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Cedar Ridge of Fort Wayne
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Cedar Ridge of Fort Wayne

2116 Butler Rd, Fort Wayne, IN 46808 View map Calculator: See prices in your area
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Overview of Cedar Ridge of Fort Wayne

Opened in the past year, Cedar Ridge of Fort Wayne is a newer assisted living community at 2116 Butler Rd in Fort Wayne, Indiana. It operates a one-story building with 47 suites, currently serving 28 residents at 60 percent occupancy. Under the operating company Fort Wayne AL, the home administered by Belinda Branham welcomes pets, making it a good fit for occupants with animal companions.

The neighborhood around Butler Rd scores 29 for walkability. In turn, some nearby services are walkable, but most activities and errands demand driving. This setting captivates families and residents preferring a quieter, suburban location with ample parking and a more residential feel. As a newer facility, Cedar Ridge of Fort Wayne offers a fresh physical environment for occupants wanting independent and assisted living arrangements. The home’s single-story design is pragmatic for residents with mobility considerations, and the suite-based housing provides individual space in a community setting.

Facility Direct Line (260) 483-4343
Facility Direct Line (260) 483-4343
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 #132 / 407Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 132nd out of 407 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: 29 / 100 Rank #337 / 587Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 337th 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
60%
Rank #276 / 423Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 276th 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.
Lower than the Indiana average: 68.1%
Occupied beds
28 / 47
Average occupied beds in Indiana homes 70 beds

License Details

Facility TypeNursing Home
StatusActive
IssuanceJanuary 1, 2025
ExpirationDecember 31, 2026
License Number25-004686-1

Ownership & Operating Entity

Cedar Ridge 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 4 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 (103% above) 7 Better Metrics better than Indiana average:
• Total deficiencies (92% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (58% 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
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 0.81.9 This facility has 58% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (0.8 vs. IN avg 1.9).↓ 58% better

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. 419 This facility has had 79% fewer total visits than the Indiana average (4 vs. IN avg 19). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 79% 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. 75%37% This facility has 38 percentage points higher inspection deficiency rate than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (75% vs. IN avg 37%).↑ 38% 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 / 288 Total complaints — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1st out of 288 homes in Indiana for total complaints. Shows this facility's total complaints compared to the Indiana average among 288 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
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Housing Options: Suite

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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 Ridge of Fort Wayne's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Indiana

Cedar Ridge 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
IN

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).
IN

~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).
IN

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.

Benefits
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.
Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth limit
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High veteran demand statewide.

Benefits
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 Ridge of Fort Wayne

What neighborhood is Cedar Ridge of Fort Wayne in?

Cedar Ridge of Fort Wayne is in the Butler Road neighborhood of Fort Wayne.

Who is the Director of Nursing at Cedar Ridge of Fort Wayne?

Sara Buckhalter is the Director of Nursing at Cedar Ridge of Fort Wayne.

Who is the owner of Cedar Ridge of Fort Wayne?

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

Is Cedar Ridge of Fort Wayne in a walkable area?

Cedar Ridge of Fort Wayne has a walk score of 29. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What is the license number of Cedar Ridge of Fort Wayne?

According to IN state health department records, Cedar Ridge of Fort Wayne's license number is 25-004686-1.

When does Cedar Ridge of Fort Wayne's license expire?

According to IN state health department records, Cedar Ridge of Fort Wayne's license expires on December 31, 2026.

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

Cedar Ridge of Fort Wayne's occupancy is 60%.

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