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Total health inspections
3
Indiana average 6
Last Health inspection on Apr 2025
Mostly long-term care residents
Most residents stay for extended periods and receive ongoing daily care.
Life Care Center of Fort Wayne
Nursing Home
Life Care Center of Fort Wayne
Nursing Home
Life Care Center of Fort Wayne is located in the heart of Fort Wayne, Indiana. It offers skilled nursing and rehabilitation services, including memory care for individuals with Alzheimer's and dementia. The facility provides a homelike atmosphere with personalized care plans tailored to meet individual needs.
Quality ratings
Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
Nursing care per resident
Average daily nursing hours per resident (adjusted for acuity). Higher values indicate more nursing time per resident.
Capacity and availability
Medium-capacity home
Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.
Total beds
115
This home usually has availability
Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.
Occupancy rate
66%
Residents per day (avg)
82
Occupancy rate
66%
Residents per day (avg)
82
Who this home usually serves
Show admissions and discharges
TYPE OF STAY
Might be optimal for
Long-term daily care
Ongoing support needs
Breakdown by payment type
Medicare
9% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
Typical stay
2 months
Private pay
34% of new residents, often for short stays.
Typical stay
26 days
Medicaid
57% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Typical stay
5 - 6 months
Finances and operations
Governmental home
County
Home revenue
$10.1M
Surplus of revenue
$509.8K
Governmental home
County
Home revenue
$10,051,313.00
Surplus of revenue
$509,843.00
Payroll costs
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$3.9M
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Other operating costs
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$5.6M
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Total costs
$9.5M
115-bed community
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
1 year in operation
A newer community that may feature more recent facilities and programs.
About this community
Occupancy Rate
73%
Occupied Beds
84 of 115
Percentage of available beds currently in use by residents.
License Status
ActiveFacility Type
NURSING HOME (Skilled Nursing Facility)
License Date
August 1, 2024
Additional licensing details
License number:
24-000167-1
CMS Certification Number:
155266
Ownership & operating entity
Life Care Center of Fort Wayne is administrated by HOLLY GENTRY.
Profit status:
NON-PROFIT
Safety & Compliance
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
Leadership
Director of Nursing:
CLAUDIA MCKINNEY
Care Services
Nursing Services
Rehabilitation Services
Memory Care
Skilled Nursing
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing
All Levels of Care
Contact Information
Fax:
(260) 422-9345
Amenities & Lifestyle
Programs & Activities
Specific Programs
Skilled Nursing, Rehabilitation, Memory Care
Dining & Nutrition
Food Description
Delicious, home-cooked meals are prepared in accordance with physician's orders and are supervised by a registered dietician. Nutritious snacks are also available throughout the day.
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.
0 complaints
Formal expressions of dissatisfaction or concern made by residents, or their families regarding various aspects of the care, services, and environment provided.
Latest inspection
Date:May 20, 2025
Type:Annual Inspection
24 total citations
Citations indicate regulatory violations. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.
39 deficiencies
Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.
Compare Nursing Homes around Fort Wayne
The information below is reported by the Indiana Department of Health, Division of Long Term Care.
Life Care Center of Fort Wayne
+134%
-4%
-5%
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
IN 46805
115
No
-
-
FORT WAYNE OPERATIONS LLC
66.0%
$10,051,000.00
$3,904,841.00
38.9%
81.70
3.2984
-
3
-
+134%-4%-5%-
Englewood Health and Rehabilitation Center
-17%
+12%
+24%
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
MC
Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.
Fort Wayne (Sand Point)
67
No
-
50
RIVERVIEW HOSPITAL
85.9%
$7,710,770.00
$2,872,753.00
37.3%
51.50
3.8565
-
6
-
-17%+12%+24%2 Bed
Canterbury Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
+50%
-11%
-4%
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
HC
Hospice Care
MC
Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.
SNF
Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed
Fort Wayne
142
No
A+
62
ANAND, MEETA
66.9%
$11,853,249.00
$5,395,735.00
45.5%
110.70
3.0579
-
14
-
+50%-11%-4%-
Ashton Creek Health and Rehabilitation Center
-31%
+13%
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
IN 46845
139
No
-
-
GRINDSTAFF, AARON
78.3%
$19,959,430.00
$6,189,222.00
31%
110.20
3.4369
-
15
-
-31%
0%
+13%-
Chateau Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center
-61%
-11%
+24%
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
IN 46815
99
No
-
-
CHATEAU REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTER, LLC
85.8%
$14,076,935.00
$4,425,185.00
31.4%
83.90
3.0683
1
37
1
-61%-11%+24%-
Life Care Center of Fort Wayne
Type of care:
SNF
AL
Community:
IN 46805
Bed Count:
115
Pets Allowed:
No
Operator:
FORT WAYNE OPERATIONS LLC
CCN:
155266
Occupancy:
66.0%
Home Revenue:
$10,051,000.00
Payroll Costs:
$3,904,841.00
Payroll %:
38.9%
Avg Residents/Day:
81.70
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
3.2984
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Citations:
3
RN share vs State Avg:
+134%
+134%
Staffing vs State Avg:
-4%
-4%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
-5%
-5%
Englewood Health and Rehabilitation Center
Type of care:
SNF
AL
MC
Community:
Fort Wayne (Sand Point)
Bed Count:
67
Pets Allowed:
No
Operator:
RIVERVIEW HOSPITAL
CCN:
155654
Occupancy:
85.9%
Home Revenue:
$7,710,770.00
Payroll Costs:
$2,872,753.00
Payroll %:
37.3%
Avg Residents/Day:
51.50
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
3.8565
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Citations:
6
RN share vs State Avg:
-17%
-17%
Staffing vs State Avg:
+12%
+12%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
+24%
+24%
Bed Options:
2 Bed
Canterbury Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Type of care:
AL
HC
MC
SNF
Community:
Fort Wayne
Bed Count:
142
Pets Allowed:
No
Operator:
ANAND, MEETA
CCN:
155656
Occupancy:
66.9%
Home Revenue:
$11,853,249.00
Payroll Costs:
$5,395,735.00
Payroll %:
45.5%
Avg Residents/Day:
110.70
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
3.0579
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Citations:
14
RN share vs State Avg:
+50%
+50%
Staffing vs State Avg:
-11%
-11%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
-4%
-4%
Ashton Creek Health and Rehabilitation Center
Type of care:
SNF
AL
Community:
IN 46845
Bed Count:
139
Pets Allowed:
No
Operator:
GRINDSTAFF, AARON
CCN:
155798
Occupancy:
78.3%
Home Revenue:
$19,959,430.00
Payroll Costs:
$6,189,222.00
Payroll %:
31%
Avg Residents/Day:
110.20
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
3.4369
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Citations:
15
RN share vs State Avg:
-31%
-31%
Staffing vs State Avg:
0%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
+13%
+13%
Chateau Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center
Type of care:
SNF
AL
Community:
IN 46815
Bed Count:
99
Pets Allowed:
No
Operator:
CHATEAU REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTER, LLC
CCN:
155249
Occupancy:
85.8%
Home Revenue:
$14,076,935.00
Payroll Costs:
$4,425,185.00
Payroll %:
31.4%
Avg Residents/Day:
83.90
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
3.0683
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Number of Fines:
1
Citations:
37
Severe Citations:
1
RN share vs State Avg:
-61%
-61%
Staffing vs State Avg:
-11%
-11%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
+24%
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Staffing Data
Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)
135
Total Staff
91
Employees
44
Contractors
30,995
Total Hours (Quarter)
44
Avg Staff/Day
7.7
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
| Role ⓘ | Count ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ | Uses Contractors? ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | 30 | 9.5 | Yes |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 22 | 9.5 | Yes |
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 47 | 6.9 | No |
Staff by Category
Administration ⓘ
2 staff
8hs shift avg
Nursing Staff ⓘ
108 staff
7.8hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners ⓘ
5 staff
8hs shift avg
Therapy Services ⓘ
14 staff
6.4hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation ⓘ
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services ⓘ
2 staff
5.8hs shift avg
Dietary Services ⓘ
3 staff
7.5hs shift avg
Other Services ⓘ
1 staff
8.6hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
12.2%
of total hours from contractors
3,792 contractor hours this quarter
Licensed Practical Nurse: 14
Registered Nurse: 23
Medical Director: 1
Occupational Therapy Aide: 1
Occupational Therapy Assistant: 4
Other Physician: 1
| Role ⓘ | Employees ⓘ | Contractors ⓘ | Total Staff ⓘ | Total Hours ⓘ | Days Worked ⓘ | % of Days ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 47 | 0 | 47 | 12,484 | 91 | 100% | 6.9 |
| Registered Nurse | 7 | 23 | 30 | 4,691 | 91 | 100% | 9.5 |
| Medication Aide/Technician | 9 | 0 | 9 | 3,571 | 91 | 100% | 8.1 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 8 | 14 | 22 | 3,517 | 91 | 100% | 9.5 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1,488 | 64 | 70% | 8 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 2 | 0 | 2 | 965 | 90 | 99% | 7.5 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 3 | 0 | 3 | 837 | 71 | 78% | 7.3 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 539 | 63 | 69% | 8.6 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 520 | 65 | 71% | 8 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 512 | 64 | 70% | 8 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 460 | 63 | 69% | 7.3 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 2 | 0 | 2 | 452 | 70 | 77% | 6.5 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 2 | 0 | 2 | 361 | 60 | 66% | 5.8 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 3 | 0 | 3 | 352 | 64 | 70% | 5.3 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 1 | 0 | 1 | 98 | 23 | 25% | 4.3 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 0 | 1 | 1 | 88 | 8 | 9% | 11 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 4 | 4 | 38 | 6 | 7% | 4.7 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 15 | 2 | 2% | 7.5 |
| Other Physician | 0 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 1 | 1% | 7.5 |
Health Inspection History
Inspections
Total health citations
3
Citations per inspection
1
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
All 3 citations resulted from standard inspections.
Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations
0
0
100% better than Indiana averageIndiana average: 0.2
Serious Health citations
0
0
100% better than Indiana averageIndiana average: 0.6
0 critical citations
0 serious citations
3 moderate citations
0 minor citations
Citations history (last 3 years)
Quality of Care moderate citation
Apr 24, 2025
Corrected
Quality of Care moderate citation
May 17, 2024
Corrected
Nutrition moderate citation
May 03, 2023
Corrected
Data sourced from CMS Health Deficiencies reports. Citation severity codes range from A (least serious) to L (most serious). Immediate Jeopardy (J-L) citations indicate situations where the facility's noncompliance has placed residents at risk of death or serious harm.
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Ownership: For-Profit Corporation
Part of: Life Care Centers of America
Resident Census by Payment Source
77
Total Residents
Medicare
7
(9.1%)
ⓘ
Medicaid
64
(83.1%)
ⓘ
Private Pay/Other
6
(7.8%)
ⓘ
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
ⓘ
Family Engagement
Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.
Active
Resident Council
ⓘ
Quality of care over time
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
High-risk clinical events score
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
5.5
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
5.5
31% better than Indiana averageIndiana average: 8.0
Functional decline score
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
10.7
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
10.7
37% better than Indiana averageIndiana average: 17.1
Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
5.2%
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
5.2%
57% better than Indiana averageIndiana average: 12.0%
Walking Ability Worsened
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
6.0%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
6.0%
58% better than Indiana averageIndiana average: 14.4%
Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
20.9%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
20.9%
15% better than Indiana averageIndiana average: 24.6%
Falls with Major Injury
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
5.4%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
5.4%
40% worse than Indiana averageIndiana average: 3.9%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
7.7%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
7.7%
77% worse than Indiana averageIndiana average: 4.4%
Urinary Tract Infection
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
0.0%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
0.0%
100% better than Indiana averageIndiana average: 1.2%
Lost Too Much Weight
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
3.2%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
3.2%
44% better than Indiana averageIndiana average: 5.7%
Depressive Symptoms
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
15.3%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
15.3%
37% better than Indiana averageIndiana average: 24.1%
Antipsychotic Use
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
14.4%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
14.4%
16% worse than Indiana averageIndiana average: 12.4%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
92.6%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
92.6%
In line with Indiana averageIndiana average: 93.7%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
97.5%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
97.5%
In line with Indiana averageIndiana average: 95.4%
Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
72.8%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
72.8%
11% worse than Indiana averageIndiana average: 81.7%
Antipsychotic medication increase
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
3.0%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
3.0%
117% worse than Indiana averageIndiana average: 1.4%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
76.5%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
76.5%
In line with Indiana averageIndiana average: 79.0%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
Financial Trends
Historical financial and operational data for Life Care Center of Fort Wayne based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Occupancy Rate
66.0%
↓ 14.5pp vs 2022
Net Income
$509,843
↑ ~$146K vs 2022
Total Payroll
$4,666,395
↓ ~$122K vs 2022
Profit Margin
5.1%
↑ 1.4pp vs 2022
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