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Munster Med-Inn: Wrong Wound Treatment Applied - IN

Healthcare Facility
Munster Med-inn
Munster, IN

By October 23, the wound on a resident's right medial distal foot had turned. What had been mostly granulation tissue, the kind that signals healing, was now 60% adhered necrotic black tissue. The physician, who was present in the facility that day, changed the treatment order to Mupirocin 2% ointment, applied daily and as needed.

The wound nurse was there too. Her initials were on the bandages from that visit.

When inspectors interviewed her on October 27, she said she had been unaware the treatment order had changed. She had not applied the Mupirocin. She also said the bandages she had been working with were old and outdated.

The foot had been tracked across multiple physician notes through October. On October 13, a lateral wound measured 1.7 centimeters long, with a bed that was 80% granulation tissue. Three days later, a separate wound on the distal medial foot was documented as 100% intact but purple-maroon in color, its depth unmeasurable. By October 20, the lateral wound showed 90% granulation tissue, a sign that held. Then came October 23, and the shift.

The Director of Nursing, interviewed the following morning, said wound and skin treatments should be done as ordered by the physician. She offered nothing beyond that.

The wound nurse's initials on the October 23 bandages placed her in the room when the order changed. What she carried forward from that visit, and what she didn't, is what the inspection captured.

Full Inspection Report

The details above represent a summary of key findings. View the complete inspection report for Munster Med-inn from 2025-10-28 including all violations, facility responses, and corrective action plans.

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Data source: This article is based on inspection data downloaded directly from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) via Medicare.gov. CMS releases inspection reports in bulk; we publish the findings as documented by state surveyors in the official Form CMS-2567 Statement of Deficiencies.

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Quick Answer

MUNSTER MED-INN in MUNSTER, IN was cited for violations during a health inspection on October 28, 2025.

By October 23, the wound on a resident's right medial distal foot had turned.

Health inspections identify deficiencies that facilities must correct. Violations range from minor documentation issues to serious safety concerns. Review the full report below for specific details and facility response.

Frequently Asked Questions

What happened at MUNSTER MED-INN?
By October 23, the wound on a resident's right medial distal foot had turned.
How serious are these violations?
Violation severity varies from minor documentation issues to serious safety concerns. Review the inspection report for specific deficiency codes and scope. All violations must be corrected within required timeframes and are subject to follow-up verification inspections.
What should families do?
Families should: (1) Ask facility administration about specific corrective actions taken, (2) Request to see the follow-up inspection report verifying corrections, (3) Check if this represents a pattern by reviewing prior inspection reports, (4) Compare this facility's ratings with other nursing homes in MUNSTER, IN, (5) Report any new concerns directly to state authorities.
Where can I see the full inspection report?
The complete inspection report is available on Medicare.gov's Care Compare website (www.medicare.gov/care-compare). You can also request a copy directly from MUNSTER MED-INN or from the state Department of Health. The report includes specific deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines. This facility's federal provider number is 155131.
Has this facility had violations before?
To check MUNSTER MED-INN's history, visit Medicare.gov's Care Compare and review their inspection history, quality ratings, and staffing levels. Look for patterns of repeated violations, especially in critical areas like abuse prevention, medication management, infection control, and resident safety.