Sage Bluff Health and Rehab Center
4180 Sage Bluff Crossing · Fort Wayne, IN · 46804 · 2604437300
84 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Saber Healthcare Group
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule
Cited 1 time under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.
70% of nursing staff left within a year
High turnover disrupts continuity of care; the national median is 45%.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.56 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.85 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.19 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 70% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (16 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · E January 21, 2026 · found via complaint
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected February 2, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D May 22, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected May 23, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 24, 2025 · found via complaint
Honor each resident's preferences, choices, values and beliefs.
Corrected April 18, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 24, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected April 18, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 7, 2024
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected December 2, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D November 7, 2024
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected December 2, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 7, 2024
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected December 2, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 7, 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.
Corrected December 2, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 23, 2024 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected July 11, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D July 23, 2024 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected July 11, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D July 23, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
Corrected August 5, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 5, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected January 24, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 5, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected January 24, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E December 11, 2023
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected January 5, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D December 11, 2023
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected January 5, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D December 11, 2023
Ensure that a resident does not develop patterns of decreased social interaction and/or increased withdrawn, angry, or depressive behaviors, unless unavoidable.
Corrected January 5, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 155827 · certified since January 7, 2015. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.