indiana. The community is licensed for up to 42 residents.

Families rate Brookside Haven Care Center 3.2 out of 5 based on 10 Google reviews.

Contact the community directly to ask about availability, pricing, and tours, or browse the photos and reviews here to see if it could be the right fit for your family.

Types of Care at Brookside Haven Care Center

Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care

Amenities

Room Amenities

  • Cable or Satellite TV
  • Emergency Call System
  • Private Bathroom
  • Private Rooms
  • Wheelchair Accessible

Meals & Dining

  • Dietary Accommodations (Gluten-Free, Low / No Sodium, No Sugar, Vegan)
  • Restaurant style Dining Room

Community Amenities

  • 24-Hour Staff
  • Gathering / Activity Spaces
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry Service
  • Medication Management
  • On-Site Nurse (RN)
  • Security

Activities

  • Social Activities (Happy Hour, Wine Tasting, Dances, Karaoke)

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Reviews of Brookside Haven Care Center

3.2overall · 10 ratings combined

3.2★ on Google (10)

Susan Sluder

Jun 2026

via Google

This facility strives on providing top care for the those affected with mental illness.

Susie Robinson

Jun 2026

via Google

We were pleasantly surprised at how nice the staff are and how involved the Administrator and Director of Nurses are with all of their residents. They really help people who live there.

J Benz

Aug 2025

via Google

This facility is 100% AWFUL. The clinical staff and the business staff care nothing about your loved one please heed my warning. Your loved one is not safe is in this facility and staff will go so far as to lie and put something in quotes that are not even the vernacular of your loved one. The care for patients in this facility is 100% non-existent. If your loved one has any money please account for it because they do not keep a ledger or any kind of record. I will say again the staff does not care for your loved one, the treatment and care of your friend, or family member is not the concern here. They do not monitor the patients the way they should they should to the extent of life-threatening. Please do your research on this facility. They will lie to your face until something happens to your loved one

Tammy Swift

Jul 2025

via Google

Rename the facility what you want you still neglect the elderly living their who rely on you. Do Better for Them!

LuAnn Smith

Jan 2019

via Google

The staff at Brookside cared for our Aunt during the last year of her life and we are so grateful for the loving care she received. She suffered with severe behaviors related to dementia and had been kicked out of two different nursing homes before coming to Brookside. Unlike other nursing homes, Brookside never gave up on her. They saw her as an individual and were always problem solving ways to make her life better. We are forever grateful!

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Government Inspection History

15 inspection visits in the last three years, 81 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

May 21, 2026Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard16 citations
  • Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

    Severity G of L: actual harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 8, 2026

  • Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadDeficient, Provider has no plan of correction

  • Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadDeficient, Provider has no plan of correction

  • Establish staff and initial training requirements.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadDeficient, Provider has no plan of correction

  • Properly install and monitor supervisory attachments on automatic sprinkler systems.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadDeficient, Provider has no plan of correction

  • Have ramps, exits, fire escape ladders, steps, and areas of refuge that meet safety requirements.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternDeficient, Provider has no plan of correction

  • Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternDeficient, Provider has no plan of correction

  • Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 8, 2026

  • Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 8, 2026

  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 8, 2026

  • Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 8, 2026

  • Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.

    Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jun 8, 2026

  • Post nurse staffing information every day.

    Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jun 8, 2026

  • Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.

    Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadDeficient, Provider has no plan of correction

  • Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.

    Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadDeficient, Provider has no plan of correction

  • Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.

    Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadDeficient, Provider has no plan of correction

Mar 31, 2026Health Complaint1 citation
  • Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionPast Non-Compliance

Feb 20, 2026Health Complaint1 citation
  • Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Mar 18, 2026

Dec 19, 2025Health Complaint1 citation
  • Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jan 15, 2026

Sep 26, 2025Health Complaint1 citation
  • Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Oct 7, 2025

Aug 22, 2025Fire Safety StandardHealth ComplaintHealth Standard20 citations
  • Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Oct 10, 2025

  • Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Oct 10, 2025

  • Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Oct 10, 2025

  • Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Oct 10, 2025

  • Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Aug 25, 2025

  • Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Aug 25, 2025

  • Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Oct 10, 2025

  • Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Oct 10, 2025

  • Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Aug 25, 2025

  • Assure the security of all personal funds of residents deposited with the facility.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Aug 25, 2025

  • Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Oct 10, 2025

  • Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Oct 10, 2025

  • Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Aug 25, 2025

  • Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 25, 2025

  • Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 1, 2025

  • Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 1, 2025

  • Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 10, 2025

  • Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Aug 25, 2025

  • Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 25, 2025

  • Post nurse staffing information every day.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 25, 2025

Feb 20, 2025Health Complaint2 citations
  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Mar 7, 2025

  • Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Mar 7, 2025

Jan 8, 2025Health Complaint1 citation
  • Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jan 22, 2025

Sep 26, 2024Fire Safety StandardHealth ComplaintHealth Standard24 citations
  • Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Oct 29, 2024

  • Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Oct 29, 2024

  • Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Oct 29, 2024

  • Have proper fire barriers, ventilation and signs for the transfilling of oxygen.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Oct 23, 2024

  • Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Oct 23, 2024

  • Make sure each resident has 1) at least one window to the outside in a room; 2) a room at or above ground level; 3) adequate bedding; 4) furniture that meets the resident's needs; or 5) adequate closet space.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Oct 29, 2024

  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Oct 29, 2024

  • Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Oct 29, 2024

  • Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Oct 23, 2024

  • Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Oct 23, 2024

  • Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Oct 23, 2024

  • Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Oct 23, 2024

  • Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Oct 29, 2024

  • Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 29, 2024

  • Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Oct 29, 2024

  • Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Oct 29, 2024

  • Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 29, 2024

  • Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 29, 2024

  • Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 29, 2024

  • Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 29, 2024

  • Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.

    Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Oct 23, 2024

  • Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.

    Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Oct 23, 2024

  • Post nurse staffing information every day.

    Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Oct 29, 2024

  • Create arrangements with other facilities to receive patients.

    Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Oct 23, 2024

Aug 23, 2024Health Complaint3 citations
  • Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.

    Severity J of L: immediate jeopardy, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Oct 29, 2024

  • Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy.

    Severity J of L: immediate jeopardy, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Oct 29, 2024

  • Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

    Severity G of L: actual harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Oct 29, 2024

Jul 24, 2024Health Complaint1 citation
  • Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jul 31, 2024

Feb 23, 2024Health Complaint3 citations
  • Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Mar 15, 2024

  • Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Mar 15, 2024

  • Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Mar 15, 2024

Nov 17, 2023Health Complaint2 citations
  • Keep all essential equipment working safely.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Dec 28, 2023

  • Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Dec 28, 2023

Aug 30, 2023Health Complaint3 citations
  • Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.

    Severity G of L: actual harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Oct 27, 2023

  • Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Oct 27, 2023

  • Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Oct 27, 2023

Aug 9, 2023Health Complaint2 citations
  • Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

    Severity G of L: actual harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Oct 27, 2023

  • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Sep 3, 2023

Source: CMS Care Compare, public federal data covering certified nursing facilities, refreshed monthly. Citations range from A (least serious) to L (most serious) on the federal scope and severity scale. Most citations are corrected quickly; review the details and ask the community about anything that concerns you.

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of care does Brookside Haven Care Center offer?

Brookside Haven Care Center offers Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.

Where is Brookside Haven Care Center located?

Brookside Haven Care Center is located at 505 N Gavin St in Muncie, Indiana.

What do families say about Brookside Haven Care Center?

Reviews of Brookside Haven are sharply divided: several families describe warm, patient care for residents with dementia or mental illness, while others report serious neglect and lack of oversight. With only 10 Google reviews and a 3.2 rating, experiences here vary widely depending on who you ask.

How did Brookside Haven Care Center do on recent health and safety inspections?

Brookside Haven Care Center had 15 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 81 citations on file according to CMS Care Compare data. The full history, including what each citation was for and whether it was corrected, is in the inspection section on this page.

How can families visit Brookside Haven Care Center?

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