Occupancy rate
79%
Higher than the Indiana average: 68.1%Cedar Creek of Fort Wayne
Assisted Living · Allen County, IN
Cedar Creek of Fort Wayne
Assisted Living · Allen County, IN
Pamper yourself with the retirement of your dreams in the charming senior living community of Cedar Creek of Fort Wayne in Butler Road, Fort Wayne, IN, offering assisted living, independent living, and memory care.Keep peace of mind and strive to achieve your full potential with round-the-clock care and support from a competent and well-trained team. Cedar Creek of Fort Wayne works closely with the residents to give the best possible care to meet their ever-changing needs.
The community conducts interactive programs and enjoyable activities for seniors to maintain an active and well-engaged lifestyle. Moreover, Cedar Creek of Fort Wayne ensures its team has a comfortable working environment to better serve residents. Indulge in delicious and healthy meals satisfying dietary needs and preferences. With its bright and friendly environment, Cedar Creek of Fort Wayne is great for relaxation and wellness.
47-bed community
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
1 year in operation
A newer community that may feature more recent facilities and programs.
Walk Score: 27 / 100
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
About this community
Occupancy
Higher than the Indiana average: 68.1%Occupied beds
37 / 47
Average residents per home in Indiana
70 per day
Facility TypeAssisted Living / Residential Care Facility (rcf)
IssuanceJanuary 1, 2025
ExpirationDecember 31, 2025
License Number25-004686-1
Cedar Creek of Fort Wayne is legally operated by Fort Wayne Al, Llc, and administrated by Belinda Branham.
Profit StatusProfit
Residential
47 units
Total beds
47 units
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
Director of NursingSARA BUCKHALTER
Fax(260) 482-7476
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed
Building Type: Single-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Types of Care at Cedar Creek of Fort Wayne
Assisted Living
Inspection History
In Indiana, the Department of Health, Division of Long Term Care is the primary regulatory body that performs onsite inspections and quality of care reviews for all licensed facilities.
Since 2023 · 3 years of data
3 deficiencies
1 complaint
7 inspections
Inspection Scorecard
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Indiana state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Since 2023 vs. Indiana state average
Overall vs. IN average
1 Worse
Metrics worse than Indiana average:
• Inspection deficiency rate (16% above) 9 Better Metrics better than Indiana average:
• Total deficiencies (92% below)
• Deficiencies per year (92% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (79% below)
• Total visits (63% below)
• Inspections with deficiencies (57% below)
• Inspections (69% below)
• Total complaints (80% below)
• Complaints per year (82% below)
• Complaint visits (50% below)
• Inspection deficiency rate (16% above) 9 Better Metrics better than Indiana average:
• Total deficiencies (92% below)
• Deficiencies per year (92% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (79% below)
• Total visits (63% below)
• Inspections with deficiencies (57% below)
• Inspections (69% below)
• Total complaints (80% below)
• Complaints per year (82% below)
• Complaint visits (50% below)
Latest Inspection
June 10, 2025
Complaint Investigation
Deficiencies
Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.
| Metric | This Facility | IN Average | vs. IN Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 3 | 36 | This facility has 92% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (3 vs. IN avg 36).↓ 92% better |
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Deficiencies per year
Average deficiencies per year since 2023.
| 1 | 12 | This facility has 92% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (1 vs. IN avg 12).↓ 92% better |
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Deficiencies per inspection
Average deficiencies per inspection.
| 0.4 | 1.9 | This facility has 79% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (0.4 vs. IN avg 1.9).↓ 79% better |
Inspections
State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.
| Metric | This Facility | IN Average | vs. IN Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total visits
Combined count of all on-site visits — routine inspections, complaint visits, follow-ups, and other focused visits.
| 7 | 19 | This facility has 63% fewer total visits than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (7 vs. IN avg 19).↓ 63% better |
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Inspections with deficiencies
Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory deficiency.
| 3 | 7 | This facility has 57% fewer inspections with deficiencies than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (3 vs. IN avg 7).↓ 57% better |
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Inspection deficiency rate
Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one deficiency.
| 43% | 37% | This facility has 6 percentage points higher inspection deficiency rate than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (43% vs. IN avg 37%).↑ 6% worse |
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Inspections
Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators.
| 4 | 13 | This facility has 69% fewer inspections than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (4 vs. IN avg 13).↓ 69% better |
Complaints & Investigations
Complaints are formal concerns filed by residents, families, or staff. Investigations are on-site follow-ups.
| Metric | This Facility | IN Average | vs. IN Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total complaints
Formal expressions of concern made by residents, families, or staff.
| 1 | 5 | This facility has 80% fewer total complaints than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (1 vs. IN avg 5).↓ 80% better |
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Complaints per year
Average complaints per year since 2023.
| 0.3 | 1.7 | This facility has 82% fewer complaints per year than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (0.3 vs. IN avg 1.7).↓ 82% better |
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Complaint visits
On-site visits triggered by formal complaints. Formal complaints can result in multiple visits.
| 4 | 8 | This facility has 50% fewer complaint visits than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (4 vs. IN avg 8).↓ 50% better |
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
The most recent inspection on June 10, 2025, found no deficiencies related to the complaint investigated. Earlier inspections showed some deficiencies primarily involving food safety practices, such as serving food at unsafe temperatures and issues with food labeling, hair restraints, and hand hygiene in the kitchen. There was also a substantiated complaint in March 2025 regarding verbal abuse by a Certified Nurse Aide, which resulted in the employee’s termination. Other complaint investigations were unsubstantiated, and no fines or enforcement actions were listed in the available reports. The facility’s record shows some recurring issues with food safety and resident care, with no clear pattern of improvement or worsening over time.
Read the full inspection reports for this facility, including detailed findings and corrective actions.
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Cedar Creek of Fort Wayne is located in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cedar Creek of Fort Wayne
What neighborhood is Cedar Creek of Fort Wayne in?
Cedar Creek of Fort Wayne is in the Bass-Leesburg Civic neighborhood of Fort Wayne.
Who is the Director of Nursing at Cedar Creek of Fort Wayne?
Sara Buckhalter is the Director of Nursing at Cedar Creek of Fort Wayne.
Who is the owner of Cedar Creek of Fort Wayne?
The legal owner and operator of Cedar Creek of Fort Wayne is Fort Wayne Al, Llc.
Is Cedar Creek of Fort Wayne in a walkable area?
Cedar Creek of Fort Wayne has a walk score of 27. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
What is the license number of Cedar Creek of Fort Wayne?
According to IN state health department records, Cedar Creek of Fort Wayne's license number is 25-004686-1.
When does Cedar Creek of Fort Wayne's license expire?
According to IN state health department records, Cedar Creek of Fort Wayne's license expires on December 31, 2025.
What is the occupancy rate at Cedar Creek of Fort Wayne?
Cedar Creek of Fort Wayne's occupancy is 79%.
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