Best Senior Living in Fort Wayne, IN

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 40 senior living communities in Fort Wayne, IN using IN Dept. of Health (IDOH) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank senior living in IN
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Info below is compiled from the IN Dept. of Health (IDOH), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment. CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community): A campus with multiple care levels so residents can age in place without moving.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
Number of years the company has been in operation.
Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
A named contact for the facility. Hover the name to see their role — Administrator (state administrator of record or facility-provided administrator), Nursing Director, Medical Director, or Staff. The most authoritative available is shown.
Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
Name of the director of nursing on record, when the state publishes this field.
A 0–100 score of a facility's regulatory inspection record, shown as a letter and compared with other facilities of the same kind in the same state. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine grade. It is not a government rating. A dash means we have no inspection data for that facility.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Complaints the state investigated and upheld, as published in the state record.
Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
The average number of deficiencies this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total deficiencies ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
Lutheran Life Villages
IL
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Fort Wayne
84
Facility 84
IN AVG 138
Rank #106 / 129
No
9
Facility 9
IN AVG 37
Rank #195 / 222
-
1
Facility 1
IN AVG 12
Rank #81 / 128
97.6%
Facility 97.6%
IN AVG 63.4%
Rank #2 / 120
-Matthew SouderAdams County Memorial HospitalDana RoachA+22
1
Facility 1
IN AVG 5
Rank #9 / 117
10
Facility 10
IN AVG 36
Rank #26 / 118
0.5
Facility 0.5
IN AVG 1.9
Rank #9 / 118
Canterbury Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
IL
HOS
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Fort Wayne
142
Facility 142
IN AVG 138
Rank #65 / 277
No
62
Facility 62
IN AVG 37
Rank #87 / 269
-
27
Facility 27
IN AVG 12
Rank #28 / 248
78.9%
Facility 78.9%
IN AVG 63.4%
Rank #72 / 267
A+Meeta AnandHealth And Hospital Corporation Of Marion CountyTaylor DerefakaA-347250.7
Majestic Care of Fort Wayne
IL
HOS
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Fort Wayne (Lake Shores)
70
Facility 70
IN AVG 138
Rank #234 / 277
No
23
Facility 23
IN AVG 37
Rank #192 / 269
-
51
Facility 51
IN AVG 12
Rank #3 / 248
98.6%
Facility 98.6%
IN AVG 63.4%
Rank #2 / 267
A+Greggory FullerDaviess County HospitalCarevetta AllenA+345170.5
Brookdale Fort Wayne
IL
AL
CCRC
MC
NH
SNF
Fort Wayne (Statewood Park)
104
Facility 104
IN AVG 138
Rank #82 / 129
Yes
35
Facility 35
IN AVG 37
Rank #112 / 222
Studio / Alcove / Suite
48
Facility 48
IN AVG 12
Rank #4 / 128
35.6%
Facility 35.6%
IN AVG 63.4%
Rank #115 / 120
A+Kristine LundquistFt Wayne In Opco 2 LLCRachael BushellB+10
3
Facility 3
IN AVG 5
Rank #58 / 117
9
Facility 9
IN AVG 36
Rank #22 / 118
0.9
Facility 0.9
IN AVG 1.9
Rank #25 / 118
Park Place Senior Living
IL
AL
MC
Fort Wayne
196No 4 Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed17 74.0% A+Kristin TownsleyPark Place II, LLCMaria EllisonA8140.5
Cedar Creek of Fort Wayne
IL
AL
MC
NH
Fort Wayne (Bass-Leesburg Civic)
47Yes 27 Studio / 1 Bed1 78.7% -Belinda BranhamFort Wayne Al, LLCSara BuckhalterA7130.4
Lincolnshire Place
IL
AL
MC
Fort Wayne
50No 2 -9 82.0% -Tyler WeilbakerMcci Of Indiana, LLCDiana SlateA+10020.2
Cedar Ridge of Fort Wayne
IL
AL
Fort Wayne
47Yes 29 Suite1 59.6% -Belinda BranhamFort Wayne Al, LLCSara BuckhalterA7130.4
Georgetowne Place
IL
AL
MC
RC
Fort Wayne
280
Facility 280
IN AVG 138
Rank #8 / 129
No
20
Facility 20
IN AVG 37
Rank #156 / 222
Studio / 1 Bed
20
Facility 20
IN AVG 12
Rank #27 / 128
48.6%
Facility 48.6%
IN AVG 63.4%
Rank #89 / 120
-Renee KreinbrinkCsl Georgetowne LLC-A12
2
Facility 2
IN AVG 5
Rank #32 / 117
4
Facility 4
IN AVG 36
Rank #8 / 118
0.3
Facility 0.3
IN AVG 1.9
Rank #4 / 118
Coventry Meadows Assisted Living
IL
AL
MC
NH
RC
Fort Wayne
150
Facility 150
IN AVG 138
Rank #40 / 129
No
17
Facility 17
IN AVG 37
Rank #162 / 222
-
27
Facility 27
IN AVG 12
Rank #20 / 128
84.7%
Facility 84.7%
IN AVG 63.4%
Rank #17 / 120
A+Kelly HardyHealth And Hospital Corporation Of Marion CountyCheryl FlaughB+35
4
Facility 4
IN AVG 5
Rank #72 / 117
16
Facility 16
IN AVG 36
Rank #44 / 118
0.5
Facility 0.5
IN AVG 1.9
Rank #9 / 118

Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each independent living community is ranked against every other IN independent living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 40 analyzed for Fort Wayne. See how we rank facilities

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Overview of Park Place Senior Living

Park Place Senior Living offers assisted living and memory care in Fort Wayne, IN. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident keeps a private living space, while memory care provides supervision in a secured setting for someone at risk of wandering. Offering both care levels can suit a resident whose needs may grow over time without requiring a move to a different community.

The community has 196 beds, and its starting price is $3,850. Medicaid is accepted, which gives families an additional way to pay when a resident qualifies for that coverage. Residents can use rehabilitation services without arranging care at another location, and the community also has a salon and spa, chef-prepared meals including special diets, transportation, religious services, and the Mi-Waiver Medicaid program. Kristin Townsley serves as administrator, and Park Place Ii operates the community.

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Overview of Majestic Care of Fort Wayne

Majestic Care of Fort Wayne is more than just a facility, it’s a place that offers a dynamic therapy department that’s dedicated to providing personalized programs to help residents achieve their individual goals. What makes this place truly special is its staff who foster a family-like environment where residents can feel genuine support as they navigate through different stages of recovery. 

They offer a variety of services, including speech, occupational, and physical therapy, as well as long-term and short-term care, respite care, hospice care, outpatient therapy, and behavioral health. The location is strategic, located in Allen county, offering a quiet and peaceful setting that’s perfect for seniors looking for tranquility and peace.

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Overview of Canterbury Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

Canterbury Nursing and Rehabilitation Center has operated at 2827 Northgate Blvd in Fort Wayne, Indiana for 27 years, under Health And Hospital Corporation Of Marion County. The 142-bed community sits in Allen County, about 5.9 miles out from the city center in a moderately walkable neighborhood (Walk Score 62) where some errands are manageable on foot.

Occupancy stands at 79%, with 115 residents currently on census across 142 beds. The average length of stay is 166 days; a figure that, alongside a mix of Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay admissions, reflects a population split between short-stay rehabilitation and longer-term care placements.

The clinical scope here goes beyond standard skilled nursing. Memory care is offered through separate dedicated neighborhoods for men and women. Hospice and respite care are available on-site.

Most distinctively, Canterbury runs a specialized pulmonary and ventilator care program, backed by on-site pulmonologist consultations, respiratory therapy technicians, and disease management services. Other therapy staff includes speech language pathologists, physical therapy aides and assistants, and occupational therapy aides and assistants. Nursing coverage is reported at 46 minutes of RN time per resident per day, 28 minutes of LPN/LVN time, and 2 hours 12 minutes of nurse aide time, totaling 3 hours 3 minutes of daily nursing care per resident. A state-approved Nurse Aide Training Program runs on-site as well.

On the day-to-day side, dining is restaurant-style, a beauty and barber shop and fitness center are available, and the community is pet-friendly. Weekly housekeeping and linen services are included. An active Resident Council meets regularly.

State inspections have tended to focus on fire-safety systems and emergency preparedness.

Canterbury is a long-established, multi-service nursing community in Fort Wayne with a clinical range that covers skilled nursing, memory care with gender-specific neighborhoods, hospice, respite, and a specialized pulmonary and ventilator program, which is a combination that makes it a practical option for families managing complex or respiratory-related care needs alongside more routine long-term placement.

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Overview of Lincolnshire Place

Lincolnshire Place provides assisted living and memory care in Fort Wayne, IN. Assisted living residents receive help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while keeping their own apartment; memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone who may be at risk of wandering.

The community has 50 beds, creating a smaller setting where staff and residents get to know each other. With both care levels on one campus, Lincolnshire Place may be a good fit for a resident whose needs grow over time, since moving to a different level of care does not require leaving the community. Tyler Weilbaker serves as administrator, and Mcci Of Indiana operates the community.

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Overview of Coventry Meadows Assisted Living

Coventry Meadows Assisted Living offers a range of specialized services, including skilled nursing, memory support, and long-term care. Located just minutes away from Lutheran Hospital and Jefferson Pointe Center, it’s easily accessible to residents and visitors alike. Coventry Meadows is committed to promoting active senior health with state-of-the-art equipment and research-based methods. They believe in empowering their residents to live their lives to the fullest, and their team of skilled professionals is dedicated to making that happen.

Coventry Meadows also offers respite care services. In addition, their outpatient therapy services provide residents personalized care to help them reach their goals. At Coventry Meadows, residents can experience purposeful living in their garden homes. These homes offer a maintenance-free lifestyle with full kitchens so they can prepare meals to their liking. They can also take advantage of their salon and barber services to ensure they always look and feel your best.

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Overview of Brookdale Fort Wayne

Brookdale Fort Wayne provides exceptional service for seniors in assisted living and memory care services. The senior living home strives to provide a dedicated approach to enhancing the quality of life for their seniors in need of quality assistance by providing options that specifically cater to each individual’s needs while still maintaining a level of independence and individuality. As a member of the Brookdale Senior Living Group, the Fort Wayne community is guaranteed to provide a resident-centered atmosphere for its seniors, promoting a comfortable and secure living situation for them.

Life at Brookdale Fort Wayne is designed to make lives safe and convenient for everyone. Assisted living would cost a fair amount of money because it offers all-inclusive amenities and services already– spacious common areas, recreational rooms, housekeeping, and transportation services; management pride itself on its approach to modern assisted living care which is unparalleled with its remarkable care staff that offers compassionate care with their service.

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Overview of Cedar Creek of Fort Wayne

Cedar Creek of Fort Wayne offers assisted living, memory care, and nursing care in Fort Wayne, IN. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks while a resident keeps a private living space. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, and nursing care provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock.

Having all three care levels in one community may suit a resident whose needs could grow over time without requiring a move to a different community. Located in the Bass-Leesburg Civic neighborhood, the community has 47 beds, making it smaller in scale and allowing staff and residents to get to know each other.

Housing includes studios and one bedroom residences. A studio provides a single private space, while a one bedroom layout offers separate sleeping and living areas. Pets are allowed, so residents may bring a pet when moving in.

Belinda Branham serves as the administrator, and Fort Wayne Al operates the community.

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Georgetowne Place

1717 Maplecrest Rd, Fort Wayne, IN 46815
Overview of Georgetowne Place

Welcome to Georgetowne Place – an award-winning community recognized for its commitment to quality and care. They have living options, from independent living to assisted living and even memory care. Their apartments are spacious and come in a variety of sizes, from cozy studios to roomy two-bedrooms. And the best part, each one has built-in safety features to keep residents feeling secure and comfortable. They also offer an ever-changing menu of delicious, healthy food, as well as on-site nutrition counseling to help seniors stay healthy and happy.

And when it comes to fun, they’ve got seniors covered! The community is full of activities and events to keep seniors engaged and entertained, like their in-ground pool, theater room, landscaped courtyard, and balcony dining area. And if residents need a little pampering, they have a salon and barber shop on-site to help residents look and feel their best. Plus, Georgetowne Place is located just 20 minutes from the Fort Wayne International Airport, so family and friends can visit their loved ones without hassle.

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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.

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Overview of Lutheran Life Villages

Operated by Adams County Memorial Hospital, Lutheran Life Villages offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Specialized care is provided for those living with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. Moreover, residents have access to nursing services to ensure they receive ongoing clinical support.

Short-term rehabilitation offers a temporary setting for recovery rather than a long term residence. The community is administered by Dana Roach and has an 84-bed capacity. Occupancy is at 98%, with residents receiving a total of 4 hours and 32 minutes of nursing care daily. Moreover, payment options are Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

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Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Resident Experience
  • 25%
    Regulatory
  • 15%
    Visual Media
  • 10%
    Website
  • 10%
    Stability
  • 5%
    Environment
01

Resident & Family Experience 35%

The single largest share of every ranking. Aggregated review sentiment and volume from major platforms — the closest signal to real resident experience.

  • Includes
  • Review Sentiment
  • Review Volume
02

Regulatory & Safety Record 25%

State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

  • Includes
  • State Inspections
  • Citations/Inspection
  • % Inspections w/ Citations
  • Complaint Visits
  • Accreditations
  • BBB Rating
03

Visual Media & Transparency 15%

Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.

  • Includes
  • Video Tours
  • Virtual Walkthroughs
  • Photo Quantity
  • Photo Quality
04

Website & Operator Transparency 10%

Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.

  • Includes
  • Website Content
  • Mobile Usability
  • Staff Info Available
  • Owner Info Available
05

Community Stability 10%

Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.

  • Includes
  • Occupancy Rate
  • Bed Options
06

Environment & Pricing 5%

Walkability and pricing transparency. Walk Score is weighted higher for Independent Living than for Memory Care, where most residents do not leave unaccompanied.

  • Includes
  • Walk Score
  • Pricing Transparency
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Senior Living in Fort Wayne at a glance

Avg Walk Score: 30/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Fort Wayne, IN. A third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100) measuring convenience and context, not healthcare quality. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 50/ 100
Avg No. of Beds: 128The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Fort Wayne, IN. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90
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Frequently Asked Questions about Senior Living in Fort Wayne, IN

What is senior living?

Senior living is an umbrella term covering independent living, assisted living, memory care, and nursing homes — communities and services designed for adults aged 55 or older.

How many senior living communities are listed on this page?

This page features 40 senior living communities in Fort Wayne, IN. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right senior living community in Fort Wayne, IN?

Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in Fort Wayne, IN, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.

What should I look for when visiting senior living communities in Fort Wayne, IN?

Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.