Waters of Fort Wayne Skilled Nursing Facility, the
5544 E State Blvd · Fort Wayne, IN · 46815 · 2607499506
77 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Infinity Healthcare Consulting
Why this verdict
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- 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 1 time under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.47 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.87 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 4.02 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 48% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (18 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D February 10, 2026 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected March 13, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 10, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Corrected December 11, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 12, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected November 29, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 12, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected November 29, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 12, 2025 · found via complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected November 29, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D July 2, 2025
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected July 17, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 2, 2025
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected July 17, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E July 2, 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 July 17, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E July 2, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected July 17, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D September 4, 2024
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected September 30, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 4, 2024
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected September 30, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D April 19, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected May 10, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 19, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
Corrected May 10, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 6, 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 February 7, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D September 27, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
Corrected October 20, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 16, 2023
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Corrected September 1, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E August 16, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected September 1, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E August 16, 2023
Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
Corrected September 1, 2023 · Administration
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 155321 · certified since July 18, 1988. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.