Silver Birch at Cook Road
Silver Birch at Cook Road in Fort Wayne provides an affordable and supportive haven where seniors are treated with the utmost care, respect, and compassion. Their barrier-free design ensures seniors can live freely and happily without any restrictions. They also offer easy access to daily conveniences like transportation and retail, and their round-the-clock staff takes care of housekeeping, laundry, medication delivery, and reminders.
The home understands that staying connected with both the residents in the facility and the outside world is vital, which is why they provide fast internet, a private dining room, library, patio, raised gardens, computer lounge, on-site store, and other amenities to keep seniors engaged and open for new connections. Most importantly, regular health checks and emergency call monitors ensure seniors’ safety and well-being as well.
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About this community
Occupancy
Silver Birch at Cook Road is legally operated by Cook Road Aal Lp, and administrated by John Pea.
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
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.
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 2022 vs. Indiana state average• Total visits (26% above)
• Inspections (77% above)
• Complaint visits (188% above) 2 At Avg Metrics at Indiana average:
• Total complaints (at IN avg)
• Complaints per year (at IN avg) 5 Better Metrics better than Indiana average:
• Total deficiencies (61% below)
• Deficiencies per year (61% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (68% below)
• Inspections with deficiencies (29% below)
• Inspection deficiency rate (43% below)
Deficiencies
| This Facility | IN Average | vs. IN Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total deficiencies
| 14 | 36 | This facility has 61% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (14 vs. IN avg 36).↓ 61% better Rank #93 / 386 Total deficiencies — State benchmarked This home is ranked 93rd out of 386 homes in Indiana. Shows this facility's deficiencies compared to the Indiana average among 386 comparable communities in the ranking pool. |
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Deficiencies per year
| 3.5 | 9 | This facility has 61% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (3.5 vs. IN avg 9).↓ 61% better |
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Deficiencies per inspection
| 0.6 | 1.9 | This facility has 68% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (0.6 vs. IN avg 1.9).↓ 68% better Rank #25 / 386 Deficiencies per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 25th out of 386 homes in Indiana. Shows this facility's deficiencies per inspection compared to the Indiana average among 386 comparable communities in the ranking pool. |
Inspections
| This Facility | IN Average | vs. IN Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total visits
| 24 | 19 | This facility has 26% more total visits than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (24 vs. IN avg 19).↑ 26% worse |
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Inspections with deficiencies
| 5 | 7 | This facility has 29% fewer inspections with deficiencies than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (5 vs. IN avg 7).↓ 29% better |
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Inspection deficiency rate
| 21% | 37% | This facility has 16 percentage points lower inspection deficiency rate than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (21% vs. IN avg 37%).↓ 16% better |
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Inspections
| 23 | 13 | This facility has 77% more inspections than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (23 vs. IN avg 13).↑ 77% worse |
Complaints & Investigations
| This Facility | IN Average | vs. IN Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total complaints
| 5 | 5 | This facility has total complaints in line with the Indiana average (5 vs. IN avg 5).— At avg Rank #198 / 352 Total complaints — State benchmarked This home is ranked 198th out of 352 homes in Indiana. Shows this facility's total complaints compared to the Indiana average among 352 comparable communities in the ranking pool. |
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Complaints per year
| 1.3 | 1.3 | This facility has complaints per year in line with the Indiana average (1.3 vs. IN avg 1.3).— At avg |
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Complaint visits
| 23 | 8 | This facility has 188% more complaint visits than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (23 vs. IN avg 8).↑ 188% worse |
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
- The most recent inspection on January 30, 2025, found the facility in full compliance with no deficiencies cited.
- The January 15, 2025 complaint investigation substantiated two deficiencies for delayed notification and treatment of bed bug infestations affecting 12 residents.
- Past deficiencies include medication administration documentation and pest control issues, but multiple complaint investigations from mid-2024 to early 2025 found no deficiencies.
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Building Type: 3-story
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6.7 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Fort Wayne's city center to Silver Birch at Cook Road's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 3.74 miles to nearest hospital (Fort Wayne Vet Center)
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Assisted Living in Indiana
Silver Birch at Cook Road is located in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
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NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
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| Silver Birch at Cook Road |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Fort Wayne (West Cook Road) | 125
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125
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#153 / 437 | No |
12
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IN AVG
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Rank
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7
IN AVG
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Rank
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Rank
#222 / 404 | B- | John Pea | Cook Road Aal LP | Tanisha Cooper Thomas | 88
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88
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5
IN AVG
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14
IN AVG
36
Rank
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0.6
IN AVG
1.9
Rank
#25 / 386 |
| Brookdale Fort Wayne |
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MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Silver Birch at Cook Road
What neighborhood is Silver Birch at Cook Road in?
Silver Birch at Cook Road is in the West Cook Road neighborhood of Fort Wayne.
Who is the Director of Nursing at Silver Birch at Cook Road?
Tanisha Cooper Thomas is the Director of Nursing at Silver Birch at Cook Road.
Who is the owner of Silver Birch at Cook Road?
The legal owner and operator of Silver Birch at Cook Road is Cook Road Aal Lp.
Is Silver Birch at Cook Road in a walkable area?
Silver Birch at Cook Road has a walk score of 12. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
What is the license number of Silver Birch at Cook Road?
According to IN state health department records, Silver Birch at Cook Road's license number is 24-014553-1.
When does Silver Birch at Cook Road's license expire?
According to IN state health department records, Silver Birch at Cook Road's license expires on August 31, 2025.
What is the occupancy rate at Silver Birch at Cook Road?
Silver Birch at Cook Road's occupancy is 65%.
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