Life Care Center of Fort Wayne
1649 Spy Run Avenue · Fort Wayne, IN · 46805 · 2604228520
115 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Life Care Centers of America
Why this verdict
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 5 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.55 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.91 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.19 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 58% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (7 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D March 13, 2026 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected April 10, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 13, 2026
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected April 10, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 13, 2026
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected April 10, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 13, 2026
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected April 10, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 21, 2026 · found via complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected February 13, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 24, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected May 16, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 17, 2024
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Corrected June 14, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 155266 · certified since October 1, 1985. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.