Lutheran Life Villages
6701 S Anthony Blvd · Fort Wayne, IN · 46816 · 2604471591
120 certified beds Non profit - Corporation Part of a CCRC
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
Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule
Cited 2 times under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.17 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.56 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.60 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 35% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (11 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D October 20, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected November 17, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D August 29, 2025
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected September 15, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D August 29, 2025
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected September 15, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D August 29, 2025
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected September 15, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 29, 2025
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected September 15, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E August 29, 2025
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.
Corrected September 15, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D August 29, 2025
Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.
Corrected September 15, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D June 23, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected July 9, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 29, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected June 13, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 10, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
Corrected April 4, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 2, 2023
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected October 3, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 155586 · certified since February 1, 1996. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.