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Cedar Creek of Fort Wayne
Assisted Living, Memory Care & Nursing Care · Fort Wayne, IN
Exterior view of Cedar Creek facility with landscaping Dining area with elegant chandeliers and tables set for meals. Pathway lined with greenery and blooming flowers Interior common area with seating and decorations

Cedar Creek of Fort Wayne

Assisted Living, Memory Care & Nursing Care · Fort Wayne, IN
2116 Butler Rd, Fort Wayne, IN 46808 View map Calculator: See prices in your area
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Overview of Cedar Creek of Fort Wayne

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.

Facility Direct Line (260) 471-0944
Facility Direct Line (260) 471-0944
Bed community size
47-bed community Rank #401 / 433Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 401st out of 433 homes in Indiana for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Indiana facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Indiana that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
Years in operation
1 year in operation Rank #36 / 420Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 36th out of 420 homes in Indiana for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Indiana facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Indiana that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A newer community that may feature more recent facilities and programs.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 27 / 100 Rank #347 / 587Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 347th out of 587 homes in Indiana for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Indiana facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Indiana that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
79%
Rank #107 / 423Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 107th out of 423 homes in Indiana for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Indiana average, with its Statewide rank out of 423. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Indiana that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Higher than the Indiana average: 68.1%
Occupied beds
37 / 47
Average occupied beds in Indiana homes 70 beds

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living / Residential Care Facility (rcf)
StatusActive
IssuanceJanuary 1, 2025
ExpirationDecember 31, 2026
License Number25-004686-1

Ownership & Operating Entity

Cedar Creek of Fort Wayne is legally operated by Fort Wayne Al, LLC, and administered by Belinda Branham.

Profit StatusFor-profit

Type Of Units

Residential
47 units
Total beds
47 units

Staffing

Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.

Leadership

Director of NursingSARA BUCKHALTER

Contact Information

Fax(260) 482-7476

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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 Score Info A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, deficiencies, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the Indiana state average. The score below shows how many points this facility sits above or below the typical Indiana assisted living residence score (the benchmark); higher is better.This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score.

15 points above the Indiana average for assisted living residences (83/100)

Rank #10 / 392 in Indiana Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 10th out of 392 homes in Indiana for inspection score. Shows this facility's inspection score compared to the Indiana average among 392 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Indiana that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score. Inspection score: 98 out of 100. Letter grade A+. 15 points above the Indiana average for assisted living residences (83/100)

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, 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) 7 Better Metrics better than Indiana average:
• Total deficiencies (92% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (79% below)
• Inspections with deficiencies (57% below)
• Inspections (69% below)
• Total complaints (80% below)
• Complaints per year (82% below)
• Complaint visits (50% below)

Deficiencies Info Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityIN Averagevs. IN Avg
Total deficiencies Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 336 This facility has 92% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (3 vs. IN avg 36).↓ 92% better Rank #12 / 317 Total deficiencies — State benchmarked This home is ranked 12th out of 317 homes in Indiana for deficiencies. Shows this facility's deficiencies compared to the Indiana average among 317 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Indiana that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 0.41.9 This facility has 79% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (0.4 vs. IN avg 1.9).↓ 79% better Rank #22 / 317 Deficiencies per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 22nd out of 317 homes in Indiana for deficiencies per inspection. Shows this facility's deficiencies per inspection compared to the Indiana average among 317 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Indiana that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.

Inspections Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityIN Averagevs. IN Avg
Total visits Info Combined count of all on-site visits — routine inspections, complaint visits, follow-ups, and other focused visits. 719 This facility has had 63% fewer total visits than the Indiana average (7 vs. IN avg 19). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 63% fewer
Inspections with deficiencies Info Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory deficiency. 37 This facility has 57% fewer inspections with deficiencies than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (3 vs. IN avg 7).↓ 57% better
Inspection deficiency rate Info 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
Inspections Info Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators. 413 This facility has 69% fewer inspections than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (4 vs. IN avg 13).↓ 69% better

Complaints & Investigations Info Complaints are formal concerns filed by residents, families, or staff. Investigations are on-site follow-ups.

This FacilityIN Averagevs. IN Avg
Total complaints Info Formal expressions of concern made by residents, families, or staff. 15 This facility has 80% fewer total complaints than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (1 vs. IN avg 5).↓ 80% better Rank #1 / 293 Total complaints — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1st out of 293 homes in Indiana for total complaints. Shows this facility's total complaints compared to the Indiana average among 293 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Indiana that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.
Complaints per year Info Average complaints per year since 2023. 0.31.7 This facility has 82% fewer complaints per year than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (0.3 vs. IN avg 1.7).↓ 82% better
Complaint visits Info On-site visits triggered by formal complaints. Formal complaints can result in multiple visits. 48 This facility has 50% fewer complaint visits than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (4 vs. IN avg 8).↓ 50% better

Inspection Reports Summary Info An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

  • June 10, 2025 complaint investigation found no deficiencies related to the allegations and the facility was in compliance with state regulations.
  • March 18, 2025 complaint investigation substantiated verbal abuse by a CNA toward two residents, resulting in termination of the employee.
  • January 14, 2025 licensure survey cited failure to serve food at safe temperatures to all 36 residents consuming kitchen-prepared meals.
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Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed

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Building Type: Single-story

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Address 3.1 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Fort Wayne's city center to Cedar Creek of Fort Wayne's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Indiana

Cedar Creek of Fort Wayne is located in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Indiana.

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Aged and Disabled Waiver

Indiana Medicaid A&D Waiver

Age 65+ or disabled
General Indiana resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
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Requires level-of-care determination.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Adult day care (~$60/day) Home health services

CHOICE Program

Indiana CHOICE

Age 60+
General Indiana resident, at risk of nursing home.
Income Limits ~$2,000/month varies
Asset Limits $10,000 individual
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Limited funding; regional variation.

Benefits
In-home care (3-5 hours/week) Respite (up to 10 days/year) Transportation (~5 trips/month)

Residential Care Assistance Program (RCAP)

Indiana Residential Care Assistance Program

Age 65+
General or blind, or disabled, Indiana resident, in approved facility, low-income or SSI recipient.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,004/month including SSI
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
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~50 facilities statewide; per diem rate set by FSSA.

Benefits
Room/board Laundry Minimal care coordination (~$20-$50/day subsidy)

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Indiana Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General Indiana resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
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Three tiers; no waitlist.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP) Respite

Indiana NFCSP Respite Care

Age —
General Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; Indiana resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).
Income Limits (2025) Prioritizes ~$24,980/year (individual); no strict cap.
Asset Limits Not assessed; need-based.
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16 AAAs; prioritizes low-income, rural caregivers.

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Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year) Adult day care ($60/day) Caregiver training

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Indiana VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General Indiana resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
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High veteran demand statewide.

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Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living)

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?

Cedar Creek of Fort Wayne is legally operated by Fort Wayne Al, LLC, and administered by Belinda Branham.

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, 2026.

What is the occupancy rate at Cedar Creek of Fort Wayne?

Cedar Creek of Fort Wayne's occupancy is 79%.

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